From Diplomacy To Destruction: US-Israel Strikes Push Iran Crisis To The Brink Of Full-Scale War

From Diplomacy To Destruction: US-Israel Strikes Push Iran Crisis To The Brink Of Full-Scale War

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  • Updated Mar 2, 2026 12:43 PM IST

From diplomacy to destruction in just 24 hours, West Asia stands on the brink after coordinated US and Israeli strikes hit nearly 30 targets across Iran, including Tehran, Isfahan and Qom. Key government and military installations were targeted, with explosions rocking parts of the capital and smoke rising over the skyline. Iran shut its airspace as panic spread, petrol pumps saw long queues and residential areas reported damage. President Donald Trump declared “major combat operations” had begun, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a pre-emptive mission against an existential threat. With tensions soaring, the region now faces the risk of wider war.

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