A South Florida journalist and a Miami mother are among hundreds of Americans stranded in Israel after Iranian missile attacks grounded flights and closed airspace.

NBC News' Matt Bradley reports from Israel where sirens rang out across Tel Aviv after missiles were reportedly launched from Iran. The order for residents to take cover was lifted about 15 minutes later.

Tel Aviv, one of the top global startup hubs, has been a regular target of Iranian missiles. Israeli entrepreneurs and venture investors say the heavy fire has made business travel impossible and affected productivity for some employees.

By Alexander Cornwell, Parisa Hafezi and Jeff Mason TEL AVIV/DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Iranian missiles struck Israel's Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa in an early morning raid on Monday, destroying homes and fuelling concerns among world leaders at this week's G7 meeting that the battle between the two old enemies could lead to a broader regional conflict.

Air raid sirens could be heard across the Israeli city of Tel Aviv in the early hours of Tuesday morning, as Iranian media reported that military forces had launched missiles at Israel.

Iran launched missiles at Israel. Israeli defense systems are active, and leaders warn of an escalating conflict.

At least three people were killed and scores were wounded during an aerial battle over Tel Aviv, as Iranian missiles rained down and Israeli rockets attempted to intercept them.

A rare daytime missile barrage on Tel Aviv forces millions into shelters as Israeli forces retaliate against Iran's missile-launching capabilities.

Fox News reporter Trey Yingst was standing on a balcony as short-range missiles behind him appeared to come closer before being intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome defense system. The footage of the incident preceded a night in which Israel and Iran traded fire, with explosions heard in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Tehran.