The United States and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against Iran on Friday, striking 24 of its 31 provinces. According to Iranian state media, at least 201 people were killed, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several senior military and civilian officials. In retaliation, Iran carried out missile and drone attacks on Israeli and US positions across the Middle East.

Israeli media reported that at least 40 buildings were destroyed in Tel Aviv, forcing more than 200 residents to relocate to hotels. In Beit Shammash, nine people were killed and 27 injured. Iran also targeted US bases in the region, claiming strikes on 27 installations. The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar were hit for a second consecutive day, with explosions reported in Doha and Dubai. The UAE Defense Ministry said it intercepted most of the 165 ballistic missiles and 541 drones launched by Iran, though three expatriates were killed and 58 injured.

The escalation followed the collapse of nuclear talks between Iran and the US, which had resumed in Muscat and Geneva earlier in February.