Israeli Offensive Commences on Tehran; Iran Says Air Defense System Active The commencement of the Israeli assault on Tehran has been announced; Iran confirms the activation of its air defense systems. A representative from the Israeli occupying forces has declared the initiation of the Israeli strike on Iran. Reports from Iranian media have verified the attacks and indicated that Iran's air defense mechanisms were engaged in response to the Israeli offensive. Israel launched these fresh assaults on Iranian urban centers utilizing missiles and drones, and the operations are currently ongoing. According to Iranian media sources, the air defense systems in cities such as Tehran, Tabriz, Shahrabad, Bandar Abbas, Isfahan, and Khorramabad are actively intercepting Israeli missiles. Conversely, an Israeli military spokesperson mentioned regarding these offensives that they are targeting vehicles and other assets associated with Iran's nuclear program, with the ultimate objective of completely dismantling this program.