with Missile and Drone Attacks Across the Gulf In response, Iran launched missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and U.S. military facilities in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates . Explosions were reported across the region, and air defenses intercepted some incoming missiles. Casualties Reported in Iran, Including Civilian Areas Explosions in Tehran and other Iranian cities caused widespread panic. Iranian state media reported that an attack on a girls’ school in southern Iran resulted in multiple civilian casualties. Videos and satellite images show significant smoke and structural damage near military and government facilities. Nuclear Talks Between US and Iran Fail Days Before Strikes The strikes occurred just two days after indirect U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva, mediated by Oman, ended without a breakthrough. Tehran had expressed willingness to reduce its nuclear stockpiles, but key differences remained unresolved. Airspace Closures and Regional Security Measures Implemented In addition to Israel, several countries in the Gulf region announced airspace closures. Military forces across the Middle East remain on high alert, and civilians have been advised to follow safety protocols. Global Reactions and Diplomatic Calls for Restraint Russia condemned the strikes as an “unprovoked act of aggression” and called for an emergency UN Security Council session. International organizations and several countries urged both sides to exercise restraint to avoid further escalation. Middle East Faces Heightened Risk of Wider Conflict The conflict threatens to destabilize the broader Middle East, with potential impacts on global oil supplies and security. Diplomatic channels are working to contain the situation, but experts warn that further retaliatory actions from Tehran are likely.