Israel Launches Major Strike
The Israeli military says it carried out a “broad strike” against Iranian defence systems in western Iran, marking a sharp escalation in regional tensions. The attacks followed a series of joint US-Israeli air strikes early Saturday, coming after weeks of rising concern over Iran’s nuclear activities.
Iran Responds With Widespread Retaliation
In response, Iran launched strikes on American military assets across the Gulf, hitting bases in multiple countries except Oman. US President Donald Trump described the attacks as addressing longstanding grievances with Iran dating back to 1979, and called on Iranians to eventually rise against their government.
Global Reactions and Air Travel Disruptions
World leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, have called for restraint. The UN Security Council is scheduled to meet to discuss the situation. Meanwhile, several countries closed their airspace, leading to flight cancellations and forcing planes bound for cities like Tel Aviv and Dubai to divert or return to their departure points.
