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Israel Escalates Strikes; U.S. Service Members Among Casualties

3/9/2026

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The Israeli military intensified strikes on Iran and Lebanon as the conflict enters day ten, disrupting shipping in the Gulf.
Seven U.S. service members have died since February 28, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Israel claims about 3,400 strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, including the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and six drones from Iran on March 9.

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Story summary

The Israeli military intensified strikes on Iran and Lebanon as the conflict enters day ten, disrupting shipping in the Gulf.
Seven U.S. service members have died since February 28, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Israel claims about 3,400 strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, including the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and six drones from Iran on March 9.