In a strong retaliation for the US-Israeli strikes, Iran attacked American military bases in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and several other countries in the Middle East.
Israel and the United States on Saturday launched joint military strikes on Iran, targeting top leadership, including the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s office, and key military sites.
Both US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated the strikes were aimed at regime change. In a video message, Trump promised immunity to Iranian forces but warned of “certain death” if they didn’t lay down their weapons.
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The attack follows a large US military buildup in the Middle East and comes against the backdrop of tensions between Washington and Tehran over nuclear deal talks.
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An Israeli-US strike reportedly hit a primary school building in Iran. According to local media reports, the building was struck at around 11:30 am local time, killing over 50 students.
In retaliation, Iran targeted US military bases in the Middle East, sparking fears of a wider regional conflict. Tehran also launched missiles towards Israel, but most of them were reportedly intercepted, causing little damage.
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