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Bahrain’s National Communication Centre announced that the country’s missile air defense systems efficiently and vigilantly intercepted a new wave of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting the country, destroying and neutralizing them with high effectiveness.In a statement, the Centre said limited debris had fallen in several areas as a result of the interceptions, noting that the relevant authorities had immediately initiated procedures to ensure the safety of the sites and address any resulting impact.The Centre stressed that these attacks constitute a violation of Bahrain’s sovereignty and security, underscoring that the safety of citizens and residents remains a top priority and that full readiness continues around the clock to counter any threats to the nation’s security and stability. Source link
Harir Air Base in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq was subjected to two consecutive attacks at dawn Sunday.The specific nature of the strikes, whether conducted via missiles or drones, has not yet been confirmed.An Iraqi security source in Erbil province stated that the extent of the damage resulting from the two attacks remains unknown. However, thick plumes of smoke were observed rising near the adjacent airport.Harir Air Base had previously come under rocket fire on Saturday, with four violent explosions heard in the areas surrounding the facility.In a related development, Iraqi forces announced today that two drones crashed in the Nineveh Plains region of northern Iraq. This coincides with a wave of mutual military escalation between the United States and the Israeli entity on one side, and Iran on the other. Source link
Iranian media announced the deaths of a number of senior commanders from the Armed Forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following US and Israeli strikes targeting Iran. According to Iranian outlets, the fatalities include Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi, and the IRGC Commander-in-Chief, Major General Mohammad Pakpour. These reports follow earlier announcements of the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid coordinated Israeli and US airstrikes across various regions of Iran. Source link
Iran announced at dawn Sunday the killing of Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, in the aftermath of Israeli and American airstrikes on various Iranian regions.The Iranian News Agency (IRNA) reported today that Khamenei was killed in an attack launched by the Israeli military and the United States on Saturday morning, without providing additional details regarding the circumstances of his death.For its part, the Iranian government declared 40 days of national mourning and seven days of official holiday following the formal announcement of the Supreme Leader’s death.Earlier yesterday, Iranian media outlets reported the killing of the Supreme Leader’s daughter, his son-in-law, and his granddaughter in the Israeli and American strikes.US President Donald Trump announced late Saturday the killing of the Iranian Supreme Leader in an unprecedented attack launched by his country and Israel against Iran.The Israeli entity and the United States launched a large-scale joint attack on Iran since Saturday morning, with explosions reported in the capital Tehran and several other cities, including Qom, Isfahan, Kermanshah, and Karaj. The strikes reportedly targeted air defense systems and missile launch platforms, resulting in more than 200 fatalities and approximately 800 injuries, according to official Iranian sources.Tehran responded by launching a broad wave of missiles toward various areas inside Israel and several countries in the region. Source link
Powerful explosions were heard this morning shaking the Iranian capital, Tehran. Source link
Iranian media reported that the capital, Tehran, was subjected to successive airstrikes on Saturday, coinciding with an Israeli announcement of the start of an offensive against Iran.The Iranian news agency, IRNA, reported in a breaking news that sounds of explosions were heard in various parts of Tehran, noting the rise of thick smoke resulting from these blasts.In the same context, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported hearing three explosions in central Tehran, while local media confirmed that a number of missiles had struck the area.This comes at a time when the Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, announced that Israel has launched a missile attack, which he described as “preemptive,” against Iran.No immediate official comment has been issued by Tehran regarding the attack so far. Source link
Iran Civil Aviation Organization announced the full closure of Iranian airspace following a series of explosions in the capital, Tehran.Spokesperson Majid Akhavan said in remarks carried by Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that the closure will remain in effect for six hours.Iranian media reported that successive airstrikes hit the capital, while Israel announced the launch of an operation against Iran.Explosions were heard in several areas of Tehran and other parts of the country, accompanied by thick smoke. Source link
Explosions were reported across several Gulf capitals as regional tensions sharply escalated following United States- and Israel-linked military strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory action claimed by Tehran and triggering widespread security alerts and airspace disruptions across the Middle East.AFP confirmed that explosions were heard in Riyadh, marking a significant expansion of the crisis, while witnesses and international media reported blasts and air-defence activity in parts of the United Arab Emirates, including Abu Dhabi. Authorities across the region moved swiftly to heighten security preparedness as the situation evolved rapidly.The escalation follows confirmed strikes earlier targeting sites inside Iran, after which Iranian officials warned of retaliation against American military assets across the region. Iranian state-linked media, including the Fars news agency, said missile operations targeted several US military installations in the Gulf, naming Al-Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.While Iranian outlets described the facilities as targets, official confirmation regarding direct impacts or damage at several of the bases had not been issued by host governments at the time of publication.Reports from regional and international media indicated that air-defence systems were activated in multiple locations amid incoming missile alerts. In Bahrain, explosions were reported near areas hosting US naval facilities, while heightened security measures were observed across Gulf states.Airspace restrictions were imposed across parts of the region as a precaution, with airlines rerouting flights to avoid affected corridors. Aviation authorities cited safety concerns amid the fast-moving security situation.Governments across the region have yet to release comprehensive assessments of damage or casualties, and officials urged the public to rely on verified information as events continued to unfold.More details were expected as authorities and international agencies continued to assess the rapidly developing situation. Source link
The Arab League condemned in the strongest rems the Iranian attacks on Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.In a statement issued Saturday, the Arab League General Secretariat considered the missile attacks a blatant violation of the sovereignty of peace-loving nations that have worked to achieve stability and have not participated in war. The statement expressed full solidarity with the Arab states in confronting these attacks and support for any measures they take to defend themselves and protect their people.The statement emphasised that Arab states have taken clear positions on the Iranian crisis by rejecting military action against Tehran, and Arab states have exerted tremendous efforts to mediate and avert the escalation being witnessed today. It also warned of the immense danger inherent in the current situation in the region, urging all active parties in the international community to work towards de-escalation as quickly as possible, to spare the region the devastating consequences of widening instability and violence, and to return to dialogue. Related Story Source link
Syrian Civil Aviation Authority temporarily closes southern air corridors to air traffic
The Syrian Civil Aviation and Air Transport Authority announced the temporary closure of the southern air corridors to air traffic for 12 hours.In a statement today, the Authority explained that the decision was made to ensure the highest standards of air safety.It confirmed that during the closure, air traffic will be managed through approved alternative routes to ensure smooth operations and the continuity of services in accordance with established air traffic management regulations. Source link
