Tehran (Monitoring Desk) Loud explosions were heard in several Iranian cities including Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, and Karaj, further escalating tensions in the region.
According to the Israeli military, its air force targeted military sites in western and central Iran. Israeli officials stated that the operation was carried out in response to Iranian attacks.
Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump reportedly advised Israel to avoid retaliatory escalation, saying that no major damage had been reported from Iranian strikes and expressing hope that the situation would not worsen further.
Israeli media reports also claim that the Israeli Prime Minister informed the US President about possible action against Iran, to which Trump reportedly made it clear that the United States would not take direct part in such an operation.
Following the latest developments, the situation in the region is being described as highly sensitive, with the international community closely monitoring events.