Overview
- President Trump said “major combat operations” against Iran are underway with a stated objective of regime change in Tehran.
- Israeli officials reported Iranian retaliatory strikes, with explosions noted in the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait as tensions escalated.
- The UK Foreign Office instructed British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE to shelter in place and avoid travel.
- beIN Sports switched live coverage to its London team as Doha-based presenters, including Richard Keys, were unable to go on air.
- Air travel saw widespread disruption as Wizz Air suspended routes to Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman, Qatar Airways paused Doha services due to airspace closure, and British Airways canceled flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain.