Israel's military says Iranian missiles incoming, residents urged to seek shelter
The Israeli military said Iran has launched a new wave of missiles at the Jewish state and urged the public to seek shelter on Sunday, according to reports.
The latest attack is the first Iran has launched since the US bombed the country's three nuclear facilities.
Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel are seen from Tubas, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 22, 2025.
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Sirens can be heard in Tel Aviv, Fox News reported.
'A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel,' the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement, CNN reported.
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'Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,' it said, adding that the public was 'instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.'
Residents have been ordered to seek shelter and stay in protected areas until further notice.
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