Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates, Casualties Mount

0:00Israel struck targets inside Tehran early Friday, just before a United Nations Security Council meeting on attacks against Iranian civilian sites. This came as the Middle East conflict approached its first month, with Israel vowing to ramp up hits on Iran's weapon sites. No details yet on what got damaged. Meanwhile, smoke rose over Bayrood, with no claim from Israel, while air raid sirens blared across Israel during intercepts of Iranian missiles. Iran kept firing drones and missiles at Gulf neighbors like Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The United States pushed a 15-point ceasefire plan through Pakistan, calling for limits on Iran's nuclear work and reopening the strait of Hormuz. But Iran rejected it, countering with its own five-point offer, demanding reparations and control of the strait, where it's now charging ship's tolls. At the same time, America sent 2,500 Marines and 1,000 paratroopers from the 82nd airborne toward the area. Casualties keep rising, with over 1,900 dead in Iran alone, more than 1,111, 18 in Israel

1:07plus. Three soldiers there, 13 American troops, and others across the West Bank, Gulf states and Iraq. Tensions show no signs of easing as diplomatic talks stall and military moves build, leaving the region on edge for what comes next. Canada News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.