Israel Defense Forces attacked military targets in Iran Saturday.
The Israel Defense Forces conducted what it called "precise strikes on military targets" in Iran on Friday in response to the Iranian missile strikes earlier this month.
Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes and ground fighting continued in Gaza -- particularly in the north of the strip -- and in Lebanon, with renewed Israeli attacks on Beirut.
Israel's attack on Iran is ongoing and is expected to be a one-night affair, according to a source with direct knowledge.
No Israeli casualties and no damage to Israeli warplanes have been reported so far, the source said.
The United States is not participating in the Israeli military operation in Iran, according to a senior administration official.
Defense officials also confirm that the U.S. has no involvement in the Israeli strikes.
The U.S. was notified by Israel ahead of the attack, defense and Israeli officials said.
US not involved in Israeli operation against Iran, officials say
The U.S. has confirmed Israel is striking Iran in response to Iran's missile attack earlier this month.
President Joe Biden has been briefed and is closely following the developments of this retaliatory strike, according to a White House official.
Israel updated the U.S. before the attack, according to an Israeli official.
"We understand that Israel is conducting targeted strikes against military targets in Iran as an exercise of self-defense and in response to Iran's ballistic missile attack against Israel on October 1st," National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said in a statement. "We would refer you to the Israeli government for more information on their operation."
IDF says its conducting 'precise strikes on military targets in Iran'
Israel’s retaliatory targets do not include energy infrastructure or nuclear facilities, an Israeli official told ABC News.
Some "strong" explosions have been heard around Tehran, though the cause of the sounds are still unclear, Iran state TV said.
