Everything we know on the seventh day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Key Points:
- US and Israeli strikes against Iran and Lebanon have intensified, with new military capabilities deployed and warnings of further escalation from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Iranian missile and drone attacks have decreased significantly by 90% and 83% respectively, providing some relief to Gulf states, though the threat remains with recent strikes on Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and alleged attacks on Azerbaijan.
- NATO and European countries, including Britain, France, Spain, and Italy, are increasing military support to protect allies, though some express criticism over the legality of US-Israeli actions against Iran.
- Israel has escalated its campaign with thousands of strikes in Iran and Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut, causing mass