Israel Conducts Large-Scale Attack
The Israeli military says it carried out a broad strike targeting Iranian defence systems in western Iran. The operation follows joint US-Israeli airstrikes early Saturday, escalating a period of heightened tension over Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran Retaliates Across the Gulf
In response, Iran launched attacks on American military assets in nearly every Gulf country except Oman. US President Donald Trump framed the strikes as addressing grievances dating back to the founding of the Islamic Republic in 1979 and urged Iranians to eventually rise against their government.
Global Concerns and Disrupted Air Travel
World leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, have called for restraint, and the UN Security Council is set to meet to address the situation. Several countries in the region closed their airspace, resulting in flight cancellations and forcing planes heading to destinations such as Tel Aviv and Dubai to return or divert.
