US and Israel conduct strikes on Iran as conflict spreads across Middle East

The United States and Israel have launched military strikes against Iran, marking a significant escalation. The U.S. military buildup in the region is described as the largest in decades by CENTCOM, and U.S. Marines have been deployed.

The conflict, now in its third day according to some reports, has involved exchanges of rockets, missiles, and drones between Israel and Iran. The fighting has spread across the Middle East, creating widespread regional tension.