Khamenei Killed, Senior Israeli Official Says
Due to regional hostilities, the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate in Dubai have instructed staff to shelter-in-place (i.e., take cover). We recommend all Americans in the UAE do the same until further notice: US embassy in UAE.
Bahrain says the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet has been targeted by a missile attack.
Meanwhile, The United Arab Emirates on Saturday closed its airspace as Israel and the United States conducted strikes on Iran. AP reports
Explosions heard in Kuwait and sirens have been activated.
Iran ballistic missile hits US naval base in #Bahrain; Israel launches more missiles
Following the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion,” the Israel Police has prepared for all scenarios and has deployed significant forces across the field.
We call on the public to remain attentive and strictly follow official instructions. Do not approach missile impact sites or areas of destruction, and allow police and emergency forces to carry out life-saving operations without interference.
In any unusual or emergency situation, report immediately to the police emergency hotline 100. For information, contact the police information center at 110.
The Pentagon on Saturday has dubbed the US combat operations over Iran as "Operation Epic Fury."
The formal title, announced via a social media post, formalises the combat operations over Iran as a major US military operation.
The Trump administration similarly formalised last year's strikes on Iran's nuclear sites as "Operation Midnight Hammer" and his strike to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro earlier this year as "Operation Absolute Resolve
Explosions heard in northern Israel as the country works to intercept incoming Iranian missiles after launching a nationwide attack with U.S. on Iran.