Recent attacks show Israel's bold offensive against Iran. But, Israel seems to have underestimated Iran's military strength. Iran's missiles breached Israeli air defenses. The command has regrouped quickly after targeted killings.

Iranian missiles struck Israel's Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa before dawn on Monday, killing at least eight people and destroying homes, prompting Israel's defence minister to warn that Tehran residents would "pay the price and soon".

Retaliatory strikes by Iran have killed three people and injured dozens of others in Israel, while Iran's ambassador to the UN said 78 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Iran. View on euronews

Entering the third day of mutual attacks, Iran and Israel have suffered significant losses, including casualties.

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It is the first time the arch-enemies have traded fire with such intensity, triggering fears of a prolonged conflict that could engulf the Middle East.

Three people have been killed in Israel, according to officials and local media, with both sides saying the strikes will continue.

Iran has launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least three killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day