The United States and Israel carried out coordinated military strikes against targets in Iran early Saturday, following what Israeli officials described as months of joint strategic planning. According to the Israeli military, the operations were aimed at senior Iranian leadership figures, including the country’s Supreme Leader, President, and the head of the armed forces. Sources cited by CNN indicate that Washington is preparing for the possibility of several additional days of military operations.
US President Donald Trump characterized the campaign as “massive and ongoing,” warning that American casualties could occur. He also called on the Iranian population to “take over” their government, while accusing Tehran of attempting to revive its nuclear program despite previous US strikes last summer, which he had claimed severely damaged or destroyed key facilities. Iranian authorities continue to maintain that their nuclear program is intended solely for peaceful purposes.
In response, Iran launched what officials described as an unprecedented wave of retaliatory strikes targeting Israeli and US assets across the Middle East. Explosions were reported in multiple countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar, signaling a significant escalation with potential regional implications.
