Fears of escalation in Middle East as Iran launches missile strike against Israel

An Israeli air defence system fires to intercept rockets fired from Iran (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Iran has fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, sending Israelis diving into shelters but prompting celebrations across Iran. There was no immediate report of casualties in the attack late on Tuesday.

Israel said it intercepted many of the missiles, and officials in Washington said US destroyers assisted in Israel’s defence. Iran said most of its missiles hit their targets.