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Israel launches pre-emptive strikes on Iran as explosions hit Tehran

February 28, 2026

Tehran, Feb 28 (UNI) Three explosions hit central Tehran on Saturday after Israel said it had carried out a pre-emptive missile strike against Iran. Iranian media reported that at least three blasts were heard in the downtown area, with missiles reportedly striking the capital, sharply escalating tensions between the two regional rivals, the semi-official Fars News Agency reported. Iranian media reported that several missiles hit areas around University Street and the Jomhouri district of the capital.

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The semi-official Fars News Agency said explosions were heard in the Republic area, while smoke was seen rising above parts of the city.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement: “The State of Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel.” The strike comes as President Donald Trump said that he is unhappy with the progress of talks with Iran over a potential nuclear deal.
“I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have.
I’m not thrilled with that.
We’ll see what happens.

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