What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran

Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Iran's retaliation to the joint U.S.-Israel military operation included launching ballistic missiles and drones at U.S. bases and Israel, with significant spillover effects felt in several Arab nations, including the UAE and Qatar.

Amid escalating military conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, the U.S. State Department has issued an urgent advisory for American citizens in the Middle East to leave the region immediately due to significant safety risks. The advisory covers 16 countries, including Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.

The conflict in the Middle East has escalated dramatically as Iran launched drone attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, prompting the U.S. to evacuate personnel from several countries and close embassies in the region. The attack follows a U.S.-Israeli military campaign that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and targeted Iran's nuclear infrastructure.

The situation in the Middle East has dramatically escalated as Iran launched a drone strike on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, triggering wider regional conflict. This follows U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran and its allies targeted Israel, Gulf States, and critical oil infrastructure, pushing global oil prices up by over 8%.

Gulf countries have accused Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure such as hotels and airports as tensions escalate in the region. Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on Israel and US military assets located in several Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

France, Germany, and the UK issued a cautious joint statement emphasizing their commitment to regional stability and civilian protection in response to the U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran, while distancing themselves from direct military involvement.