Israel launches major attack against Iran

Hello. Israel has declared a state of emergency after launching a large-scale strike on Iran. We bring you the latest updates. From the US, a victim of disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein has spoken to the BBC's Madeline Halpert about why she decided to testify for a second time. And finally, watch as a volcano in Hawaii spews lava into the air after erupting for the 25th time in only six months.

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Israel targets nuclear sites and senior commanders in Iran

Iranian state TV said residential areas were targeted in Israel's attack. Credit: Reuters

Israel has launched a major attack on Iran, targeting the country's nuclear programme. Iranian state TV has reported that residential areas in the capital, Tehran, were hit and children are among those killed. Israel's military says Iran has since fired about 100 drones towards its territory, many of which were intercepted. US President Donald Trump has said he was aware of Israel’s plans beforehand, but reiterated the US was not involved. But a spokesperson for Iran's armed forces said both the US and Israel will pay a "heavy price". Israel has taken a huge gamble, writes our security correspondent Frank Gardner.

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