Israel Launches Broad Attack on Iranian Defenses
The Israeli military confirmed it carried out a large-scale strike on defense systems in western Iran on Saturday, following joint operations with the United States. The move comes amid weeks of growing tension over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security concerns.
Iran Responds with Retaliatory Strikes
In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on U.S. military assets across the Gulf, hitting every country except Oman. In a video message, U.S. President Donald Trump framed the strikes as addressing longstanding grievances dating back to 1979 and urged Iranians to rise against their government once the immediate conflict subsides.
Global Reaction and Disrupted Air Travel
World leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, have called for calm as the UN Security Council prepares an emergency meeting. Several countries in the region closed their airspace, leading to flight cancellations and forcing planes headed for cities like Tel Aviv and Dubai to turn back or divert to alternate airports.
