Breaking news from the Gulf and Levant regions: Iran has launched a series of missile and drone attacks targeting both U.S. military bases and Israel. Videos released by Tehran show extensive weapon stockpiles, including missiles positioned in tunnels and swarms of drones ready for operations. The attacks caused significant damage, including the destruction of a U.S. radar station in Bahrain and the crash of an F-15 fighter jet in Kuwait. Iran claims hundreds of U.S. personnel were killed, although independent verification is pending. Violence has also erupted in Baghdad, where Iran supporters clashed with security forces near the Green Zone and attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy. Elsewhere, airstrikes and drone attacks have affected cities like Isfahan, Zahdan, and Erbil, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. In retaliation, U.S. forces have targeted Iranian military installations with precision strikes, including IRGC command centers, intelligence hubs, and missile manufacturing units. Israel’s defense systems, including Iron Dome and advanced interception technology, have neutralized multiple incoming projectiles, although several hypersonic missiles breached defenses in Jerusalem, causing injuries. The conflict has driven crude oil prices up by 13%, reaching $82 per barrel, signaling global economic repercussions. Experts warn that the escalation between Iran, the U.S., and Israel could continue, with widespread regional instability and high civilian and military risk.


