US, Israel attack Iran as Tehran retaliates across Middle East

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The US and Israel have attacked Iran, with President Donald Trump indicating the “massive and ongoing” military operation is aimed at overturning the government in Tehran. The attack included strikes on the Iranian supreme leader’s compound and killed several senior figures, according to an Israeli military official, though details remain limited.

• Massive retaliation: Iran launched an unprecedented wave of strikes at US military bases, Israel and targets in other countriesacross the Middle East, disrupting air travel and oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian drone struck a high-end, densely populated neighborhood in Dubai.
• Global reaction:The United Arab Emirates called the conflict a “historic moment” in the Middle East, saying world leaders had failed to ensure the region’s stability. The , while  condemned Iran’s retaliation.