Israel says preemptive airstrikes against Iran's nuclear sites are underway, and it is bracing to intercept a wave of drones launched by Iran in retaliation.

Explosions reported in capital Tehran as Israeli Defence Minister announces "pre-emptive strikes" and announces state of emergency

"The commitment to building a safer world free from the nuclear threat must be pursued through respectful encounters and sincere dialogue," Leo said.

Israel struck key Iranian nuclear sites to curb bomb development amid rapid uranium enrichment and rising tensions.

Israel has reportedly carried out a pre-emptive strike targeting sites in Iran, according to Israeli media outlet Channel 12. The attack comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Al Jazeera reporting loud explosions in Tehran shortly after the strike. Axios also confirmed that air raid sirens were heard across multiple locations in Israel.

Channels in Iran associated with the Revolutionary Guards report explosions in Tehran. Defense Minister Israel Katz immediately declares a special state of emergency throughout the entire territory of the State of Israel.

In a sharply-worded defence of Israel’s recent military offensive against Iran, Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, accused Tehran of violating nuclear agreements and coming dangerously close to arming itself with a nuclear weapon.

Israel has launched strikes on Iran, the country's defense minister said. The development comes after US President Donald Trump had warned Israel could soon hit Iran's nuclear sites. DW has the latest.

Israel launched a series of airstrikes across Iran early Friday, targeting critical nuclear facilities in Iran.

NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel joins MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell to share the latest about what he's learning from his sources in Israel and Iran about the extent of the strikes by Israeli forces across Iran and how the Iranian government is likely to respond.

President Donald Trump tells Fox News' Bret Baier on Thursday he was aware that Israel was going to conduct preemptive strikes on Iran before they happened.

The Israeli Air Force conducted a strike in Iran on Thursday, according to two sources with knowledge of the operation. It's not yet clear what Israel is targeting. Why it matters: Israel is directly attacking its biggest and best-armed adversary,