#IsraelIranConflict Explosions heard in Tel Aviv as Iran launches counterstrikes on IsraelWhat's happening now
• Iran begins counterstrikes: Iran has fired hundreds of ballistic missiles toward Israel, according to state media. The Israeli military said it identified incoming missiles launched from Iran, and CNN has heard explosions in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
• Israel’s attack on Iran: Israel earlier launched unprecedented strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear program and military leaders. The attacks have continued on multiple cities across the nation. Iran’s foreign minister said that Israel will “deeply regret” its attack.
• Trump warns Iran: President Donald Trump told CNN that the US “of course” supports Israel in its actions. Trump warned Iran earlier today to agree to a nuclear deal “before there is nothing left.” It’s unclear if scheduled nuclear talks between the US and Iran will go ahead this weekend.
• Military leaders killed: Gen. Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and one of the country’s most powerful figures, was killed in the attack. Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s highest-ranking military officer, was also killed.