Israel Strikes Targets in Iran; Tehran Reports Missiles Fired Toward Israel

Israel's air force conducted strikes on military targets within western and central Iran, according to an announcement by the Israeli military. The strikes reportedly targeted the "Iranian terrorist regime's military objectives."

Iranian state television reported multiple explosions in Tehran, Tabriz, and Isfahan, with further explosions heard near the central city of Karaj. Local Iranian media, citing the Tehran fire department, indicated that urban areas of the capital were not targeted, but at least two explosions occurred in the western parts of Tehran early Monday.

Simultaneously, Israel reported that Iranian missiles were launched toward its territory, with defense systems actively working to intercept the threat. Citizens were advised to seek shelter if an alert was received. The Israeli Defense Forces stated they detected missile launches from Yemen toward Israeli territory.

The Times of Israel reported that air raid sirens sounded across Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and surrounding areas in central Israel. Following an "assessment of the situation," the IDF announced that people were permitted to leave protected spaces throughout the country, according to the BBC.