New strikes hit Iranian capital and Hezbollah positions as fighting spreads across region
What We Know Right Now
- Israeli forces launched new airstrikes in Tehran
- Israeli Air Force using F-35 aircraft in operations
- Hezbollah targets hit in Lebanon
- Iran continues retaliatory missile attacks
Full Story
Israel has launched a new wave of airstrikes targeting military infrastructure in Tehran, as well as Hezbollah positions in Beirut, signaling a widening of the conflict across multiple fronts.
The strikes come after repeated missile attacks by Iran targeting Israeli cities and regional allies.
Expanding Battlefield
The war now spans:
- Iran
- Israel
- Lebanon
- Gulf states of Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have reported intercepting Iranian drones and missiles.
Rising Tensions
The escalation follows the killing of senior Iranian officials, which triggered retaliatory strikes across the region.
The Bigger Picture
The conflict is increasingly multi-front, raising concerns about a broader regional war.