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U.S. and Israel Continue Attacks Against Iran as Tehran Launches Retaliatory Strikes
| Jackie Northam | NPR | March 2 2026
Summary: U.S. and Israeli forces continued coordinated strikes on Iranian military targets including missile systems air defenses and command centers. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israel and countries hosting U.S. bases across the Gulf region. The conflict widened as Hezbollah launched rockets from Lebanon and Israel responded with additional airstrikes.
Photos: U.S.-Israeli Strikes In Iran And Reactions From Around The World
| Nickolai Hammar | NPR | March 1 2026
Summary: This photo report documents the aftermath of the initial U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran and the immediate Iranian retaliation across the region. Images show explosions in Tehran missile damage in Israel and demonstrations both supporting and opposing the attacks. The coverage highlights how the conflict rapidly triggered reactions among governments diaspora communities and protesters worldwide.
U.S. and Israel Strike Iranian Military Targets As War Expands Across Region
| Greg Myre | NPR | March 3 2026
Summary: NPR reports that U.S. and Israeli forces struck hundreds of Iranian military sites including missile bases and naval facilities. Officials say the goal is to weaken Iran’s ability to retaliate and disrupt its command structure. Iran responded by firing missiles toward Israel and targeting U.S. bases in several Gulf states.
Iran Retaliates With Missiles And Drones After U.S.-Israeli Attacks
| Jackie Northam | NPR | March 3 2026
Summary: Iran launched waves of missiles and drones following the initial U.S. and Israeli strikes on its territory. Several Gulf countries hosting American military bases reported incoming attacks and activated air defense systems. Analysts interviewed by NPR warned the retaliation could draw additional countries into the conflict.
Hezbollah Opens New Front As Israel Expands Airstrikes In Lebanon
| Jane Arraf | NPR | March 4 2026
Summary: Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel after the killing of Iranian leaders during the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. Israel responded with airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. The development opened a new front in the expanding regional war.
Inside Iran After U.S. and Israeli Airstrikes
| Jackie Northam | NPR | March 4 2026
Summary: NPR spoke with residents inside Iran about conditions following major airstrikes on military and government targets. Some Iranians celebrated the weakening of the government while others rallied in support of the regime. The uncertainty over Iran’s leadership and the scale of damage has created a tense political environment.
Why The Israel-Iran Conflict Escalated Into Open War
| Geoff Brumfiel | NPR | March 5 2026
Summary: NPR explains the strategic tensions that led Israel and the United States to launch direct strikes on Iran. The conflict is rooted in disputes over Iran’s nuclear program ballistic missiles and regional proxy forces. Analysts say years of covert attacks and proxy battles finally erupted into open warfare.
Oil Markets React As Iran War Threatens Strait Of Hormuz
| Scott Horsley | NPR | March 5 2026
Summary: Global energy markets surged after attacks and naval clashes raised fears about disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The narrow waterway carries a large share of the world’s oil shipments making it a strategic chokepoint. Economists warn that prolonged conflict could send fuel prices sharply higher worldwide.
Diplomats Push Emergency Talks As Iran Israel War Intensifies
| Michele Kelemen | NPR | March 5 2026
Summary: International diplomats are urging urgent negotiations to prevent the war from spreading further across the Middle East. European governments and the United Nations are attempting to restart talks on Iran’s nuclear program. However continued missile exchanges and airstrikes have complicated diplomatic efforts.
What The U.S. Military Role In The Iran War Looks Like
| Greg Myre | NPR | March 6 2026
Summary: NPR outlines the expanding role of the U.S. military in the conflict alongside Israel. American forces have carried out strikes on Iranian missile sites naval assets and command facilities. The Pentagon says the campaign aims to degrade Iran’s military capabilities while avoiding a prolonged ground war.
