Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 4, 2026 at 07:48 AM

Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region

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On March 4, 2026, the conflict between Israel and Iran entered its fifth day, escalating with continued retaliatory attacks from both sides. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as Iranian missiles prompted residents to seek shelter, while multiple locations within Iran were reportedly struck. Tehran is carrying out retaliatory attacks across the region. Saudi Arabia reported intercepting cruise missiles over al-Kharj governorate. The ongoing conflict has spread throughout the Gulf region, raising concerns about wider implications as the US-Israel war on Iran continues.

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Nida Ibrahim 30% Al Jazeera 30% Magen David Adom 30% Tel Aviv 40% Saudi Arabia 40% Gulf ×250% Jerusalem ×250% Tehran ×260% Donald Trump 60% United States ×270% Iran ×990% Israel ×790%

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iran-israel conflict 90% retaliatory strikes 80% drone attacks 70% missile defense 60% us-israel war on iran 50% regional conflict 50%

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Israel

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