Israel Conducts Widespread Attack
The Israeli military says it has carried out a “broad strike” on Iranian defense systems in western Iran, following joint US-Israeli air operations earlier Saturday. The strikes mark a sharp escalation after weeks of tension over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security concerns.
Iran Hits Back Across the Gulf
In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on US military assets across nearly the entire Gulf region, sparing only Oman. US President Donald Trump described the strikes as addressing decades of grievances with Iran and urged Iranians to eventually rise against their government, calling it a historic opportunity.
International Reactions and Travel Disruptions
World leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, have called for calm, and the UN Security Council is set to meet to assess the situation. Several countries in the region closed their airspace, causing flight cancellations and forcing planes headed to cities like Tel Aviv and Dubai to divert or return to their points of origin.
