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The Israel Defense Forces says Iran has launched missile strikes toward Israel in multiple waves across the country. The attacks come in retaliation for Israeli strikes on more than 200 sites in Iran, including two nuclear facilities. Iran said it views Friday's air strikes as a "declaration of war", and Islamic Revolutionary Guard chief Mohammad Pakpour vowed to open "the gates of hell". Follow developments in our live blog below.

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