War Escalates: Iran, Israel, US in Full-Scale Conflict

0:00This is your global news update from March 2nd. The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States has exploded into a wider war, with both sides launching heavy missile and air strikes. Iran and its back militias have targeted Israel in several Arab nations, while American and Israeli forces hit Iranian missile sites, naval bases, and warships. The joint attacks over the weekend killed Iran's supreme leader Ali Kamanai, along with many top officials marking a major escalation. Earlier this weekend, the strikes began after a coordinated U.S.-Israeli operation that also weakened Iran's defenses. Pro-Iran groups in Iraq claimed drone hits on American troops at Baghdad airport and a base in Erboh. Hezbollah and Lebanon fired missiles into Israel for the first time in over a year, responding to the leadership losses, though most were intercepted, with no major damage. Americans had been fierce across the region. Iranian officials bowed no talks with America and promised retaliation.

1:02President Donald Trump warned of more U.S. losses ahead, pledged to avenge three American troops killed in Kuwait and urged Iranians to overthrow. Their government. Israel ordered evacuations in dozens of Lebanese villages after striking Beirut. Gulf Arab states hit by Iranian missiles that killed civilians say they may strike back. Britain, France, and Germany offered support to curb Iran's actions. Oil prices have surged due to the disruptions in the Middle East energy supply. Combat rages on with no clear end. The U.S. used stealth bombers to destroy key Iranian facilities, sinking nine warships and gutting naval headquarters. This follows a similar 12-day clash last June, and experts warned the leadership vacuum in Iran could spark even more instability. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com