Tel Aviv, March 2 -- The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Monday reported a new wave of missile launches from Iran targeting Israeli territory as the conflict escalates in the region, prompting emergency alerts in affected areas.

In a post on X, the IAF said, "The IDF 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."

The Israeli Home Front Command issued a preliminary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant regions, urging the public to follow safety guidelines.

"One must enter protected spaces upon receiving the alert and remain in them until a new announcement. Exit from the protected space will be permitted on...