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1. Times of Israel:

Decades of Israeli warnings against Iran’s nuclear program and preparations for military action to thwart it culminated early Friday morning with the Jewish state launching a major offensive against the Islamic Republic, striking nuclear sites, military facilities, missile bases and senior leadership.

Jerusalem said it had engaged in a “precise, preemptive strike” against Iran, declaring an imminent threat from its nuclear program and announcing a domestic state of emergency as citizens braced for retaliation. Top officials warned of a potential prolonged conflict, noting that Tehran had the power to inflict significant pain upon Israel.

Multiple waves of Israeli strikes were reported throughout Iran for several hours, starting at around 3 a.m. and into the morning. (Source: times of israel.com)

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2. Israel dealt a major blow to Iran’s chain of command by killing its top three generals, according to Iranian state media and officials. The Israeli military confirmed the deaths of the three Iranian commanders. Two scientists who played leading roles in Iran’s nuclear development were also assassinated on Friday, according to Iranian state media. (Source: nytimes.com)

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