JAKARTA - A loud explosion was also heard near the Syrian capital as Israel counterattacked against Iran.

Iranian state TV said several strong explosions were heard around the capital Tehran, but there has been no official comment on the source of the explosion.

Iranian media said explosions were also heard in the nearby city of Karaj.

Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) said its military carried out the right attack.

Syrian state TV said explosions were also heard in rural Damascus and central areas.

The Middle East is under anxiety in anticipating Israel's retaliation for an Iranian attack, in which about 200 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel, Iran's second direct attack on Israel in six months.

Israel's Defense Minister said this week the enemy would pay a heavy price if it tried to hurt Israel.

In recent weeks Israel has stepped up its attacks on Palestinian militant Hamas in Gaza and its Iran-backed ally, Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The war was sparked a year ago by a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 in southern Israel.

Washington is trying to prevent further expansion of the conflict. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday Israel's retaliation should not lead to a greater escalation.


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