ISTANBUL

Loud explosions were heard in southern Syria after Israeli air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles, Syrian media reported on Wednesday.

The explosions were heard in Daraa city, Al-Ikhbariya TV said on the US social media company X.

Similar incidents were reported earlier this week when Israeli air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles in other regions in southern Syria.

The developments came as regional escalation continued to flare up since Israel and the US launched a joint attack on Iran on Feb. 28, killing more than 1,200 people, and injuring over 10,000 others.

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