Isfahan Explosions: US Media Reports Israel's Retaliatory Strikes on Iran
On Friday, explosions were reported in Iran's central province of Isfahan, according to Iran's state media.
US media reported that Israel was responsible for the retaliatory strikes against Iran, following Iran's weekend attack on Israel with hundreds of missiles and drones.
Air defense systems were activated in several Iranian cities.
Explosions were reported near the Shekari army airbase in Isfahan province, and several drones were shot down.
No reports of missile attacks or damage to nuclear facilities have been confirmed.
Israel had previously warned it would respond after the weekend attack.
Over the weekend, Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones towards Israel, which was intercepted by Israel and its allies.
The attack was in response to an April 1 strike on Israel's consulate in Damascus, which Israel is believed to have carried out.
The US officials confirmed Israel's involvement in the strikes, but there was no immediate comment from the White House or Pentagon.
The Israeli military refused to comment on the matter.
The targets of the Israeli attack were reportedly not nuclear.
Flights were suspended due to the military action.
Iran supports the militant groups Hamas in Palestine and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Tensions have increased in the region following an Iranian attack on Israel, raising concerns about a potential major conflict spillover from the ongoing Gaza war.
Air defense systems were activated in several Iranian cities.
Explosions were reported near the Shekari army airbase in Isfahan province, and several drones were shot down.
No reports of missile attacks or damage to nuclear facilities have been confirmed.
Israel had previously warned it would respond after the weekend attack.
Over the weekend, Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones towards Israel, which was intercepted by Israel and its allies.
The attack was in response to an April 1 strike on Israel's consulate in Damascus, which Israel is believed to have carried out.
The US officials confirmed Israel's involvement in the strikes, but there was no immediate comment from the White House or Pentagon.
The Israeli military refused to comment on the matter.
The targets of the Israeli attack were reportedly not nuclear.
Flights were suspended due to the military action.
Iran supports the militant groups Hamas in Palestine and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Tensions have increased in the region following an Iranian attack on Israel, raising concerns about a potential major conflict spillover from the ongoing Gaza war.
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