Satellite imagery released by the New York Times shows damage to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s compound in Tehran after an Israeli airstrike.
An Israeli official confirmed Khamenei was among several senior Iranian leaders targeted, but the outcome is unclear.
Khamenei’s current whereabouts are unknown, with reports suggesting he was moved to a secure location before the strike.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran, targeting military and regime sites, including Khamenei’s offices.
In a statement issued on Saturday morning, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced a “special and permanent state of emergency” across the country.
Shortly after the announcement, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) imposed a nationwide “prohibition on educational activities, gatherings and workplaces,” exempting only essential sectors.
The military also warned citizens to remain close to protected spaces amid fears of a possible retaliatory strike.
“This is a proactive alert to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward the State of Israel,” the IDF said in a statement posted on X.
The army added that sirens had sounded across the country, accompanied by emergency alerts sent directly to mobile devices, urging residents to stay within proximity of shelters.
Meanwhile, Iranian media reported multiple explosions in the capital city of Tehran.
According to reports, at least three explosions were heard in downtown Tehran on Saturday morning.
Fars News Agency also claimed that several missiles struck the Republic area of the Iranian capital, though Iranian authorities had yet to release an official casualty or damage assessment as of press time.
NewsRegion also reported that Iran has launched retaliatory drones and missiles at Israel as well as US bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE following the deadly strike on the country on Saturday.
The conflict has led many Gulf countries to close their airspace, grounding hundreds of flights worldwide.
According to Al Jazeera, Bahrain has confirmed that the headquarters of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet has been targeted by a missile attack, while Qatar’s Defence Ministry said that an Iranian missile was intercepted by the Patriot defence system.
Reuters also reported a loud explosion in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi.
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