Video above: Security cameras capture explosions in Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites Israel attacked Iran鈥檚 capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country鈥檚 nuclear program and raised the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries. It appeared to be the most significant attack Iran has faced since its 1980s war with Iraq.Multiple sites around the country were hit, and black smoke was seen rising from the nation鈥檚 main nuclear enrichment facility.The leader of Iran鈥檚 paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was confirmed dead, Iranian state television reported, a development that would be a body blow to Tehran鈥檚 governing theocracy and an immediate escalation of the nations鈥� long-simmering conflict. The report offered few details about what happened to Gen. Hossein Salami but said that another top Guard official, as well as two nuclear scientists, were also feared dead.Israeli leaders cast the preemptive assault as a fight for the nation鈥檚 survival and necessary to head off what they described as an imminent threat that Iran would build nuclear bombs, though it remains unclear how close the country is to achieving that or whether it had actually had been planning a strike.Several Alabama lawmakers voiced their support for Israel following the strikes, saying that the state will always stand with the nation."We cannot allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon," posted Sen. Tommy Tuberville on X. "Iran openly chants 鈥淒eath to Israel鈥� and 鈥淒eath to America鈥� and is directly responsible for attacks on U.S. bases and ships. President Trump has been trying to get Iran to negotiate for months鈥攈opefully now they will show up.""Alabama will always proudly stand with Israel," posted Gov. Kay Ivey."Israel has a right to defend itself from those who wish it harm and its extinction," posted Rep. Robert Aderholt. "And there is no greater threat to Israel than the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran. These strikes tonight come not because of Israel but because of the path Iran has chosen. Years of appeasement under President Biden has put the world at risk of nuclear escalation. If Iran is foolish enough to attack American services members or facilities, President Trump will no doubt respond in an overwhelming fashion. Please pray for Israel as they work to eliminate the Iranian threat.""Please join me in praying for Israel tonight," posted Rep. Barry Moore. "America will always stand with Israel."The potential for an attack had been apparent for weeks. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he did not believe an attack was imminent but also acknowledged that it 鈥渃ould very well happen.鈥� As tensions rose, the U.S. pulled some diplomats from Iraq鈥檚 capital and offered voluntary evacuations for the families of U.S. troops in the wider Middle East.Trump is scheduled to attend a meeting of his National Security Council on Friday in the White House Situation Room, where he is expected to discuss the conflict with top advisers. It is not clear if he plans to make public remarks on the strikes in Iran.
TEHRAN, Tehran Province — Video above: Security cameras capture explosions in Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites
in strikes that and raised the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries. It appeared to be the most significant attack Iran has faced since its 1980s war with Iraq.
Multiple sites around the country were hit, and black smoke was seen rising from the .
was confirmed dead, Iranian state television reported, a development that would be a body blow to Tehran鈥檚 governing theocracy and an immediate escalation of the nations鈥� long-simmering conflict. The report offered few details about what happened to Gen. Hossein Salami but said that another top Guard official, as well as two nuclear scientists, were also feared dead.
Israeli leaders cast the preemptive assault as a fight for the nation鈥檚 survival and necessary to head off what they described as an imminent threat that Iran would build nuclear bombs, though it remains unclear how close the country is to achieving that or whether it had actually had been planning a strike.
Several Alabama lawmakers voiced their support for Israel following the strikes, saying that the state will always stand with the nation.
"We cannot allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon," . "Iran openly chants 鈥淒eath to Israel鈥� and 鈥淒eath to America鈥� and is directly responsible for attacks on U.S. bases and ships. President Trump has been trying to get Iran to negotiate for months鈥攈opefully now they will show up."
"Alabama will always proudly stand with Israel," .
"Israel has a right to defend itself from those who wish it harm and its extinction," "And there is no greater threat to Israel than the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran. These strikes tonight come not because of Israel but because of the path Iran has chosen. Years of appeasement under President Biden has put the world at risk of nuclear escalation. If Iran is foolish enough to attack American services members or facilities, President Trump will no doubt respond in an overwhelming fashion. Please pray for Israel as they work to eliminate the Iranian threat."
"Please join me in praying for Israel tonight," "America will always stand with Israel."
The potential for an attack had been apparent for weeks. said that he did not believe an attack was imminent but also acknowledged that it 鈥渃ould very well happen.鈥� As tensions rose, the U.S. pulled some diplomats from Iraq鈥檚 capital and offered voluntary evacuations for the families of U.S. troops in the wider Middle East.
Trump is scheduled to attend a meeting of his National Security Council on Friday in the White House Situation Room, where he is expected to discuss the conflict with top advisers. It is not clear if he plans to make public remarks on the strikes in Iran.
