Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates, Casualties Mount

0:00On March 2nd, Israeli strikes have hammered Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs and southern Lebanon, killing at least 31 people, and wounding 149 others. This comes on day 3 of the escalating war with Iran, as thousands flee the area amid urgent evacuation orders for nearly 50 villages. Hezbollah launched missiles and drones at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader. The Israeli military is responding forcefully while President Trump says U.S. and Israeli operations inside Iran are moving rapidly, with 48 enemy leaders already taken out. Roads out of Beirut and southern Lebanon are jammed with evacuees, and the human toll is mounting. Three U.S. service members have died in the strikes, the first confirmed losses since Saturday. A missile hit a girl school in southern Iran, pushing the death toll there to nearly 165. Oil prices surge 13% to $82 a barrel, amid fears over the strait of Hormuz, rattling global markets.

1:03A drone also struck a British base in Cyprus with no casualties reported. Trump claims Iran's new leaders want talks, but their security chief insists no negotiations with the U.S. Airlines faced massive disruptions as regional airspace shuts down, stranding travelers worldwide. Officials warn more strikes and casualties are likely as the conflict shows no signs of slowing. As the conflict shows no signs of slowing,