The attack came the day after the United States inserted itself into Israel’s war by attacking Iranian nuclear sites, prompting fears of a wider regional conflict.

Iran has fired a salvo of missiles and drones at Israel while warning the United States that its military has been given a “free hand” to attack American targets in the wake of the Trump administration’s massive strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Israel’s warplanes kept up attacks on Iranian missile systems, airfields and the Fordow nuclear site following US strikes at the weekend, as debate raged in the country over how long the campaign should continue.