The U.S. and Israel carried out coordinated military strikes on targets in Iran early Saturday, with explosions reported in Tehran and other locations. Air defense systems were activated in parts of Iran, and Israeli authorities reported incoming projectiles following the initial wave of strikes.
Israel described the operation as a pre-emptive action targeting security threats, according to Reuters. Iranian state media acknowledged multiple explosions in and around Tehran. Iranian officials said the country would respond and warned of consequences for U.S. and Israeli forces in the region.
