Tel Aviv, March 13 -- Missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of Israel, prompting air defence systems to intercept the threat, the Israel Air Forces (IAF) said on Saturday.

In a post on X, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) said missiles had been detected heading toward Israeli territory and that defence systems were activated to counter them.

"The IDF has identified that a short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the last few minutes, the Home Front Command has issued a preliminary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas," the IAF said.

The IAF urged the public to follow safety instructions and move...