Breaking: Fresh Tension as Israel Launches Multiple Attacks on Iran
- Israel has launched multiple missiles in Tehran, the Iranian capital, escalating the cold war between the two countries in the Middle East
- According to Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, in a statement on Saturday, February 28, a special and permanent state of emergency" across Israel
- However, an Iranian official said that the Islamic country is preparing a massive counterattack against Israel and that it would be more crushing
Israel has reportedly resumed the bombing of Iran as explosions were heard in downtown Tehran, and smoke was seen rising.
It was learnt that several missiles have struck University Street and Jomhouri area in Tehran, the capital of Iran.
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According to the BBC, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, in a statement on Saturday, February 28, disclosed that Israel has launched a “pre-emptive attack” against Iran. He further added that Israel has announced a "special and permanent state of emergency" across Israel.
An Iranian official, in a report by Al Jazeera, disclosed that Tehran has started preparing for a response to the US-Israel attack, projecting that the counterattacks would be crushing.
Iran-Israel Part One: War
Earlier on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Israel and Iran reportedly agreed to a ceasefire, a development that ended the 12-day tit-for-tat strikes between the two countries. At the weekend, US President Donald Trump joined the war with bunker-busting bombs, targeting three key Iranian nuclear sites.
However, a United States intelligence report concluded that American strikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear facilities, but set the country back just a few months behind schedule. At the same time, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed victory in the 12-day war.
Since then, there has been negotiation between Iran and the United States with a view to stopping the Islamic country from owning a nuclear weapon. On the other hand, Benjamin Netanyahu has been advocating for regime change in Iran, and the Saturday strike was reportedly a move to take out the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Reactions as Israel attacked Iran again
The Saturday attack has started generating reactions from people across the world. Below are some of what people are saying:
Idris Oni accused Israel of killing civilians:
"In the middle of a negotiation, an attack was launched against a densely populated civilian area. Israel is doing what they do best, push the US to fight its war by force, killing civilians and calling it victory."
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Ken faulted Israel for the strike:
"Israel strikes Iran directly on Tehran—explosions reported, live coverage rolling. This crosses a major red line after months of shadow war. Iran's response could ignite a full regional conflict, pulling in the US, proxies, and oil markets. Praying for de-escalation, but this feels like the fuse is lit. Who's watching the live BBC feed? Thoughts on next moves?"
PU Leather said Israel wanted war:
"Israel wanted a war all along. After Gaza, now Tehran.. who's next?"
Janu said the war was taking place in the middle of Ramadan:
"So we're doing this right in the middle of Ramadan? Bold move."
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Trump expresses confidence that Israel will win
Legit.ng earlier reported that the United States President Donald Trump asked people to vacate Tehran, the Iranian capital, amid the country's war with Israel.
Trump said he had warned the Iranian authorities to sign the nuclear deal, but the latter insisted on going to war, which he described as "just a waste of human life".
Source: Legit.ng
