TEHRAN/JERUSALEM, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that Israel has launched a "preemptive strike" on Iran, declaring a special state of emergency across the country.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that some Iranian military and nuclear targets have been hit.
Iran's IRIB state TV reported that major explosions were heard in areas of the capital Tehran early Friday, and the source has not been determined yet.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied any U.S. assistance or involvement in the attack. ■
