Breaking: Explosive Clashes Erupt as Iran Launches Strikes on Israel – Live Updates from Tel Aviv

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Tel Aviv has been rocked by explosions following a barrage of missiles launched by Iran. This aggressive move comes as a direct response to recent overnight strikes by Israel that left Tehran ablaze.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the attack, stating, “A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.”

Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, a military spokesperson, commented on the situation, noting that Iran’s “firepower has dropped dramatically all across the region, not only towards Israel.”

This latest exchange follows Israel’s intensive bombardment of Tehran, targeting oil depots and resulting in massive fires. As a result, thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over the Iranian capital on Sunday morning, marking a significant moment of heightened conflict in the region.

Dark clouds of smoke billowed across the Iranian capital on Sunday morning.

A fresh round of rockets have also been sent into Israel from Lebanon, with rocket sirens blaring in in Karmiel, in northern Israel, and in surrounding towns.