The Israeli military said early on Saturday it is conducting “precise strikes” on military targets in Iran in response to what it called “the continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against Israel”.

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Israel carried out air strikes in Iran on Saturday, leading to multiple powerful explosions in Tehran and Karaj. The cause remains unclear, and Iranian officials warn of stronger retaliation against any offensive action. Eyewitnesses reported loud sounds and a red sky. This follows a recent ballistic missile attack by Iran on Israel.

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