United States and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran

The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran early Saturday, marking a dramatic escalation after weeks of tense nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

A U.S. official described the operation as “not a small strike,” while Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz called it a “preemptive” action. Israel simultaneously declared a nationwide state of emergency in anticipation of retaliation.

Donald Trump: ‘Massive and Ongoing’ Campaign

President Donald Trump confirmed in a video posted to social media that the U.S. had begun what he called a “massive and ongoing” military campaign.

“We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground,” Trump said, framing the operation as necessary to prevent Iran’s leadership from threatening U.S. national security.

He accused Iran of attempting to rebuild its nuclear program after previous U.S. strikes in June and said Tehran had rejected multiple diplomatic opportunities.

Missile Sites Targeted as Smoke Rises Over Tehran

The strikes reportedly targeted Iran’s ballistic missile infrastructure, including launchers that Israel views as a significant threat.

Videos verified by CNN showed smoke rising from the capital, Tehran. Iranian state media also reported strikes in Isfahan, Qom, Karaj and Kermanshah. It remains unclear whether there were casualties.

Iran’s state media said the country is preparing a “crushing response.”

Israel Braces for Retaliation

Israel declared a state of emergency, citing the risk of Iranian retaliation via drones and ballistic missiles. The country’s Home Front Command closed airspace and limited activity nationwide to essential services.

Nuclear Talks Collapse Into Open Conflict

The strikes follow stalled diplomatic efforts, including indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva earlier this week. Trump had warned of military intervention if Iran refused to halt uranium enrichment and abandon any path toward a nuclear weapon.

While Trump has repeatedly suggested he would welcome regime change in Tehran, he has not clearly outlined the broader strategic objective of the military campaign or how long operations might last.

Military Officials Warn of Prolonged Conflict Risks

The U.S. had been building up Air Force and naval assets in the region for weeks in preparation for potential action. Senior military leaders, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, have reportedly cautioned about the risks of a prolonged and complex conflict, including possible American casualties.

Satellite imagery had shown Iran fortifying several nuclear facilities in recent weeks, underscoring the high-stakes standoff that has now erupted into open military confrontation.

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All this because he scrapped an existing deal for not having his name on it.

Link to posts in closed topic, lets keep all comments in one topic.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1388540-breaking-israel-and-the-us-has-launched-an-attack-on-iran/

https://aseannow.com/topic/1388541-war-on-iran-has-started/

Just the Peace President doing his thing again.

No doubt his Board of Peace got together to work out the most peaceful plan was starting a war.

Surely he's a shoo-in for next year's Nobel Peace Prize now.

2 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

Just the Peace President doing his thing again.

Not taking sides with Trump, but maybe he had no choice for whatever reasons.

I will try to dig up more info as to the real motivations behind this. (sorry but Epstein has nothing to do with this).

Obviously, we cannot take Trump's words at face value.

But it doesn't mean there wasn't a legit reason to pull the trigger now.

3 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Not taking sides with Trump, but maybe he had no choice for whatever reasons.

I will try to dig up more info as to the real motivations behind this. (sorry but Epstein has nothing to do with this).

Obviously, we cannot take Trump's words at face value.

But it doesn't mean there wasn't a legit reason to pull the trigger now.

There were. Iran were just hours away from obtaining a nuclear bomb!

8 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

Just the Peace President doing his thing again.

Peace through strength.

Reports of repeated explosions in Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Dubai.

The moron tore up the treaty with Iran that Obama signed, because he's a complete idiot and a failed human being. That treaty allowed IAEA to inspect Iranian sites.

Fast forward and this is where we are. Lots of people are gonna get killed, also Americans. Just remember who you should blame for this.

It seems the US naval base and 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain has been hit hard.

Shahid drones on the way to Israel. Numbers unknown and kinetic effect will be minimal but will tie up and deplete air deffence weapons.

24 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Peace through strength.

That literally makes no sense at all.

3 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Shahid drones on the way to Israel. Numbers unknown and kinetic effect will be minimal but will tie up and deplete air deffence weapons.

I see rampant speculation on X/Twitter that Iran has thousands of sea mines, many Chinese made, already in place throughout the Strait of Hormuz. Could shut off oil flow for months if not more. Prime victim of oil shutdown? China, which ironically would be disabled by its own mines. Wondering how Thailand would be affected as well.

11 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

It seems the US naval base and 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain has been hit hard.

Just confirmed by Al Jazeerah.

