Israel launches preemptive strike against Iran, defense minister says
Israel launches preemptive strike against Iran, defense minister says
Michael SinkewiczSat, February 28, 2026 at 6:46 AM UTC
0
Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran early Saturday, according to an announcement from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz makes statements with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias after their meeting in Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Images)
Katz declared a special and immediate state of emergency across the entire country.
He said the strike was "to remove threats" against the state of Israel.
This is a developing story; please check back for updates.
Advertisement
Click Here To Download The Fox News App
Read On The Fox News App
Original article source: Israel launches preemptive strike against Iran, defense minister says
Source: “AOL Breaking”