Israel launches airstrikes on Iran and declares a nationwide state of emergency, sharply escalating the situation in the Middle East

On February 28, according to FT reports, Israel launched airstrikes against Iran on Saturday and declared a nationwide state of emergency. Loud explosions were heard in downtown Tehran, and the situation quickly escalated, drawing widespread attention to the reasons behind Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and whether the Middle East situation is escalating into a full-scale conflict.

Israel Katz stated in a declaration that this operation was a “preemptive strike” aimed at eliminating threats to Israel’s national security. He also warned that in the short term, Israel and its civilians might face retaliation from Iran in the form of missiles and drones.

This military action occurred after U.S. President Trump recently continued to pressure Iran over its nuclear program. Analysts pointed out that if the conflict further expands, it could have chain reactions affecting regional security, as well as global energy and financial markets. The international community is closely monitoring the developments.

According to Israeli media reports, the United States and Israel are conducting a joint attack on Iran.