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U.S.-Israel Airstrikes Escalate Tensions, Iran Strikes Back

3/3/2026

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The U.S.-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has escalated tensions in the Middle East, causing casualties and damage.
Since Saturday, the United States and Israel have conducted thousands of airstrikes targeting military installations and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In retaliation, Iran has launched drones and missiles at Israel and U.S. bases, and clashes have occurred between Israel and Hezbollah.
The conflict has disrupted air travel and shipping in the region.

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Story summary

The U.S.-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has escalated tensions in the Middle East, causing casualties and damage.
Since Saturday, the United States and Israel have conducted thousands of airstrikes targeting military installations and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In retaliation, Iran has launched drones and missiles at Israel and U.S. bases, and clashes have occurred between Israel and Hezbollah.
The conflict has disrupted air travel and shipping in the region.