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Israel launches preemptive strike against Iran, defense minister says
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Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran early Saturday, according to an announcement from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz makes statements with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias after their meeting in Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
Katz declared a special and immediate state of emergency across the entire country.
He said the strike was "to remove threats" against the state of Israel.
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