Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran will ‘pay for’ attack at meeting of security cabinet; Israel launches strikes on southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital

• Israel vows to retaliate after Iran launches missile attack
• Analysis: attack signals widely feared regional conflict has ignited

The US defence secretary, Lloyd Austin, has said he spoke with the Israeli minister of defence, Yoav Gallant, telling him that the attack from Iran was an “outrageous act of aggression”.

The Minister and I expressed mutual appreciation for the coordinated defense of Israel against nearly 200 ballistic missiles launched by Iran and committed to remain in close contact.