Israel launches retaliatory attacks on Iran... "explosive sounds in capital Tehran, etc."

[Anchor]
Israel today launched a retaliatory attack on Iran.

Earlier, there were reports that several loud explosions were heard in Iran's capital Tehran and nearby cities.

I'll connect you to a reporter for more information. Reporter Kim Jandi!

Please pass it on.

[Reporter]
Yes, Reuters and other foreign media reported that loud explosions were heard in Tehran, the capital of Iran, and nearby cities, citing Iranian semi-official media reports.

Reuters said at least five loud explosions were heard in the capital Tehran and nearby Karaj early Wednesday local time.

Iranian local media said the cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed.

Exactly how many bombings there have been, and the damage has not yet been confirmed.

Reuters said Iranian intelligence officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the explosions.

Meanwhile, Axios, a U.S. online media outlet, reported that Israel has launched a retaliatory airstrike against Iran.

There was also a statement from the Israeli military just now.

Israel's military said in the early hours of Saturday it was carrying out a "precision strike" on military target facilities in Iran in response to "continued attacks by the Iranian regime."

U.S. Fox News reported on the 25th local time that Israel notified the White House of its plans just before launching airstrikes on Iran.

The Israeli airstrike came at a time when Iran was exploring the timing and method of retaliation for shooting about 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on the 1st.

Earlier, the Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces in the Middle East, said it had previously deployed F-16 fighters in Germany to the Middle East on the 25th local time.

It did not disclose details such as the location of the base where the fighter jets landed, the number of fighters moved from Germany, and the mission details, but

The move was made amid speculation that Israel's retaliatory attack on Iran was imminent.

The New York Times reported the previous day that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei ordered the military to set up a military plan in preparation for Israeli attacks.

Iran says it is trying to avoid war while discussing and preparing military countermeasures.

The New York Times predicted that Iran would retaliate again if Israel's attacks caused widespread damage and many casualties, but that Iran might do nothing if Israel limited the attacks to several military bases and warehouses that store missiles and drones.

So far, I'm YTN Kim Jandi from the international department.