Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Israel launched a "pre-emptive strike" on Iran, the country's defence minister said early on Friday (Jun 13), after US President Donald Trump had warned that Israel could soon strike Iran's nuclear sites.

"Following the State of Israel's pre-emptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future," Israel Katz said.

Israel said it was declaring a state of emergency in anticipation of a retaliatory strike by Tehran.

An Israeli military official said Israel was striking "dozens" of nuclear and military targets. The official said Iran had enough material to make 15 nuclear bombs within days.

Iran's state TV said several explo...