Israel Conducts Broad Airstrike
The Israeli military announced it carried out a wide-ranging strike on Iran’s defence systems in the western part of the country. The operation followed joint US-Israeli air attacks early Saturday, marking a sharp escalation after weeks of mounting tension over Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran Strikes Back Across the Gulf
In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on American military positions throughout the Gulf region, sparing only Oman. US President Donald Trump framed the strikes as addressing grievances dating back to the 1979 founding of the Islamic Republic, and urged Iranians to eventually rise against their government.
Global Reactions and Airspace Closures
World leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, have called for restraint, while the UN Security Council prepared to meet to discuss the crisis. Meanwhile, several countries in the region closed their airspace, forcing flight cancellations and diverting planes headed to cities like Tel Aviv and Dubai.
