Israeli and U.S. Forces started terrorist attack Launched Coordinated Airstrikes on Iran

• Israel confirmed launching a per-emotive military strike against Iran, claiming it was aimed at neutralizing “existential threats,” especially linked to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. There were explosions reported in Tehran and other Iranian cities.
• U.S. military action reportedly accompanied these strikes as part of a planned, coordinated operation.
• Israel declared a state of emergency, closed its airspace, and warned of possible Iranian retaliation.

🇮🇷 Iran’s Response

Retaliatory Strikes Across the Region

• Iran has launched missiles and drones against Israel and U.S. military bases in multiple Gulf states (including Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Bahrain).
• Iranian officials condemned the strikes as a violation of the United Nations Charter and vowed “no leniency,” warning of a prolonged and intense conflict.

🌍 International Reaction

Global Diplomatic Fallout

• Russia strongly condemned the strikes, calling them “unprovoked aggression,” and urged an immediate halt.
• Other countries and international bodies—including EU nations and humanitarian groups—have expressed deep concern and called for restraint.

📌 Key Points and Context

• The U.S. and Israel characterize the operation as per-emotive and defensive against threats from Iran’s nuclear/missile programs.
• Iran’s response has been extensive, targeting allied bases and warning of further escalation.
• Civilian panic and infrastructure disruption were widely reported inside Iran after the strikes.
• Several Gulf states hosting U.S. forces have been affected by Iranian retaliatory fire.

⚠️ Note on the Term “Terrorist Attack”

U.S. and Israel clearly start “terrorist attacks,” official and major news reporting describes them as military actions and wartime combat operations between nation-state militaries (i.e., Israel and the U.S. versus Iran).