The United States and Israel launched a broad new wave of strikes across Iran on Wednesday, marking the fifth consecutive day of joint military operations. The escalation came hours after Iran struck a Central Intelligence Agency station at the United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia, causing structural damage and forcing personnel to shelter in place. Iranian missiles were also reported in several cities, while retaliatory strikes targeted locations in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

The conflict has already claimed the lives of six American service members, including decorated soldiers killed when a drone struck a command center in Kuwait. Questions have emerged about the vulnerability of the facility, with reports suggesting it lacked adequate defenses despite prior concerns. President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths, warning that further casualties may occur as the campaign continues.

The strikes were reportedly influenced by intelligence shared by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a high level meeting in Tehran. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attack, and his son Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as his successor. As fears grow over regional missile defense shortages and the potential for a wider war, Canada has declined to join military action and called for renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.