Israel says it attacked Iran as blasts heard across Tehran, Damascus
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Israel confirms it has struck Iran, as explosion rock Tehran
Blasts heard in Tehran, nearby Karaj • Explosions were also heard in Syria and Iraq, and air defense systems were reportedly activated
Five explosions were reported heard across Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj early on Saturday morning, according to Iranian media, in what is alleged to be the beginning of an Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran.
Israeli officials confirmed to Army Radio that Israel had started striking targets across Iran.
Reports of explosions at the Imam Khomeini International Airport in the Iranian capital were also received.
Arab media reported that Israel attacked the location of the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in Iran.
There were no planes flying over Syria or northern Iraq during the time of the suspected attack.
Earlier explosions
On Friday, a fire was reported at an Iranian Defense Ministry site in Tehran, although the Tehran Fire Department denied any connection.
Explosions were also heard in Syria and Iraq, and air defense systems were reportedly activated, according to Maariv.
This is a developing story.
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All served in the 89th Battalion of the 8th Brigade.
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