BEIRUT, (PIC)
The Israeli-American war on Iran entered its twenty-ninth day on Saturday with rapid escalation across multiple fronts, as missile exchanges intensified and regional involvement deepened, while the humanitarian toll in Lebanon continued to rise sharply.
Air raid sirens sounded in Dimona, Beersheba and Eilat after missiles were launched from Yemen for the first time since the war began, marking a new phase in the conflict.
Israeli forces simultaneously carried out air strikes on targets inside Tehran, as reports indicated that Washington is preparing to deploy the USS George Bush aircraft carrier to the region.
US President Donald Trump said regime change in Iran had effectively already occurred, hinting at a possible future withdrawal of US forces, even as military options continue to expand.
Meanwhile, Iranian missile strikes reportedly targeted Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, injuring several US soldiers and damaging military aircraft.
Inside Israel, Iranian missile fire killed one person and wounded several others, while interception systems were activated across multiple areas.
On the northern front, fighting with Hezbollah intensified. The group said it ambushed Israeli forces advancing toward the Litani River, claiming casualties, while Israeli airstrikes hit multiple towns in southern and eastern Lebanon.
Sirens also sounded repeatedly in the Galilee and the Golan amid continued cross border fire.
The escalation has spread across the region. The UAE reported injuries from falling missile debris, while Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait said they intercepted drones and missiles targeting their territories.
In a notable development, Thailand reached an agreement with Iran to allow its vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting growing global concern over maritime security.
Inside Iran, strikes hit several cities including Qom, where an entire family was reportedly killed, while the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed a third strike near the Bushehr nuclear facility in ten days, raising fears of a nuclear risk.
At the same time, Lebanon is witnessing a deepening humanitarian crisis. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said the death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks since early March has risen to 1,142 people, with more than 3,300 injured.
Recent airstrikes killed civilians, including children, and wounded dozens, as bombardment continues across southern regions and the Bekaa Valley.
The widening war now reflects a multi-front confrontation stretching from Iran to Lebanon and the Gulf, with mounting civilian casualties and growing fears of a broader regional conflict.