Explosions in Tehran: Israel's Retaliation Confirmed

On Saturday morning, several explosions occurred in Tehran, the capital of Iran, believed to be a response from Israel to Iran's connections with previous military attacks. Witnesses reported hearing the blasts from various locations, with news outlets, including the Associated Press, stating that around seven powerful explosions shook the area. Israeli Defense Forces representative, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, confirmed that the strikes were retaliatory actions against provocations from Iran. State-managed Iranian media reported that the explosions resulted from the air defense system. Israel aims to target military sites within Iran, despite international concerns regarding potential civilian casualties in this increasingly complex situation. Additionally, U.S. sources reported that Israel had informed the White House prior to this attack. The situation had already escalated as tensions soared following consecutive Israeli strikes that resulted in numerous civilian fatalities. This highlights the ongoing uncertainty and conflict in the region, with Israel and its allies prepared to counter responses from Iran and its proxies, including Hezbollah.