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Over 1,000 Dead as US-Israeli Strikes Escalate in Iran

3/7/2026

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The Red Crescent in Tehran reports over 1,000 fatalities as United States and Israeli airstrikes enter the fifth day, per Special correspondent Reza Sayah.
Officials say strikes target military sites.
Officials acknowledge that police and government buildings near residential areas were hit.
Iran's Foreign Minister advocates decentralized defense enabling regional forces to operate independently.
The CIA reportedly reached out to Kurdish separatists in Iraq, signaling possible new involvement against Iran.

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The Red Crescent in Tehran reports over 1,000 fatalities as United States and Israeli airstrikes enter the fifth day, per Special correspondent Reza Sayah.
Officials say strikes target military sites.
Officials acknowledge that police and government buildings near residential areas were hit.
Iran's Foreign Minister advocates decentralized defense enabling regional forces to operate independently.
The CIA reportedly reached out to Kurdish separatists in Iraq, signaling possible new involvement against Iran.