Trump Urges Iran Protests, Warns of Attack; Middle East Tensions Escalate

• US President Donald Trump openly supported anti-government protests in Iran, urging them to continue and hinting at potential US intervention.
• Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and Defense Minister issued strong warnings, vowing to destroy all US military bases in the Middle East if attacked.
• Iran warned countries like Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, and Kuwait that host US bases of severe consequences if they allow US military operations from their territory.
• Military experts note that most US bases in the Middle East, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and the 5th Fleet HQ in Bahrain, are within Iran's missile range.
• Iran possesses over 2,000 powerful missiles, including radar-evading 'Sejil' and 'Khorramshahr', and can use 'Shahed' drones for swarm attacks and proxy militias for multi-front assaults.

Why It Matters: Trump's support for Iranian protests and hints of attack have significantly escalated Middle East tensions, with Iran threatening retaliation.