According to the AXIOS website, two informed sources said that Israel began launching attacks on Iran early Saturday morning local time in retaliation for Iran's large-scale ballistic missile attack on October 1st. Iranian state television reported that explosions occurred in several areas, including Tehran. US and Israeli officials believe Iran will make a military response, but hope it will be limited and break the cycle of tit for tat between these two opponents. Before Israel could attack Iran, the US military has increased its forces in the region in the past few weeks. US officials say the purpose of doing so is to prevent Iran from responding and help Israel defend against another round of missile attacks from Iran. @7764768776476803