New Delhi: Explosions were reported in multiple Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Saturday morning.
The strikes come after US President Donald Trump spent weeks threatening action against Iran over its nuclear programme. The move also follows a domestic crackdown in Iran that has reportedly killed thousands of protesters.
A US official said the strikes are currently focused on military targets. The official declined to share further details, citing an ongoing operation, CNN.com reported.
Another US official stated that the objective is to address the Iranian military threat and safeguard US forces. According to the official, precautionary measures had already been put in place to protect American military personnel stationed in the region.
Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a post on X that sirens were sounded across Israel. An advanced instruction alert was also sent directly to mobile devices, urging residents to remain close to protected spaces.
The IDF described the alert as a proactive step to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward the State of Israel. It emphasized that people should stay near designated shelters.
Following a situational assessment, authorities announced that immediate changes would take effect from 08:00 on Saturday under the Home Front Command Guidelines. All areas of the country have been shifted from “Full Activity” to “Essential Activity.”
Separately, the Embassy of India in Israel also issued an advisory in view of the prevailing security situation.
“All Indian nationals in Israel are advised to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times,” it said in a post on X.
Indian nationals have been strongly advised to follow safety guidelines and instructions issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command. Updated instructions can be accessed at https://oref.org.il/eng.
The embassy further urged Indian citizens to stay close to designated shelters and identify the nearest protected spaces near their residence or workplace. They have also been advised to avoid all non-essential travel within Israel until further notice.
