Live Blog: Joint Israel-US assault on Iran sparks multi-front Middle East escalation — All Updates

Nine killed after Iranian missiles target Beit Shemesh

Nine people were killed after an Iranian missile struck the city of Beit Shemesh, media reports said, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing hostilities.

Catastrophic escalation in illegal war of aggression: Mamdani on US-Israel strikes on Iran

Visuals of the moment the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was announced on Iranian TV

One of the most evil people in history: Donald Trump confirms Ali Khamenei's execution

US President Donald Trump announced that American forces had targeted and killed the 86-year-old cleric, calling him “one of the most evil people in history” and urging Iranians to “take back their country.” The strikes were described by US and Israeli officials as part of a broader military campaign aimed at dismantling Iran’s ruling establishment.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vow retaliation after death of Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Sunday vowed sweeping retaliation against the United States and Israel after state television confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that American forces had killed the 86-year-old cleric, media reports said.

BBC: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday morning during US-Israeli air strikes, state media confirms

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei reported dead by Israel; Tehran denies claims

Israeli officials say Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint military strike, but Iranian authorities deny the claim, leaving his fate unconfirmed as regional tensions escalate.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address Saturday that there were “many signs” Khamenei had been killed when Israeli forces struck his compound in Tehran as part of a broader offensive, according to The Associated Press.

Iranian state outlets Tasnim and Mehr reported that Khamenei was “steadfast and firm in commanding the field,” contradicting claims of his death.

Iranian drone strikes high-rise building in Bahrain’s capital

Burj Khalifa evacuated

As tensions intensified, Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, was evacuated after explosions were heard across Dubai.

Media reports said the evacuation followed Iranian retaliatory strikes targeting US military locations across the Gulf.

201 killed in Iran following IS-Israeli strikes

At least 201 people have been killed and 747 others injured after US and Israeli strikes across Iran, the spokesperson for the Iranian Red Crescent Society said.

The organisation said more than 220 of its action teams were placed on standby and deployed to multiple attack sites across the country.

Local media reports said over 85 people, including children, were killed after an Israeli missile hit a girls' school in southern Iran.

Chaos across Dubai after Iran strikes the city

Explosions reported in Dubai

Social media footage showing alleged drone attack in Bahrain's residential building

Footage showing possible missile attack in Qatar

Drone strike in Kuwait airport causes damage, minor injuries reported

Kuwait's General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed that a drone targeted Kuwait International Airport, resulting in minor injuries to a number of workers, in addition to limited material damage to the passenger building (T1).

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh targeted by Iran after US-Israeli strikes

Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar on Saturday in retaliation for joint strikes carried out on its territory by Israel and the United States, sharply escalating tensions across the Middle East.

'Historic leadership': Netanyahu praises Trump as US–Israel's operation on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked US President Donald Trump after the United States and Israel launched a joint military strike on Iran on Saturday morning, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East.

"I thank our great friend, President Donald Trump, for his historic leadership," Netanyahu wrote on X.

Backing Trump’s call for regime change, Netanyahu said Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

"This murderous terrorist regime must not be allowed to arm itself with nuclear weapons that would enable it to threaten all of humanity. Our joint operation will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their fate into their own hands," Netanyahu, who called the operation 'Lion's Roar', said.

UK PM Starmer's statement on Iran

Why did Israel attack Iran?

Nuclear threat fears: Israel believes Iran is moving closer to developing nuclear weapons, which it sees as an existential threat.

Missile and drone capabilities: Iran has long-range missiles and drones capable of striking Israeli cities.

Iran’s support for anti-Israel groups: Iran backs armed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, which Israel considers major security threats.

Rising regional tensions: Ongoing hostility, intelligence warnings, and recent escalations increased fears of a possible Iranian attack.

Strategic military objective: Israel aims to weaken Iran’s military infrastructure and prevent future attacks.

Long-standing rivalry: Israel and Iran have been adversaries for decades, with deep political, military, and ideological conflict.

The IDF has released a video showing the strike it carried out in Iran

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