A wave of airstrikes swept across the Middle East on Tuesday, with reports of explosions in both Syria and Iran. The strikes are believed to be a direct response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack against Israel, which was launched on October 1st.
According to sources, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a targeted retaliation attack against Iran, which has sparked a chain reaction of strikes across the region. In Syria, the state-run news agency announced that airstrikes were taking place around the capital city of Damascus, while in Iran, several strong explosions were reported in the capital city of Tehran.
Iran’s state TV confirmed the explosions, which were described as “severe” and “powerful.” The blasts were reportedly heard across the city, causing widespread disruption and panic among residents.
The White House has issued a statement on the situation, with National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett confirming that the United States is aware of the Israeli strikes against Iran. Savett stated that the US understands the strikes to be an exercise of self-defense, aimed at military targets in Iran.
The situation is still unfolding, with reports of ongoing airstrikes and explosions in both Syria and Iran. The international community is closely watching the developments, with many countries on high alert as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
