Israel-Gaza updates: 22, including 18 children, reported dead in Rafah strikes
The IDF says it struck military targets of terrorist organizations in Gaza.
Israel launched a retaliatory strike against Iran early Friday morning local time, a senior U.S. official told ABC News.
The strike followed Iran's attack on Saturday, when Tehran sent a volley of more than 300 drones and missiles toward targets in Israel, according to Israeli military officials. All but a few were intercepted by Israel and its allies, including the United States, officials said.
Iran's weekend attack came more than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, after which the Israeli military began its bombardment of Gaza.
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What to know about Iran's attack on Israel
Israeli officials said the country's Iron Dome defense system endured a big test from Iran's attack on Saturday, intercepting 99% of the 300 "threats of various types" thrown at it.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari, launched 170 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), more than 120 ballistic missiles and more than 30 cruise missiles in the attack.
Hagari said "99% of the threats launched towards Israeli territory were intercepted -- a very significant strategic achievement."
Hagari said the attack resulted in only one known Israeli casualty, a 7-year-old girl who was severely injured when she was struck by shrapnel apparently from an intercepted missile.
'Small number' of Iranian missiles land in Israel: IDF
A "small number" of Iran's surface-to-surface missiles landed in Israeli territory early Sunday morning, Israel Defense Forces Spokesman Daniel Hagari said.
One missile hit an IDF base in the south and a female child was injured.
Hagari said the Israeli Air Force has intercepted more than 10 cruise missiles outside of the country's territory. Over 200 missiles and UAVs (drones) were launched from Iran, he said.
The IAF remains in the air.
Additionally, a U.S. defense official confirms Iran has fired both cruise and ballistic missiles
Britain launches Royal Air Force aircraft to intercept attacks on Israel
Britain's Defense Minister Grant Shapps said early Sunday morning local time that the U.K. is deploying "additional Royal Air Force" aircraft following Iran's attack on Israel.
"I have authorised the deployment of additional Royal Air Force assets. The RAF jets and air refuelling tankers will bolster our existing Operation Shader – the UK’s existing counter-Daesh operation in Iraq and Syria," Shapps' statement read. "In addition, these jets will intercept any airborne attacks within range of our existing missions, as required."
Following the news of the RAF deployment, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in a statement he "condemns in the strongest terms" Iran's attack on Israel.
"Iran has once again demonstrated that it is intent on sowing chaos in its own backyard," his statement read. "The UK will continue to stand up for Israel’s security and that all of our regional partners, including Jordan and Iraq.
"Alongside our allies, we are urgently working to stabilize the situation and prevent further escalation. No one wants to see more bloodshed."
-ABC News' Luis Martinez
Child in 'critical condition' in Bedouin area following Iranian strike: MDA
A 10-year-old child is in "critical condition," Israel's national emergency services -- the Magen David Adom -- has said.
EMTs and paramedics are currently treating the child in the Bedouin area, the MDA said.
-ABC News' Will Gretsky
Iran launches 70 additional missiles toward Israel: US official
A senior U.S. official tells ABC News that Iran has launched an additional 70 missiles.
The country had earlier launched 80, bringing the total to 150.
-ABC News' Martha Raddatz
Iran seizes Israeli-linked ship in Strait of Hormuz
In a report posted on X, the Iranian Tasnim state news agency affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IGRC) said paramilitary Revolutionary Guard commandos seized a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.
The detained ship, named "MSC Aries," operates under the flag of Portugal and is connected to the London-based company called Zodiac Maritime which is partially owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer.
“MSC is the manager and commercial operator of the container vessel MSC Aries. MSC is responsible for all vessel activities including cargo operations and maintenance," Zodiac Maritime said in a statement to ABC News on Saturday. "Title to the vessel is held by Gortal Shipping Inc. as financier and she has been leased to MSC on a long term basis. Gortal Shipping Inc. is affiliated with Zodiac Maritime. MSC is also responsible for the vessel’s itinerary, schedule and crew onboard and any queries about the vessel should be directed to MSC”.
Further details regarding the seized vessel are expected to be released shortly.
"We regret to confirm that MSC Aries owned by Zodiac Maritime and chartered to MSC has been boarded by Iranian authorities via helicopter as she passed the Strait of Hormuz," MSC said in a statement. "She has since been diverted from her itinerary towards Iran. She has 25 crew onboard, and we are working closely with the relevant authorities to ensure their wellbeing, and safe return of the vessel."
- ABC News' Dana Savir