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Tensions between Israel and Iran remained high on the second day of open conflict, with no signs of de-escalation.<\/p>\n
According to Israel’s military, the country came under renewed attack in the early hours of Saturday from missiles and drones launched by Iran.<\/p>\n
At least three people were killed in Israel as a result of the latest Iranian missile strikes, with dozens more injured, some seriously, The Times of Israel reported.<\/p>\n
Iran’s attacks are seen as retaliation for a large-scale Israeli strike carried out early Thursday which targeted the country’s nuclear sites and military leaders.<\/p>\n
The Israeli campaign killed at least 78 people, including senior military officials, and injured more than 320 – most of them civilians, including women and children – Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani said.<\/p>\n
Iran: drones shot down near border<\/strong><\/p>\n Iran’s military has reportedly shot down drones near its north-western border, according to state media.<\/p>\n The incident occurred close to the borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey, state television reported on Saturday. The claims have not been independently verified.<\/p>\n Overnight, several Iranian cities came under heavy shelling. In central and north-eastern Tehran, explosions and sustained anti-aircraft fire were heard for hours, local media and eyewitnesses reported.<\/p>\n Explosions near Tel Aviv<\/strong><\/p>\n An Israeli military spokesperson said most Iranian missiles launched overnight were intercepted. Unconfirmed reports suggest US forces are assisting Israel with missile defence operations.<\/p>\n Despite interceptions, missile debris caused damage in central Israel, including the Tel Aviv area, where several buildings were badly affected.<\/p>\n On Saturday morning, the Israeli military reported another drone attack from Iran, triggering fresh air raid sirens and defensive responses.<\/p>\n Israel said it would continue targeting Iranian positions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n