US-Israel Attack Iran LIVE Updates: Iran Retaliates, Vows to 'Defend Homeland' Amid US-Israeli Strikes

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that the country was subjected to a "blatant attack" by Iranian ballistic missiles on Saturday, stating that air defenses responded with "high efficiency" and successfully intercepted a number of incoming missiles.

Meanwhile, missile interceptions were reported over the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, amid the strikes. 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Following the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, Syria has now shut airspace in the south. The disruptions have also grounded flights to Lebanon, with Lufthansa, Air France, Transavia, and Pegasus cancelling all services.
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: At least one person was killed in the UAE and another wounded in Israel following Iran's counterattack on Saturday.

In northern Israel, a man was lightly wounded by shrapnel from an impact, while fire and rescue services reported that an apartment on the 20th floor sustained a direct hit—though it was unclear if it was caused by a missile or interception debris.

Meanwhile, UAE state news agency WAM confirmed that shrapnel from an Iranian missile attack on the capital killed one person, marking the first known fatality since Iran launched its retaliatory strikes in response to the joint US-Israel campaign targeting the Islamic Republic.
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Air India has suspended all its flights to destinations across the Middle East in response to the evolving situation in the region. The airline cited the highest standards of safety for passengers and crew as the reason for the decision. 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: According to Israeli media, the strikes achieved "high success" in targeting Iran's president and senior commanders.

The operation reportedly included an attempt to assassinate both Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Iranian president.
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Iran's Foreign Ministry responded to Saturday's joint strikes, vowing that the country "will not hesitate" to retaliate against the renewed military aggression.

In a statement posted on X, “The time has come to defend the homeland and confront the enemy’s military assault,” the foreign ministry posted in a statement on X. “Just as we were prepared for negotiations, we have been even more prepared for defense at all times. The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will decisively respond to the aggressors with full authority,” he said. 
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Another round of Israeli air raids is underway against Iran, with strikes targeting multiple locations in the western and southern parts of the country. The cities of Urmia in the northwest and Shiraz in the south have been hit in the latest wave of Israeli-American air raids, marking a significant expansion of the ongoing military campaign.
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The UAE has temporarily closed its airspace, with Qatar and Kuwait following suit shortly after.
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Explosions reported in Qatar as Iran launched a retaliatory strike in response to the joint US-Israel campaign against the Islamic Republic. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties at the time of writing this report. 

(With Inputs from AP) 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Russia's Medvedev mocked Trump's "peacemaker" image following the attack on Iran, suggesting the former president's talks with Tehran were merely a facade.  

"The peacekeeper is at it again. The talks with Iran were just a cover. Everyone knew that. So who has more patience to wait for the enemy’s sorry end now? The US is just 249 years old. The Persian Empire was founded over 2500 years ago. Let’s see what happens in 100 years or so…" he wrote. 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: As per reports, explosions have been heard in the Bahraini capital, Manama, which is home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet. The blasts come after the Bahraini interior ministry issued alerts on X, confirming that emergency sirens had been activated and urging residents to remain calm and move to the nearest safe place. 

US-Israel Attack Iran LIVE Updates: Yemen's Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have launched ballistic missiles towards Israel following US-Israeli strikes against Iran earlier today. Iran has also fired a volley of missiles towards Israel, but most of them were intercepted by the Israeli military.

US-Israel Attack Iran LIVE Updates: Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv was forced to turn back mid-journey after regional airspace was closed following strikes on Iran carried out in coordination with US and Israel.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: While Supreme Leader Khamenei is out of Tehran at a ‘secure location’, state media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian is “safe and sound”.

Network data indicates that Iran is currently experiencing an almost complete internet blackout, with national connectivity standing at 4% of typical levels. The event occurs alongside combat operations by the US and Israel and resembles tactics employed in last year's conflict with Israel.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: The son of Iran's former shah expressed optimism on Saturday about defeating the Islamic republic following the assaults by the United States and Israel. "We are near achieving complete success". "I desire to be next to you as quickly as I can so that together we can reclaim and restore Iran," said Reza Pahlavi, who resides in exile near Washington, in a video message online.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday the joint attack with the U.S. was to ‘remove an existential threat posed’ by Iran. Netanyahu said in a statement that the attacks were aimed at ending “the threat of the Iranian ayatollah’s regime.”

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Iran is preparing to “take revenge” on Israel and deliver “strong response”, State tv reported. The Israeli army says missiles have been launched towards Israel from Iran.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Israeli army says missiles launched from Iran were identified heading towards Israel, prompting sirens in several areas of the country.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called on fellow Lebanese to put the interest of their country above all amid “the dangerous developments” in the region.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Seven missiles reportedly struck near Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's residential palace and office in Tehran. It also wasn't immediately clear whether the 86-year-old Khamenei had been in his offices at the time, reported AP.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Following the strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun "major combat operations" in Iran. "Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime," Trump said in a video shared on social media.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: President Donald Trump has appealed to the Iranian people to “take over your government” after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran “It will be yours to take," Trump said.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Israeli strikes on Iran were targeting "regime and military sites including ballistic missiles", the Kan public broadcaster reported, citing an Israeli official. "Israeli official: Regime targets and military sites are being attacked -- including ballistic missiles," appeared on the ticker of the Kan 11 television channel. 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates:  Iraq's Ministry of Transport said on Saturday that the country's airspace has been closed following Israeli airstrikes on neighboring Iran. The ministry's spokesman Mitham al-Safi told state-run Iraqi News Agency about the closure, noting that "the closure was preceded by the evacuation of all air traffic from Iraqi airspace.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: The Israeli operation against Iran on Saturday was coordinated with the US, an Israeli defence official told Reuters. The operation was planned for months and the launch date was decided weeks ago, the official added.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: The United States is participating in the Israeli strikes against Iran, according to a US official and a person familiar with the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity to detail sensitive military operations.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: As Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran on Saturday, the operation is being called ‘Roar of the Lion’, according to Israeli officials.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The Indian Embassy in Israel has urged nationals to exercise caution and remain vigilant due to the security situation, advising adherence to safety guidelines and instructions from Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command for their safety.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Apparent strike in Iran's capital, Tehran, happened near offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Following the Israeli strikes on Tehran, Iran has shut its airspace, while the internet services have also been disrupted.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Israel has launched a preventative missile attack against Iran, the Israeli defence minister said. Israel’s military said it had protectively sounded air raid sirens in areas across the country “to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward Israel” in retaliation.