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Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of major combat operations against Iran, global financial markets are bracing for severe turbulence. Unlike recent geopolitical events in Venezuela, this conflict threatens the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint.

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Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard named its response “Operation True Promise 4”, launching large-scale strikes on Israel and US military bases across the Middle East, including the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

The US Embassy in Manama issued a stark warning on ‘imminent’ drone or missile attacks on Bahrain. It urged Americans to shelter in place. It cautioned that even if intercepted, strikes still pose risks. Here is what the security alert says, in case you are in Bahrain

The primary offensive bloc is firmly anchored by the United States and Israel, backed by the intelligence and logistical support of the broader Western alliance.

Amid US-Israel strikes on Iran and a sharp escalation in regional tensions, WION spoke to an Indian national stuck in Tel Aviv about the situation on the ground. Major international airlines have suspended services to and from the region as safety concerns mount and travel advisories are issued. The developments reflect growing disruption to civilian life and travel amid rising security risks.

Amid US-Israel strikes on Iran and a sharp escalation in regional tensions, WION spoke to an Indian national stuck in Tel Aviv about the situation on the ground. Major international airlines have suspended services to and from the region as safety concerns mount and travel advisories are issued. The developments reflect growing disruption to civilian life and travel amid rising security risks.

Iran targeted the US base in Bahrain because it can host the Fifth Fleet and over 8,000 personnel. Located just 200km away, the base controls the Strait of Hormuz, making it a critical strategic target.

'Epic Fury' hits Iran: Israel-Tehran conflict escalates beyond borders

Islamabad did not just condemn the US and Israel; it explicitly legitimised Tehran's military response. The Pakistani Foreign Office released a statement emphasising that “Iran has the legitimate right to defend itself under the UN Charter.”

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Breaking: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned what it called “Iranian aggression” and violations of sovereignty against several Gulf nations, including United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar, amid the ongoing Israel‑Iran war and missile attacks in the region.

The US and Israel launched 'Operation Epic Fury', targeting key sites with massive bunker-buster bombs. Following the initial bombardment, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei survived the assault and was immediately evacuated to a highly secure, undisclosed location.

Israeli forces said several top Iranian regime and military commanders were targeted in the strikes on Saturday morning, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. The results of the strikes currently remain unclear.

At least 24 girl students were killed in an air strike on a girls’ school in Minab in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province during coordinated Israeli-US military operations, according to local authorities. The strike occurred as explosions were reported across Iran amid the joint offensive.

Breaking: Amid escalating tensions from the ongoing Israel‑Iran war and related military operations across the Middle East, multiple airlines , including regional carriers such as Air Arabia, have cancelled and suspended flights to destinations across the region due to airspace closures and safety concerns.

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On 28 February 2026, President Donald Trump confirmed the launch of 'Operation Epic Fury', a major military campaign against Iran, Iran retaliated by launching ballistic missiles at the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, sharply escalating the conflict across the Persian Gulf.

Diplomacy died in Geneva as nuclear talks collapsed on Feb 26 over irreconcilable demands. By Feb 28, the US and Israel launched ‘Operation Epic Fury,’ striking Tehran’s core. In retaliation, Iran launched ‘Roaring Lion’, sparking a regional war, sending oil prices soaring.