Commercial flights heading to Tel-Aviv have begun to turn around over the Eastern Mediterranean.

Smoke seen rising from several sites across the Iranian capital of Tehran, following strikes by the Israeli Air Force.

Strikes on Tehran reportedly targeted air-defenses and other military sites throughout the city.

Flights are beginning to divert away from the airspace over Tehran and Northwestern Iran.

The Israeli Homefront Command has instructed Israelis to shelter-in-place due to the ongoing military action in Iran.

Israel’s airspace has been closed until further notice.

Something is burning in Tehran, following strikes by the Israeli Air Force.

Senior officials tell Channel 13 that Israel is preparing for “days of battle” with Iran, following tonight’s series of preemptive strikes against Tehran.

The ongoing operation by Israel against Iran has been dubbed “Strength of a Lion.”

U.S. officials confirm to Reuters that Israel has carried out strikes tonight against Iran, but add that the United States did not participate or assist in the strikes.

The homes of top political and military officials in Iran were targeted during tonight’s strikes by Israel against the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Damage seen to a high-rise apartment building in the Iranian capital of Tehran, following strikes tonight by the Israeli Air Force which reportedly targeted senior military and political officials in the Iranian Regime.

Footage showing the moments immediately following one of the Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Israeli officials confirm that they have targeted nuclear facilities inside Iran.

A high-rise apartment building seen partially collapsed in the Iranian capital of Tehran, following strikes by Israel.

Initial reports of missile launches by Iran towards Israel.

Statement by the Israel Defense Force about tonight’s strikes against Iran:

“A short while ago, following the directive of the political echelon, the IDF launched a preemptive, precise, combined offensive based on high-quality intelligence to strike Iran's nuclear program, and in response to the Iranian regime's ongoing aggression against Israel. A short while, dozens of IAF jets completed the first stage that included strikes on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran.

The public is requested to follow the instructions of the IDF Home Front Command, which will be updated as necessary, and act calmly and responsibly. The IDF and the relevant authorities are prepared for a wide range of scenarios in defense and offense that may be needed.

For years, the Iranian regime has been waging a direct and indirect campaign of terror against the State of Israel, by funding and directing terrorist activities via its proxies across the Middle East, while advancing toward obtaining a nuclear weapon. The Iranian regime is at the head of the axis responsible for all terrorist attacks against the State of Israel since the beginning of the "Swords of Iron" War, including by arming and funding the Hamas terror organization which was responsible for the October 7th Massacre. During the "Swords of Iron" War, Iran even directly attacked Israel twice, firing hundreds of missiles toward the State of Israel.

The Iranian regime has proclaimed that its objective is to destroy the State of Israel. Senior officials in the Iranian regime have publicly declared their intent to destroy Israel, and are operating to achieve this together with their proxies in the Middle East. Today, Iran is closer than ever to obtaining a nuclear weapon. Weapons of mass destruction in the hands of the Iranian regime are an existential threat to the State of Israel and a significant threat to the wider world. The State of Israel will not allow a regime whose objective is to destroy the State of Israel to obtain weapons of mass destruction.

The IDF has conducted a process of preparations for a campaign on the frontline and on the home front. The resilience of Israel's citizens will be an important factor of the campaign.

The IDF is ready to continue to act as required. The State of Israel has the obligation to act in defense of its citizens and will continue to do so everywhere it is required to do so, as we have done in the past.

The IDF is conducting an ongoing situational assessment and will update on any developments.”

Reports of explosions in Baghdad.

A statement from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio following tonight’s strikes by Israel against Iran, “Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran”