Israel’s attack on the Iranian nuclear program and its ballistic missile sites threatens to spark wider fighting in the Middle East that risks drawing in the US, according to Bloomberg Economics.

U.S. officials said Iran would not need much preparation to attack American bases in the region. The Iranian military has missile bases within easy striking range of Bahrain, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.

Iran’s retaliatory missile barrage on Israel has left dozens dead and injured, with many survivors describing harrowing scenes of destruction and fear.

By bna Cairo Bureau In the wake of Israel’s unprecedented military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and residential facilities of high-ranking Iranian leaders that took place on June 13, the mood on the streets of Cairo,

Friday’s attacks constituted a significant escalation between Israel and Iran — raising fears of a full-on regional conflict likely to embroil the U.S.

Tehran was among six cities struck in the overnight attack, which Iran ... will raise fears of all-out conflict between the region’s most powerful militaries and a destabilising wider escalation ...

World War 3 fears explode as Iran retaliation for Israeli attack is now in motion as Tehran begins with drone strikes, but this could just be the start. Iran is warning of much stronger responses, from missile attacks and cyber warfare to using its proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis.