Tel Aviv, Feb 28 || The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday said it had detected the launch of ballistic missiles from Iran toward Israeli territory and urged citizens to immediately move into safe rooms and other protected areas.
The development comes amid sharply rising tensions in the Middle East after the United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iran earlier in the day, fuelling concerns of a broader regional conflict with significant geopolitical and economic ramifications.
According to the IDF, sirens were expected to sound in multiple areas within minutes, warning residents of the incoming threat. Israelis receiving alerts have been instructed to enter designated safe rooms and protected spaces without delay.
In a post on X, the IDF said, "A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas."
The military emphasised the importance of adhering strictly to official guidance.