Iran launces retaliatory missile attacks against Israel; explosions heard over Tel Aviv

The IDF says Israel's defense system is currently operating to intercept missiles launched from Iran

Iranian missiles being intercepted over the skies of Tel Aviv. Picture: AP

Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as sirens sounded on Friday night across Israel following what the country's military spokesman said was the firing of missiles from Iran.

Iran's state news agency IRNA said hundreds of ballistic missiles had been launched in retaliation for Israel's biggest ever attacks on Iran, blasting Iran's huge underground nuclear site at Natanz and wiping out its top military commanders.