Gasoline and oil depots in western Tehran hit by Israeli airstrikes

The Israeli military says while its forces are operating to intercept missiles launched from Iran, the Israeli Air Force is currently striking military targets in Tehran.

At the same time, there are reports of explosions in Chitgar, western Tehran, and Zamzam in southern Tehran.

The United States is not a party to the military conflict with Iran and must be distinguished from the Israelis, Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Saturday.

“If Israeli attacks end, there is a possibility of returning to the negotiating table,” he added.

Gharibabadi said no one has the right to demand restraint from Iran.

“Have we ever attacked the United States or assassinated anyone there? Then why are there so many American military bases surrounding Iran?”

He defended Iran's missile attacks on Israel and said, “Our attack on Israel was a legitimate act of self-defense and fully legal.”

The Israeli army’s Persian-language spokesperson said the country's military has "targeted over 150 positions across various parts of Iran."

The spokesperson added that dozens of ready-to-launch missiles had been stored in underground facilities at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport.

The Israeli military says it identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of Israel a short while ago. Iranian media are also reporting the beginning of the new round of attacks on Israel.