Israeli public told to remain in close proximity of shelters
The Israeli military has now instructed residents throughout Israel to remain close to protected spaces until further notice.
No damage at Fordow nuclear site, says UN watchdog
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says there is no damage at Fordow, one of Iran’s main uranium enrichment facilities, despite reports of Israeli attacks.
“Based on info available to the IAEA, no damage seen at site of Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant nor at Khondab heavy water reactor under construction. No further damage at Natanz since yesterday,” IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said in a statement.
Iran’s state TV says missiles have been launched against Israel
Iran’s state TV says that new missile strikes have been launched at Israel.
Iran’s official news agency says Iranian forces are carrying out a hybrid attack with drones accompanying the missiles targeting Israeli cities.
Explosions in the sky over Amman
Our correspondent in Amman says that there have been explosions in the sky over Jordan’s capital. This has occurred during previous Iranian retaliatory attacks on Israel.
Missiles seen over Jerusalem, Haifa
Air raid sirens are currently sounding across Israel.
Israelis are urgently taking shelter in protected spaces as Iran launches retaliatory attacks on Israel. “Millions of Israelis are running to shelter in northern Israel due to projectile fire from Iran,” the Israeli military said in a post on X.
The Israeli military says it is attacking Tehran
The Israeli military says it is attacking military targets in Iran’s capital, Tehran.
Missiles fall in Haifa: Report
Israel’s Channel 13 cites “initial reports” that Iranian missiles have hit the northern coastal city of Haifa and neighbouring town of Tamra.
‘Just the beginning’ of Iranian retaliation
The attack on Haifa was expected – because that’s where the [Israeli] gas fields are located.
It seems that this is an initial retaliation to the Israeli attack on the gas field close to Bushehr and the oil refinery in Abadan. This is the tit-for-tat here between Israel and Iran.
But this is just the beginning for today because the Iranians are promising a wider retaliation. We’ll probably see more waves towards Haifa, towards Tel Aviv, towards Jerusalem.
No signs of de-escalation :(
