LIVE UPDATES: Trump Issues New Statement, Warns Iran Against Hitting Back

Dubai: Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning after Iran targeted territories in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes.

AFP reporters heard blasts in Dubai, in the UAE, in Doha, Qatar, and in Manama, Bahrain.

Al Jazeera reported air sirens blared in Kuwait as retaliatory attacks continued.

Stay tuned for more updates.

8:40am Doha Time

Trump warns Iran against hitting 'very hard today'

Trump has just issued a new statement on his Truth Social media app, warning Iran against hitting back.

“Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever been hit before,” the US president wrote.

“They better not do that, however, because if they do, we will hit them with a force that has never been seen before!”

8:25am Doha Time

Qatar warns individuals to remain indoors in emergency alert

Qatari authorities renewed a national emergency alert urging the public to remain at home or in safe locations and avoid going out except in cases of necessity until the danger has passed.

It said, "All individuals are required to remain at home or in a safe place and not to go out except in cases of extreme necessity until the danger has passed."

The alert reiterated calls for residents to follow official safety instructions and remain cautious.

7:30am Doha Time

Ministry of Interior announces 8 new injuries resulting from Iranian attack

As part of the continuous monitoring of field developments, the Ministry of Interior confirmed that security authorities and Civil Defence teams, in coordination with relevant entities, immediately activated approved response plans to safeguard public safety, ensure continuity of services and maintain full readiness to address any emergency. Read more

7am Doha Time

Iran announces killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran announced at dawn Sunday the killing of Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, in the aftermath of Israeli and American airstrikes on various Iranian regions.

The Iranian News Agency (IRNA) reported today that Khamenei was killed in an attack launched by the Israeli military and the United States on Saturday morning, without providing additional details regarding the circumstances of his death. Read more

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