30% of those killed in Iran children, Israel intercepts barrage of missiles

The U.N.'s refugee agency has declared the situation in the Middle East a major humanitarian

emergency.

U.S. and Israeli warplanes have struck areas in all corners of Iran on Friday, with

more intense airstrikes on the capital to Iran.

More than 1,300 Iranians have been killed since the conflict began.

Iran's government spokeswoman says 30 percent of those killed are children.

There have been massive Israeli strikes on the Lebanese capital, Bebrut, as well as

areas across the country.

On Thursday, it issued an unprecedented forced evacuation order for all residents in

that area, including Bahia, which is home to hundreds of thousands of people.

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has been escalating since the assassination

of Iran's supreme leader, Last Saturday.

Iran has launched another barrage of missiles at Israel.

These are the latest pictures of interceptions above Tel Aviv.

Overnight, explosions damaged the city's infrastructure.

At least 11 people have been killed in Israel since Saturday.

Iran is continuing its attacks on Gulf Nations hosting U.S. troops.

Bahrain's capital, Manama, one hotel and two residential buildings, came under attack.

Earlier, a refinery was seen engulfed in smoke after an apparent Iranian strike.

In Kuwait, an explosion was reported from an airbase in the south of the country.

And Saudi Arabia says its forces intercepted drones near its capital, Riyadh.

And Qatar has warned of dramatic impacts to global energy markets.

Speaking to the financial times, the Qatar Energy Minister said the war may force energy

producers in the Gulf to shut down all exports within weeks,

by having a price is to $150USD a barrel.

Saudi Arabia says the impacts have the potential to quote,

bring down the economies of the world.

Join us for the latest season of the Bill Heidebates podcast

with true seeking conversations about our modern world.

We'll ask big questions and hear different perspectives.

I'm Muhammad Hassan, and this season, we bring together voices from across the globe

to test and challenge ideas, explore meaning, and discuss the issues shaping our lives.

Join the conversation on the Bill Heidebates podcast.