Iran targets Saudi Arabia and the UAE in response to US-Israeli attacks, with explosions reported everywhere.

Desk: The situation in the Middle East has suddenly become extremely explosive. On Saturday morning, the US and Israel jointly launched a massive military attack on Iran, which many reports say was the result of months of joint planning. Initial explosions were heard in several major cities, including Tehran, and it was claimed that the attacks targeted Iran’s top leadership and military infrastructure. US President Donald Trump described the operation as “massive and ongoing” and even appealed to the Iranian people to overthrow their government. Immediately after this, Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks, plunging the entire region into a war-like situation.

According to Israeli officials, the offices and locations of Iran’s President and Supreme Leader were directly targeted. However, their status remains uncertain. Meanwhile, reports are emerging that several senior commanders of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been killed.

Within hours of the attack, Iran launched missiles and drones targeting Israel and US bases in the Middle East. Explosions were reported in countries like Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, while air defense systems were activated in some locations.

Iranian media reported that several female students were killed in an attack on a girls’ school in southern Iran. There were also reports of one person being killed by falling debris in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Following the attacks, Donald Trump stated in a video message that the mission was to destroy Iran’s military power and missile infrastructure. He urged Iranian citizens to “take control of your government,” clearly indicating that the operation could be aimed at regime change.

The US and Israel have long accused Iran of developing nuclear weapons, a program Tehran claims is peaceful. Tensions escalated sharply after recent talks failed, eventually leading to military action.

The conflict’s impact isn’t limited to Iran and Israel. Several countries have closed their airspace, diverted international flights, and US embassies have issued warnings to their citizens. It’s also feared that global travel and oil markets will be affected.

US sources say this could be a multi-day operation, meaning attacks could continue in the coming days. Israel has also clarified that assessments of the initial strikes are ongoing. Meanwhile, Iran has declared US bases and interests as “legitimate targets,” raising the risk of a major regional war.