Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region
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.
The story so far
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Open questions and key claims
Task Force Scorpion Strike employed low-cost one-way attack drones for the first time in combat.
Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing.
The situation is fluid.
Iran’s actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of multiple states and threatens regional stability.
Three US service members were “killed in action” as part of Operation Epic Fury.
The U.S. assault on Iran would last “four or five weeks.”
US President Donald Trump said the strikes “obliterated” Iranian nuclear sites.
The initial strikes were unlawful under international law.
Who and where
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