It’s been a week since the United States and Israel launched their war with Iran, sparking a wider conflict across the Middle East that the United Nations warns could spiral out of control. On the ground, terrified residents in Lebanon and Iran are being displaced en masse under constant bombardment, while neighboring Gulf nations fend off Iranian attacks. Growing toll: So far the US-Israel attacks have killed more than 1,230 people in Iran, including children, according to Iranian state media. Chaos and fear: Iranian residents have described living in constant terror, with streets deserted as people hide at home or flee their villages. Strikes on Lebanon: Israel continued hitting Beirut on Friday, saying it targeted command centers used by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

Source: CNN March 07, 2026 05:55 UTC