Updated On: 02 March, 2026 08:42 AM IST | Tel Aviv | Agencies
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have confirmed that missiles were fired from Iran, prompting a nationwide state of emergency

People in Jerusalem take shelter as Iran launched missiles and drones towards Israel on Saturday. PIC/GETTY IMAGES
Israel is on high alert after Iran launched a missile attack, with sirens sounding across Tel Aviv and other parts of the country.
Phones across Israel sounded an advanced alert warning residents that a missile, rocket or drone attack was on the way, shortly before air raid sirens were activated in Israel during an Iranian missile attack on Sunday, according to Tazpit Press Service.