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Israel's war widens with strikes on Iran and Lebanon

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David Shaw
March 13, 2026

As Israel and the US near the third week of war with Iran, Israel is striking deep inside the country while also trading fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Casualties are rising on both fronts as the conflict widens.

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