Iran Fires Missiles at Israel After Explosions Rock Tehran

Explosions and dark smoke were reported over Tehran early Saturday after Iran launched missiles at Israel.

“DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Explosions sent up clouds of dark smoke in the Iranian capital city early Saturday, and Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at Israel as the United States warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would be the most intense yet in the weeklong conflict”

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The attack marked a sharp escalation in a weeklong conflict that U.S. officials warned could unleash "the most intense yet" bombing campaign.

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Israel said it had begun a broad wave of strikes, with loud booms heard in Jerusalem and residents heading to bomb shelters.

Israeli emergency services reported no immediate casualties.

The U.S. moved to bolster Israel amid the exchanges, with the Trump administration approving a $151 million arms sale to Israel.

President Trump said he would not negotiate with Iran without its "unconditional surrender," language that underscores hardening rhetoric even as diplomatic channels remain active.

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Iran signalled readiness to continue its response, with its U.N. ambassador vowing the country would "take all necessary measures" to defend itself.

“DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Explosions sent up clouds of dark smoke in the Iranian capital city early Saturday, and Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at Israel as the United States warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would be the most intense yet in the weeklong conflict”

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Officials described the missile launches and the broader strikes as part of an intensifying round of regional hostilities.

The fighting showed signs of widening across the region.

Sirens sounded in Bahrain amid Iranian attacks on the island kingdom.

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Saudi Arabia reported destroying drones headed for the Shaybah oil field and said it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base, which hosts U.S. forces.

The developments conveyed an immediate escalation of kinetic exchanges between Iran and Israel.

“DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Explosions sent up clouds of dark smoke in the Iranian capital city early Saturday, and Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at Israel as the United States warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would be the most intense yet in the weeklong conflict”

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They also reflected a broader regional spillover involving Gulf states and U.S. forces.

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Casualty reports remained limited in the immediate aftermath.

The trajectory of the conflict was described as without a foreseeable end.