Israel today hit "dozens" of Iranian military targets in Syria soon after Iran attacked Israeli military positions in Syria just after might nigh on Thursday, creating greater tensions.
"The (Israeli military) has struck dozens of Iranian military targets in Syria," Israeli military spokesman Jonathan Conricus told journalists.
Heavy explosions were heard in the Syrian capital Damascus, newswire AFP reported.
Conricus said they targeted intelligence, logistics, storage, and vehicles as well as the origin of the rockets. It was one of the largest Israeli military operations in recent years and the biggest against Iranian targets.
Syria's news agency SANA said its anti-aircraft air defence intercepted Israeli missiles and also destroyed a Syrian radar. SANA news agency said it shot down Israeli missiles "one after the other".
However, Israeli army said that it is not "looking to escalate the situation with Iran."
Attacks come shortly after US President Donald Trump announced his decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.