JERUSALEM/TEHRAN, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli military said Sunday night that Iran has so far fired four missile barrages towards the country.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The missiles have triggered sirens across northern Israel.
Israel's state-owned Kan TV news, citing an Israeli official, reported that the country would "not allow the equation Iran is attempting to create," adding that Israel is expected to retaliate against the missile fire.
Israel's Home Front Command tightened civil defense restrictions across the country on Sunday night, banning gatherings of more than 200 people in open areas.
Indoor gatherings are limited to up to 500 people in venues with a standard protected space, while schools and beaches are also closed, it said, noting that the instructions took effect immediately.
The Israeli military also instructed civilians to remain near shelters and safe rooms, citing fears of further missile fire.
Meanwhile, several media reports, citing Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, said Iran launched ballistic missile strikes targeting Israel's Ramat David Airbase.
According to Iran's semi-official Fars news agency, Chief Commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters Ali Abdollahi said Sunday night that if Israel expands its attacks on southern Lebanon and Dahieh district south of the Lebanese capital Beirut, or responds to Iran's actions, it will face more "crushing and regret-inducing blows."
The Iranian attacks came after Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs earlier in the day, which Lebanon's Public Health Emergency Operations Center said killed at least two people and injured 20 others.
According to various Lebanese sources, a total of 11 people were killed and 44 others injured in Israeli attacks across Lebanon on Sunday.
Meanwhile, sirens were reportedly heard in parts of Jordan on Sunday night, whereas Iraq's largest pro-Iranian military group has reportedly threatened to attack U.S. facilities if the United States strikes Iran.
