Explosions reportedly hit targets inside Tehran after U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes described as part of Operation Epic Fury.
The operation is said to target Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure, with officials claiming it was meant to prevent future attacks and reduce immediate threats.
Iranian media reported air defenses intercepting some missiles and warned of “devastating retaliation,” raising fears of rapid escalation across the region.
As tensions rise, global markets reacted sharply and diplomats urged restraint, warning the situation could destabilize the Middle East.
Families in both Iran and Israel waited in fear, unsure if the strikes marked a one-time operation—or the beginning of a larger war.
The world is now watching closely as one question grows louder: is this the start of a wider conflict?