Israel launched air strikes on Iran early Saturday, citing “continuous attacks” from Tehran and its proxies. The IDF targeted military sites in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack on 1 October, which Tehran said was retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The US backed Israel’s actions as self-defense. Iranian state media confirmed explosions in Tehran, and flights have been halted. The extent of damage remains unclear. Israeli strikes also hit military sites in Syria.