Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes Saturday afternoon targeting Israeli territory and U.S. military installations in the Middle East. The escalation came shortly after reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, 86, had died following strikes on his compound in Tehran. Iranian authorities have not publicly confirmed details surrounding his reported death.
During live coverage from Tel Aviv, Trey Yingst was advised by his security team to leave a high-rise location as air defenses activated in response to incoming projectiles. Explosions were heard in the distance while Israel’s Israel Defense Forces operated missile defense systems. The total number of missiles and drones launched, as well as interception rates, had not been officially released at the time of reporting.
Israeli authorities confirmed that some impacts occurred, though detailed information about damage and casualties was still being assessed. Emergency crews were deployed in parts of Tel Aviv, where visible structural damage was reported. Officials have not yet provided comprehensive figures regarding injuries or fatalities related to the latest barrage.
In addition to strikes on Israel, Iranian forces reportedly targeted U.S. military facilities in the region. Defensive systems were observed activating at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and similar activity was reported near U.S. installations in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet. It remains unclear whether any U.S. personnel were harmed in the second round of attacks.
Earlier exchanges in the region caused damage in multiple countries. Reports indicated at least one fatality in Dubai due to falling debris, along with injuries in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. An impact was also reported at Dubai International Airport, though officials have not confirmed casualty figures. Authorities across the region continue to evaluate the scope of the damage as tensions remain high.