Summary
The United States and Israel launched a coordinated military attack on Iran. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu encouraged Iranians to rise against their government. Iran retaliated with missile strikes against Israel and U.S. military bases in the Middle East.
Key Facts
- The U.S. and Israel executed a military operation targeting Iran.
- President Trump urged the Iranian people to change their leadership.
- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's offices were among the initial targets.
- Iranian media reported nationwide strikes, including in the capital.
- Iran responded with missile attacks targeting Israel and U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.
- The operation was planned as a joint effort between U.S. and Israeli military forces.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry vowed to defend against the attacks.
- President Trump stated that the military action was also in response to Iran's nuclear program development.
