Tehran/Isfahan, Iran — Web Desk: The Middle East conflict entered its 16th day as United States and Israel continued airstrikes on Iran, targeting Isfahan and other cities. At least 15 people were reportedly killed, with several others injured.
In a strong retaliation, Iran launched multiple missile attacks on Israel, triggering sirens across major cities, with some debris reportedly falling near Tel Aviv. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the 50th wave of strikes on U.S. military bases in the Gulf, targeting facilities in the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi claimed that the U.S. fired cruise missiles near Dubai targeting Kharg Island, warning that continued attacks could have dangerous regional consequences.
Officials report that over 10,000 residential buildings have been damaged and casualties exceed 1,400 since the conflict began.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump stated that Iran wants negotiations, but current terms are unacceptable to the U.S., urging allied nations to form a naval coalition to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf nations remain on high alert. Saudi Arabia shot down four drones near Riyadh, the UAE reported missile and drone attacks on Al Dhafra Air Base, Kuwait experienced two missile impacts near Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base injuring three soldiers, and Qatar intercepted four ballistic missiles and drones.
In Lebanon, clashes between Hezbollah and the Israeli military continue, leaving several dead in southern Lebanon and displacing over 800,000 people. In Iraq, the U.S. embassy advised citizens to leave immediately, while Jordan reported intercepting dozens of Iranian missiles and drones.
The conflict has heightened regional instability, threatening global oil supplies and humanitarian conditions across the Middle East.
