Iran said it was obliged to defend itself afterand in the country on Saturday.
"Iran has the right and the duty to defend itself against foreign acts of aggression," the foreign ministry said in a statement, citing Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
Israel struck military sites in Iran early on Saturday, saying it was in retaliation for Tehran's attacks earlier this month.
Iranian media reported multiple explosions over several hours in the capital and at nearby military bases, starting shortly after 2am (2230 GMT on Friday).
Israeli military said later that it had completed its "targeted" attacks against military targets in Iran, adding that its planes had safely returned home.
The , , among other countries, condemned the latest attack in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
A number of on Saturday amid the unrest in the region.
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