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US-Israel Attacks Iran Live News Updates: The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East underwent a seismic shift today as the United States and Israel launched a massive, coordinated military campaign targeting Iranian leadership and strategic infrastructure. Codenamed “Operation Epic Fury” by the US and “Roaring Lion” by Israel, the strikes represent the most direct confrontation with Tehran in decades.
President Donald Trump confirmed the commencement of “major combat operations” in a video address, urging the Iranian people to “seize control of your destiny” and rise up against the Islamic leadership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed this sentiment, stating the operation aims to create conditions for the Iranian public to take their fate into their own hands.
Latest critical developments
- Targeted strikes: Explosions have rocked Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, and Karaj. Satellite imagery confirms heavy damage to the compound of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Leadership status: While Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian are alive “as far as I know”, reports suggest Khamenei was moved to a secure location prior to the strikes. Unconfirmed reports indicate high-ranking IRGC officials may have been killed.
- Iranian retaliation: Tehran has responded by firing waves of missiles and drones toward Israel and US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.
- Humanitarian toll: Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reports at least 57 people killed at a girls’ school in southern Iran.
- Regional disruption: Airspace has been closed across several nations. A missile strike in Dubai reportedly killed one person, and shrapnel has been reported in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.
Express analysis: This operation marks a definitive shift from “shadow war” to open conflict. By striking during the holy month of Ramadan and targeting the seat of government, the US-Israeli coalition is signaling a clear intent for regime change.
Key background
The immediate trigger appears to be the collapse of nuclear negotiations in Oman and Geneva earlier this week. However, the strikes follow a 12-day “shadow war” last June and the recent US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, signalling a highly interventionist “America First” military posture by the Trump administration.
| Deployment info | Details |
| US assets | USS Gerald R. Ford & USS Abraham Lincoln carrier groups |
| Key targets | Nuclear facilities (Fordow, Natanz), IRGC command, Leadership compounds |
| Diplomatic status | Negotiations “undermined” per Oman’s Foreign Ministry |
What to expect next: Our Global Desk is currently verifying developments. We will bring you real-time updates as “Operation Epic Fury” continues into its second phase.
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