Middle East Tensions Soar: A Crisis Unfolds

A second day of US-Israeli strikes on Iran follows the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking retaliatory missiles from Iran affecting the Gulf region, including Saudi Arabia and UAE. The escalating conflict involves multiple nations taking precautionary measures, amid heightened instability in the Middle East.

The Middle East braces for further unrest as US-Israeli military operations against Iran stretch into a second day. The operations come in the wake of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, leading to regional instability.

Iran has retaliated, targeting both military and civilian infrastructures in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Thousands of missiles and drones have been launched, resulting in casualties and raising alarms about further violence.

Global reactions are swift, with countries such as South Korea and Czech Republic preparing evacuation plans for their nationals. Diplomatic channels remain active as leaders discuss ways to de-escalate the burgeoning crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)