Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates, UN Meets

0:00It's March 27, I'm Cory with the story, and this is U.S. News Today, your AI-powered national briefing. Israel hit targets deep inside Tehran early Friday morning, ramping up its campaign against Iran's weapon sites just before a United Nations security. Council meeting on strikes against civilian areas there. The move highlights the growing deadlock between Iran and the United States as the first month of this Middle East conflict winds down. Iran fired back with missiles and drones toward Israel, where air-raid sirens blared and defenses worked to knock them down. Attacks also reached Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, while smoke rows over Beirut amid the chaos. The United States delivered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Pakistan, calling for limits on Iran's nuclear work and reopening the strait of. Hormuz. Iran turned it down flat, countering with its own five-point demand that includes reparations and control over the vital waterway. To back its position, America is rushing in more forces, including 2,500 Marines on ships

1:03nearing the area in 1000. Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne, ready for rapid deployment. Iran has started charging tolls on ships, passing through the strait, sparking fears of a worldwide energy crisis. Casualties keep climbing. With over 1,900 dead in Iran alone, plus heavy losses in Israel, Lebanon, and beyond. As the UN huddles in close session today at Russia's request, both sides dig in, leaving the door wide open for further clashes.