Iran launched missiles at Israel. Israeli defense systems are active, and leaders warn of an escalating conflict.

Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles toward Israel on Friday night in retaliation for Israel's surprise attack early Friday. Israel struck at the heart of the Iran's nuclear program, killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.

At least three people were killed and scores were wounded during an aerial battle over Tel Aviv, as Iranian missiles rained down and Israeli rockets attempted to intercept them.

Fox News reporter Trey Yingst was standing on a balcony as short-range missiles behind him appeared to come closer before being intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome defense system. The footage of the incident preceded a night in which Israel and Iran traded fire, with explosions heard in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Tehran.

Dozens of ballistic missiles struck Tel Aviv, Israel’s second largest city, and other sites in the country on Friday in what the IDF said was an attack on civilians. Footage showed at least one high-rise building badly damaged in the city centre. It was not immediately clear whether it had taken a direct hit.

Central Tel Aviv was impacted by ballistic missiles fired from Iran, video aired across Israeli news sites showed. Israeli paramedics said they were treating five injured people, one injured moderately and the other four injured lightly.

The UK is advising Britons against all travel to Israel amid the escalating conflict with Iran.On Sunday, the government updated its travel guidance for Israel from “amber” to “red” - on the same level as Iran.

Sirens sounded in Israel as Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear facilities.