United States and Israel launch coordinated military strikes on Iran The United States Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces have carried out coordinated military strikes against targets in Iran, in a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Reports indicate that multiple sites, including strategic and military facilities, were hit in and around Tehran and other key locations. Explosions were reported in the Iranian capital, with plumes of smoke seen rising from affected areas. Officials in Washington and Jerusalem described the operation as aimed at neutralising security threats, particularly concerning...