Blasts rang out across a swath of the Middle Eastern republic’s territory, targeting its nuclear capabilities, military leadership and scientists.

The conflict between Israel and Iran has wreaked considerable damage in both countries and caused casualties on both sides.

Iran’s state-run news agency said Monday that its governmental television station abruptly stopped a live broadcast after an Israeli strike. During a live broadcast from the capital Tehran, the sound of an explosion could be heard as a the news presenter hurried off camera amid dust and debris wafting in the air.

A viral account on X tracking pizza shop activity around the Pentagon predicted something was underway before Israel attacked Iran.

The conflict between Israel and Iran has forced many countries in the Middle East to close their airspace, as Israeli jets and Iranian exploding drones and missiles fly over their night skies.

The U.S. president faces pushback over the risk of U.S. involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

At least eight people died overnight following Iranian missile strikes on Israel. Israel's defense minister accused Iran of targeting civilians and Iranian officials have also accused Israel of striking civilians.

By Alexander Cornwell, Parisa Hafezi and Jeff Mason TEL AVIV/DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Iranian missiles struck Israel's Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa before dawn on Monday, destroying homes and fuelling concerns among world leaders at this week's G7 meeting that the battle between the two old enemies could lead to a broader regional conflict.