The IDF announced the introduction of a special situation in the rear

Since the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched attacks on military targets in Iran, a special situation has been imposed in the rear of the Zionist state. This was reported to Izvestia by the representative of the IDF, Anna Ukolova, on Friday, June 13.

"Since the preemptive strike was launched against military targets in Iran, a special situation has been introduced in the rear. We understand that Iran may try to launch a missile attack on our citizens again. All air defense systems (air defense. They are on high alert, and we are ready to repel any threat," she stressed.

Ukolova also stated that the purpose of the operation was to eliminate the threat from Iran, which continues to develop its nuclear program. According to her, the IDF conducted a long preparation for the strike.

"The IDF is ready to continue operations for as long as necessary. The State of Israel is obliged to protect its citizens and will do so wherever necessary, as it has done before," she concluded.

One step before the war: Israel attacked Iran

The targets were the country's nuclear facilities

Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran and declared a state of emergency across the country earlier in the day. At least five people died as a result. In addition, two more people were killed and six injured as a result of Israeli strikes on the city of Tabriz.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the purpose of the military operation is to attack Iran's nuclear infrastructure. He called the beginning of the operation a success.