Recent developments in the Middle East indicate an intensification of regional conflict. Israeli and US warplanes have reportedly conducted strikes across Iran, with the Israeli Air Force confirming "extensive strikes" simultaneously targeting Tehran and Beirut. These operations were stated to be against the Iranian regime and Hezbollah. In response, Hezbollah reported launching drones toward northern Israel.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society has reported over 500 fatalities in Iran since the conflict's onset. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented that the conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran could be protracted but would not extend for years, adding that further significant military actions by the US against Iran were anticipated.
Concurrently, the Israeli military has deployed additional soldiers to southern Lebanon, citing efforts to enhance security for residents in northern Israel. Amidst these events, Israel has implemented an indefinite closure of all border crossings into Gaza. This action has established a siege, leading to a rise in food prices and prompting concerns about a potential new hunger crisis affecting an estimated 2 million people.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/03/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-trump-netanyahu-lebanon-middle-east-latest-news
