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The Israeli army has confirmed that missiles were fired from Iran, prompting its defence systems to intercept the incoming threats around 10:30pm (Bangladesh time) on Wednesday, UNB reports citing AL Jazeera.
According to the media outlet, the Israeli army instructed residents across Israel to take shelter immediately.
Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has declined to comment on whether Washington plans to launch a direct attack on Iran.
During a Senate committee hearing, when asked by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen if military action was under consideration, Hegseth responded, “Most of what I can say I would reserve for a classified setting.”
He also said, “Maximum force protection is being maintained at all times” to ensure the safety of US troops overseas, reports BBC.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump also said, "I may do it, I may not do it," when asked whether the US would get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict.
On the other hand, Navigational data verified by Al Jazeera shows two planes registered with Iran’s government have landed in Oman’s capital.
A third plane registered with Iran’s privately owned Meraj Airlines also landed in Muscat.
Iran’s government has not released details on any official trip to Oman, which served as a mediator in US-Iran nuclear negotiations.