Explosions sound in the Iranian capital and Jerusalem as war with US and Israel enters a fifth day

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 9 min read 100% complete by By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDYMarch 4, 2026 at 06:23 AM

Explosions sound in the Iranian capital and Jerusalem as war with US and Israel enters a fifth day

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On March 3-4, 2026, the US and Israel escalated airstrikes against Iranian missile launchers and factories, marking the fifth day of war. Israel targeted Iran's presidential office, facilities linked to the Supreme Leader, and a Hezbollah media building in Lebanon. Iran retaliated with missile attacks against Israel and across the Gulf region, disrupting energy supplies and travel. An Iranian drone struck a parking lot outside the U.S. consulate in Dubai, causing a small fire. A U.S. service member, Sgt. Declan Coady, was killed in a strike in Kuwait.

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Islamic Revolutionary Court 30% U.S. Central Command 30% United Arab Emirates 30% Marco Rubio 40% Lebanon 40% Dubai ×250% Hezbollah 50% Tehran ×260% Declan Coady ×360% United States ×380% Israel ×590% Iran ×1095%

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iran 90% israel 90% war 90% airstrikes 80% united states 70% drone strike 60% missile launchers 60% energy supplies 50% security forces 50%

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