BBC News, Tehran: At least 128 Iranians have been killed in Israeli attacks as of mid-Saturday, with around 900 injured as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes after Israel attacked Iran early on Friday, hitting nuclear facilities, military sites and populated areas. Iran has responded with drones and ballistic missiles.
US President Donald Trump says the two sides should make a deal, adding calls and meetings are taking place as the escalation stretches into a third day.
Earlier, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran would pay a "very heavy price" for civilian deaths - at least 10 people were killed in Iranian strikes on Israel overnight.
Iranian media report that 128 people have been killed in Israeli attacks. Verified video shows smoke and rubble in a north Tehran neighbourhood.
Iran's former crown prince Reza Pahlavi tells the BBC that Iran's rulers are weakened and their opponents have an opportunity to rise up against it - but BBC Persian Editor Amir Azimi says there is so far little sign of this happening.
Iranian media report at least 128 killed and 900 injured
Iranian media, quoting the health ministry, say 128 Iranians have been killed in Israeli attacks as of midday yesterday, with around 900 injured.
Some Iranian organisations and outlets have released their own figures. The BBC can't confirm these numbers, as we can't send journalists to the country, and it’s not clear if some of these figures overlap.
Iranian state TV reported yesterday that 60 people, including 20 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on a building in Tehran.
The governor of East Azerbaijan province said 31 people have died there, including 30 military personnel and one member of the Iranian Red Crescent.
The Iranian Red Crescent said two people were killed in an attack on an ambulance in West Azerbaijan province.
Iran’s envoy to the UN said two days ago that Israeli strikes had killed 78 people and injured more than 320 at that point.
Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said at least 30 women and children have been killed over the past three days - she didn’t give a total number of deaths.
Senior military personnel say at least 18 members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have died in various attacks, including the commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force on Friday.
At least seven Iranian nuclear scientists have also been killed in separate attacks.
Iranian president vowed 'harsher response' to Israel
Before the latest Iranian strikes, the country’s president Massoud Pezeshkian warned that if Israeli attacks continue, Israel should expect a “harsher and more severe” response.
In a call with the Iraqi prime minister, he said other countries in the region could also be at risk if the attacks go on, and called for a “firm stance” from Islamic nations.
He said Iran did not start the conflict but responded with “firmness”.
Israelis allowed to leave shelters – IDF
In an update, the Israel Defense Forces now say that Israelis are "permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas across the country".
This comes after a series of sirens sounded across Israel, as Iran fired a fresh wave of missiles.
It now seems the sirens have stopped.
In a statement, the IDF says Israelis are "requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command and the instructions sent to you".
Israel and Iran 'will make a deal' - Trump
"Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal," says US President Donald Trump, adding that he will be the one to make it happen.
In a social media post, Trump points to recent tensions between countries around the world which he says he helped to stop.
The US has been helping with ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia, as well as Israel and Hamas. Both wars are still going on.
"Likewise, we will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran!" Trump says.
"Many calls and meetings now taking place. I do a lot, and never get credit for anything, but that’s OK, the PEOPLE understand.
"MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!"
