Strikes ramp up across Middle East, after US strikes Iran in self defense [GFclayKs2oz]

Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT

Strikes are ramping up across the Middle East after the US launched 'self defense' strikes on Iran during an overnight vessel attack. Now Israel's Prime Minister has ordered the IDF to intensify their bombardment on Hezbollah starting tonight. Netanyahu says Hezbollah has been launching drones and rockets into Northern Israel daily.