Reuters reported today: After the joint strike by the United States and Israel, Iran has sent a signal that the conflict is about to escalate fully and warned "there are no red lines anymore." At the same time, multiple missiles attacked targets related to the United States in Israel and the Gulf region.
An Iranian senior official told Al Jazeera that Israel should "be prepared for everything coming next," and that Iran's retaliation would be public. The official said, "All American and Israeli facilities and interests in the Middle East have become legitimate targets." He added, "After this aggression, there are no more red lines." The official characterized the confrontation as "an aggression and war that will have broad and lasting effects," and stated that Iran is ready for an "unlimited comprehensive response."
The Israeli military said that missiles launched from Iran are heading toward Israel, and air defense alarms have been sounded in several areas. The Israeli Defense Forces stated that the Israeli Air Force is conducting interception and strikes in necessary areas, and reminded the public that "the air defense system is not foolproof," urging people to follow instructions from the Civil Defense Command.
Iran's retaliatory actions have gone beyond Israel. A Qatari defense official said that an Iranian missile was intercepted by the "Patriot" air defense system. According to Arabic-language Al Jazeera, the Ali Salem Air Base, which is related to the United States, was attacked by an Iranian missile, with explosions heard near the base and air defense alarms sounding.
Bahrain confirmed that the headquarters of the U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet was attacked by a missile. Reuters reported that thick smoke was visible in the Juffair district of the capital Manama, which is home to the U.S. naval base in Bahrain and a key U.S. naval base in the Persian Gulf. Previously, the Bahraini Interior Ministry had issued an emergency alert, asking residents to go to the nearest safe location for shelter. The U.S. naval base in Bahrain is the location of the U.S. Central Command and the Fifth Fleet, providing logistical and operational support for missions in the Gulf, Red Sea, and Arabian Sea. It is responsible for ship maintenance, berthing, and resupply, and serves as a core hub for U.S. operations in the region.
According to Reuters, loud explosions were also reported in Abu Dhabi, further expanding the scope of the conflict. This escalation has affected Israel, Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, indicating that the battlefield is expanding comprehensively.
Comment: Iran's declaration of "no red lines, no time limits, and full area" retaliation means that the Middle East has completely entered a state of full-scale war.
The U.S. and Israel may have thought that a surprise attack could end the situation in one stroke, but instead, they directly forced Iran into a desperate situation of unlimited retaliation. From Israel's homeland to U.S. bases and core hubs in the Gulf countries, all have become targets. This is no longer a local strike, but rather the entire Persian Gulf has turned into a battlefield.
If the war fully unfolds, no one can remain untouched; energy, shipping, and the global economy will all be dragged into great turbulence. It is easy to ignite the flames of war, but it is hard to extinguish them.
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