Israeli airstrikes have hit an area near Mehrabad Airport in western Tehran.
Thick smoke was seen rising as fires broke out following the strikes.
Residents in central Tehran reported hearing repeated sounds of drones and explosions throughout the night. Both countries have been trading airstrikes for hours.
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