Israel Just Attacked Iran's Capital: 3 Critical Things That Could Change Everything

The Strike That Shocked the World At approximately 4:47 AM local time, Israeli forces launched what they’re calling a “preemptive strike” on Iranian targets in Tehran. The explosions, captured in dramatic photos showing smoke rising over Iran’s capital, mark the first direct Israeli attack on Iranian soil in decades. But here’s what makes this different from every other Middle East conflict you’ve seen: This wasn’t retaliation. This was prevention. Israeli officials claim they had intelligence of an “extremely serious” imminent threat that required immediate action.