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Iran Live: Ayatollah Urges Jihad Against US, Israel Pounds Tehran, Beirut

Iran Live: Ayatollah Urges Jihad Against US, Israel Pounds Tehran, Beirut

Summary

The conflict involving Israel, the United States, Iran, and Hezbollah is escalating. Israel is striking Tehran and Beirut, while Iran is launching missiles and drones at Tel Aviv. Iraqi cleric Ayatollah Al‑Khalisi has urged a jihad against the U.S. and Israel.

Key Facts

  • Israel is attacking targets in Tehran, Iran, and Beirut, Lebanon.
  • The U.S. is leading military actions against Iranian targets, with plans to increase strikes.
  • Iranian cleric Ayatollah Al‑Khalisi has called for a jihad, or holy war, against the U.S. and Israel globally.
  • Iran has fired missiles and drones at Tel Aviv, Israel.
  • The U.S. claims Iran's missile supply is depleting.
  • A reported U.S. strike may have hit an Iranian girls' school.
  • Gulf states like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have intercepted missile threats from Iran.
  • Civilian casualties from the conflict are reported to be at 1,168.

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