Israel declares state of emergency after "preemptive strikes" against Iran

Israel launched "preemptive strikes" against Iran early Friday, according to Israel's Defense Minister.

Israel also says it has declared a state of emergency, with retaliatory missile and drone attacks from Iran expected.

Iran's state-run media also reported that explosions were heard in the northeast of Tehran on Friday.

And according to Reuters, two U.S. officials speaking on condition of anonymity have said that the U.S. was not involved in the operation.