Iran launches missiles at central and north Israel as the Israeli military carries out further strikes in Iran.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday, with direct strikes targeting its energy industry and Defense Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of missiles blamed for the deaths of four people and injuries of many others.

Iranian media reported that Israel struck the South Pars Gas Field in what would be the first attack on an Iranian energy site.

Israeli emergency services have said at least two people were killed in the strikes and dozens of people are injured.

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