In a significant escalation of military tensions in the Middle East, the Israel Defense Forces have launched what has been described as a 'preemptive strike' against Iran.

This announcement was made early Friday by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.

The strike was reportedly executed shortly after US President Donald Trump warned of an imminent Israeli military operation targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.

In response, Iranian military officials have declared that there will be 'no limits' to their retaliation against Israel.

The general staff of the Iranian armed forces stated, 'Now that the occupying regime of Jerusalem has crossed all red lines...

there will be no limits in responding to this crime.'

This development comes against a backdrop of growing concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions, which many countries, including Israel and the United States, see as a direct threat to regional stability.

The United Nations and European Union continue to call for diplomatic solutions to avoid further military escalation in the region.

The international community remains watchful as both nations have significantly indicated their readiness to engage in military conflict, raising the stakes in an already volatile geopolitical landscape.