The conflict in West Asia has intensified as Iran and joint Israeli-US forces launched new waves of missile and drone attacks. According to the latest reports, Israel is currently conducting simultaneous targeted strikes against military targets in Tehran and Beirut.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon and are positioned at several points near the border area as part of an enhanced forward defense posture. They further stated that Israel is conducting targeted strikes against Hezbollah's infrastructure. Israel also alleged that Hezbollah chose to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian regime.
The IDF has also confirmed that the Commander of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), Abu Hamza Rami, has been killed in Beirut in Israeli strikes. In a statement, the IDF said that Abu Hamza Rami's elimination has significantly degraded PIJ's ability to carry out operations against Israel. In another strike, the Israeli forces also killed the head of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters, Hussein Makled, in Beirut.
Moreover, the United States Central Command has stated that US forces have destroyed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) command and control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields during sustained operations.
In a social media post, the CENTCOM said that the US will continue to take decisive action against imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime. Meanwhile, six US service members have been killed in action so far.
On the other hand, the Iranian state media said that a command building at a US air base in Bahrain has been destroyed. Bahrainian Ambassador to the US, Abdulla bin Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, said that Bahrain's air defenses intercepted 70 Iranian ballistic missiles and 59 drones targeting the Kingdom. He also alleged an attack on civilian sites in Bahrain from Tehran.
The U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh was also hit by two drones from Tehran. The drone strike resulted in limited fire and minor material damage. Reacting to the attack, US President Donald Trump said to a private media outlet that the US will retaliate.