US Israel Iran War Latest Update: Exactly a month after US and Israel targeted Iran, the West Asia war intensified as the Houthis, an Iranian-backed militant group in Yemen, launched their first ballistic missile at Israel early Saturday. The group warned the attacks would continue “until the aggression ends.” Israel reported successfully intercepting the missile.
Iranian Strike Injures US Troops at Saudi Airbase
An Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia on Friday injured 12 US troops, two of them seriously, according to sources familiar with the situation. The combined drone and missile strikes represented one of the most serious breaches of US air defenses in the ongoing conflict. At least two KC-135 aerial refueling planes were significantly damaged.
Iran Claims Targeting US Army Hideouts in Dubai
Iranian state media Fars News Agency reported that Tehran struck two US Army “hideouts” in Dubai. A military spokesperson claimed that more than 500 US Army personnel had moved to these hideouts after previous Iranian strikes on their bases in the region.
Houthis Target “Sensitive Israeli Military Sites”
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said Saturday’s missile barrage targeted “sensitive Israeli military sites” in southern Israel. Saree had hinted in a vague statement on Friday that the rebels would actively join the conflict.
Bushehr Nuclear Plant Faces Growing Threats
Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant has come under increasing risk after another nearby strike. The head of Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom warned that attacks pose a direct threat to nuclear safety. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported this was the third incident near Bushehr in 10 days, but no damage to the reactor or radiation release occurred.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called for “unequivocal and firm condemnation” of the attacks near Bushehr. Israel previously struck a heavy water reactor and uranium processing plant in central Iran but did not target Bushehr, which houses Iran’s only operational nuclear reactor, connected to the grid in 2011.
Saudi Airbase and US Troops Face Repeated Attacks
The Saudi airbase, about 96 km from Riyadh, had already been attacked twice earlier in the week. Operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force and used by US troops, the base has seen rising casualties. More than 300 American soldiers have been wounded in the war so far, and 13 have been killed.
Drone and Missile Strikes Across the Region
Drones targeted Kuwait International Airport, damaging radar systems, and hit the port of Salalah in Oman. The UAE reported intercepting missiles and drones from Iran, while Saudi Arabia’s defense forces also intercepted incoming threats, although the origin was unspecified.
Israeli Strikes in Tehran and Iranian Missile Attacks Continue
Israel launched a new round of bombardment on Tehran Saturday, targeting an industrial complex used for naval weapons research. Meanwhile, Iranian missiles continued hitting Israel, killing at least one person in Tel Aviv. A missile strike on a village in central Israel wounded 11 people and left a massive crater.
