Because the missiles were part of a US $7.4 billion arms package approved by Congress in February, the transfer required no new notification.

Sirens sounded in Israel as the Israel's military said Iran launched ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones in what appeared to be the start of Iranian retaliation for Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities.

Israel’s historic strike on Iran revealed years of Mossad activity inside the country, including hidden weapons, drones and assassinations of nuclear officials.

Missiles have been fired at Israel after Iran's leader vowed to deliver "heavy blows" in response to strikes on its military and nuclear sites. Dozens have been injured in central Israel, medics have said.

Israel obliterated top Iranian nuclear scientists with incredible precision, according to stunning new photos showing single apartments blown out of Tehran high-rises. Aftermath pictures of the

Footage of Iranian missiles hitting Israel in October 2024 has been falsely described online as showing Israeli strikes against Iran in June 2025.

Follow the latest news after Israel launched strikes at Iran, a dramatic escalation in long-running tensions between the two countries.

Israel hoped to set back Iran's nuclear capabilities and its ability to retaliate, analysts have said. But they also warned that Friday's vast strikes could spur on Iran, whose underground nuclear site Fordow has not yet been hit.