Israel has announced that it carried out what it described as a preventive strike targeting Iran. The country’s defence minister said the action was taken to address a perceived threat, as tensions between both nations continue to rise.

Reports from Tehran indicated that residents heard a loud explosion, though Iranian state media gave limited details about the incident. The situation has heightened concerns across the region.

In Israel, sirens were activated nationwide as a precaution. The military said the alert was meant to prepare citizens for the possibility of incoming missiles if Iran decides to respond.

The development signals a dangerous moment in Middle East relations, with fears that retaliation could further escalate the conflict between the two longtime rivals.