Israel-Iran conflict: What you need to know now

Strikes by Israel and Iran continue as the conflict between the two countries intensifies

If you have just joined us, check what has happened over the past few hours:

  • Iran launched a barrage of missiles at targets across Israel, with journalists on the ground saying it "felt like the largest so far"
  • At least three people have been killed in central Israel following the Iranian strikes, with dozens more injured and taken to hospital.
  • Explosions rocked major Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa, where around 30 people were injured.
  • The Iranian strikes came shortly after Israel launched attacks on surface-to-surface missile sites in Iran and killed the intelligence chief of Iran's armed forces.
  • At least 224 Iranians have been killed in Israeli strikes since hostilities began on Friday, with 90% of casualties reportedly civilians, according to Iran's health ministry.
  • US President Donald Trump has said he hopes Israel and Iran can reach a deal, but that sometimes countries have to "fight it out". 
  • US media reported that Trump rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  • The strikes come as G7 leaders gather for a summit in Canada, where all eyes will be on Israel and Iran.
  • The Israeli military says it bombed the headquarters of the IRGC's Quds Force in the city as well as surface-to-surface missile sites in Iran.
  • Iran does not intend to develop nuclear weapons but will pursue its right to nuclear energy and research, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday.
  • Iran executes individual charged with spying for Israel's intelligence agency Mossad - Fars News