A joint US-Israel attack on Iran early Saturday triggered a wave of regional unrest, with emergency sirens sounding near a US military base in Qatar. Explosions were reported in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, where officials confirmed the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters was targeted by a missile strike. In Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, blasts were heard near a US military station, according to Reuters.
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Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the assault, calling it a violation of international law and warning that US bases are now “legitimate targets.” The statement vowed aggressors would “regret their actions,” while emphasizing Iran’s restraint in past conflicts to preserve regional stability.
Airspace closures across multiple countries highlight fears of a widening war in West Asia, with US and Israeli military installations seen as primary targets for Iranian retaliation. The situation marks a dangerous escalation in regional tensions, raising concerns of broader conflict.
