US and Israel threaten major escalation as airstrikes bombard Iran and Lebanon
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US and Israeli forces have launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran and Lebanon, escalating the conflict. The US has threatened to surge its firepower dramatically with the deployment of more bombers, while Israel's defense chief stated that the country is moving into a new phase of its offensive aimed at dismantling the Iranian regime and military capabilities. Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Israel, targeting US bases and civilian infrastructure. The conflict has triggered renewed fighting in Lebanon, with hundreds of thousands fleeing Israeli strikes in southern Beirut and parts of Beirut. The airstrikes have caused widespread destruction and panic, particularly in Tehran and the Lebanese city of Kermanshah.
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