Israel launches ‘pre-emptive strikes’ on Iran nuclear program

The official said the IDF is “ready to continue to act as required.”

There were multiple reports from Tehran that loud explosions had been heard northeast of the Iranian capital. According to Iran’s state media, all flights at Tehran’s main airport, Imam Khomeini International have been suspended.

The news of the airstrikes sent global markets wobbling — oil prices jumped nearly five percent, while U.S. stock futures dipped.

The news came after President Trump warned last Friday that an attack on Iran could happen. “It looks like it’s something that could very well happen. Look, it’s very simple, not complicated. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Other than that, I want them to be successful. I want them to be tremendous. We’ll help them be successful,” said Trump, who had warned that it U.S talks with Iran failed to curb its nuclear program, a military option was on the table. His Mideast envoy Steven Witkoff had been due to meet Iranian negotiators in Oman on Sunday

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