[Anchor]
Israel has launched a pre-announced retaliatory attack on Iranian military facilities.
It says it is a limited airstrike on military facilities, not Iran's nuclear or oil facilities.
I'll connect you to a reporter for more information. Reporter Kim Jandi! Please pass it on.
[Reporter]
Yes, 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 Karaz early Wednesday local time.
Local media said the cause of the explosion had not been identified, so Iranian intelligence authorities launched an investigation.
Iranian intelligence says the loud explosion could be due to Iran's anti-aircraft defense system operating.
The Israeli military confirmed the airstrike in a statement.
The Israeli military says it is carrying out a "precision strike" on military target facilities in Iran in response to the regime's continued attacks.
Israel says it has the right and obligation to respond and condemns Iran and its proxy groups for continuing to attack Israel since October last year.
The Associated Press said it was unclear what Iranian military installations had been attacked so far.
CBS reported that Israel's attacks were limited to military facilities, not nuclear or oil facilities.
The White House is said to have been informed of the plan just before Israel launched its 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.
In particular, the U.S. military relocated its F-16 fighter jets in Germany to the Middle East the previous day, raising speculation that Israel's retaliatory attacks against Iran may be 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.
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.
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