Iran live news: Israel bombs Tehran, Beirut; Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’

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US President Donald Trump says the military campaign against Iran could last about four weeks.

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Death toll in Iran and Lebanon surpasses 600 people.

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Iran strikes energy infrastructure across the Gulf.

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Israel bombs Tehran, Beirut.

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Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuIsrael-Iran conflictLive trackerIran’s weaponsTop Iran figures killed in US-Israeli attacksWorld reacts to Khamenei's killingA simple guide to IranLive updates, Iran live news: Israel bombs Tehran, Beirut; Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’Iran strikes energy infrastructure across the Gulf as IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz.Video Duration 00 minutes 25 seconds 00:25Witness describes Israeli-US ‘double-tap’ strike on downtown TehranBy Brian Osgood, Zaid Sabah and Ted RegenciaPublished On 3 Mar 2026 Israeli forces continue their assault on Tehran and Beirut, including a strike on the Iranian state broadcaster, as the death toll in Iran and Lebanon surpasses 600 people. US President Donald Trump says the military campaign against Iran could last about four weeks, pledging that Washington will do whatever it takes to destroy Tehran’s missile and nuclear capabilities.