As it happened:
We got a 10 minute or so warning:
Then:
- Explosions heard in Tehran - reports are sketchy
- Israel says has launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran
Market response to Israel attack on Iran: Yen up, Oil rockets higher.
Updates:
- State of emergency declared in Israel for next 48 hours. Israel declared prohibition on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces, except for essential sectors.
- Israel has shut its airspace
- U.S. informed allies but did not participate, raising risks of regional escalation and potential nuclear implications. No US involvement or assistance
- Israel says it's striking dozens of military targets across Iran, including nuclear sites
- There some reports of explosions at Iran’s Natanz and Fordow nuclear facilities, unconfirmed as yet
- IDF says it's strikes tonight are part of a campaign ('Operation Strength of a Lion') aimed at neutralizing Iran's nuclear program. Says Iran had sufficient enriched uranium for "multiple bombs" and that this represented an "imminent danger."
- reports are that the first wave was said to include targeted assassination strikes - said to be against Iranian nuclear scientists
Brent update:
