Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran
Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran
The conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran reached its third day, marked by escalating drone and air strikes between the parties. Intense exchanges of attacks continued as both sides intensified their military actions.
US and Israeli Strikes
US forces targeted Iranian sites, with footage showing destruction in the streets. Meanwhile, Israel launched attacks on Lebanon, focusing on areas linked to Hezbollah. Three US fighter jets reportedly crashed in Kuwait, with officials citing friendly fire as the cause.
Iranian drones also struck a British RAF base in Cyprus, prompting an emergency evacuation. The BBC’s Helena Humphrey reported from Washington DC on the second day of President Donald Trump’s strikes against Iran, while state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Global Reactions and Context
Protests erupted across American cities, with more demonstrations planned. In Tel Aviv, BBC presenter Clive Myrie documented Iran’s retaliatory strikes as they targeted Israel. The operation, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, saw coordinated attacks by the US and Israel.
“Major combat operations have begun,” declared Trump in Jerusalem, as the BBC’s Jon Donnison provided live updates.
Trump accused Iran of launching an “unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States,” a claim that intensified global reactions. Celebrations for the Lunar New Year unfolded worldwide, from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires, despite the ongoing conflict.
International Implications
The expiration of the New START treaty removed nuclear weapon limits between the US and Iran for the first time since 1991. The BBC’s Ione Wells analyzed Ecuador’s response during heightened tensions in the US. Veterans’ remarks echoed Trump’s comments on NATO allies’ roles in Afghanistan, highlighting strategic concerns.
A new US entity was established by TikTok to ensure its American operations continue, as reported by the BBC’s Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari. In Washington, Trump hosted a charter-signing event for his “new international oversight body,” though key allies were absent.
Geopolitical Developments
Representatives from Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington convened for the first time since the Ukraine invasion, signaling potential alliances. As Trump pursued interests in Greenland, Davos emerged as a less-than-ideal platform for his diplomatic ambitions.
Further developments on the conflict’s expansion today included analysis of how international support and funding might shape the war’s trajectory. The BBC’s Daniel Bush explored the nations involved and their strategic roles in the escalating situation.
