Tel Aviv (HRNW)- Iran launched missiles at six US military bases in the Middle East, including various Israeli cities, late last night. Two drones hit the US embassy in the Saudi capital Riyadh, causing a fire.
According to the news agency, Iran targeted US military bases in Bahrain, Iraq, the Emirates and Kuwait. In addition to US military bases, Iran also attacked various Israeli cities with missiles.
Iran also attacked the Israeli Prime Minister’s office and the Israeli Air Force headquarters. According to Iranian media, Khyber missiles were used in both attacks. Tel Aviv, Haifa and East Jerusalem were also attacked.
In view of the tense situation in the region, the US embassy in Jordan was evacuated. The US embassy’s loudspeaker announced that the staff should move to a safe location.
Iran death toll rises to 742
According to the Washington, DC-based human rights organization, 85 civilians and 11 military personnel have lost their lives in the past 24 hours.
The organization says that a total of at least 742 civilians have been martyred since the US-Israeli attacks began on February 28.
According to HRANA, 176 children are among the dead, which shows the seriousness of the situation.
Israel warns to evacuate 59 more areas in Lebanon
The Israeli army has also instructed residents of two neighborhoods in south Beirut to stay away from several buildings, as military action is expected soon.
The invading army issued a message on Telegram that an emergency warning for residents of 59 areas in Lebanon, especially for residents of the villages whose names have been listed, to evacuate your homes immediately for your safety.
A fire broke out after a drone hit the US embassy in Riyadh. According to the Saudi Ministry of Defense, the building was partially damaged in the incident, but there were no casualties as the building was empty.
According to the report, two explosions were also heard in the diplomatic quarter after two drones hit the US embassy.
Meanwhile, US President Trump said that the response to the attack on the US embassy in Riyadh will be visible soon, and the response will also include revenge for the deaths of American soldiers.
Israeli forces attack Iran, loud sounds were heard
According to Arab media, the Israeli army targeted various locations in the Iranian capital Tehran, including the building of the broadcasting company. After the Israeli attacks, loud explosions were heard in Tehran, which was also confirmed by Iranian media.
According to Russian media, the attempt by Jordan’s air defense system to stop the Iranian missile failed, after which the Jordanian missile hit its own military base and the area was plunged into darkness.
Qatar claims to have destroyed 98 Iranian ballistic missiles and 24 drones
The Qatari Ministry of Defense has said that 101 Iranian ballistic, 3 cruise missiles, and 39 drones have entered Qatari territory so far, and the Qatari defense system has destroyed 3 cruise, 98 ballistic missiles, and 24 drones in the air.
Israel pushed the United States into the war against Iran, Marco Rubio admits
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told 8 members of Congress in a briefing on Capitol Hill that Israel was about to attack Iran, and there was a fear that the United States would be targeted in response. If a defensive attitude had been adopted, the United States would have suffered more casualties.
Congressman Joaquín Castro said that by inciting an attack on Iran, Israel put the United States in danger. Instead of stopping Israel, the Trump administration joined the war.
Trump to help ease tensions, UAE and Qatar demand
According to Bloomberg, the UAE and Qatar have called on allies to help Trump ease tensions on the Iran issue, with the Emirates and Qatar seeking to build a broad coalition to find a quick diplomatic solution to the dispute.
According to the report, the UAE and Qatar want to prevent the spread of tensions in the region, and want a solution that can prevent the rise in energy prices.
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