Trending Now - Escalating Conflict: Israel and US Target Iran and Hezbollah

### WHO

President Trump: U.S. President involved in the conflict and decision-making regarding Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Israeli Prime Minister coordinating with Trump.

Ravina Shamdasani: U.N. rights office spokeswoman who commented on the conflict.

Masoud Pezeshkian: Iranian President who mentioned mediation efforts.

Abbas Araghchi: Iranian Foreign Minister who stated Iran is prepared for a U.S. ground invasion.

Eyal Zamir: Israeli Army Chief of Staff who reported on military operations.

Israel Katz: Israeli Defense Minister who threatened Hezbollah.

Hadeel Al-Shalchi: Reporter contributing to the coverage.

UN peacekeeping force (UNIFIL): Observers in southern Lebanon reporting clashes.

### WHAT

U.S.-Israeli Strikes: Ongoing military operations targeting Iran and Hezbollah since February 28, 2026.

Casualties: Over 1,300 people killed in Iran, 123 in Lebanon, and around a dozen in Israel; six U.S. soldiers killed.

Evacuation Orders: Israel issued evacuation orders for southern Beirut, affecting over 500,000 residents.

Missile and Drone Attacks: Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. bases in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

Israeli Airstrikes: Targeted over 500 sites in Lebanon, including Hezbollah infrastructure.

U.S. Military Actions: Struck an Iranian drone carrier, the IRIS Shahid Bagheri, setting it ablaze.

Arrests: Four men arrested in the U.K. on suspicion of spying for Iran.

### WHERE

Iran: Major conflict zone, including Tehran and southern cities like Minab.

Lebanon: Southern suburbs of Beirut, specifically the Dahiyeh neighborhood.

Kuwait: Target of Iranian missile and drone attacks.

Bahrain: Iranian strikes hit buildings in Manama.

Qatar: Intercepted a drone targeting Al Udeid Air Base.

Saudi Arabia: Intercepted three Iranian drones targeting Prince Sultan Air Base.

Azerbaijan: Reported drone attacks from Iran.

### WHEN

March 6, 2026: Date of the latest updates and ongoing military actions.

February 28, 2026: Start date of U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.

March 2, 2026: Hezbollah's first attack since a ceasefire in November 2024.

March 5, 2026: Reports of significant Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders.

### WHY

Conflict Initiation: Triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting Iran's leadership, including the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Hezbollah's Actions: Responded to Israeli strikes by launching rockets and drones into Israel.

U.S. Objectives: Aimed at dismantling Iran's military capabilities and regime.

### HOW

Military Operations: Israel conducted airstrikes using fighter jets and B-2 stealth bombers.

Evacuation Procedures: Issued specific routes for residents to flee southern Beirut.

Intercepting Attacks: Gulf states utilized air defense systems to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.

Ground Combat: Reports of clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East as President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu coordinate military operations against Iran and Hezbollah, which began on February 28. The conflict has resulted in over 1,300 casualties in Iran, 123 in Lebanon, and around a dozen in Israel, with six U.S. soldiers also reported killed. As part of these operations, Israel has issued evacuation orders for southern Beirut, affecting more than 500,000 residents, while Iranian forces have retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. In response, Israeli airstrikes have targeted over 500 sites in Lebanon, including key Hezbollah infrastructure, and the U.S. military has struck an Iranian drone carrier, setting it ablaze. Meanwhile, four men have been arrested in the U.K. on suspicion of spying for Iran, highlighting the international implications of this ongoing conflict.