ISTANBUL

Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes in Iran and Lebanon on Wednesday, the military said as escalation continues to worsen across the region.

In a statement, the army said airstrikes targeted “regime infrastructure” across several areas in Iran.

Iran’s Mehr news agency confirmed explosions in several areas in the capital Tehran, saying the sounds of explosions were the result of the activation of air defense systems.

The Israeli army also said its forces began airstrike against Hezbollah infrastructure in the Lebanese capital Beirut.

No information was yet available about casualties.

Regional escalation has flared since Feb. 28 when Israel and the US launched a joint attack against Iran, killing more than 1,200 people and injuring another 10,000.

Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries that are home to US military assets.