The Israeli Air Force released drone footage showing what it said were Iranian operatives preparing a missile launcher aimed at Israel before the site was struck. Israeli officials said the strike in western Iran prevented an imminent launch toward Israeli civilians. The action came amid a broader military campaign involving Israel and the United States targeting Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure.

The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes after negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program collapsed. President Donald Trump described the operation as 'massive and ongoing,' while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the campaign would weaken Iran’s leadership. Iranian officials reported that key leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, were alive following reports that they had been targeted.

Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against military bases hosting American forces across the Middle East, including in Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Bahrain. Explosions and air raid sirens were reported across the region as countries attempted to intercept incoming strikes. Casualty figures remain unclear, though Iranian state media reported dozens killed near one strike site.

The escalating conflict has drawn international concern. Russia condemned the military action, while leaders in Britain, France and Germany urged renewed negotiations. The United Nations Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting as tensions continued to rise.