Jerusalem: Sirens sounded across central and southern Israel on Saturday night as Iran launched its third missile attack of the night, the Israeli army said, urging residents in affected areas to remain in shelters until further notice.

According to Anadolu Agency, the latest wave of missile attacks triggered sirens in the Negev and areas south of the Dead Sea. An earlier attack set off alarms across central Israel, including Jerusalem, the Gush Dan metropolitan area, and the Lachish region. Furthermore, Israeli Channel 12 reported that sirens also sounded around Dimona, home to Israel's nuclear reactor.

The Israeli army confirmed that missiles had been fired from Iran towards Israeli territory and noted that air defense systems were actively working to intercept the threats. Advance warnings were sent directly to mobile phones in areas under threat to ensure the safety of residents.

The ongoing conflict intensified when US-Israeli strikes on Iran commenced on February 28, prompting Tehran to retaliate with repeated drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.