Within 3 days, the forces of the US and Israel hit over a 1000 targets in Iran. He was killed by Ayatollah Chamenei and nearly 50 elder members of the regime. In retaliation, Tehran conducted a series of rocket and drone attacks in Israel during the last 24 hours, as well as US and allied facilities in the Gulf region. The Americans evidence their first major losses.
The attacks of the United States and Israel destruct Gandi infirmary in Tehran
Three U.S. F-15 fighters crashed over Kuwait on Monday morning. All crews managed to eject and survived. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence confirmed that respective U.S. aircraft had fallen in the country's airspace. After any time, the Central Command of the U.S. Armed Forces (CENTCOM) reported that Kuwait's anti-aircraft defence had mistakenly shot down their 3 F-15 fighters. On social media, recordings of the minute of the collapse of 1 of the machines rapidly appeared. The exact circumstances of the incidental are being clarified. The Americans besides present reported that so far, 4 United States military soldiers have died during the operation.
In parallel, the Iranian attack on the British RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was confirmed. A Shahed-type drone was utilized to strike, the detonation causing insignificant harm to the runway; there were no casualties among the personnel. The attack occurred shortly after UK Prime Minister Keira Starmer's declaration that London had agreed to the United States' usage of British bases for operations against Iranian rocket launchers. This brings the United Kingdom into conflict orbit.
“Opening the large Gates of Fire”
Information from the U.S. Armed Forces Central Command shows that US and Israeli forces have so far hit over a 1000 targets in Iran. The attacks were carried out on many strategical installations – from command and control centres, rocket and air defence installations, to key Revolutionary defender facilities and communication infrastructure. Operation with usage B-2 bombers, fighters and drones and naval and aviation offensives, aims to destruct Iran's combat capabilities after killing his ultimate spiritual leader Ali Chameneiego. I will proceed "until the operational objectives are achieved".
Iran responds to impact. Over the last 24 hours, Iran's armed forces and Tehran-supported militias have conducted a series of rocket and drone attacks on targets in Israel, as well as on US and allied facilities in the Gulf region – Kuwait, the United arabian Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Iraq. Among the fresh strikes were besides attempts to attack airports. In any of these attacks, civilians were injured, and major air traffic disruptions in Dubai and surrounding areas occurred. The Iranian command announced the continuation of the operation – announced the "opening of the large gates of fire" against Israel. And the Tehran authorities warned that further strikes would take place if, as stated, "the aggression of the US and Israel would not be halted".
On Monday, Israel conducted large-scale air strikes at Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. The attacks aimed, among others, at the confederate suburbs of Beirut, the Bekaa Valley and the cities along the border with Israel. The raids occurred shortly after Hezbollah fired missiles and sent drones towards northern Israel. This was the most serious incidental since the expiry of the 2024 truce, concluded after the earlier escalation in the north of Lebanon. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, at least 31 people died in Israeli attacks and about 150 were injured. The Prime Minister of Lebanon and many politicians in Beirut criticised the actions of Hezbollah. It pointed out that they exposure the country to retaliation and undermine its sovereignty. The Israeli army announced the launch of an offensive run against Hezbollah – signaled that the fighting could prolong and take on intensity.
Reactions of Iranian allies and markets
Russia powerfully criticized the US and Israel's actions towards Iran. president Vladimir Putin described the killing of Ali Chamenei as "a cynical violation of global law", and the Kremlin considered the American-Israeli strikes to be destabilising for the full region. The Russian Ministry of abroad Affairs referred to the principles and called for the immediate halting of the bombings and the return to diplomatic talks. Moscow has informed that it is in contact with the authorities in Tehran and monitors developments.
China took a akin position. Beijing condemned the impact on Iran as a violation of state sovereignty and appealed for deescalation and resumption of dialogue. The Chinese authorities warned that further expansion of the conflict could have serious consequences for the global economy and global security. They stressed that the dispute should be resolved by political alternatively than military means.
Concerns about economical impacts are not simply rhetorical. Markets are already responding to the fresh war by rising oil prices. Investors fear that fighting in the Gulf region and the threat of shipping in Ormuz Strait, which is simply a key road Transporting even 1 5th of the world's oil can reduce the supply of natural material. As a result, the price of European oil Brent jumped by more than 10% on Monday – it temporarily exceeded $80 per barrel. American WTI oil brought it to about $71–73 per barrel. Experts inform that if the situation deteriorates, prices may proceed to rise, up to $100 per barrel. This would put force on fuel and transport prices in Europe too.
