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Iran war updates after its sixth day

The United States and Israel’s war with Iran is in its sixth day today. The Defence Ministry of t...

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17.54 5 Mar 2026


Iran war updates after its sixth day


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17.54 5 Mar 2026


The United States and Israel’s war with Iran is in its sixth day today. The Defence Ministry of the UAE has said it has intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles and over one hundred drones with some debris falling inside the country. In Lebanon, the Israeli Defence Forces has urged residents of the southern suburbs of Beirut to evacuate their homes immediately.

For the latest analysis, Ciara is joined by Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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