The United States launched massive retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets following a fatal drone attack on a US base. President Trump authorized the operation to deter further aggression, hitting over 85 locations linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and affiliated militias across the region.

Regional tensions escalated dramatically after a massive explosion rocked Dubai, causing widespread panic across the UAE. While investigations continue, the incident has fueled fears that the conflict between Iran and Western allies is spilling into major global financial and transit hubs.

Vladimir Putin has strongly condemned the American military action, describing the strikes as an act of aggression that violates international law. The Kremlin warned that these “unjustified” attacks would further destabilize the Middle East and lead to a dangerous cycle of escalation.

Global markets and oil prices have reacted sharply to the mounting instability in the Gulf. Security forces in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi have been placed on high alert as intelligence suggests potential secondary strikes against energy infrastructure and Western-aligned assets in the Arabian Peninsula.

International diplomats are racing to prevent a full-scale war between Washington and Tehran. While the US maintains its right to self-defence, the involvement of Russia and the threat to Gulf stability have triggered urgent calls for a ceasefire at the UN.