Overview
- Israel confirmed it attacked Iran early Saturday, and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency.
- The Associated Press reported U.S. participation in the strikes, citing a U.S. official and a person familiar with the operation.
- Iran launched missiles and drones toward Israel, prompting the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to order shelter in place as Israeli airspace closed and flights from Ben Gurion Airport were canceled.
- U.S. embassies in Qatar and Bahrain instructed personnel and citizens to shelter in place; the Manama mission warned of an imminent drone or missile attack as reports and videos showed an explosion at U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, with casualties unconfirmed.
- UAE state media said Iranian missiles were intercepted, Saudi Arabia condemned Iranian actions and signaled readiness to support partner measures, and Qatar issued a condemnation and reserved the right to respond.