What we know on day five of US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosMarch 4, 2026 at 09:30 AM

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On March 4, 2026, the US and Israel entered the fifth day of strikes against Iran, targeting government, military, civilian, and nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, including the Natanz nuclear facility. Iran has retaliated by launching hundreds of missiles and drones, hitting targets such as the US embassy in Saudi Arabia and near the US consulate in Dubai, escalating tensions in the Gulf. The conflict has spread to Lebanon, where Israel is conducting intense bombardments. As of Wednesday, reports indicate nearly 800 deaths in Iran and 50 in Lebanon. The ongoing conflict has sparked political debate in the US, with questions raised about the initial decision to attack Iran.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Donald Trump 30% Dubai ×240% Saudi Arabia 40% United Arab Emirates 40% Brad Cooper 50% Benjamin Netanyahu 50% Lebanon ×260% Natanz nuclear facility 60% Tehran ×370% United States ×580% Israel ×480% Iran ×1090%

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us-israeli attacks on iran 100% military strikes 80% missiles and drones 70% iranian retaliation 70% nuclear facilities 60% middle east tensions 50% rising death toll 50% political debate 40%