Iranian missiles hit areas in northern and central Israel after US strikes on Iran

Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones targeting northern and central Israel on Sunday, in a major escalation following US strikes on Iranian territory.

The Israeli rescue service United Hatzalah said it had dispatched first responders to affected areas, though there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel since Israel launched a surprise attack on its military and nuclear facilities last week. Israel’s sophisticated air defences can shoot down most but not all of the missiles and drones.