Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion and the US-led Operation Epic Fury struck Iranian military and nuclear-linked sites, triggering a sweeping Iranian retaliation across the region.

The day began with sound before clarity — sharp detonations reported across multiple capitals almost simultaneously. In Tehran, air defence systems were activated as Israeli aircraft struck Iranian military sites.

The United States’ base in Bahrain has witnessed a missile attack as the Middle East plunges into a security nightmare after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran.