Iran launches new attack on Israel as conflict enters fifth day
US President Donald Trump has called for the immediate evacuation of all of Tehran, issuing the warning shortly after Israeli forces told residents in parts of north-eastern Tehran to leave ahead of planned strikes on what they described as 'military infrastructure.'
The announcements came on the fifth day of hostilities between Iran and Israel, as both sides continue trading strikes in a conflict that shows no sign of slowing.
Overnight, explosions and heavy air defence fire were reported in Tehran, as Iranian state media confirmed Israeli airstrikes hit the capital, including a direct hit on the country's state-run television station during a live broadcast.
On Monday, Iran launched a pre-dawn wave of missiles at Israel, killing at least eight people, prompting further Israeli retaliation throughout the day.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Monday that the strikes have set Iran's nuclear program back 'years' and said he is in touch daily with Trump, who left the G7 summit in Canada early amidst reports he was heading to Washington to work on a ceasefire deal.
Stay with us for live updates as Euronews reporters from the region and around the world brought updates and reactions from the dramatic events in the Middle East.
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