Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it has begun a large-scale missile and drone attack on Israel following strikes earlier in Tehran and several other Iranian cities. According to the statement, missiles were launched toward Israeli territory, prompting Israel’s air force to respond.

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed in a separate statement that several missiles fired from Iran were detected heading toward Israeli territory. Air raid sirens were activated across multiple areas, and civilians were urged to follow Home Front Command instructions. The Israeli Air Force said it was working to intercept the threats and would strike back if necessary.

The exchange marks a sharp escalation following attacks inside Iran earlier in the day, with both sides reporting active defense measures as tensions rise across the region.