Tehran pounded in week two of US-Israel war, Iran targets Israel

Al Jazeera
March 7, 2026
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Iran and the US-Israel alliance are engaged in escalating conflict with mutual strikes entering a second week.

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US-Israel forces launched intensified attacks on Tehran as the conflict entered its eighth day, with explosions shaking Iran's capital. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Israel in response to the escalating bombardment.

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US-Israel alliance and Iran are engaged in mutual strikes, with attacks reported in Tehran and Iran targeting Israel.

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