Updated on: Feb 28, 2026 12:39:55 PM IST
A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on February 28, 2026.
Israel strikes Iran live updates: Amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, Israel launched a “preventative” attack with strikes heard in Tehran on Saturday, reportedly near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency as he announced the strike.
Following the surprise attack, Iran has shut down its airspace to other flights, with some reports saying mobile phones lines have been cut and internet connectivity hit in parts of Tehran.
Here are top updates on the fresh escalation:
Israel strikes Iran: After weeks of simmering tensions between Iran and the US, Israel intervened on Saturday, launching what it called “preventative” strikes in Tehran.
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Following the surprise attack, Iran has shut down its airspace to other flights, with some reports saying mobile phones lines have been cut and internet connectivity hit in parts of Tehran.
Here are top updates on the fresh escalation:
Israel strikes Iran: After weeks of simmering tensions between Iran and the US, Israel intervened on Saturday, launching what it called “preventative” strikes in Tehran.
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Feb 28, 2026 12:38:56 PM IST
Israel strikes Iran LIVE: Schools, workplaces closed in Israel. Read full IDF statement
Israel strikes Iran LIVE updates: The Israeli military announced the closure of schools and workplaces, with exceptions for essential sectors, and a ban on public airspace after its surprise pre-emptive attack on Tehran.
Here’s Israel Defense Forces’ full statement after the strike:
“Following a situational assessment, it was determined that as of today (Saturday), at 08:00, immediate changes will be made to the Home Front Command Guidelines.
As part of the changes, it was decided to shift all areas of the country from Full Activity to Essential Activity.
The guidelines include: a prohibition on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces, except for essential sectors.
The public is required to follow the guidelines published on the official Home Front Command channels.
Full guidelines will be updated on the National Emergency Portal and the Home Front Command app.”
Feb 28, 2026 12:35:37 PM IST
Israel strikes Iran LIVE: Israel’s strikes in Iran with help from US, says report
Israel strikes Iran LIVE: Israel’s latest strikes in parts of Tehran, announced by the country’s defence minister, came with assistance from the US, news agency AP reported, citing a US official and a person familiar with the operation.
Feb 28, 2026 12:26:41 PM IST
Israel strikes Iran LIVE: Iran shuts down its airspace after Israel’s strikes in Tehran
Israel strikes Iran LIVE: Iran has shut down its airspace following the strikes by Israel in Tehran, news agency AP reported. Besides, mobile phone lines have been cut in parts of eastern and western Tehran and internet connectivity has weakened in some parts, reported Reuters, citing Iranian media.
Feb 28, 2026 12:22:02 PM IST
Israel strikes Iran LIVE: Israel’s “preventative” attack in Tehran, explosion reported near Khamenei’s office
Israel strikes Iran LIVE: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency as he announced the strike in Tehran. The country described the attack as “preventative”, amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US. According to news agency AP, strikes also took place near Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices in Tehran.