Israeli military official: Israel targeted Iran nuclear sites

JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli military official says that his country targeted Iranian nuclear sites, without identifying them.

The official spoke to journalists on condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing operation, which is also targeting military sites.

Air-raid sirens preventatively rang out in Israel. People in Tehran, Iran, awoke to the sound of the blast.

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a “special situation” in Israel over Israel attacking Iran. He said schools would be closed in the country on Friday.

There was no immediate word on what was struck.

Benchmark Brent crude spiked on the attack, rising over 2%.

The White House did not have an immediate comment Thursday night.

As the explosions in Tehran started, President Donald Trump was on the lawn of the White House mingling with members of Congress. It was unclear if he had been informed but the president continued shaking hands and posing for pictures for several minutes.

This is a developing story.