Israel has initiated a preemptive military attack on Iran, as announced by Defense Minister Israel Katz. This action aims to neutralize threats posed to Israel, leading to the declaration of an immediate state of emergency throughout the country. In light of the hostilities, sirens are sounding across Israel, and the Internal Security Command has advised civilians to stay close to bomb shelters in anticipation of further escalation.

Meanwhile, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has stated that he remains in constant communication with the embassies in both Tehran and Tel Aviv. He emphasized the priority of ensuring the safety of Italian citizens in the region while a crisis unit operates from the Farnesina, Italy’s Foreign Ministry. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, as the potential fallout from these military actions could significantly impact regional stability.

In the wake of the strikes, Tehran's airspace has been closed, and strong explosions have been reported in the Iranian capital. Additionally, Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev has instructed the civil aviation authority to close airspace over Israel, indicative of the heightened security measures now being enacted in response to the unfolding conflict.