Iran Launches Missiles, Escalating Middle East Conflict

0:00Hey, it's Cory, with the story with Global News today, the world's biggest stories every day. Tensions in the Middle East have spiked as Iran launched long-range ballistic missiles for the first time in the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. The targets included a joint U.S. British base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, with missiles capable of reaching 4,000 kilometers, putting European capitals like Berlin, Paris, and Rome in potential range. Iran also struck southern Israeli cities, hitting demoneneer nuclear site in Iraq, where dozens were injured, including children. Israel's air defenses did not intercept these attacks, prompting an investigation. President Trump ramped up the pressure, warning on social media that if Iran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz without threats within, 48 hours, the U.S. will destroy Iran's power plants, starting with the largest. The war, which began on February 28, has already killed more than 2,000 people in Iran,

1:00and 15 in Israel. Israeli leaders called it a tough night, but vowed to keep striking back on all fronts. As the conflict widens, world leaders watch closely for any further escalation that could draw in more nations.