Israel launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran, the country’s defence minister said early Friday, after US President Donald Trump had warned that Israel could soon strike Iran’s nuclear sites.

A North Korean naval destroyer damaged in a botched launch last month has been relaunched, with leader Kim Jong Un presiding over the ceremony, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported early Friday, citing the North’s state media.

Israel launched a military operation against Iran late Thursday, with explosions reported in Tehran. Israel’s defense minister confirmed the ‘preemptive strikes,’ citing Iran’s continued uranium enrichment. The US denies involvement, emphasizing the action was Israel’s decision and warning Iran against targeting US interests.