Iran Vows to Escalate Attacks as Trump Hails Progress in War (3)

March 5, 2026, 3:12 PM UTC

The US-Israeli war on Iran waged for a sixth day with little sign of easing, as the Islamic Republic vowed to intensify its retaliation and oil extended gains.

Arab states across the Middle East — as well as Israel — reported interceptions of Iranian missiles and drones on Thursday, with Qatar telling residents to remain indoors due to the high level of threat.

Tehran said it launched drone attacks on US forces in Iraq and Kuwait, and struck an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, underlining the risk to shipping in the energy-rich region.

Israel said it carried out a ...

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