Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim missile strike on petrochemical plant in Haifa in retaliation for Israeli attack on Iranian facility, state media reports.

Iran says it fully blocked Bab el-Mandeb Strait and closed Strait of Hormuz, warns of strikes on US-allied Gulf energy infrastructure in response to Israeli strikes on petrochemical sites.

Iran says it has fully blocked the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and completely closed the Strait of Hormuz, and warns of strikes on oil, gas and energy infrastructure of US-allied Gulf countries in response to today's Israeli strikes on petrochemical facilities.

Explosion heard in Tehran, Iran activates air defense, shoots down hostile drone over capital. Origin and location of blast still unknown, per Fars news agency.

A loud explosion was heard in Tehran on Monday, and Iran's air defense systems were activated, shooting down a hostile drone over the capital. The exact location and origin of the blast remain unknown, according to Iran's semi-official Fars news agency.

Israel strikes military targets in western and central Iran despite reported Trump request to Netanyahu to hold off further attacks.

Israel said it struck military targets in western and central Iran, even after US President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.

Explosions reported in Tehran, Iran, according to Chinese state media Xinhua. No immediate details on cause or casualties.

Explosions heard in Tehran, according to Xinhua News Agency.