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Iran responds to Israel's attack by launching dozens of missiles, some of which have fallen in Tel Aviv

Israel's bombing of Iran has killed 70 people and injured more than 300. Iran's Armed Forces have assured Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, that they will "sink the vile Zionist regime into disgrace." 

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Iran counterattack.

Israeli media have confirmed that at least seven missiles have fallen in Tel Aviv during Iran's counter-offensive against Israel. Israeli emergency service teams Magen David Adom (MDA) have treated five people in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, according to the organization's spokesman.

On the other hand, Israel has confirmed that Iran has fired missiles after the Zionist army bombed several points in Iran, including critical infrastructure and nuclear facilities.

The Israeli military authorities recommend that the population remain in "shelters" in the face of the Iran counter-attack. The press conference of the Army spokesman, Effie Defrin, has been interrupted by alarms in Tel Aviv.

In Jerusalem, where the inhabitants have even been asked to take refuge in bunkers and shelters, missiles have been heard.

Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei , has assured that the Iranian Armed Forces will "sink the vile Zionist regime into disgrace." The 85-year-old religious has said that "the Zionist regime will not be able to overcome the crime" and has assured the nation that "efforts will be made in this regard."

While the speech was being delivered, air defenses were preventing another Israeli attack on several points in the capital. The Iranian Armed Forces have reported that several drones have been fired in the city centre.

Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has also promised a "strong response" to Israel in a televised speech, adding that "Iran will cause the enemy to repent of its senseless attack."

Israeli attacks have killed some 70 people and injured more than 300, according to data provided by the Fars agency.

Among the targets bombed by Israel is the main uranium enrichment facility, Natanz, which has been damaged, according to the Persian state authorities, and the second major uranium enrichment centre, Fordo, which has been attacked by the Israelis 100 kilometres south of the capital, and finally the Isfahannuclear facility, 350 kilometres south-east of Tehran.

At the same time, Israeli forces have attacked numerous homes in Tehran.

The Iranian Armed Forces have shot down two Israeli fighters and arrested a pilot , local media reported. State television IRIB has announced the downing of the aircraft and the capture of a pilot. The Tasnim agency, linked to the Revolutionary Guard, has confirmed this information, which has not been confirmed by the Persian state authorities.

Putin condemns Israel's attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned Israel's attack on Iran in a telephone conversation with Iranian leader Masud Pezeshkian, according to the Kremlin.

Moreover, in another conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, he has advocated a peaceful resolution of all issues relating to the Iranian program and has been willing to mediate to avoid escalating tensions.

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