Israeli air defences successfully intercepted three waves of Iranian missile fire in the Tel Aviv area, with several people lightly injured, amid fears of escalation in the regional conflict.

Israeli air defences intercepted three waves of Iranian missile fire early Thursday, with several people lightly injured in the Tel Aviv area. The attacks, coming hours after a US presidential address, triggered widespread sirens and raised fears of further escalation in the intensifying regional conflict. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.