Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates, US Involved

0:00In Birmingham, it's March 2nd, here's what is happening. Israel hit Beirut with a series of strikes after Hezbollah launched missiles into northern Israel early Monday. It was the first time in more than a year that the Lebanese group claimed such an attack. The Israeli military intercepted one projectile while others landed in open fields with no injuries reported. Hezbollah called the move payback for the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Kaminay and repeated Israeli actions. This followed a tense weekend of heavy U.S. and Israeli bombings on Iranian military sites, including missile facilities and warships. The back and forth has caused major casualties across the region. Iranian officials say more than 200 people have died since the strike started. Iran's counterattacks hit Israel, killing 11 people including nine at a synagogue near Jerusalem, and three U.S. service members, the first American, losses in the fight. The U.S. B2 stealth bombers dropped 2,000-pound munitions on Iran's ballistic missile sites,

1:01while Israel sent 100 fighter jets against. Targets in Tehran like Air Force buildings and security forces. President Donald Trump promised to avenge the dead Americans and warned of more losses ahead. The conflict shows no signs of slowing with both sides vowing non-stop operations. Leaders fear it could spark a wider war drawing in more Middle East nations and shaking up the area for months. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. For Pillow Just Got Smarter, a pleasure podcast and music, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.