Dhaka, March 1 -- Coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets have sharply escalated global tensions, triggering widespread concern over the risk of a broader regional conflict.

World leaders and neighbouring countries have urged restraint as fears grow that the rapidly intensifying situation could spiral into a wider war.

Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, on Saturday evening said at least 201 people were killed and more than 700 injured.

U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Iranian public to "seize control of your destiny" by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.

In a video announcing the "major combat operations," Trump told Iranians that "when...