Israel’s defence minister warns that “Tehran will burn” if Iran keeps firing missiles, after both sides exchanged strikes overnight
Explosions were heard in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Tehran after Iran launched waves of missiles in retaliation for Israeli strikes which targeted Iran’s nuclear programme on Friday
In comments made during an assessment with military officials, Katz says: “The Iranian dictator is turning the citizens of Iran into hostages and creating a reality in which they, especially the residents of Tehran, will pay a heavy price for the criminal attack on Israeli civilians.”
Iran warns the UK, US and France it will target their bases and ships in the region if they help stop the strikes on Israel, state media reports
Reports say that Tehran would target military bases and ships located in the region if the three countries provide support to Israel.
Downing Street hasn’t responded yet, but it’s understood the UK has not taken part in any military action, including efforts to defend Israel against strikes, our political correspondent reports
In Israel, officials say three people have been killed and dozens injured, while Iranian state TV reports 60 people have been killed in a strike in Tehran
Israeli PM Netanyahu has opened another open-front war, and the Iranian regime is going to see this as a battle for survival, reports Lyse Doucet
