Iran unleashes massive rocket barrage on Israel amidst escalating tensions

On Tuesday evening, Iran launched an attack on Israel. According to The Jerusalem Post, approximately 400 rockets were fired towards Israel. The first recordings of this display of might are appearing online.

Rockets were fired from Iran towards Israel, informed the Israeli army. It was added that alarm sirens sounded throughout Israel, and civilians are in shelters.

The moment the Iranian rockets were launched.

The Iranian attack is visible in the centre of Tel Aviv.

Iran fired at least 100 rockets; some sources even speak of 250, and The Jerusalem Post of 400.

Journalists from the AFP agency reported that explosions and sounds of intercepted rockets can also be heard over Jerusalem.

Iran confirmed the attack on Israel. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said on Tuesday evening that Iran fired dozens of rockets towards Israel in retaliation for the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and Iranian General Abbas Nilforoushan. It threatened another attack in the event of an armed response from Israel.

Many rockets are breaking through Israel's air defence.