According to Iranian media, loud explosions were heard in Tehran, Tabriz, and Isfahan during the strikes, causing panic among residents and heightened concern in affected areas.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the operation focused on specific Iranian military infrastructure, though details of the damage or exact targets were not immediately disclosed. Further updates are expected.
Reports also suggest that diplomatic efforts were underway to ease tensions before the strikes, with claims that former US President Donald Trump had urged Israel to avoid immediate retaliation.
However, Israeli media, including the Times of Israel, reported that fighter jets carried out bombings on several Iranian military bases.
The escalation has raised fears of further instability in the Middle East, with global attention now focused on Iran’s potential next move.