Israel has launched direct airstrikes against Iran. The attack is a high-stakes retaliatory one that could bring the Middle East closer to a regional war.
The Guardian, UK reports that at least seven explosions were reported over Iran’s capital, Tehran, and nearby Karaj just after 2.30am local time on Saturday.
Israeli jets were said to have struck what were described as “military targets” in Iran. Fresh blasts were reportedly heard around Tehran on Saturday shortly after the earlier ones.
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There were continuous explosions and light trails were visible across the sky in central Tehran, according to the report. The Israel Defense Forces, IDF, confirmed the attack, describing it as “precise strikes on military targets in Iran” in response to “months of continuous attacks” from Iran against Israel.
Iranian state TV reported several strong explosions heard around Tehran. There were no casualties, the state news agency IRNA said.
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