The Israeli military announced that citizens could exit shelters following a new wave of missile attacks originating from Iran.
This directive was issued after sirens had sounded in various regions of the country, alerting residents to incoming threats.
"After assessing the situation, the Home Front Command announced that it is now safe to leave protected areas throughout the country," said the Israel Defense Forces in a press release.
This latest exchange of hostilities came after Israel's unprecedented strike on Iran on Friday, June 13, where its military targeted nuclear and military facilities, reportedly resulting in the deaths of high-ranking commanders, nuclear scientists, and numerous civilians.
This assault, characterized as an effort to undermine Iran's defensive capabilities, represented a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
In retaliation, Iran initiated a series of missile strikes directed at Israeli territory. These Iranian attacks resulted in at least 10 fatalities overnight, raising the total death toll to 13 since Tehran commenced its retaliatory actions on Friday. Additionally, Iranian officials reported that at least 380 individuals were injured during the missile onslaught.
Meanwhile, Iranian media indicated that Israel's attacks on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, resulted in at least 128 deaths in Iran, including children. Hundreds more were reportedly injured, according to statistics provided by the Iranian health ministry.
As tensions escalate, the situation has raised significant alarm throughout the region, with both countries exchanging fire for a third consecutive day.
Iranian media reported that a strike had impacted the Tehran police headquarters, while images depicted heavy traffic and residents trying to exit the capital via major routes in the western part of the city.