Explosions shook various cities in the Middle East today following a collaborative airstrike by the US and Israel on Iran. Warplanes and cruise missiles launched from Israeli bases and the US carrier group targeted multiple locations in Iran. In response, Iran announced retaliatory strikes on American bases and interests in the region, as reported by the Tasnim News Agency.

Reports of explosions have emerged from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar, including an attack on a US naval base. The UK Foreign Office advised British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE to seek shelter immediately and follow local authorities’ instructions due to the missile attacks.

NBC News mentioned Iran’s retaliation against several US military facilities in the Middle East. Incidents include a strike on the US Fifth Fleet Naval Command in Bahrain and explosions in Doha, Qatar. Jordan also witnessed explosions, while Abu Dhabi reported a fatality from falling debris in a residential area. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, experienced strikes, and Dubai residents were seen fleeing as explosions resounded.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared a counterattack against the US and Israeli strikes through a statement on the semi-official Tasnim news agency’s Telegram channel. President Donald Trump, in a social media post, referred to the operation against Iran as “Operation Epic Fury,” vowing to eliminate Iranian forces. Trump labeled Iran as the top state sponsor of terrorism and emphasized preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He highlighted ongoing US military efforts to safeguard national security interests by targeting Iran’s naval capabilities and missile program.