Israel-Iran live: Iran warns strikes 'will spread to US bases' after retaliatory attack on Israel; '60 killed' in Tehran
09:40:01
Israeli attacks likely to unite Iranian people behind leaders, says former British diplomat
It's unlikely Iran's population will want to see regime change as a result of Israeli attacks.
That's the view of Lord Ricketts, a former British diplomat who served as the UK's first national security adviser between 2010 ad 2012.
While the regime is "very unpopular" in Iran, he said the immediate impact of Israel's strikes may boost those in power.
"Clearly, Netanyahu and many people in Israel would love to see the back of the mullahs and the ayatollahs, and they are very unpopular in Iran," he said.
"My question is, would they want to see the regime change because of this attack from Israel? I rather doubt that.
"I think the short-term effect will be rather to bring the population behind the leaders in the circumstances of a massive attack on the country in that time."
09:19:13
Around 60 people killed in Israeli attack, including 20 children - Iranian state TV
According to Iranian state TV, 20 children are among 60 people killed in an Israeli attack.
The report says the strike was on a housing complex in the capital, Tehran.
09:11:01
More details on two people killed in central Israel
We have some more information to bring you now on reports of an Iranian attack on the central city of Rishon Lezion.
Two people were killed, according to Israel's paramedic service Magen David Adom, and 19 injured (see our 5.40am post).
MDA has confirmed a man aged around 45 and a woman around 60 were the two who died.
"A woman around 60 was rescued without signs of life, a man around 45 was evacuated in critical condition while undergoing CPR and was later pronounced dead," the service said.
Of the 19 hurt in the attack, 16 have minor injuries, two have been moderately injured and one has a serious injury, MDA added.
"This was a difficult and complex scene, and we are continuing to search to ensure no one remains trapped," the service said.
08:53:01
'Limited damage' to nuclear facility, Iran says
Iran says its Fordow nuclear facility sustained "limited damage" during Israeli attacks.
In comments reported by semi-official ISNA news agency this morning, a spokesperson for the country's atomic energy organisation said: "There has been limited damage to some areas at the Fordow enrichment site.
"We had already moved a significant part of the equipment and materials out, and there was no extensive damage and there are no contamination concerns."
Sky News verified sites struck by Israel as of last night, which you can see below.
08:16:01
In pictures: Rubble in Israeli city after Iranian attack
This is the scene in Ramat Gan, a city in the Tel Aviv district, following an Iranian attack there.
Several buildings were struck, including an apartment block in a residential neighbourhood.
08:01:33
Iran warns strikes will continue - and conflict will 'spread' to US bases
Iran's Fars news agency reports senior military officials have warned strikes on Israel will continue.
They are also quoted as saying the conflict will spread to US bases in the region over the coming days.
"This confrontation will not end with last night's limited actions and Iran's strikes will continue," Fars cited an unnamed official as saying.
"And this action will be very painful and regrettable for the aggressors."
07:59:55
Drones shot down in latest attacks, says Israel
Following alerts sounded in Israel earlier this morning - see our 6.34am post - the military has provided an update.
Reporting incoming drone attacks, the IDF has said two were shot down in the Upper Galilee area, in northern Israel.
More alerts were activated over concerns around falling fragments.
In a separate wave, Israel said it downed a "number" of drones in the Judea and Dead Sea areas.
07:28:54
Israel claims 'dozens' of jets flew over Tehran
In a statement released in the past few minutes, Israel's air force commander has said its planes hit targets in the Iranian capital overnight.
Major General Tomer Bar said Israel attacked "hundreds of targets", including anti-aircraft equipment.
"We carried out a wave of precise strikes of operational and national significance over the skies of Tehran," he said, adding "dozens" of Israeli jets flew over the capital.
"We chose to act in the face of an existential threat to the security of our citizens, with professionalism, determination and precision," he said.
"The air force will continue to operate in all arenas, both defensively and offensively."
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