Breaking News: Chaos and Panic Grip Tehran as US and Israeli Attacks Trigger Retaliatory Strikes
breaking news: The United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, with explosions seen across Tehran and in multiple cities. Tehran responded by launching waves of missiles and drones at Israel and toward several military bases in the Middle East where US forces operate, and details of casualties and damage remain unclear.
Breaking News: Immediate Retaliation — Missiles and Drones Target Israel and US-Linked Bases
Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and toward several military bases in the Middle East where US forces operate. Iran had previously warned that, if it were attacked, it would respond by targeting US military facilities across the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the operation would continue relentlessly until the enemy is decisively defeated and described all US assets throughout the region as legitimate targets for Iran's army.
Explosions Across Tehran: Timing, Targets and Local Accounts
At about 9: 27am (06: 27 GMT), a semi-official Iranian news agency noted a series of explosions in the capital, Tehran. A correspondent in western Tehran heard two explosions, and videos shared on social media showed smoke rising from several parts of the city. Missiles struck a number of areas in Tehran, including districts that contain key government ministries and military compounds.
Domestic outlets said strikes hit the Ministry of Intelligence, the Ministry of Defence, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and the Parchin military complex. Several missiles also hit University Street and the Jomhouri area of the capital. Another domestic outlet said that at least two students were killed in an attack on a school east of the capital.
Wider Map of Strikes: Cities and Facilities Affected
Explosions and strikes were reported not only in Tehran but in multiple other locations across Iran. Identified locations include Kermanshah, Qom, Tabriz, Ilam, Karaj, Lorestan province, Zanjan, Urmia, Bushehr, Damavand and Shiraz. These locations have been mapped and will be updated as more information becomes available.
The central city of Isfahan was noted as having been previously targeted in strikes in 2025 when military and nuclear-linked facilities were attacked. Isfahan is considered a key hub for Iran's ballistic missile programme, with production plants and research facilities in and around the city.
Human Cost and Unclear Casualty Totals
Details of casualties and damage are still being collected. In the southern city of Minab, state media said an Israeli strike hit an elementary girls' school, killing at least 51 people. Other accounts within Iran described at least two students killed in an attack on a school east of the capital. This remains breaking news; casualty figures and damage assessments may change as authorities collect more information.
Regional Escalation: Air Defences, Interceptions and Emergency Measures
Iran has retaliated by attacking US bases across the Middle East, and most of these attacks have been intercepted. Israel declared a "special state of emergency. " Multiple explosions were reported in the skies above northern and central parts of Israel, including the Tel Aviv area and Haifa, where sirens have been sounding continuously.
Iran's National Security Council has advised residents to leave Tehran amid fears of further escalation. Observers and officials describe the situation as fluid and developing; authorities are still collecting details on the sequence of events, the full list of targets and the scale of casualties.
