Top Stories: March 08, 2026

The U.S.–Israel military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury has entered its ninth day as fighting intensifies across the Middle East.

U.S. and Israeli forces carried out additional strikes inside Iran, targeting missile facilities, oil depots, and infrastructure linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps around Tehran. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones toward Gulf states including Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.

In Lebanon, Israeli strikes reached Beirut, reportedly targeting Quds Force figures linked to Hezbollah. The expanding conflict has killed hundreds and displaced an estimated 300,000 civilians.

Iran has also confirmed the appointment of a new supreme leader following the death of Ali Khamenei earlier in the conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is close to controlling the skies over Iran, while U.S. officials say American strikes had already opened Iranian airspace for sustained operations.

Meanwhile, tensions have emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmerover Britain’s initial hesitation to support U.S. military action. The United Kingdom has since deployed forces to the region as the conflict continues to widen.