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Middle East Escalates: Iran Strikes Back with Drones and Missiles

Published March 5, 2026, 09:14
Middle East Escalates: Iran Strikes Back with Drones and Missiles

The Middle East is experiencing escalating tensions with counterattacks between Israel, the United States, and Iran. Air strikes have hit the Iranian capital and other cities, while Israel reports destroying missile launch systems. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Israel and other countries in the region, causing explosions in Jerusalem. Reports indicate that Iranian drones and missiles struck an airport in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, with attacks also reported on American tankers. Italy announced it will send aid for the air defense of Gulf countries, as have the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to ships from the United States, Israel, and Europe. Additionally, reports mention explosions in Bahrain and Qatar.