Tel Aviv, Israel – Tehran launched a barrage of missiles into Israel in retaliatory attacks after Tel Aviv had attacked nuclear facilities and killed generals and scientists in Iran.
Iran retaliated late on Friday by unleashing scores of ballistic missiles on Israel, where explosions flared in the skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei vowed to “inflict heavy blows” in retaliation for Israel’s overnight strikes.
Explosions were heard in Tel Aviv and black smoke was seen rising over Israel capital’s skyline.
Dozens of people were injured and taken to hospital in Israel, no death has been reported.
Earlier, the Israel Defence Force said three Iranian military commanders were killed in last night’s strikes while Tehran says six scientists have also been killed.
US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to make a deal on its nuclear programme, warning of “even more brutal” Israeli attacks.
The IDF has instructed the public to shelter enter protected spaces and shelter until further notice.
It says its defence systems are operating to intercept missiles launched from Iran.
”A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel,” it said in a statement.
”Leaving the protected space is only permitted following an explicit directive.”