"The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran early on Saturday in what President Donald Trump said was a massive operation to destroy the country's military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon. Iran launched counterattacks, firing drones and missiles at Israel and strikes aimed at U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar."
"Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, said on Saturday evening that at least 201 people had been killed and more than 700 injured. The U.S. military said it was looking into reports of civilians killed in Iran in Saturday's strikes. More than 80 people were reported killed and dozens wounded at a girls' school in the south."
"Rep. Simon issued a statement Saturday morning condemning the bombing. 'The attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran absent Congressional approval demonstrate once again President Trump's callous disregard for the rule of law.'"
The U.S. and Israel launched coordinated military operations against Iran early Saturday, with President Trump stating the objective was to destroy military capabilities and prevent nuclear weapon development. Iran responded with drone and missile counterattacks targeting Israel and U.S. military installations in the Gulf region. Iranian state media reported at least 201 deaths and over 700 injuries from the strikes. Reports indicated potential civilian casualties, including deaths at a girls' school in southern Iran. The military action followed failed nuclear negotiations and occurred amid Iran's internal political instability. Congressional representatives, including Rep. Lateefah Simon, condemned the strikes as lacking proper legislative approval. Israeli officials claimed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the operation.
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