Israel launches airstrikes on Iran after being targeted by missiles. Follow live updates.

Israel struck Iran on Monday after being targeted by missiles, while a US military base in Saudi Arabia came under fire in the most serious exchange of hostilities since an April cease-fire, raising the possibility of a return to heavy fighting and complicating mediation efforts to end the war.

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Iranian state television reported the sound of explosions being heard in Isfahan, Tabriz and Tehran, without immediately elaborating. Earlier, Iran had launched missiles at Israel in the first such bombardment since a fragile cease-fire took effect in early April, raising the possibility of a return to heavy fighting and complicating mediation efforts to end the war.

By the Associated Press

Israel said Monday that Iran had launched missiles targeting it and urged the public to seek shelter.

Sirens sounded in central Israel. Iran did not immediately acknowledge the attack

By the Associated Press

Israel’s military updated its guidelines for civilians on Sunday evening, limiting large gatherings and canceling school across the country.

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It is the first time school has been canceled across Israel since the earlier round of fighting with Iran in April, though schools in Israel’s northern border had been closed for much longer due to the threat of Hezbollah fire.

By the Associated Press

Israel said Monday that it detected a missile launched from Yemen targeting the country. Sirens sounded across Israel after the Yemen missile fire warning.

Yemen is home to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis have fired missiles at Israel during the Israel-Hamas war and later, but haven’t been fully involved in the Iran war.

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