There has been no clarity about why the U.S. allowed Israel to push it into a war with Iran. For its part, Iran has responded with a fury that was not anticipated, widening the arc of its response to engulf the whole region. That region extends to India’s borders; and so this regional war is now New Delhi’s problem as well. Now the U.S. and Israel are pounding Iran with huge munitions, including 2,000lb penetrator bombs, for a kaleidoscope of shifting war aims including regime change. Israel-Iran war | Live updatesThe U.S. and Israel say their aerial bombardment of Iran (and Lebanon) will increase.

Source: The Hindu March 10, 2026 11:51 UTC