Iran and Israel intensified strikes on each other's infrastructure and territory over the weekend after Israel launched a surprise assault on its long-time enemy's military leadership and nuclear program.

Iranian missiles struck Israel's Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa before dawn on Monday, killing at least eight people and destroying homes, prompting Israel's defence minister to warn that Tehran residents would "pay the price and soon". Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Tehran, Saeed Azimi.

South Florida residents visiting Israel endured the third day of the deadly Iranian missile attacks that prompted airports to close.

Many of those confirmed dead were women and children, according to the authorities, although they have yet to publicly name all of the victims.

Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes since the early hours of June 13th. Iran has responded with salvoes of ballistic missiles and drones, although only a handful have penetrated Israel’s defence systems.

Israel’s Iron Dome, once hailed as impenetrable, is now struggling against a new breed of Iranian missiles. In this explosive breakdown, we reveal how Iran’s Emad, Ghadr, and Kheibar Shekan ballistic missiles are piercing Israel’s defenses,

Onlookers gathered on Saturday at a central Tel Aviv residential building next door to Israel’s defense headquarters that was damaged after it took a hit from what appeared to be shrapnel from an overnight missile barrage from Iran.

Israeli citizens were ordered to head to bomb shelters on Friday night amid retaliatory missile strikes from Iran.