Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles toward Israel on Friday night in retaliation for Israel's surprise attack early Friday. Israel struck at the heart of the Iran's nuclear program, killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.

Iran’s state TV just announced that the country has started the second wave of its True Promise Operation Three on Israel tonight. The state TV said that this time the attack is a combination of drones and "more than 100" missiles, with Haifa and Tel Aviv being the main target tonight.

Channels in Iran associated with the Revolutionary Guards report explosions in Tehran. Defense Minister Israel Katz immediately declares a special state of emergency throughout the entire territory of the State of Israel.

Israel has launched what it is calling a "preemptive strike" against Iran and declared a state of emergency, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel’s defense minister warned Saturday that “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues firing missiles, as the two countries traded blows a day after Israel launched a blistering surprise attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing several top generals.

Israel declared a state of emergency on Friday, warning of reliatory action from Tehran after the Israelis launched a "preemptive strike" on Iran.

Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country’s nuclear program and raised the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries.

The upgraded travel warning comes after Iran retaliated against an Israeli attack — part of an operation that will last "as many days as it takes", to end what Israel says is Iran's nuclear threat.

As Iran launched ballistic missiles toward Tel Aviv last night, the Security Council convened an emergency meeting to discuss the ongoing escalation. In his speech to the council, Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon urged the counties of the world to understand the necessity of Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran on Thursday.

The Israeli economy has been operating for nearly two years in a state of war and has gained significant experience in handling emergency situations."