Trump confirms US-Iran operation is progressing rapidly amid rising casualties

March 1, 2026 • Google News World

US and Israeli Forces Launch Operation Against Iran in Middle East Region

Reports indicate that US and Israeli forces have launched a military operation against Iran, with the situation unfolding rapidly across the Middle East region. The operation is reportedly “moving along rapidly,” according to US President Trump.

Separately, a missile attack on Israel has resulted in nine fatalities, according to reports from BBC News. The attack occurred in the city of Beit Shemesh, near Jerusalem, and an ambulance service has confirmed six deaths.

The New York Times has reported that another missile strike hit the Israeli town of Beit Shemesh, resulting in six fatalities. Reuters has also confirmed six deaths following a missile strike on the same location.

Additionally, Iranian forces have reportedly launched a missile attack on Israel, with one warhead falling less than a kilometer from the Temple Mount and al-Aqsa Mosque.

The situation is developing rapidly, with multiple reports of fatalities and ongoing military operations in the region.

Source: Google News World