The retaliatory strikes came on Saturday, a day after Israel killed top Iranian military leaders and scientists and destroyed an aboveground nuclear enrichment plant near Natanz.

Iran launched a new attack on Israel early on Monday, striking Tel Aviv and the northern port city of Haifa in a fourth day of open warfare. Three people were killed in the country’s centre, while dozens more were injured in the overnight strikes, Israeli media said.

Explosions have been seen over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as the country faces yet another barrage of missiles from Iran. It comes after explosions were reported in central Tehran, as attacks continue between Iran and Israel.