
Israel hit Iran with a missile, US officials say
Iranian state TV is reporting explosions close to the airport in the central city of Isfahan. Local reports suggest flights have been suspended in airports across several cities.
Iranian state TV is reporting explosions close to the airport in the central city of Isfahan, with air defences activated over several cities. US officials have told American media that Israel has attacked Iran. Explosions were also reported in southern Syria and in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. Israel's recent attack appears to be in retaliation to 300 Iranian drones and missile attack against it on Saturday.
Also in the programme, the world's largest democracy goes to the polls. Nearly a billion Indian citizens are eligible to vote in a process that will last until the 1st of June.
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