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The US and Israel launched a second day of intensified strikes on Iran in a campaign aimed at regime change, with Trump vowing unprecedented force if Iran retaliates. Tehran reported explosions and civilians casualties, while regional disruptions—airspace and airports affected and oil-market jitters—suggest the conflict could widen into a broader Middle East war and broader economic fallout.
CENTCOM says three U.S. service members were killed and five seriously wounded in attacks tied to Iran, with others sustaining minor injuries as major combat operations continue; identities will be released after next of kin notifications. The broader conflict includes Iran forming an interim leadership council, ongoing regional strikes, and related attacks in Israel and the UAE, with the situation described as fluid.
A coordinated U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran began on Saturday, killing Iran's supreme leader and triggering mourning in Tehran, with Iran vowing revenge; fighting continues into Sunday as missiles and drones strike across Iran, and Iran retaliates against American bases in the Persian Gulf and Israel.
The CIA tracked Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for months, pinpointing a leadership gathering in Tehran; the United States and Israel adjusted their attack timing based on this intelligence, and the strikes reportedly killed Iran’s supreme leader and other top officials after close intelligence sharing.
Russia condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as an unprovoked act of armed aggression, signaling a sharp escalation of U.S. intervention and widening Tehran tensions.
Netanyahu announces Operation Lion’s Roar, a joint US-Israeli campaign to end the Iranian regime’s threat by striking Revolutionary Guard targets, missile sites, and proxies; he frames the effort as far more powerful than prior actions, stresses US backing under President Trump, and urges Iranians to seize their own destiny while warning of the costs of inaction.
Iran launches a regional barrage of drones and short‑range missiles at bases hosting US forces in Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan and Bahrain, as well as at Israel, in response to US–Israeli airstrikes. Tehran calls for UN Security Council action, vows no leniency, and warns of further attacks while monitoring regional reactions; reports include casualties such as claims of 40 schoolchildren killed in Minab and damage to key sites, with leadership safety and civilian impact under scrutiny amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Following the U.S.-led attack on Iran, world leaders urged restraint and called for diplomatic channels to prevent escalation; allies like Australia and Canada publicly supported action to curb Iran’s nuclear program, while Britain said it did not participate and France pressed for a Security Council meeting. Iran vowed retaliation and appealed to the UN, and the EU coordinated efforts to avert broader conflict.
The Israeli Air Force, with U.S. support, carried out strikes inside Iran aimed at top leaders including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in a joint effort to destabilize the regime and spur a potential uprising; officials say the operation also targeted the missile program, with reports of possible deaths among senior figures (e.g., Pakpour, Nasirzadeh) but unclear casualty outcomes, while Netanyahu and Trump framed the action as empowering the Iranian people to take destiny into their own hands.
Britain, France and Germany condemned Iranian attacks and urged a resumption of negotiations with the U.S. and partners, while EU leaders called for restraint and a negotiated path amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that sparked concerns of wider escalation.
After a U.S.-led strike, experts explain Iran's ballistic missile arsenal, estimated ranges, and what those capabilities could mean for Israel and regional security.
The United Arab Emirates has closed its airspace while Israel and the United States conduct strikes against Iran, according to the Associated Press.
The United States and Israel launched a coordinated preemptive strike against Iran, focusing on military targets as explosions were reported in Tehran. Iran’s state media warned of retaliation while U.S. officials said the operation aims to deter Iran and protect forces. President Trump posted a Truth Social video urging Iranians to seize control of their government after the strikes, and Israeli hospitals began moving toward underground facilities in anticipation of possible emergencies.
Washington publicly backed Pakistan’s claimed right to defend itself after Pakistan bombed Afghan cities amid escalating border clashes, while Kabul said it sought dialogue; Pakistan declared an ‘open war’ and accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of sheltering militants, a charge Kabul denies. The EU and UK pressed for de-escalation and renewed talks, and past mediation attempts—including a Qatar-brokered ceasefire in 2025—have yet to yield a lasting peace.
Britain says its Iran-based staff have been temporarily withdrawn with the embassy operating remotely due to security concerns as Washington weighs a strike on Iran over its nuclear program; the US has also advised departures for staff in Israel, and UK officials reiterate support for diplomacy and regional security amid ongoing tensions.