Israel Targets Iranian Defense Systems
The Israeli military has reported a large-scale strike on defense systems in western Iran following joint air operations with the United States on Saturday morning. The action comes amid growing regional tension over Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran Strikes Back Across the Gulf
In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on US military sites throughout the Gulf, sparing only Oman. Speaking on social media, 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 Alarm and Travel Disruptions
World leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, have called for restraint as the UN Security Council convenes to discuss the situation. Meanwhile, several Gulf countries closed their airspace, causing flight cancellations and forcing planes bound for cities such as Tel Aviv and Dubai to divert or return to their departure points.
