Iran Launches Retaliatory Missiles, Drones At Israel, U.S. Bases In Middle East
5 hours ago
The United States and Israel have launched a major military attack on Iran, targeting sites across the country, including areas near Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices in Tehran. Smoke was seen rising from the capital, and Iranian media reported strikes nationwide.
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” are underway. In a video, he said the operations aim to defend Americans and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while calling on the Iranian people to “seize control of your destiny.”
U.S. officials say the strikes are intended to curb Iran’s nuclear program, counter its missile capabilities, and weaken support for regional proxy groups, including Hezbollah and Hamas. The action follows failed diplomatic talks and years of escalating tensions.
Iran responded with missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. The UAE and Iraq shut down airspace, and commercial flights were disrupted. State media reported at least 57 killed in a strike on a girls’ school, though U.S. and Israeli officials have not confirmed that report.
U.S. embassies in the region have advised staff to shelter in place. The situation remains highly fluid.
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” are underway. In a video, he said the operations aim to defend Americans and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while calling on the Iranian people to “seize control of your destiny.”
U.S. officials say the strikes are intended to curb Iran’s nuclear program, counter its missile capabilities, and weaken support for regional proxy groups, including Hezbollah and Hamas. The action follows failed diplomatic talks and years of escalating tensions.
Iran responded with missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. The UAE and Iraq shut down airspace, and commercial flights were disrupted. State media reported at least 57 killed in a strike on a girls’ school, though U.S. and Israeli officials have not confirmed that report.
U.S. embassies in the region have advised staff to shelter in place. The situation remains highly fluid.
