Israel has targeted Iran’s Defence Ministry headquarters and Tehran simultaneously launched a deadly missile strike as tensions continue to mount over the conflict.

The exchange of fire happened in the early hours of Sunday.

Iranian missiles struck an apartment building in the Galilee region, killing four people, the Associated Press reports, while three people, including a 13-year-old girl, were killed in strikes in Bar Yam city, just south of Tel Aviv, in Israel.

Iran had vowed "heavy and destructive" attacks following Israel’s surprise offensive three days ago.

“Tehran is burning,” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a post on X in the early hours of Sunday.

Iranian state TV said more than 100 missiles were launched in the second wave of their operation “True Promise 3.”

Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer has announced RAF jets are being sent to the Middle East, after Iran threatened to target UK, French and US bases if the countries help stop strikes on Israel.

The prime minister said further military assets are being deployed to provide “contingency support” across the region and fears of a wider conflict.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-israel-latest-news-war-attacks-b2770021.html

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