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Israel attacks Iran, airstrike kills Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami [View all]
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Source: CNBC
Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 2 Min Ago
Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, targeting locations it said were related to Iran’s nuclear program. Iranian state media reported that Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps [IRGC] was killed in the strikes.
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency shortly after the strikes began, and warned people that “a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation, “this operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat.”
All incoming and outgoing flights from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport have been canceled. Meanwhile, Iran’s state-run media reports multiple fatalities in the capital city, Tehran. Israel is also targeting high-ranking Iranian military officers and nuclear scientists for assassination, NBC reports, citing a person familiar with the operation. Those strikes are ongoing, the person said.
Beyond Tehran, Iranian news channel IRINN reports that there were airstrikes on the city of Natanz, which is home to a key nuclear facility. Also hit were targets in the city of Khandab, where a heavy water nuclear reactor is located, and Khoramabad, the site of a ballistic missile base.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/12/israels-defense-minister-announces-special-situation-after-israeli-attack-on-iran.html
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Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 1 Min Ago
Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, targeting locations it said were related to Iran's nuclear program. Iranian state media reported that Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps [IRGC] was killed in the strikes.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency shortly after the strikes began, and warned people that "a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation, "this operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat."
Meanwhile, Iran's state-run media reported multiple fatalities in the capital city, Tehran. Israel is also targeting high-ranking Iranian military officers and nuclear scientists for assassination, NBC reports, citing a person familiar with the operation. Those strikes are ongoing, the person said.
Beyond Tehran, Iranian news channel IRINN reports that there were strikes on the city of Natanz, home to a key nuclear facility, Khandab, the location of a heavy water reactor, and Khoramabad, the site of a ballistic missile base.
Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, targeting locations it said were related to Iran's nuclear program. Iranian state media reported that Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps [IRGC] was killed in the strikes.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency shortly after the strikes began, and warned people that "a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation, "this operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat."
Meanwhile, Iran's state-run media reported multiple fatalities in the capital city, Tehran. Israel is also targeting high-ranking Iranian military officers and nuclear scientists for assassination, NBC reports, citing a person familiar with the operation. Those strikes are ongoing, the person said.
Beyond Tehran, Iranian news channel IRINN reports that there were strikes on the city of Natanz, home to a key nuclear facility, Khandab, the location of a heavy water reactor, and Khoramabad, the site of a ballistic missile base.
Israel attacks Iran, targeting nuclear program with airstrikes
Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 11 Min Ago
Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, targeting locations it said were related to Iran's nuclear program. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency shortly after the strikes began, and warned people that "a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation, "this operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat." Meanwhile, Iran's state-run media reported multiple fatalities in the capital city, Tehran.
Israel is also targeting high-ranking Iranian military officers and nuclear scientists for assassination, NBC reports, citing a person familiar with the operation. Those strikes are ongoing, the person said.
Oil prices jumped more than 7% late Thursday amid fears of a broader regional war. U.S. stock futures fell for the same reason, with Dow futures down more than 600 points. The United States did not participate in the military operation, but President Donald Trump was briefed on it beforehand. "We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. "Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense."
Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 11 Min Ago
Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, targeting locations it said were related to Iran's nuclear program. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency shortly after the strikes began, and warned people that "a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation, "this operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat." Meanwhile, Iran's state-run media reported multiple fatalities in the capital city, Tehran.
Israel is also targeting high-ranking Iranian military officers and nuclear scientists for assassination, NBC reports, citing a person familiar with the operation. Those strikes are ongoing, the person said.
Oil prices jumped more than 7% late Thursday amid fears of a broader regional war. U.S. stock futures fell for the same reason, with Dow futures down more than 600 points. The United States did not participate in the military operation, but President Donald Trump was briefed on it beforehand. "We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. "Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense."
Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 4 Min Ago
Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, targeting locations it said were related to Iran's nuclear program. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency shortly after the strikes began, and warned people that "a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation, "this operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat." Meanwhile, Iran's state-run media reported multiple fatalities in the capital city, Tehran.
Oil prices jumped more than 7% late Thursday amid fears of a broader regional war. U.S. stock futures fell for the same reason, with Dow futures down more than 600 points.
The United States did not participate in the military operation, but President Donald Trump was briefed on it beforehand. "We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. "Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense."
Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, targeting locations it said were related to Iran's nuclear program. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency shortly after the strikes began, and warned people that "a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation, "this operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat." Meanwhile, Iran's state-run media reported multiple fatalities in the capital city, Tehran.
Oil prices jumped more than 7% late Thursday amid fears of a broader regional war. U.S. stock futures fell for the same reason, with Dow futures down more than 600 points.
The United States did not participate in the military operation, but President Donald Trump was briefed on it beforehand. "We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. "Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense."
