Iran War Live Updates: Israel Launches Attacks in Lebanon as Iran Fires on U.S. Allies
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran in late February, killing its longtime leader and escalating a war that has spread across the Middle East, including Israeli bombardments in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah.
- Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks on Israel and U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf, threatening further action against the UAE, which hosts American military bases but is not participating in the conflict.
- President Trump has issued mixed messages about the war's direction, initially ruling out a cease-fire but later suggesting a possible military withdrawal, while the U.S. continues to deploy additional troops and warships to the region.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked by Iran, disrupting about one-fifth of global oil shipments; the U.S.
