Explosions were reported across Tehran early Friday morning as Israel publicly confirmed it had launched military strikes inside Iran.
The move came just days after Iran’s own missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory, marking a sharp and dangerous escalation in hostilities between the two regional powers.
The Israeli strikes targeted locations in and around Iran’s capital, according to multiple sources.
Eyewitnesses described hearing loud explosions and seeing flashes in the sky, while Iranian air defense systems were reportedly activated in response.
The Iranian government has not released an official statement detailing the damage or specific targets struck.
🛫 Israel Acknowledges Operation
An Israeli official confirmed to ABC News that the country had conducted “limited” preemptive strikes within Iranian territory.
The official stated the aim was to reduce Iran’s offensive capabilities and prevent further attacks on Israel.
According to the UK’s Sky News, the operation began in the early hours of Friday local time.
Footage shared online and aired on Iranian state TV showed apparent air defense responses and emergency activity in several parts of the country.
There is no official word on casualties, and the full extent of the damage remains unclear.
🔁 Strike Follows Iran’s Attack on Israel
The strike comes just days after Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones at Israeli targets-a retaliation for the bombing of its consulate in Syria earlier this month.
That attack, widely attributed to Israel, killed several senior Iranian commanders.
Friday’s Israeli operation is being presented as a direct response to that aggression.
Israeli officials have not confirmed whether the latest strike is part of a broader campaign or a one-off response. However, they emphasized that Israel would act again if further threats emerged.
🧭 Tensions Escalate with Global Attention
The escalation has drawn international concern, with several nations urging restraint.
There are widespread fears that the Israel-Iran conflict could spiral into a broader regional confrontation involving allied groups and neighboring countries.
Iran’s leadership has not yet commented on the strikes.
Air traffic over parts of Iran was temporarily halted, and satellite imagery suggested increased military activity on the ground.
While Israel has conducted covert operations in the past, including sabotage and cyberattacks, this latest move signals a more open and assertive military posture.
