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Everything we know on the eighth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
It’s been a week since the United States and Israel launched their war with Iran, sparking a wider conflict across the Middle East that the United Nations warns could spiral out of control.
TL;DR
- The United States and Israel have initiated a war with Iran, leading to a wider conflict in the Middle East.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring Gulf nations for potential strikes unless attacked first.
- Despite the apology, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE experienced fresh drone and missile attacks.
- US President Donald Trump threatened further escalation, vowing to strike Iran 'very hard' and widen targets.
- Israel launched a large-scale wave of strikes using over 80 fighter jets against Iran's military infrastructure.
- The US has struck over 3,000 targets in Iran in the past week.
- Conflict has also extended to Lebanon, with Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah command centers.
- UN peacekeepers in Lebanon were injured by missile fire.
- Mass displacement is occurring in Lebanon due to Israeli actions.
- Gulf states are reviewing foreign investments due to the strain on their economies.
- A drone exploded near a hotel in Erbil, Iraq, with a pro-Iranian group claiming responsibility.