Israel attacks Iran, explosions heard in Tehran, emergency states proclaimed throughout Israel

Three explosions have been heard in downtown Tehran, according to Iranian media.

The Fars news agency says it has received reports that several missiles have hit the area of the Iranian capital Republic.

Israel has launched what it called a “pre-emptive attack” against Iran.

In a statement issued this morning, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared a “state of special and permanent emergency” throughout all of Israel, the BBC writes, the Periscope broadcast.

The state of Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran to eliminate threats to Israel's State”, Katz said.

The attack, which comes after Israel and Iran were involved in a 12-day air war in June, follows repeated warnings from the US and Israel that they would strike again if Iran continued with its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.