Israel Targets Iranian Defence Systems
The Israeli military confirmed it carried out a broad strike on defence sites in western Iran early Saturday, following joint US-Israeli air operations. The attacks come amid weeks of rising tensions as Washington and Tehran negotiate over Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran Strikes Back Across the Gulf
In retaliation, Iran launched strikes on American military positions across the Gulf region, sparing only Oman. US President Donald Trump framed the operations as addressing grievances going back to the founding of the Islamic Republic in 1979, and urged Iranians to eventually rise up against their government.
Global Concerns and Airspace Closures
World leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, called for restraint as the UN Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting. Several countries in the region closed their airspace, leading to flight cancellations and forcing planes bound for cities like Tel Aviv and Dubai to return to their departure points.
