Iran launches missiles at Israel

Israeli army says missiles launched from Iran were identified heading towards Israel, prompting sirens in several areas of the country.

“The public is requested to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command. At this time, the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat. The defense is not hermetic, and therefore it is essential that the public continue to adhere to the Home Front Command’s guidelines. The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command," the statement reads.

Explosions have rocked northern Israel as the country worked to intercept incoming Iranian missiles after launching a nationwide attack with the U.S. on Iran.

The blasts echoed just after the Israeli military said it would be using its air defence systems to bring down the Iranian fire.

Earlier, Israel has declared a state of emergency and advised its citizens to stay close to shelters.