The Israeli military on Saturday announced that it had detected missiles launched from Iran heading toward Israel. Authorities added that air defense systems have been activated to intercept the threat.
“The public is instructed to follow the guidelines of the Home Front Command,” a message read. “At this time, the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats wherever necessary in order to eliminate them.”
“The defense is not hermetic, and therefore it is essential that the public continue to follow the Home Front Command’s instructions. The public is requested to continue complying with the Home Front Command’s directives.”
Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel.
At this time, the IAF is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 28, 2026
Just moments earlier, Iranian officials warned of “crushing” consequences following the “barrage” of bombings launched by the Israeli military in its joint operation with the United States.
“We warned you,” said the head of Iran’s national security committee, Ebrahim Azizi, in a post.”
The Israeli military announced that it had detected missiles launched from Iran heading toward Israel. It added that air defense systems have been activated to intercept the threat.
“The public is instructed to follow the guidelines of the Home Front Command,” it said. “At this time, the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats wherever necessary in order to eliminate them.”
“The defense is not hermetic, and therefore it is essential that the public continue to follow the Home Front Command’s instructions. The public is requested to continue complying with the Home Front Command’s directives.”
Just moments earlier, Iranian officials warned of “crushing” consequences following the “barrage” of bombings launched by the Israeli military in its joint operation with the United States.
“We warned you,” said the head of Iran’s national security committee, Ebrahim Azizi, in a post.
“Now you are carving a path whose end is no longer under your control,” he added.
Meanwhile, according to Reuters eyewitnesses, notifications have been sent to Israelis’ mobile phones about the detection of missiles, while Israeli authorities are urging citizens to prepare to go to shelters.
Earlier, an Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is “preparing for retaliation” and warned that “the response will be crushing,” following Israel’s and the United States’ attacks on the country on Saturday.
One of the strikes was reported near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei is said to have been moved out of Tehran to a secure location, according to reports.
We warned you!
Now you have started down a path which end is no longer in your control.— ابراهیم عزیزی (@Ebrahimazizi33) February 28, 2026
Meanwhile, according to Reuters, notifications have been sent to Israelis’ mobile phones about the detection of missiles, while Israeli authorities are urging citizens to prepare to head to shelters.
Earlier, an Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is “preparing for retaliation” and warned that “the response will be crushing,” following Israel’s and the United States’ attacks on the country on Saturday.
One of the strikes was reported near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Khamenei is said to have been moved out of Tehran to a secure location, according to reports.
❗️An additional barrage of missiles was launched toward Israel.
The Aerial Defense Array is currently identifying and intercepting threats.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 28, 2026
