Explosions could be heard in Iran’s capital Tehran, with state media there initially acknowledging the explosions and saying some of the sounds came from air defense systems around the city.
A resident of Tehran told The Associated Press At least seven explosions were heard, shaking the surrounding area. The resident spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution.
Flight-tracking data shows that international flights began diverting around western Iran as news of the attack broke.
, AP