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"Iran Escalates Military Actions Against U.S. and Israel

3/5/2026

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Iran has intensified its military actions against Israel and U.S. bases in the Middle East.
The escalation followed the sinking of an Iranian frigate by the U.S. Navy, killing at least 87 sailors.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attack as an "atrocity at sea."
Israel has launched extensive strikes on Iranian sites and Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
Iran's attacks have extended to Azerbaijan.

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Iran has intensified its military actions against Israel and U.S. bases in the Middle East.
The escalation followed the sinking of an Iranian frigate by the U.S. Navy, killing at least 87 sailors.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attack as an "atrocity at sea."
Israel has launched extensive strikes on Iranian sites and Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
Iran's attacks have extended to Azerbaijan.