The Israeli military later said dozens of Iranian missiles were intercepted in a third missile barrage. Footage shows that civilian areas, such as downtown Tel Aviv, have been targeted in Iran’s strikes. Israel targeted military sites and personnel involved in Iran’s nuclear program.

Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv said it has treated seven people hurt, six of whom had light injuries and one with moderate.

McCoy Pitt, the senior official in the U.S. State Department Bureau of International Organization Affairs, told an emergency meeting of the United Nations’s Security Council Friday that “the consequences for Iran would be dire.”

“Let me be crystal clear,” he said, “no government, proxy, or independent actor should target American citizens, American bases, or other American infrastructure in the region.”

Also at the meeting, Israel’s ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon, called Israel’s attack on Iran “an act of national preservation.”

“It was one we undertook alone, not because we wanted to, but because we were left no other option,” Danon said, adding, “The plan was not aspirational. It was operational, and it was nearing execution.”

Earlier Friday, the Israel Defense Forces announced the expected retaliation, with Iranian state media showing footage purporting to be some of the launches. Damage has been reported in Tel Aviv.

The IDF said it identified missiles “launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel. The defense systems are working to intercept the threat.” It warned residents to “enter the protected areas and remain there until further notice.”

An IDF press conference was cut short after the launches were detected.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned of a response in a televised address.

“Life will be dark for them,” he said. “They should not think they have attacked and it’s over.”

“They started it, they started a war,” Khamenei added. “We will not allow them to escape this big crime unharmed. Iran’s armed forces will definitely be striking hard.”

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Israeli Channel 12 quoted a senior Israeli official warning against celebrations over the success of Israel’s initial attacks.

“Iranian missiles will get here, and it won’t take them long. The results will not be minor. That’s precisely why we need to use every moment to attack and not hold back. We won’t take our foot off the gas. We are preparing for a lengthy conflict. This is one of the most significant historic events since the establishment of the state,” the official said.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.