From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC’s Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.

Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.

US-Israeli strikes have destroyed at least 11 Iranian naval vessels, images reviewed by BBC Verify show.

Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was “investigating”.

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