Admiral Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command told Iran International the military operation against Iran moves ahead of schedule. Israeli forces launched large-scale assaults on Iranian infrastructure early Monday. Iranian media reported new airstrikes in Tehran, though targets stayed undisclosed.

This happened after Tehran claimed one of its facilities was targeted first. The International Atomic Energy Agency chief urged maximum military restraint to avoid escalation. BBC reporters visited the hit town, describing a direct impact with no immediate radiation risks reported. Tensions rise as both sides exchange fire in the region.

Eyewitnesses saw explosions rock the city as air raid sirens wailed through the night. Israel’s defenses intercepted many projectiles but some hit urban areas. Officials urge calm while assessing damage from this bold escalation.

The Israel Defense Forces aim to eliminate threats and protect northern Israeli residents from attacks. Casualties in Lebanon now exceed 886 dead and over 2,100 wounded. Ongoing assaults also targeted sites in the United Arab Emirates amid the broadening campaign.

Authorities said a drone hit a fuel tank near Dubai International Airport, sparking a large fire and briefly halting operations at one of the world’s busiest air hubs. Officials reported no injuries, and firefighters brought the blaze under control while airlines worked through delays.

Gulf Arab states report new drone and missile attacks on key ports. Iran called for evacuations there just one day earlier. Officials say the conflict has worsened Lebanon’s crisis with over 800 dead and 850,000 displaced from Israeli strikes on Hezbollah.

The US military says all six service members aboard an American refueling aircraft were killed when it crashed in Iraq on Thursday. The US said the incident was “not due to hostile fire,” but an Iranian proxy group claimed responsibility. There are international stories claiming the aircraft was shot down in the skies of Iraq.

The attack disrupted flights and sparked evacuations at the hub. United Nations leaders called for calm as they demand an end to strikes endangering civilian sites. Bahrain officials reported minimal damage but heightened security.