Smoke was seen rising across Tehran, Iran’s capital, as explosions rocked the city early Saturday after Israel launched what it described as a “preemptive attack” against Iranian targets, according to Iranian and international news reports.

Iranian state broadcasters and social media footage captured thick smoke plumes over downtown Tehran, prompting alarm among residents and observers. Local reports confirmed that explosions were heard in central parts of the city, though authorities have not yet released official details on the exact impact or casualty figures.

Israel’s government confirmed the military action on Saturday morning, with Defence Minister Israel Katz announcing that a state of emergency has been declared across the country amid fears of possible Iranian retaliatory attacks with drones or ballistic missiles. Iranian state media acknowledged the explosion in Tehran but provided limited additional information.

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