Iran launches fresh salvo of missiles on Israel; sirens go off in Tel Aviv

TEHRAN/TEL AVIV: Iran’s state TV announced new missile launches against Israel on Sunday, after Tel Aviv’s closest ally the United States bombed several Iranian nuclear sites.

“These live images you are seeing are of a new salvo of Iranian missiles fired on the occupied territories,” said a presenter on air, referring to Israel. Citing “sources”, a presenter said, “30 missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran”.

Israeli military also issued a statement saying that they are trying to shoot down missiles fired by Iran.

Israeli media said that 30 ballistic missiles have been fired in the latest attacks, and that missiles were also fired at Haifa

Sirens sounded in northern and central Israel, Israeli media said, adding that this is the first ballistic missile attack on Israel by Iran since the US attack on Iran.

Reuters reported several explosions being heard in Tel Aviv, while interceptors are also being seen in Jerusalem. Explosions are also being heard in central Israel, Reuters reported.

Foreign media reports say that more than ten sites in Israel have been hit after the latest Iranian missile attacks.

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