US-Israel Attack on Iran and Tehran's Response
Sunday, 2026/03/01175 words3 minutes896 reads
The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran early Saturday morning, marking a significant escalation in Middle Eastern tensions. President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons and eliminating what he called "imminent threats."
Explosions were reported across multiple Iranian cities including Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom. Videos verified by the BBC show smoke rising near the office of Iran's Supreme Leader. At least one strike reportedly hit a girls' primary school, though casualty numbers remain unconfirmed.
Iran responded with retaliatory missile strikes targeting Israel and US military facilities in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and other regional locations. Several countries successfully intercepted incoming missiles, though the UAE reported one death from falling debris. Airlines have cancelled flights across the region, and multiple countries have closed their airspace.
World leaders have called for restraint. The UN urged all parties to de-escalate, while European leaders emphasized they did not participate in the strikes. Russia condemned the attacks as "reckless," and regional mediators expressed dismay that diplomatic negotiations were undermined.
