What we know on day five of US-Israeli attacks on Iran

"Joint Israel-US strikes have targeted western Tehran, with video footage showing thick plumes of smoke over the city. The Natanz nuclear facility was struck during the military operations, though Iranian media reports that no radioactive leakage has been recorded. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli pilots are flying over Iran and Tehran, stating that Israel will continue to strike the country with force."

"According to US Admiral Brad Cooper, Iran has launched more than 500 ballistic missiles and 2,000 drones in retaliation. These attacks have hit the US embassy in Saudi Arabia and struck near the US consulate in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Iran has launched strikes on energy infrastructure across the Gulf and warned that it will target all economic centres in the region."

"The conflict, which entered its fifth day on Wednesday, has also sparked political debate in the US, with the opposition Democrats questioning Trump's decision to attack Iran. After four days of fighting, officials report that nearly 800 people have been killed in Iran, and 50 in Lebanon."

A major military escalation has unfolded in the Middle East involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. Joint Israel-US strikes targeted western Tehran and the Natanz nuclear facility, with Iranian officials reporting no radioactive leakage. In response, Iran launched over 500 ballistic missiles and 2,000 drones, striking US diplomatic facilities in Saudi Arabia and near the US consulate in Dubai. The conflict has expanded to Lebanon with intense Israeli bombardment. After five days of fighting, nearly 800 people have been killed in Iran and 50 in Lebanon. Israeli PM Netanyahu confirmed Israeli pilots are operating over Iranian airspace. Iran has also targeted energy infrastructure across the Gulf region, threatening further economic strikes.

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