Israel has been planning a response to a ballistic-missile barrage carried out by Iran on October 1, Tehran's second direct attack on Israel in six months.

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The Israeli military has confirmed it is conducting “precise strikes” on military targets in Iran.

Several loud explosions were heard in Iran’s capital, Tehran, and the nearby Karaj city early on Saturday, semi-official Iranian media said.

Syrian state TV said explosions were also heard in the Damascus countryside and central region.