Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Israel as its supreme leader vows to “inflict heavy blows” in retaliation for Israel’s overnight strikes.
The BBC’s Ione Wells reports hearing an explosion in Jerusalem as black smoke has been seen rising over Tel Aviv’s skyline.
Forty people are being treated in Israeli hospitals following the retaliatory strike, including two in critical condition.
Speaking to US media, Israel’s ambassador has said a woman in Tel Aviv was killed in Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Friday.
Earlier, the IDF said three Iranian military commanders were killed in last night’s strikes while Tehran says six scientists have also been killed.
Meanwhile, Jordan and Iraq on Friday had announced the closure of their airspace and grounded all flights after Israel’s attack on Iran.
“The kingdom’s airspace is temporarily closed, and air traffic suspended for all aircraft — incoming, outgoing and in transit, as a precaution against any risks resulting from the regional escalation,” the Jordanian civil aviation authority said in a statement.
“Jordan has not and will not allow any violation of its airspace, reaffirming that the Kingdom will not be a battleground for any conflict,” government spokesperson Mohammad Momani told AFP.
Jordan, which borders Israel, intercepted multiple drones and missiles fired by Iran at Israel in October 2024.
Iraq, which borders Iran, also closed its airspace on Friday.
“The ministry of transport closes Iraqi airspace and suspends air traffic at all Iraqi airports,” the Iraq News Agency reported.
(Agencies)
