The attacks mark one of the most direct escalations against American forces since hostilities erupted late last month, underscoring the growing risk of a broader regional confrontation. Washington is sending additional forces into the region, while European capitals are stepping up efforts to contain the economic and security fallout.
At the same time, Israel is confronting a widening threat landscape. The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Saturday, with Iran-backed Houthi forces claiming responsibility shortly afterward.
The strike followed days of signaling from the Houthis that they were preparing to enter the conflict, raising renewed concerns about the security of the Red Sea shipping corridor, vital for global trade already disrupted by previous attacks.
Iran’s military, meanwhile, said it targeted a U.S. logistics vessel near the Omani port of Salalah.
Overnight, air raid sirens sounded across southern and central Israel, while explosions were reported in Tel Aviv as Iranian and Hezbollah-linked fire continued. Israel’s Fire and Rescue Service said they responded to 11 different impact sites across the metro area.
Israeli forces have also expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon, where authorities say more than 1,100 people have been killed.
A senior Pakistani foreign ministry official told AFP on Saturday that Islamabad plans to “host a quadrilateral meeting on Monday” with Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey to discuss the war in the Middle East. The official said delegations are expected to arrive by Sunday evening, though their exact composition has yet to be confirmed, according to the newswire.