Iran launched missiles at Israel. Israeli defense systems are active, and leaders warn of an escalating conflict.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military has warned residents of part of Iran’s capital to evacuate ahead of Israeli strikes. Israel said Monday it planned to strike military sites in the city. The Israeli military has issued similar evacuation warnings for civilians in parts of Gaza and Lebanon ahead of strikes.

Shortly after Iran confirmed it had launched a missile attack on Israel, fiery explosions broke out across Tel Aviv, lighting up the night sky. Iran fired the projectiles after Israel blocked an earlier drone attack from Iran.

A US aircraft carrier is barrelling towards the Middle East after Donald Trump warned the “full strength and might” of the military would be used if America was attacked. Iran and

The already volatile Middle East has plunged into a new and dangerous phase of conflict as Israel and Iran openly traded blows over the past two days

As the conflict escalates, Iran prepares makeshift shelters for its civilians amidst fears of a wider regional war.