The US-Israel war on Iran erupted into a new phase seconds ago after Iran launched a fresh missile strike targeting Israel and major Gulf cities, with explosions reported moments earlier.
Air raid sirens sounded across Jerusalem, while loud blasts were heard in Dubai, Doha and Manama, marking a dramatic escalation in the regional conflict.
Israeli defence systems were immediately activated, with the military confirming missiles had been launched from Iranian territory and were being intercepted over multiple locations.
Officials urged civilians in affected areas to move into protected spaces, describing the situation as “rapidly developing” as emergency responders deployed across impact zones.
The latest barrage comes as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its third day, widening beyond direct exchanges between Tehran and Jerusalem.
Witnesses in Jerusalem reported hearing multiple detonations in quick succession, with plumes of smoke visible near main transport routes.
In the Gulf, residents described being woken by explosions and alert notifications, as airspace restrictions were reinforced across commercial hubs.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar confirmed defence systems were monitoring aerial threats, though no immediate casualty figures were released.
The renewed strikes follow earlier Iranian missile waves launched in retaliation for US and Israeli air operations against strategic targets inside Iran.
President Donald Trump has insisted the campaign will continue “until all of our objectives are achieved,” defending the joint military operation.
Israeli officials said the latest Iranian strike demonstrates Tehran’s intent to expand the battlefield, warning that further retaliation is likely.
The escalation also comes after Hezbollah launched rockets from Lebanon in response to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to regional reports.
Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled areas of Beirut intensified overnight, with Lebanon’s health ministry reporting dozens of casualties.
The US-Israel war on Iran has now drawn in multiple fronts, including Lebanon, Iraq and Gulf states hosting Western military facilities.
Earlier, a suspected drone strike hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, causing minor damage but no reported casualties.
British prime minister Keir Starmer confirmed the UK had allowed US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iranian missile infrastructure.
Starmer said Iran’s actions were “putting British lives at risk,” adding that precautionary measures were being taken to protect personnel and families.
In Iraq’s Kurdistan region, explosions were reported near Erbil airport, where US-led coalition forces are stationed.
Kuwait’s authorities said drones had been intercepted over the capital, while the US embassy in Kuwait City warned of continued missile threats.
Air travel across the Middle East remains severely disrupted, with major carriers suspending operations amid expanding airspace closures.
Energy markets reacted sharply to the renewed missile strike, as traders fear potential disruption to shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Military analysts say the timing of this latest Iranian barrage suggests a coordinated attempt to stretch Israeli and allied defence systems.
The Israeli military chief warned earlier that fighting against Hezbollah could last “many more days,” signalling prolonged confrontation.
Iranian officials have maintained they will not negotiate under active military pressure, dismissing claims that talks were imminent.
Despite international calls for restraint, the immediate trajectory of the US-Israel war on Iran appears increasingly volatile.
Diplomatic sources say emergency consultations are underway among European and Gulf leaders as they assess the risk of further escalation.
Humanitarian agencies warn that civilians across Israel, Lebanon and Iran are facing mounting danger as missile exchanges intensify.
As the fresh Iranian strike reverberates across regional capitals, the conflict shows no signs of slowing, with additional retaliatory action widely anticipated.
The US-Israel war on Iran now stands at a critical juncture, with each new wave of missiles raising the stakes for the entire Middle East.
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