Dozens of others were injured overnight across Israel, the authorities said. Israel was striking military sites in Iran and the four-day-old conflict showed no sign of slowing.

Israel said the death toll from Iranian attacks had risen to 24 since the beginning of the latest confrontation between the two countries, including eight people who were killed overnight. Hundreds have been injured.

It follows daytime attacks from both sides, with Israeli strikes in Tehran continuing and Iran firing more missiles towards Israel.