Regional tensions soar after Iran fires missiles at Israel

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१६ फाल्गुन २०८२, शनिबार १८:०२February 28, 2026

Kathmandu. Iran fired missiles into Israeli territory on Saturday. The attack has taken rising tensions in the Middle East to a new high.

The Israel TAG_OPEN_div_22 Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the attack and activated its missile defense system and directed civilians in the affected area to seek shelter immediately.

“Some time ago, we identified missiles fired from Iran,” the IDF said.TAG_OPEN_div_20 Protective systems are in place to prevent risk. It comes amid escalating military tensions in the region and weeks of high-risk nuclear talks between Iran and other countries.

While the full scope of the

direct attack is still being assessed, analysts say it marks a significant retaliatory step in a broader conflict between the two countries. The Indian government has warned its citizens to take extreme precautions, stay indoors and avoid non-essential activities.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has already issued a security advisory advising people to travel to Oman or any other safe country if necessary.TAG_OPEN_div_16 Meanwhile, Israel declared a nationwide state of emergency, ordered hospitals to go underground and turn on sirens. Iran, Israel and Iraq have closed their airspace and suspended all commercial flights.

Iranian officials had earlier warned of a “brutal response” in response to a joint military strike launched by Israel and the United States.TAG_OPEN_div_14 Israel targeted Iran’s military, missile production facilities and areas near the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint operation called the Rowing Lion.

Witnesses said a powerful explosion was heard in Tehran, and tensions rose at several sites in the capital.TAG_OPEN_div_12 The current situation has raised fears of a wider regional conflict and is being closely monitored by the international community.