Air travel across Middle East severely disrupted
TL;DR: Tens of thousands of passengers are facing severe travel disruption after airlines canceled or suspended flights to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.
Tens of thousands of passengers are facing severe travel disruption after airlines canceled or suspended flights to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.
Authorities in Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have all announced at least partial closures of their airspaces after Saturday's US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
In response, Iran has been launching missiles at various cities around the Gulf region and other US military sites in the Middle East.
Widespread flight cancellations have been announced by several national airlines, including Emirates, Etihad, Air France, Air India, British Airways, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.
All flights into and out of Dubai have been suspended until at least Sunday afternoon, while Qatar airport will be shut until Monday, Qatar Airways said.
Skip next section WATCH — 'Take your destiny', Trump tells Iranians amid strikesWATCH — 'Take your destiny', Trump tells Iranians amid strikes
TL;DR: The US-Israel strikes on Iran have been accompanied by messages urging Iranians to overthrow their leadership.
The US-Israel strikes on Iran have been accompanied by messages urging Iranians to overthrow their leadership. How are people inside the country experiencing this pivotal moment, and what options are available to them?
'Take your destiny': Trump addresses Iranians amid strikes
TL;DR: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Skip next section Pakistan: Violent protest erupts outside US consulate
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
Skip next section Pakistan: Violent protest erupts outside US consulatePakistan: Violent protest erupts outside US consulate
TL;DR: Hundreds of people stormed the US Consulate in Pakistan's port city of Karachi on Sunday, following US-Israel air strikes on Iran which killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Hundreds of people stormed the US Consulate in Pakistan's port city of Karachi on Sunday, following US-Israel air strikes on Iran which killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Angry crowds smashed the windows of the consulate while law enforcement officers used batons and tear gas to disperse them, officials said.
The Associated Press news agency reported that at least one protester was killed.
"No one will be allowed to take the law into their hands," Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar said, according to Pakistani news outlet Dawn.
Lanjar added that action would be taken against those who were disturbing law and order.
Dawn reported that some people had been injured and were taken to a nearby hospital.
Skip next section Explosions reported over Doha, Dubai, ManamaExplosions reported over Doha, Dubai, Manama
TL;DR: Explosions were heard over Doha in Qatar and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates after Iran vowed to carry out new strikes following the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Explosions were heard over Doha in Qatar and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates after Iran vowed to carry out new strikes following the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei.
In addition, a journalist for news outlet AFP reported explosions over Manama, Bahrain.
There have also been sirens going off in central Israel due to missiles, AFP and Israeli media reported.
Iranian state media reported that Iran is targeting 27 US military bases in the Middle East with its latest strikes, along with Israel's military command headquarters and a defense complex in Tel Aviv.
Skip next section What will war on Iran mean for Israel?What will war on Iran mean for Israel?
TL;DR: So far, many Israelis support their government's decision to attack Iran — but there are also critical voices.
So far, many Israelis support their government's decision to attack Iran — but there are also critical voices.
Read about the latest escalation in the Middle East and what it measn for Israel in this report.
Skip next section Ali Khamenei: An 'unusual sort of dictator' — killed at 86Ali Khamenei: An 'unusual sort of dictator' — killed at 86
TL;DR: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has been killed by an Israeli airstrike at the age of 86.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has been killed by an Israeli airstrike at the age of 86. During his rule, he fought hard to prevent the modernization of the Islamic Republic.
Skip next section Iran's chief of army staff, defense minister killed - state mediaIran's chief of army staff, defense minister killed - state media
TL;DR: Iran's chief of army staff General Abdol Rahim Mousavi and Defense Minister General Aziz Nasirzadeh were also killed in the US-Israel air strikes on the country, state TV reported on Sunday.
Iran's chief of army staff General Abdol Rahim Mousavi and Defense Minister General Aziz Nasirzadeh were also killed in the US-Israel air strikes on the country, state TV reported on Sunday.
Mousavi and Nasirzadeh had been in a "Defense Council meeting" on Saturday alongside Revolutionary Guard chief Mohammad Pakpour and head of the Defense Council Ali Shamkhani, whose deaths Iran had earlier announced.
Skip next section Trump warns Iran against further retaliation as Tehran says US, Israel 'must pay price'Trump warns Iran against further retaliation as Tehran says US, Israel 'must pay price'
TL;DR: Speaking on Sunday morning, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Tehran was prepared for "all scenarios," including the killing of the country's most senior official, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iran "with a force that has never been seen before."
"Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before," Trump said in a post on Truth Social, warning in his signature all-caps style: "THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT."
What has Iran said?
Trump's threat, delivered on his Truth Social platform, came after the Iranian parliament speaker had vowed a "devastating" response to the attacks by the US and Israel.
Speaking on Sunday morning, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Tehran was prepared for "all scenarios," including the killing of the country's most senior official, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Qalibaf is the highest-ranking official to appear in public since the US-Israel attacks began on Saturday morning.
"We have prepared ourselves for these moments and have considered all scenarios," he said in a televised address.
He also threatened the US and Israel, saying they have "crossed our red lines" and "will suffer the consequences."
"We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg," he vowed.
Skip next section What you need to know if you're joining us nowWhat you need to know if you're joining us now
TL;DR: Skip next section Iran targets US bases after Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
Skip next section Iran targets US bases after Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attackIran targets US bases after Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
TL;DR: Thank you for joining us as we bring you the latest news and analysis on the major US-Israel operation against Iran and Tehran's response.
Thank you for joining us as we bring you the latest news and analysis on the major US-Israel operation against Iran and Tehran's response.
The joint operation — dubbed Epic Fury — on Saturday has killed at least 200 people in Iran, including the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
US President Donald Trump, who on Saturday urged the Iranian people to seize the opportunity and overthrow their government, has warned Iran against any further retaliation.
The US will hit Iran "with a force that has never been seen before," said Trump after Iran's parliament speaker said Sunday that the US and Israel had "crossed our red line and must pay the price."
Curated by Fatima Al-Hassan
