Iran Fires Missiles at Israel, US Bases; Tensions Escalate

0:00This is your U.K. news update for February 28th, brought to you by NordVPN. Fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Iran has fired a large number of missiles at Israel and several U.S. military bases in the Middle East. This came right after airstrikes by Israel and the United States that Iran called a major violation of international rules, aimed at killing off, nuclear talks. Those talks were close to a deal that would verify Iran could not build nuclear weapons. The strikes hit sites in Tehran, including offices linked to top leaders, and caused heavy damage. Reports say 40 schoolchildren died in one school attack, with dozens more hurt across the area. Iranian officials say their supreme leader and president are safe, despite the blast. They've urged people to stay united against outside attacks and promised a tough response. Former U.S. President Donald Trump told Iranians to take over their government after the strikes. The Iranian military targeted bases in Qatar.

1:01Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, and Bahrain. Those countries condemned the moves as invasions of their airspace and said they might head back. Iran called Gulf leaders to explain it as pushing back against U.S. actions from their soil. Tensions are high now, with warnings of a drawn-out fight ahead. Iran wants an emergency UN Security Council meeting, as the region braces for what comes next.