Explosions in Western Tehran. The cause is unknown. I doubt this is an Israeli strike, but I will monitor the situation.

Iranian sources report that Iranian fighter jets are airborne over the capital.

5 total explosions in Tehran.

About 25 minutes ago, GPS disruptions were reported across the area.

Explosions in an unspecified part of Iraq. I think it may have begun.

Sirens sounded in the US embassy in Baghdad.

The explosions were reported north of Baghdad.

Reports of Airstrikes in Damascus.

Israeli warplanes reportedly crossed the Jordanian border. A photo is circulating purporting to show an Israeli fighter jet in the skies of Damascus, but it is an old photo from May.

The sound of Israeli warplanes over Damascus.

Flights near Tehran are being Diverted.

Explosions are reported in Damascus.

Tehran right now. A different old image is circulating. Please reverse image search anything you see.

Hardly any air traffic over Israel or Iran right now.

Loud explosions are reported on the outskirts of Tehran

Reports that a power station was targeted in the Karaj area, west of Tehran.

Axios citing two sources "Israel launched airstrikes in Iran".

The Israeli army radio announced the beginning of the strikes on Iran.

Official statement by the IDF:
"In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel – right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran.

The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since October 7th – on seven fronts – including direct attacks from Iranian soil.

Like every other sovereign country in the world, the State of Israel has the right and the duty to respond.

Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized.

We will do whatever necessary to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel."

Reports of Syrian air defence operations in the coastal areas of Syria near Tartous.