DUBAI (Reuters) -Several loud explosions were heard in Iran's capital Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj early on Saturday, semi-official Iranian media said, adding that the cause was unknown. Iran's state TV said several strong explosions were heard around the capital, but there was no official comment about the source of the explosions.

State television notes hearing 6 loud sounds resembling explosions in parts of capital, with source of noises currently unverified - Anadolu Ajansı

Israel has launched targeted strikes against Iran, with its military saying the strikes are in response to the October 1 missile attack, during which Iran fired approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel.