Iran launches missiles into Israel as civilians rush to bomb shelters amid fears of all-out war in region

IRAN has launched a rocket blitz against Israel in revenge for its invasion of Lebanon, Israel says.

Israel has ordered residents of Jerusalem to shelter in place.

A US official has warned of “severe consequences” if Iran launches a missile attack

In a post on X, the IDF said: “All Israeli civilians are in bomb shelters as rockets from Iran are fired at Israel.”

Israel alerted the public to the likelihood of a blitz from the Islamic Republic today as its troops seek to wipe out its proxy terror group.

The strike comes after the IDF announced it had assassinated the head of Hezbollah’s weapon transfers from Iran.

A senior White House official said the US is actively supporting Israeli defensive preparations.

They threatened: “A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran.”

Iran informed “international parties” of the size and timing of its attack, a US Defence Department official said.

Axios reported that Iran is expected to use ballistic missiles that can reach Israel within 12 minutes of launching.

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