Plumes of smoke, panic as people seek shelter after Israel-US joint strikes in Iran | In photos

US and Israel launched a strike on Iran on Saturday, with Israel described the attack as “preventative.” Iran and Israel have closed their airspace

Published on: Feb 28, 2026 2:43 PM IST

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People take shelter under a bridge as sirens sounded near Tel Aviv on February 28, following the announcement that Israel had launched a preemptive strike on Iran. (AFP)

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Patients are placed in a parking lot at Sourasky Medical Centre for safety after sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on February 28. (AFP)

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Smoke was seen rising from buildings in Iran after Israel, US carried out strikes on Saturday. (Sourced)

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Smoke billows following the pre-emptive strike from Israel and the United States, in Tehran on Saturday. (ANI Video Grab)

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People run for cover following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran. (Reuters)

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A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran, after two loud blasts were heard in Tehran on the morning of February 28. (AFP)

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Civilians staying in a shelter after alarms announced that Israel had launched an attack on Iran, in Ramat Gan, Israel. (AP)

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A graffiti on a wall reads" Down with the U.S.A", after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28. (Reuters)

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A woman runs on empty boardwalk at the Tel Aviv, Israel, port after alarms announced that Israel had launched an attack on Iran on Saturday (AP)

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People run for cover following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran. (Reuters)

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A man carries two children as he runs to take shelter after sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on February 28 after Israel launched attacks on Iran (AFP)

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People take shelter in a parking lot as sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on February 28, following the announcement that Israel had launched a preemptive strike on Iran. (AFP)