By Micah Jonah, March 3, 2026
The war involving Iran, Israel and the United States has entered a fresh, dangerous phase, with new attacks reported in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
Saudi authorities confirmed that two drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh, causing minor damage and a small fire. No deaths were reported, but the Saudi government strongly condemned the attack and vowed to defend its territory and interests.
In Iran’s capital, Tehran, Israeli and US forces continued heavy air raids, including a strike on the Iranian state broadcaster. The reported death toll from ongoing bombardments has climbed to 787. Residents described intense explosions across the city as the conflict shows no sign of slowing down.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected any talk of negotiations, insisting the country is focused on defending itself. Officials in Tehran accused Washington and Tel Aviv of deliberately widening the war across the region.
In Lebanon, Israel intensified air strikes in the south and launched a new ground operation after renewed rocket fire from Hezbollah. Lebanese President Michel Aoun declared that the government’s decision to ban Hezbollah’s military activities is final, stressing that only the state has the authority to decide issues of war and peace.
At least 52 people have reportedly been killed in Lebanon since the latest escalation. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says more than 30,000 people have fled their homes and are now staying in shelters, while many others are sleeping in cars or stranded along highways.
Elsewhere in the region, sirens sounded in Bahrain amid reports of explosions in the capital, Manama. An Iranian missile was also reported to have struck central Israel, causing damage but no confirmed casualties.
With attacks spreading across multiple countries, fears are growing that the conflict could spiral into a full regional war if urgent diplomatic steps are not taken.
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