Israel conducts airstrikes on Iran
Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 1 Min Ago
Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, targeting locations it said were related to Iran's nuclear program. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency shortly after the strikes began, and warned people that "a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation, "this operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat." Meanwhile, Iran's state-run media reported multiple fatalities in the capital city, Tehran.
The United States did not participate in the military operation, but President Donald Trump was briefed on it beforehand.
"We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. "Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense."
Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 1 Min Ago
Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, targeting locations it said were related to Iran's nuclear program. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency shortly after the strikes began, and warned people that "a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation, "this operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat." Meanwhile, Iran's state-run media reported multiple fatalities in the capital city, Tehran.
The United States did not participate in the military operation, but President Donald Trump was briefed on it beforehand.
"We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. "Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense."
Israel conducts airstrikes on Iran, Netanyahu says targeted nuclear program
Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 1 Min Ago
Israel conducted military strikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, with the country's defense minister announcing a "special situation." Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special state of emergency in the country, NBC News and the Associated Press reported.
"Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future. Therefore, and in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Israel Katz has now signed a special order, according to which a special state of emergency will be imposed in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel. You must obey the instructions of the Home Front Command and the authorities and remain in the protected areas."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was Israel's "unilateral action against Iran."
"We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel," Rubio said.
Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 1 Min Ago
Israel conducted military strikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, with the country's defense minister announcing a "special situation." Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special state of emergency in the country, NBC News and the Associated Press reported.
"Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future. Therefore, and in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Israel Katz has now signed a special order, according to which a special state of emergency will be imposed in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel. You must obey the instructions of the Home Front Command and the authorities and remain in the protected areas."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was Israel's "unilateral action against Iran."
"We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel," Rubio said.
Israel conducts airstrikes on Iran, defense minister announces 'special situation'
Israel has conducted military strikes against Iran, two U.S. officials told NBC News. The officials added that there was no U.S. involvement.
U.S. stock futures slid on Thursday night as tensions in the Middle East worsened. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special state of emergency in Israel, NBC News and the Associated Press reported.
"Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future. Therefore, and in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Israel Katz has now signed a special order, according to which a special state of emergency will be imposed in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel.
You must obey the instructions of the Home Front Command and the authorities and remain in the protected areas." Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced to withdraw some American personnel from the Middle East, noting "it could be a dangerous place." The president added that the United States would not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.
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Israel has conducted military strikes against Iran, two U.S. officials told NBC News. The officials added that there was no U.S. involvement.
U.S. stock futures slid on Thursday night as tensions in the Middle East worsened. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special state of emergency in Israel, NBC News and the Associated Press reported.
"Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future. Therefore, and in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Israel Katz has now signed a special order, according to which a special state of emergency will be imposed in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel.
You must obey the instructions of the Home Front Command and the authorities and remain in the protected areas." Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced to withdraw some American personnel from the Middle East, noting "it could be a dangerous place." The president added that the United States would not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.
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Israel's defense minister announces 'special situation' after Israel attacks Iran
Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 9 Min Ago
Israel's defense minister announced a 'special situation' after Israel attacked Iran. The Israeli military has begun airstrikes against Iran, two U.S. officials told NBC News. The officials added that there was no U.S. involvement.
U.S. stock futures slid on Thursday night as tensions in the Middle East worsened. Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special state of emergency in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel, NBC News and the Associated Press reported:
"Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future.
Therefore, and in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Israel Katz has now signed a special order, according to which a special state of emergency will be imposed in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel. You must obey the instructions of the Home Front Command and the authorities and remain in the protected areas."
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Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 9 Min Ago
Israel's defense minister announced a 'special situation' after Israel attacked Iran. The Israeli military has begun airstrikes against Iran, two U.S. officials told NBC News. The officials added that there was no U.S. involvement.
U.S. stock futures slid on Thursday night as tensions in the Middle East worsened. Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special state of emergency in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel, NBC News and the Associated Press reported:
"Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future.
Therefore, and in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Israel Katz has now signed a special order, according to which a special state of emergency will be imposed in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel. You must obey the instructions of the Home Front Command and the authorities and remain in the protected areas."
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Israel's defense minister announces 'special situation' after Israeli attack on Iran
Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 1 Min Ago
Israel's defense minister announced a 'special situation' after Israel attacked Iran.
Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special state of emergency in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel, NBC News and the Associated Press reported:
"Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future.
Therefore, and in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Israel Katz has now signed a special order, according to which a special state of emergency will be imposed in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel.
You must obey the instructions of the Home Front Command and the authorities and remain in the protected areas."
This is breaking news, Please check back for updates
Published Thu, Jun 12 2025 8:11 PM EDT Updated 1 Min Ago
Israel's defense minister announced a 'special situation' after Israel attacked Iran.
Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special state of emergency in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel, NBC News and the Associated Press reported:
"Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future.
Therefore, and in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Israel Katz has now signed a special order, according to which a special state of emergency will be imposed in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel.
You must obey the instructions of the Home Front Command and the authorities and remain in the protected areas."
This is breaking news, Please check back for updates
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