The United Arab Emirates witnessed a series of intense blasts on Tuesday, prompting live news coverage on various channels. The blasts were so loud that they were audible during a live broadcast of Al-Arabiya English, a leading Middle Eastern news channel. Social media users praised the anchors for their composure during the emergency situation. In the video, an anchor can be seen discussing a topic when suddenly, a loud explosion is heard. The anchor, without interrupting her train of thought, informs the viewers that a blast has occurred in the background. Social media users have praised the anchor’s composure during the crisis.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, stated that the United States and Israel have imposed an unlawful war on Iran, and the Iranian side did not initiate the conflict. General Kenneth McKenzie said that estimating the extent of the damage would take some time, adding that the operation against Iran is complex, dangerous, and far from being completed. The Israeli military claimed that the attack was carried out during the 10th strike sortie of the Israeli Air Force, guided by military intelligence and Mossad.
According to reports, Iranian naval forces were targeted by the US military in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. A US official revealed that the US had fired missiles at an Iranian warship. The US has denied responsibility for the attack, but sources claim that the operation was carried out under the pretext of targeting an Iranian ship that was carrying missiles in the region.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that there is no damage to any Iranian nuclear facility. Iranian media reported that a meeting of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was convened by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but the time and date of the meeting were not announced due to administrative issues.
US President Donald Trump declared that he has no problems with Iran participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iranian media reported that the Iranian warship, Al-Abed, was targeted in a US operation. The ship caught fire and sank, but there were no casualties.
Turkish Defense Minister, Hulusi Akar, stated that no one was injured when a missile, believed to be of Iranian origin, exploded in a Turkish town near the Mediterranean Sea. The US and Israel have denied responsibility for the attack.
The US and Israel have launched a series of airstrikes against Iranian targets, reportedly in response to a series of attacks on US and Israeli interests in the region. The operation has sparked widespread condemnation from international leaders and governments.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that the operation would not lead to a just and peaceful world, nor would it increase salaries.
