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News Topical, Digital Desk : Iran carried out retaliatory airstrikes on Israel on Friday night, with explosions heard in the country's two largest cities Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. So far, Iran has fired around 150 ballistic missiles in two launches at Israel, ANI reported, citing The Times of Israel.
Missiles seen over Tel Aviv
The attack came after Israel launched its biggest military offensive ever against its old foe. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as officials urged people to take shelter. Missiles were seen over Tel Aviv, with the military saying Iran fired twice.
According to the Times of Israel, nine impact sites were reported, with about 15 people injured, most of whom are in good condition, according to medics.
Iran fired more than 100 missiles
The Israeli military said Iran fired more than 100 missiles and most of them were intercepted or fell short of target. Two US officials said US forces helped shoot down Iranian missiles headed for Israel.
Two people are seriously injured in Israel
Israel's Channel 12 said two people were seriously injured, eight lightly injured and 34 were slightly injured by shrapnel.
Several buildings including an apartment block were damaged
The attack damaged several buildings, including an apartment block in a residential neighborhood in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv. Another building in central Tel Aviv was also attacked, suffering significant damage to several floors.
Khamenei's statement
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iran's armed forces are ready to confront Israel. He wrote on Twitter that the Israeli regime has made a grave mistake, a grave error, and a reckless act. By God's grace, its consequences will destroy that regime.
He said that our armed forces are ready, and the country's officials and all the people are behind the armed forces. The Iranian nation will definitely avenge the blood of its precious martyrs, nor will it ignore the violation of its airspace.
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