Israel Says 'We Have Plans' In Ominous Warning After Iran Missile Attack; Tehran Threatens Double Retaliation | Updates

Israel-Iran Conflict: The prevailing situation in the Middle East evolved rapidly on Tuesday when Iran launched a missile strike that had already been anticipated by Israel and the US. Alarms sounded across Israel and explosions could be heard in Jerusalem and the Jordan River valley after Israelis piled into bomb shelters.

Missiles were also seen flying over Tel Aviv, with some of the projectiles being intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system. Eventually, the Israeli military sounded the all-clear and said civilians were free to leave their shelters. Military spokesman Daniel Hagari said the military was not aware of any injuries resulting from the Iranian missile attacks.

IRAN MISSILE ATTACK ON ISRAEL: HIGHLIGHTS

-  The Israeli military said nearly 200 missiles were launched by Iran towards Israel. It, however, did not specify how many projectiles actually hit the ground.

- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps said Iran had launched tens of missiles at Israel, adding that a "more crushing and ruinous" response awaits the Israelis if they choose to retaliate.

- Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said the IDF was not aware of any injuries resulting from the Iranian missile attacks.

- Describing the Iranian strike as serious, the Israeli official said, "We will defend the citizens of the State of Israel. This attack will have consequences. We have plans, and we will operate at the place and time we decide."

- A senior Iranian official told news agency Reuters the order to launch missiles at Israel had been made by the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei remains in a secure location, the senior official added.

- Tehran-backed Palestinian militant outfit Hamas, which is currently locked in a bloody war with Israel in Gaza, praised the Iranian strike.

- A senior Iranian official cited by Reuters said Tehran had informed Russia before launching the missile strike.

- Israeli air defences shot down dozens of Iranian missiles that flew over Syria, Syrian army sources told Reuters, after Iran launched a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel.

(With inputs from Reuters)