DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. and Israel have launched a major attack on Iran. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” and rise up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979. Some of the first strikes appeared to hit areas around the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Iranian media reported strikes nationwide, and smoke could be seen rising from the capital. The strikes came after tensions soared in recent weeks as American warships moved into the region, and Trump said he wanted a deal to constrain Iran’s nuclear program.
The U.S. and Israel have launched strikes on Tehran, and President Donald Trump says the U.S. is starting major combat operations against Iran. On Saturday, witnesses reported smoke near offices tied to Iran’s supreme leader, and residents hear heavy explosions across the capital. Trump says Iran keeps pursuing nuclear work and missile development, and he warns U.S. casualties are possible. Iran says it has not enriched uranium since June, but it has blocked international inspectors from bombed sites. The Associated Press says satellite images show new activity there. Iraq closes its airspace, and Israel also shuts its airspace.
