Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
Videos captured across Iran reveal significant explosions in multiple urban areas as the conflict entered its fourth day. The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Social media shared footage, verified by the BBC and international news outlets, depicting widespread destruction and numerous blast sites. The US also released its own video, claiming it displays military objectives under attack.
Iran retaliated with a series of strikes across the region. On day two of the US-Israeli operation, three American service members were killed in action. President Donald Trump issued a video statement on Truth Social, warning of further casualties. An eyewitness recorded an Iranian drone crash in Kuwait, highlighting the escalating tensions. The BBC’s Helena Humphrey reported from Washington DC, covering the second day of the strikes.
Immediate Reactions and Global Context
Iran’s state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Protests erupted in American cities on Saturday, with more demonstrations set for future days. Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet analyzed the impact of the strikes on Iran. BBC presenter Clive Myrie reported from Tel Aviv’s bomb shelter during Iran’s counterattacks.
“Major combat operations” have begun, according to Trump, who accused the Iranian regime of launching an “unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States.”
The expiration of the New START treaty now allows unlimited nuclear weapon deployment between the US and Russia since 1991. Meanwhile, millions globally celebrated the Lunar New Year, with festivities occurring in places like Hong Kong and Buenos Aires.
International Perspectives
The BBC’s Sarah Smith explored Trump’s strategic goals in the latest assault on Iran. White House reporter Bernd Debusmann Jr was in Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump directed military actions. The BBC’s Daniel Bush examined the countries involved and the use of funding from the charter. Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington representatives met for the first time since Ukraine’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
The Ecuadorian government’s response to the incident was highlighted by the BBC’s Ione Wells, who noted the timing coincided with rising tensions in the US city. Veterans’ remarks echoed Trump’s comments about NATO allies avoiding frontline combat in Afghanistan, adding to the discourse on the conflict’s broader implications.
