War widens to include Iranian-backed militias as Israeli and American planes pound Iran

"Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran as the war expanded on Monday with statements of defiance and increasing casualties."

"At least 555 people have been killed in Iran so far by the U.S.-Israeli campaign, the Iranian Red Crescent Society said, and more than 130 cities across the country having come under attack. Eleven people have been killed in Israel and 31 in Lebanon, according to authorities there."

"Lebanon's government said Hezbollah's overnight attack against Israel were illegal and demanded the group handle over its weapons. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said only the state can decide whether to go to war or peace, and called on the Lebanese military to prevent the firing of projectiles."

Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, with apparent hits on the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States conducted extensive airstrikes on Iranian targets. The U.S. military reported that Kuwait mistakenly shot down three American F-15E Strike Eagles during combat operations. At least 555 people have been killed in Iran from the U.S.-Israeli campaign, with over 130 Iranian cities attacked. Casualties also occurred in Israel and Lebanon, with 11 and 31 deaths respectively. Lebanon's government condemned Hezbollah's attacks as illegal and demanded weapons surrender. All six American pilots ejected safely from the downed aircraft. Iranian officials vowed not to negotiate with the United States.

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