Just now, John Drake said:

I see rampant speculation on X/Twitter that Iran has thousands of sea mines, many Chinese made, already in place throughout the Strait of Hormuz. Could shut off oil flow for months if not more. Prime victim of oil shutdown? China, which ironically would be disabled by its own mines. Wondering how Thailand would be affected as well.

This will massively impact the world economy. Just what the markets needed after a year of tariff TACO s**thousery.

1 minute ago, John Drake said:

I see rampant speculation on X/Twitter that Iran has thousands of sea mines, many Chinese made, already in place throughout the Strait of Hormuz. Could shut off oil flow for months if not more. Prime victim of oil shutdown? China, which ironically would be disabled by its own mines. Wondering how Thailand would be affected as well.

Agree but China can still get their oil from Russia. As for shutting the Strait of Hormuz I would think this is highly likely. What could also happen is Iran targets oil fields.

If China delivered their CM-302 "carrier killer" missiles to Iran, the US fleet is in danger. 500 kg warhead, 400 km range, Mach 3 speed, and it flies a few feet above the water. Fire three at once, and at least one will strike, as defense capability is maybe 67% effective.

Many people knew Trump would launch his attack after the Friday stock market close. Obviously the Iranians knew, too, which is why they have been able to hit places like Bahrain and the UAE so quickly. They likely sent their leadership far and wide.

Iran is fully capable of closing the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting ME oil. As a Shi'a state, Iran has proxies in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, which is largely Shi'a. That is also where Saudi oil comes from. The GOSPs (gas oil separating plants) are offshore and easy targets, which could take Saudi out of the oil market for years. If Hormuz is closed, that also blocks Qatari nat gas.

This attack looks to be a major win for the gas station known as Russia.

The threat was not imminent. It is possible tens of thousands of people in a host of countries are going to die. Also, it is highly unlikely Trump has any plan for what comes next. No food in Iran? No water? No electricity?

Is the US---which Trump used to claim was not the world's policeman, not going to engage in regime change, and not into nation building---now going to do all 3?

And of course, 100%, the Epstein Files played a major role in Trump's decision to attack now, especially after he claimed "I destroyed Iran's entire enrichment capability". Yet now, "Iran is a week away from weapons grade material". Iran, after it began enrichment when Trump abrogated the JCPOA, was barely able to enrich to 50% when Trump first attacked. Weapons grade is 93% U235. If all of their facility were destroyed before, as Trump claimed, the equipment needed to enrich---high speed centrifuges---are quite precise and not available at Home Depot. It would take years to rebuild, if they were truly destroyed last year.

28 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Reports of repeated explosions in Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Dubai.

I wonder if Iran is only going after American targets or if they are also targeting oil and gas infrastructure. From a strategic point of view it would make sense for the Iranians to make this war as unpopular as possible as quickly as possible. High gas and oil prices would do that.

If you're booked with one of the Gulf carriers you better get rebooked post haste.

1 minute ago, Alan Zweibel said:

I wonder if Iran is only going after American targets or if they are also targeting oil and gas infrastructure. From a strategic point of view it would make sense for the Iranians to make this war as unpopular as possible as quickly as possible. High gas and oil prices would do that.

Well, that's one way to tariff the world, I guess.

1 minute ago, Alan Zweibel said:

I wonder if Iran is only going after American targets or if they are also targeting oil and gas infrastructure. From a strategic point of view it would make sense for the Iranians to make this war as unpopular as possible as quickly as possible. High gas and oil prices would do that.

Price of oil will go up sharply I would think.

10 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

Just confirmed by Al Jazeerah.

Maybe this time America finds out what it's like to attack a country that can actually hit back.

The attack on the US 5th Fleet HQ in Bahrain from a couple of angles:

Just now, josephbloggs said:

Maybe this time America finds out what it's like to attack a country that can actually hit back.

This has the potential to escalate, and the POTUS is a complete moron, surrounded by a** kissers.

We're living in dangerous times.

New Iranian ballistic missile launches to central/southern Israel.

Earlier in his term, Trump used the biggest bunker bombs ever used and said he'd bombed Iran's nuclear program back to the Stone Age. Of course, this one will be the war to end all wars 🙄

11 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Agree but China can still get their oil from Russia.

No, they can't.

Grok (AI):

5 minutes ago, Wuvu2 said:

Earlier in his term, Trump used the biggest bunker bombs ever used and said he'd bombed Iran's nuclear program back to the Stone Age. Of course, this one will be the war to end all wars 🙄

You mean, until the next one, right?😄

2 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

No, they can't.

Grok (AI):

You say they can't yet link a Grok query which says they can and it's increased recently.

USA & Israel. A shared hobby is the best way for a couple to bond 😆