Explosions reported in capital Tehran as Israeli Defence Minister announces "pre-emptive strikes" and announces state of emergency

Fears of a potential Israeli strike on Iran are mounting amid rising tensions in the Middle East that are prompting the U.S. to move some of its non-military personnel out of the region.Asked on Thursday about reports of a possible Israeli strike on Iran,

Asia shares have opened lower while oil prices surged after Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday amid tensions over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.

Explosions reported in capital Tehran as Israeli Defence Minister announces "pre-emptive strike" and announces state of emergency

As tensions rise in the Middle East, the Trump administration works on a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program as Israel prepares to attack.

U.S. officials have been told Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran, multiple sources told CBS News.