Israel, Iran launch more barrages as Israel aims to wipe out Tehran's nuclear programme


Several explosions were heard in the Iranian capital Tehran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. - Photo: Reuters

TEL AVIV/DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran and Israel targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday (June 14) after Israel launched its biggest-ever offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.

Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, the country's two largest cities before dawn, sending residents rushing into shelters. The military said its air defence systems were operating, seeking to intercept Iranian missiles.

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