How far could the war with Iran spread beyond the Middle East?
A US-Israeli assault on Iran is escalating into a wider conflict with the potential to spread beyond the Middle East. Iranian missiles and drones have already reached Turkey and Azerbaijan, prompting retaliation threats and warnings.
The story so far
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How outlets cover it
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Open questions and key claims
Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran early Saturday.
Israel Katz declared a special and immediate state of emergency across the entire country.
US has launched 'major combat operations' in Iran.
US President Donald Trump announced the killing and called Khamenei “one of the most evil people in History”.
Ali Larijani threatened a response on X, saying they will make the US and Israel regret it.
US President Donald Trump says the military campaign against Iran could last about four weeks.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli pilots are flying over Iran and Tehran.
Military action had been anticipated 'for weeks'.
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