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Escalating Conflict: Israel Strikes Iran, U.S. Targets Missile Threat

3/5/2026

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Israel launched strikes on Tehran and Hezbollah.
Iran retaliated with missile attacks across the region.
A leadership council now governs Iran following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death.
The strikes have left at least 555 dead in Iran and more than 50 dead in Lebanon.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States aims to eliminate Iran's missile threat, not pursue regime change.

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Israel launched strikes on Tehran and Hezbollah.
Iran retaliated with missile attacks across the region.
A leadership council now governs Iran following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death.
The strikes have left at least 555 dead in Iran and more than 50 dead in Lebanon.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States aims to eliminate Iran's missile threat, not pursue regime change.