On Thursday, June 12, 2025, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a statement declaring a special nationwide state of emergency following Israel’s “preemptive strike on Iran.”
Katz warned that a missile and drone attack by Iran targeting Israel and its civilian population is expected in the near future.
In his statement, Katz said:
“Following the Israeli government’s preemptive strike on Iran, it is anticipated that a missile and drone attack on the Israeli government and its civilian population will occur soon.”
Live Updates:
04:08 – Israeli official: Preparing for several days of conflict
Israel’s Channel 13 reported, quoting an Israeli official, that Tel Aviv is preparing for several days of confrontation.
04:04 – Israeli military statement on Iran strikes
The Israeli military confirmed early Friday that the Israeli Air Force has launched a major operation named “Lion’s Might” targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and military facilities.
The army claimed the attacks were in response to what Israel calls an “imminent threat” posed by Iran’s nuclear program.
The statement alleged that Iran has amassed enough enriched uranium to produce several nuclear bombs within days, and the strikes were launched to neutralize that threat.
Earlier, warning sirens were sounded across Israel as a preemptive alert by the Israeli military in anticipation of a possible Iranian response.
Reuters Claim: Strikes in Iran Carried Out Without U.S. Assistance
Reuters, citing unnamed sources, claimed that Israel carried out the attacks on Iran independently, without involvement or assistance from the United States.
U.S. Official: Israel Informed Us of the Attack
A U.S. official told Al Jazeera that Israel informed the U.S. in advance about the planned strikes on Iran.
03:52 – Israeli Army Radio Claims Strike in Tehran
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, Israeli Army Radio, citing a military source, claimed that Israel conducted an operation in a Tehran neighborhood that houses senior commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
03:49 – Ain al-Asad Airbase in Iraq on Full Alert
According to Sky News Arabia, citing local sources, coalition forces stationed at the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq’s Anbar province were placed on full alert on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Surveillance drones were reportedly seen over the base, indicating a heightened state of security.
03:47 – Netanyahu Holds Emergency Meeting with Cabinet
Israeli media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an emergency cabinet meeting in an underground facility.
