Explosions rock Tehran and Karaj overnight amid US-Israeli strikes: Report

ISTANBUL

Explosions were reported overnight in Iran’s capital Tehran as well as the nearby city of Karaj, Iranian media reported early Monday.

Tasnim News Agency said airstrikes also targeted Isfahan, Yazd and Khuzestan.

A joint US-Israeli military campaign launched Saturday has already killed several senior Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Tehran has carried out drone and missile strikes targeting Gulf countries.

Casualties from the escalation include three US service members killed and five seriously wounded, according to initial reports.