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Israel says preemptive airstrikes against Iran's nuclear sites are underway, and it is bracing to intercept a wave of drones launched by Iran in retaliation.
Multiple sources tell CBS News that Israel is poised to launch an operation on Iran. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
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Fears of Israel operation against Iran, U.S. orders some workers to leave Middle EastThe State Department ordered nonessential staff and their families to leave the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad as tensions with Iran over nuclear talks escalate. This comes as sources tell CBS News that Israel plans to launch an operation against Iran.
The Israeli military targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, research scientists and senior military commanders in dozens of preemptive airstrikes.
Israel signaled no letup in its campaign to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities, with risks in the oil-rich region rising as the nations bombarded military and civilian targets alike.