Global Tensions Escalate as Iran Strikes Nuclear Sites and Saudi Base

Iran war news LIVE updates: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Saturday claimed their first strike on Israel since the start of the war. The attack came after the Yemeni group had threatened to join the regional war if Tehran continued to be attacked or if more countries joined the conflict. | World News

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Authorities in Abu Dhabi reported five Indian nationals injured in fires caused by falling debris after a ballistic missile was intercepted. Israel struck Iran's nuclear facilities hours after threatening to escalate its campaign against Tehran.

Tehran vowed to retaliate and struck a base in Saudi Arabia, wounding U.S. service members and damaging planes. However, a breakthrough was reported as Iran agreed to allow humanitarian aid and agricultural shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in response to a UN request.

At least 12 American troops were wounded in the Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, with two seriously hurt. Several refuelling aircraft were damaged.

Iran launched more missiles targeting Israel, following an earlier salvo that killed 1 person and injured others. Palestinian authorities reported Israeli forces killed 3 people in the West Bank.

U.S. President Trump expressed his desire to be remembered as a peacemaker, despite ongoing tensions in the region. He also predicted economic growth would surge once the war ends, suggesting the world would benefit from Iran no longer pursuing nuclear weapons or using terrorist proxies.