Iran confirms death of another senior IRGC official in Israeli attacks

Iranian state-run media are reporting multiple explosions in western and southern Tehran, as Israel begins a fresh round of strikes.

Iran's state TV reported on Saturday night that "heavy and destructive attacks by Iran against Israel are expected within hours."

An explosion has been heard in western Tehran amid reports of a new round of Israeli airstrikes.

Air defense activities are being reported by eyewitnesses.