Israel has carried out waves of strikes on Iran overnight, hitting nuclear sites and killing Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami and other commanders.

Iran fired about 100 drones towards its territory, many of which were intercepted, Israeli military said.

Iran said six scientists had been killed, with state TV reporting that civilians, including children are among the dead – this has not been independently verified.

Iran has accused the US of supporting Israel's attack, which the US strongly denies.

President Donald Trump said he was aware of the strikes beforehand but emphasised the US played no part.

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