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US-Israeli Airstrikes Escalate Iran Conflict, Casualties Rise

3/6/2026

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The ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran escalated, with Israel launching airstrikes on Iranian missile sites and Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
The United States conducted nearly 2,000 strikes in Iran, resulting in at least 787 deaths according to Iranian sources.
Iranian forces retaliated with missile barrages targeting Israel and U.S. interests in the region.
Civilians in Tehran face severe conditions because many stay indoors due to the bombardment.
Casualties have occurred in Kuwait and the Gulf region, prompting the United States to prepare evacuation flights for its citizens.

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Story summary

The ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran escalated, with Israel launching airstrikes on Iranian missile sites and Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
The United States conducted nearly 2,000 strikes in Iran, resulting in at least 787 deaths according to Iranian sources.
Iranian forces retaliated with missile barrages targeting Israel and U.S. interests in the region.
Civilians in Tehran face severe conditions because many stay indoors due to the bombardment.
Casualties have occurred in Kuwait and the Gulf region, prompting the United States to prepare evacuation flights for its citizens.