US & Israel Launch Major Strikes on Iran
The U.S. and Israel have launched a large-scale joint military attack on Iran, codenamed "Epic Fury," with explosions reported in Tehran. Israel called it a "preemptive strike" against a serious threat, while President Trump released a video message urging Iranians to "take over their government." The strikes, which reportedly targeted military and nuclear facilities, have sent oil prices surging and markets tumbling on fears of a wider regional war.
Iran's retaliation was swift, launching ballistic missiles at Israel and targeting U.S. military bases across the Middle East. Explosions were reported in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, with officials in the UAE confirming one death from missile shrapnel. The headquarters of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain was among the facilities targeted. The joint strikes reportedly targeted the personal residences of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran. Additional military and leadership sites were hit in cities including Isfahan, Karaj, and Tabriz as part of a multi-day operation that was planned for months. Israel's parallel military action is codenamed "The Roar of the Lion." This military escalation follows the recent collapse of high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Geneva and Oman. Just a day before the attack, Oman's Foreign Minister had stated a "breakthrough" was reached, but talks ultimately ended without a deal, with the U.S. demanding Iran permanently halt all uranium enrichment. The attack represents a major
