Israel and Iran escalate strikes, urge civilians to evacuate key areas as death toll rises. Global fears grow over a wider war as oil prices surge and diplomatic talks stall.

The attack was preceded by Israel issuing an evacuation order to people living in parts of Tehran ahead of strikes.

The Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, part of Iran's state TV broadcaster, says it has been attacked by Israel, according to reports in Reuters. It follows threats earlier today from the Israeli defence minister, who said the state broadcaster was "about to disappear".

An Israeli cabinet minister accused Iran's Supreme Leader of targeting Israeli civilians with airstrikes. Israel claims to have gained aerial dominance faster than expected, while the Iranian leader vowed retaliation against Israel's actions.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed responsibility for Monday’s airstrike on the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster, the Islamic

"Iran will pay a very heavy price for the premeditated murder of civilians, women and children," Netanyahu said during a visit to the site of a missile strike on a residential building in the coastal city of Bat Yam, near Tel Aviv. The death toll in Israel since the attacks began on Friday is at least 13.

Central Iran is now under siege after military sources said the Israeli army is changing its focus and unleashing a fresh wave of air strikes on the area, which is Iran's industrial heartland and home

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