Israel Conducts Wide-Ranging Attack
The Israeli military has carried out a major strike on Iran’s defence systems in the west of the country, following joint air raids with the United States early Saturday. The move comes amid mounting tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and ongoing regional instability.
Iran Hits Back Across the Gulf
In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on American military assets across the Gulf, sparing only Oman. President Donald Trump described the strikes as addressing grievances with Iran stretching back to 1979 and encouraged Iranians to eventually rise against their government.
Global Alarm and Travel Disruptions
World leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, have called for calm, while the UN Security Council plans to convene to address the crisis. Several countries in the region closed their airspace, causing flight cancellations and forcing planes headed for cities such as Tel Aviv and Dubai to divert or return to their departure points.
