In a major escalation of hostilities, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it carried out large-scale airstrikes on Tehran, targeting what it described as Iran’s internal security apparatus, paramilitary sites and government command centres, including buildings linked to key security councils and military training facilities.
The IDF says dozens of regime-affiliated sites were hit across Iran’s capital and other cities, part of what officials are calling Operation Lion’s Roar.
Israeli and U.S. military officials assert these strikes significantly damaged Tehran’s ability to coordinate operations, describing them as a coordinated effort with Washington, though independent verification remains limited.
Iran Retaliates by Targeting U.S. Bases Across the Gulf
In response to the bombardment, Iran launched a series of missile and drone attacks on U.S. military installations and allied facilities across multiple Gulf states, according to regional reports.
Iranian missiles and drones struck or attempted to strike U.S. bases and allied infrastructure in countries including:
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Bahrain, where Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly targeted the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters.
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Qatar, where Iranian fire targeted airbase areas hosting U.S. forces.
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Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, where missiles and drones struck near embassies and military sites.
These counter-strikes mark an unprecedented regional retaliation effort and have triggered air-defence engagements by Gulf states hosting U.S. assets.
U.S. President Faces Political Blowback at Home
Back in the United States, President Donald Trump is facing mounting criticism from members of Congress, particularly among Democrats, over his unilateral decision to launch or support large-scale strikes on Iran without explicit congressional authorization.
Lawmakers have argued that the president exceeded his constitutional authority by engaging in what critics describe as an undeclared war, and some have called for hearings to scrutinize both the rationale and legal basis for the military campaign.
Trump administration officials have countered that the strikes were necessary to pre-empt imminent threats and to dismantle Iran’s capability to conduct further aggression.
Regional and Global Fallout
The conflict has now spilled far beyond Iran’s borders:
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Economic shockwaves are rippling through global markets, with energy prices surging as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted.
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Several Arab and Gulf states hosting U.S. bases have mobilized joint air-defence systems in response to Iranian missile and drone barrages.
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Worldwide diplomatic leaders are calling for restraint, warning of broader regional instability if attacks continue.
Human Cost and Continued Fighting
Civilian casualties and infrastructure damage continue to mount on both sides. Independent numbers vary, but major news outlets report hundreds of deaths and widespread destruction in urban areas struck by air raids and retaliatory strikes.
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