US, Israel strike Qom leadership council - World
Explosions rocked Tel Aviv and Tehran, as well as Qom and Beirut, on Tuesday, escalating the US-Israeli war against Iran. Iran reported a death toll of 787, citing the Red Crescent. The attacks targeted the Assembly of Experts building in Qom, which is tasked with electing Iran’s new supreme leader, and also hit Tehran's main headquarters of the Assembly of Experts. Trump said he may have forced Israel's hand in launching the attack on Iran, contradicting Rubio, who stated that the US attacked Iran "pre-emptively" after learning of an impending Israeli strike. The US State Department urged American citizens to evacuate from 15 Middle Eastern countries due to safety risks, drawing criticism from lawmakers for its timing and lack of assistance.
14 MAR 2026
— South China Morning Post
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has entered a critical phase, marked by escalating attacks and threats from both sides.
17 MAR 2026
— Al Jazeera
Qeshm Island, Iran's largest island in the Strait of Hormuz, has become a strategic focal point in the US-Israel war on Iran.
— The Guardian
Israel issued an evacuation warning for a southern Lebanese village ahead of an attack on Hezbollah infrastructure.
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