The Israeli military said on Saturday it was carrying out “precise strikes” on military targets in Iran.
“In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel –- right now the Israel Defense Forces (Israeli military) is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran,” the military said in a statement.
Iran state TV said that “strong explosions” were heard around the capital, Tehran, without specifying the cause of the blasts.
“Minutes ago, the sound of strong explosions were heard from around Tehran, the source of these sounds is not yet clear,” state TV presenter said. An AFP reporter also heard the explosions.
The Israeli military further said it had “fully mobilized” its offensive and defensive capabilities.
“Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilised,” the military said in a statement. Military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, in a separate statement, called on the people to be “alert and vigilant.”