Iran hits more Gulf targets as U.S., Israel continue strikes

CBS News
March 30, 2026
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U.S. and Israel report destroying 70% of Iran's ballistic missile launchers while Iran continues striking Gulf targets.

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The U.S. and Israel continued military strikes against Iran over the weekend while Iran simultaneously launched its own attacks on targets in the Gulf region. According to the Israeli military, the strikes have disabled approximately 70% of Iran's ballistic missile launchers. The escalating tit-for-tat exchanges mark an intensification of direct military confrontation between Iran and the U.S.-Israel alliance, raising the risk of wider regional conflict. Iran's continued offensive capability despite the strikes suggests the conflict may not be contained by the damage inflicted so far. The ongoing cycle of attacks underscores the fragile state of Middle East tensions.

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The U.S. and Israel continued launching military strikes against Iran over the weekend.

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