Live: Israel says it launched a 'preventive strike' against Iran, declares state of emergency
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by FRANCE 24February 28, 2026
Israel has launched a preventative missile attack against Iran and declared a state of emergency, according to the country's defence minister on Saturday. This comes as witnesses say they heard explosions in Tehran, Iran's capital, and saw thick smoke rising in the sky. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/28/2026