Coordinated barrages by Iran and Hezbollah suggest the axis is still functioning. Washington signals escalation ahead, but diplomacy remains on the table
Coordinated barrages by Iran and Hezbollah suggest the axis is still functioning. Washington signals escalation ahead, but diplomacy remains on the table
08:29 AM • March 05 2026 IST
The main news of the fifth day of the war with Iran, Wednesday, was the coordinated fire from Iran and Lebanon. Several times over the course of the day, barrages were fired from the countries simultaneous, apparently in an attempt to challenge Israel's air defenses, which until now were penetrated only infrequently.
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Though the IDF has not issued a cumulative total update of strikes, the number is likely close to 450 attacks based on the various updates provided.
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