Iran retaliates after Israel, US commence hostilities

Published February 28, 2026 Updated February 28, 2026 02:05pm

Iran’s IRGC has said the first wave of missile and drone attacks has been launched against Israel in response to the attacks on Iran, Tasnim news agency said, according to Reuters.

AFP journalists have heard several blasts over Jerusalem following air raid sirens in the city, after the Israeli military said it had detected multiple barrages of missiles launched from Iran.

“An additional barrage of missiles was launched towards the State of Israel. The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command, the public is requested to stay in protected spaces until official notice,” the military said in a statement.

A person takes shelter as sirens sounded in Jerusalem on February 28, 2026, following the announcement that Israel had launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran.
A person takes shelter as sirens sounded in Jerusalem on February 28, 2026, following the announcement that Israel had launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran.

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