Multiple powerful explosions were reported in Tehran, the Iranian capital, in the early hours of Friday, following what Israel has described as a "preemptive military strike" against Iranian targets. The Israeli government issued a brief statement confirming it had "initiated precision strikes on military infrastructure in Iran", citing an imminent threat from Tehran’s strategic capabilities. The specific nature of the threat was not detailed, but Israeli officials claim the action was necessary for national security. Iranian authorities have not yet released an official casualty count or confirmed the nature of the targets hit, though local reports suggest that key military and air defense sites were struck.