Welcome to the latest coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East by The Guardian. Over the weekend, Israel and Iran engaged in a series of strikes resulting in casualties and destruction in both countries.

Israeli Strikes

Israeli air defenses were breached by Iranian missiles, leading to the deaths of at least eight people in various parts of Israel, including a science institute near Tel Aviv. A strike in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, left at least 35 people missing and resulted in four fatalities.

Iranian Retaliation

In response, Iran launched attacks on Israeli targets, including the town of Tamra in Israel's north where four members of the same family were killed. Additionally, an oil depot in Tehran was set ablaze by Israeli strikes, causing minor damage to Iran's defense ministry building.

Latest Developments

• Iran reported 78 casualties on the first day of Israel's attack, with additional deaths on the second day, including 60 individuals in Tehran.

The situation remains tense as both countries continue to exchange fire and escalate tensions in the region.