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US and Israel Launch Massive Bombing Campaign Against Iran
The US and Israel have conducted a sustained bombing campaign against Iranian military targets, decimating senior leadership and destroying air defense systems, naval forces, and command facilities. As of March 6th, the US has suffered six killed in action and 18 wounded, with three F-15E Strike Eagles lost to friendly fire
. Secretary of Defense Hegseth announced a transition from cruise missiles to GPS and laser-guided precision gravity bombs, indicating a new phase of the conflict
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Operation Epic Fury Targets Iran's Military Infrastructure
Operation Epic Fury, launched on March 2, 2026, aims to destroy Iran's missile capabilities, ensure Iran never obtains nuclear weapons, destroy its navy, and limit its external proxies. US Cyber Command and US Space Command initiated non-kinetic operations to disable Iran's communications ability before kinetic strikes began
. President Trump outlined the mission as 'laser-focused' with 'no stupid rules of engagement' and 'no nation-building quagmire'
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US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean
An American submarine destroyed an Iranian warship operating in international waters in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka using a torpedo. The incident marks a significant naval escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict
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Iran Retaliates with Missile and Drone Strikes Across Middle East
Iran has continued striking US military bases across the Middle East and countries hosting them, with missiles reportedly targeting a base housing Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq. Iraqi forces shot down a drone targeting a US base near Baghdad International Airport, while Saudi Arabia intercepted 10 drones and two cruise missiles
. In Kuwait, an 11-year-old girl was killed by rocket remnants, and six people were injured in the UAE from intercepted drone debris
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Israel Launches Campaign Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel has begun an invasion of Lebanon with over 250 air strikes in a single day targeting Beirut's southern suburbs, the Bekaa Valley, and southern villages. The strikes targeted weapons depots, rocket launch sites, command centers, and communications infrastructure, including Hezbollah media buildings
. Hezbollah, which previously held 200,000 rockets, continues responding with long-range strikes reaching Tel Aviv despite Israeli air superiority
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Israeli-Hezbollah Border Clashes Intensify
Israel and Hezbollah are exchanging sustained fire across the border, with Hezbollah deploying anti-tank guided missiles against Israeli tanks near the border and long-range strikes reaching Tel Aviv in conjunction with Iranian salvos. The exchange demonstrates Hezbollah's continued capability despite significant Israeli pressure
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Detained in New York
The US abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Silia Flores two months prior, with both currently incarcerated in New York. This action occurred as the US announced deployment of special forces to Ecuador for joint military operations and announced Ecuador's expulsion of a Cuban diplomat
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US Deploys Special Forces to Ecuador
The United States has deployed special forces to Ecuador to conduct joint military operations with Ecuadorian commandos. This deployment coincided with Ecuador's decision to expel a Cuban diplomat and follows broader US military interventions in Latin America
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Venezuelan Mining Law Reforms Announced
Venezuela's interim president Elseie Rodriguez announced Venezuela will reform its mining laws in a move that will give greater influence to external actors.
Republican Oversight Committee Subpoenas US Attorney General on Epstein Case
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena US Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about her handling of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's case. The subpoena reflects ongoing congressional scrutiny of the Epstein matter
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