Tehran/Lebanon/Washington/Tel Aviv, 06 March (H.S.): The war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran enters its seventh day today. Israel unleashed missiles and rockets on Iran's capital Tehran throughout the night, igniting fires at multiple locations. Smoke continues to billow from Tehran's buildings. The same chaos grips Beirut, Lebanon's capital, where panic has set in and residents are fleeing the country. Israel conducted all-night airstrikes in Lebanon, targeting the terrorist group Hezbollah.
Explosions Light Up Iranian Skies
A CNN report aired this afternoon stated that explosions have illuminated Iran's skies. Tehran is shrouded in smoke. A strike on a busy Israeli shopping street caused heavy casualties. Israel acknowledged all-night targeting of Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut's capital, issuing prior evacuation warnings to locals.
Trump Eyes Role in Khamenei's Succession
Meanwhile, on Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's successor selection, US President Donald Trump stated he wants inclusion in the process. Trump remarked that rising gas prices won't affect America despite global energy supply disruptions from the war. He noted granting India a 30-day waiver to purchase stranded Russian oil at sea.
Iran's Defenses Crumbling, Claims US-Israel
According to The Times of Israel, the US and Israel claim a sharp decline in Iranian missile attacks. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir asserted their strikes destroyed 80% of Iran's air defenses and 60% of missile launchers. Zamir affirmed ongoing operations, acknowledging Iran's nighttime cluster warhead strike on central Israel caused no damage.
US Boasts Massive Arsenal
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared ample military stockpiles to sustain attacks. Speaking at Central Command headquarters in Florida, he countered Iran's hopes of US exhaustion: Our storage centers are full. Our resolve is strong.
Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem in IDF Crosshairs
The Jerusalem Post reported Beirut residents fleeing Israeli strikes in fear. Nearly 500,000 Hezbollah supporters from southern Lebanon, Beirut, and elsewhere evacuated to safe zones; over 400,000 fled southern Lebanon. IDF conducted 26 strikes on Hezbollah bastions in the last 24 hours, turning cities ghostly; total Israeli strikes now exceed 450. Israel hunts Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, who succeeded Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine after their 2024 killings.
Iran Retaliates with Missile-Drone Barrage
Iran launched fresh waves of missiles and drones at US-Israel military sites and regional countries. War casualties: ~1,230 in Iran, 100+ in Lebanon, ~12 in Israel. IDF destroyed six Iranian ballistic missile launchers and three advanced defense systems recently. Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry downed another drone northeast of Riyadh.
67 Kuwaiti Soldiers Wounded
Iranian strikes injured 67 Kuwaiti soldiers. Hundreds of missiles and drones neutralized pre-impact. Kuwait's Defense Ministry briefing confirmed stable conditions for hospitalized wounded.IRGC Officers Flee Lebanon
Dozens of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officers in Lebanon evacuated Beirut. IRGC spokesman Brig. Gen. Ali Mohammad Naini affirmed readiness for prolonged war Friday. Hezbollah claimed Friday Telegram attacks on Israeli ground forces in Lebanon.
Iran Targets Manama's Financial Harbor
Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported overnight strikes on Bahrain's capital Manama, hitting Financial Harbor Towers commercial complex housing Israel's embassy.
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