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Missiles appear to be intercepted above Doha

After strikes were launched on Iran by the US and Israel, Iran appears to be striking US targets in several countries at once, with blasts heard from the beaches of Dubai to the streets of Doha. CNN's Bijan Hosseini reports from Doha.

00:38 • Source: CNN
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Missiles appear to be intercepted above Doha

After strikes were launched on Iran by the US and Israel, Iran appears to be striking US targets in several countries at once, with blasts heard from the beaches of Dubai to the streets of Doha. CNN's Bijan Hosseini reports from Doha.

00:38 • Source: CNN
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CNN investigates Iran strikes

Following the initial waves of strikes on Iran by the US and Israel, CNN's Katie Polglase and the visual investigations team began assessing the strategic significance of the targets hit, the emerging civilian toll and Iran’s swift retaliation

01:28 • Source: CNN
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Drone strikes near Dubai hotel

Videos show the moment a drone dives towards the ground in Dubai's luxurious Palm Jumeirah district, before an explosion rocks the Fairmont Hotel, leaving it in flames. CNN has verified the videos posted to social media.

00:34 • Source: CNN
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Iranian leaders likely surprised by daybreak strikes

CNN's Nic Robertson breaks down the element of surprise in the US and Israel's joint attack on Iran.

00:59 • Source: CNN
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US strikes Khamenei compound and senior Iranian leadership sites

The US and Israel say they are targeting Iran’s senior leadership, including strikes on a compound linked to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei near Tehran University. Iranian officials say their senior leadership survived the initial wave of strikes.

01:13 • Source: CNN
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The scope of US and Israel’s attacks on Iran

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh analyzes how long the strikes could last as Tehran retaliates after the United States and Israel struck Iran.

01:13 • Source: CNN
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Iran strikes Abu Dhabi

Video captures smoke rising from buildings in Abu Dhabi after the UAE Ministry of Defense said it had intercepted a "blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles." CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.

00:50 • Source: CNN
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Missile strikes near US Navy base in Bahrain

Video geolocated by CNN shows the moment a missile struck near the US Navy base in Bahrain. In the video, a large explosion can be heard. A large plume of smoke rises is then seen rising from the area around the base.

00:21 • Source: CNN
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Joint strikes on Iran spark massive Middle East conflict

The US and Israel have launched a "massive" military operation, striking multiple Iranian targets. CNN's Jeremy Diamond analyzes how the events quickly unfolded.

01:13 • Source: CNN
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Trump encourages Iranians to take over their government

In a video posted to Truth Social, President Donald Trump encouraged Iranians to seize control of their government when US military operations conclude. “This will be probably your only chance for generations,” Trump said. He also warned American lives may be lost as a result of his military operation inside Iran.

01:21 • Source: CNN