Israel launches revenge strike on Iran as blasts rock airbase near nuclear site days after Tehran’s 300 missile blitz

ISRAEL has launched a revenge attack on Iranian soil days after Tehran unleashed an unprecedented missile and drone blitz.

Explosions were heard near the city of Isfahan, home to a major airbase and nuclear site, as Iran activated its air defences to fend off Israeli drones.

US officials confirmed last night that Israel's revenge for Iran's 330 kamikaze drone and ballistic missile blitz had begun.

They said Israel successfully hit at least one Iranian target in the latest concerning Middle East development stoking fears of an all-out war across the region.

lranian state TV launched into damage control claiming three drones were "destroyed" by its air defence batteries and no ground explosions had struck.

Blasts were also heard in Iraq and Syria in what appeared to be further strikes on Iranian puppet terror groups across the Middle East.

The full scope and scale of the surprise attack - launched hours after Israeli sources said they would hold off their response - remains unclear.

At least one explosion was heard in the city of Qahjavaristan, Isfahan near an airport and an army air force HQ, according to Iranian Media.

The air base just outside Isfahan is tied to Iran's aircraft production - possibly where the attack drones it used against Israel on Saturday are made.

This morning state TV released footage of Isfahan's "tranquil atmosphere" in a desperate attempt to downplay the embarrassment of Israel's surprise ambush.