Iranian missiles struck Israel’s Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa before dawn on Monday, destroying homes and fuelling concerns among world leaders at this week’s G7 meeting that the battle between the two old enemies could lead to a broader regional conflict.

Iran launched missile strikes on Tel Aviv and Haifa, causing casualties and damage, amid escalating tensions with Israel. As global leaders converge on the G7 summit, the conflict's potential to widen looms large.

At least 24 people have been killed in Israel as Iran launched retaliatory airstrikes targeting civilian areas. A U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv suffered minor damage.