{"id":13844,"date":"2026-03-04T09:34:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=13844"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:34:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:34:53","slug":"what-we-know-on-day-five-of-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran-israel-iran-conflict-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=13844","title":{"rendered":"What we know on day five of US-Israeli attacks on Iran | Israel-Iran conflict News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"article__subhead\"><em>Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities and sites in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones in retaliation.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><button class=\"article-listen-container\" aria-labelledby=\"listen-text listen-duration\" data-testid=\"listen-to-article-button\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-listen-container__text\" data-testid=\"listen-to-article-text\">Listen to this article<\/span><span 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to energy infrastructure and diplomatic compounds.<\/p>\n<p>The conflict, which entered its fifth day on Wednesday, has also sparked political debate in the US, with the opposition Democrats questioning Trump\u2019s decision to attack Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what we know:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"in-iran\">In Iran<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"spaced-bullet-spacing\">\n<li><strong>Nuclear facilities:<\/strong> The Natanz nuclear facility was struck during the military operations, though Iranian media reports that no radioactive leakage has been recorded.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iranian retaliation:<\/strong> According to US Admiral Brad Cooper, Iran has launched more than 500 ballistic missiles and 2,000 drones in retaliation.<\/li>\n<li>These attacks have hit the US embassy in Saudi Arabia and struck near the US consulate in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing operations:<\/strong> Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli pilots are flying over Iran and Tehran, stating that Israel will continue to strike the country \u201cwith force\u201d.<\/li>\n<li id=\"rising-death-toll-the-death-toll-from-the-ongoing-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran-has-now-reached-787-people\"><strong>Rising death toll:<\/strong> After four days of fighting, officials report that nearly 800 people have been killed in Iran, and 50 in Lebanon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4359688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/INTERACTIVE_LIVETRACKER_IRAN_US_ISRAEL_MIDDLEEAST_ATTACKS_MARCH3_2026_GMT1400-1772546539.png?quality=80\" alt=\"INTERACTIVE_LIVETRACKER_IRAN_US_ISRAEL_MIDDLEEAST_ATTACKS_MARCH3_2026_GMT1400-1772546539\" data-interactive=\"true\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"in-gulf-nations\">In Gulf nations<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"spaced-bullet-spacing\">\n<li><strong>Regional security and infrastructure threats:<\/strong> Iran has launched strikes on energy infrastructure across the Gulf and warned that it will target \u201call economic centres in the region\u201d if US-Israeli attacks continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Qatar:<\/strong> Qatari air defence systems intercepted projectiles in the skies over Doha, causing loud bangs.<\/li>\n<li>The Gulf country has also said it has arrested 10 suspected spies operating for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saudi Arabia:<\/strong> Saudi authorities reported that two drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh, which caused a limited fire and minor damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oman:<\/strong> Citing \u201congoing activity,\u201d the US embassy in Muscat instructed its staff and all American citizens in Oman to shelter in place and find secure locations until further notice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vessel Struck off UAE Coast:<\/strong> The British maritime security tracker (UKMTO) reported that a vessel was hit by an unknown projectile 7 nautical miles east of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Separately, a drone struck near the US consulate in Dubai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4361576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4361576\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4361576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-03-03T143116Z_2080021469_RC2LVJAYRPSJ_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-CRISIS-USA-CITIZENS-1772591649.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C513&amp;quality=80\" alt=\" Smoke rises after reported Iranian missile attacks, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, as seen from Doha, Qatar\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4361576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smoke rises after reported Iranian missile attacks on Qatar following United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, as seen from Doha [FILE: Mohammed Salem\/Reuters]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"in-israel\">In Israel:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"spaced-bullet-spacing\">\n<li><strong>Attacks inside Israel: <\/strong>The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah claims to have fired rockets at Israeli forces in the northern town of Metula.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, the Iran-aligned Hezbollah announced that it has carried out a missile attack on a naval base in Haifa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Israeli military operations:<\/strong> Israel is a primary actor in the continuing multi-front conflict, actively bombarding targets in both Iran and Lebanon. In Lebanon, Israeli air attacks have killed at least 50 people and wounded 335.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air strikes on Hezbollah:<\/strong> The Israeli military has struck approximately 60 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, hitting weapons storage facilities, command centres and missile launchers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4361583\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4361583\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4361583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-03-03T222843Z_1253947456_RC2AXJAOQTP9_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-CRISIS-ISRAEL-1772591747.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C513&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"A missile launched from Iran is intercepted, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4361583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A missile launched from Iran is intercepted, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran [Amir Cohen\/Reuters]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"in-the-united-states\">In the United States<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"spaced-bullet-spacing\">\n<li><strong>US political stance:<\/strong> Trump stated that \u201cthe big scale hitting goes now,\u201d promising that Iran is \u201cin for a lot of hurt\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Despite the heavy military action, Trump maintains that a US-led regime change is not the primary goal, suggesting instead that \u201csomeone from within\u201d the current Iranian government might be the best choice to take power once the war concludes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Political fallout: <\/strong>Domestically, the war has led to intense political debate due to shifting justifications from the Trump administration. Trump stated he ordered the attacks because he believed Tehran was preparing to strike first.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The US Senate is scheduled to vote<\/strong> on the War Powers Act in an attempt to test whether President Trump has the authorisation to wage these military operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>US-UK diplomatic rift:<\/strong> Trump heavily criticised UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, stating, \u201cThis is not Winston Churchill we\u2019re dealing with.\u201d This comes after Starmer refused to support the military operation or allow the US to launch attacks from the joint UK-US base at Diego Garcia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawmakers warn of a ground war: <\/strong>Following a three-hour briefing by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Democratic lawmakers are sounding the alarm that the US could be drawn into a prolonged ground war.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Death toll: <\/strong>The US identified four American soldiers who were killed during an Iranian retaliatory strike on a military facility in Kuwait, bringing the total confirmed US deaths to six.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4361589\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4361589\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4361589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-03-02T231427Z_1541418601_RC2LWJAAZ9MQ_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-CRISIS-USA-PROTESTS-1772591861.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C513&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Demonstrators display signs as they march past Trump Tower, while taking part in a protest against the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4361589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Demonstrators display signs as they march past Trump Tower, while taking part in a protest against the US-Israeli conflict with Iran [Reuters]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"in-lebanon-iraq-and-jordan\">In Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"spaced-bullet-spacing\">\n<li><strong>Lebanese government stance:<\/strong> The Lebanese government officially banned Hezbollah\u2019s military activities on Monday and demanded that the group hand over its weapons to the state.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pressure from Israel:<\/strong> Israel\u2019s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, agreed with the calls for Hezbollah to disarm, but urged the Lebanese government to \u201cact now,\u201d emphasising that \u201cstatements do not dismantle rockets\u2026 only action does.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iraq:<\/strong> Airstrikes have targeted sites used by pro-Iran armed groups, including Kataib Hezbollah and Asa\u2019ib Ahl al-Haq, in western and northeastern Iraq.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Czech Evacuations:<\/strong> The first Czech government evacuation plane, a military Airbus carrying about 40 passengers, flew out of Jordan and successfully landed in Prague.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slovak Evacuations:<\/strong> Similarly, the first two evacuation flights organised by the Slovak government flew out of Jordan and landed in Bratislava, bringing 127 people to safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities and sites in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones in retaliation. 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