Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran

Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran

Day three of the US-Israeli conflict against Iran saw intensified attacks, with both sides exchanging fierce drone and air strikes. The United States targeted areas within Iran, leaving visible damage on urban streets. Meanwhile, Israel focused its efforts on Lebanon, striking sites thought to house Hezbollah forces. Three US fighter jets fell in Kuwait, according to officials, who claimed the crashes were due to friendly fire. In Cyprus, an Iranian drone hit a British RAF base, prompting an emergency evacuation.

BBC’s Helena Humphrey reports from Washington DC

On Saturday, the BBC’s Helena Humphrey covered the second day of Trump’s campaign against Iran. The news agency also reported that Iran’s state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Across American cities, crowds gathered to express support for the ongoing military action. Further protests were planned for the following days. The conflict’s expansion was highlighted in the latest updates, with the BBC’s Sarah Smith analyzing Trump’s strategic goals in the assault.

“Major combat operations have begun,” stated the BBC’s Jon Donnison in Jerusalem, as Trump emphasized Iran’s role in global violence. The White House reporter noted the president’s remarks, accusing the Iranian regime of launching an “unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States.”

Meanwhile, the expiration of the New START treaty removed nuclear weapon limits between the US and Russia for the first time since 1991. The BBC’s Ione Wells explored the Ecuadorian government’s stance amid rising tensions. Veterans’ comments followed Trump’s criticism of NATO allies for avoiding frontline combat in Afghanistan. The US president also held a ceremony to sign a “new international oversight body,” though key allies were absent.

BBC’s Clive Myrie reports from Tel Aviv

Inside a Tel Aviv bomb shelter, BBC presenter Clive Myrie observed the impact of Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel. The attacks were part of Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-Israeli initiative. A social media video captured the aftermath of a strike in Tehran’s neighborhood, showing the extent of destruction. The incident coincided with global celebrations of the Lunar New Year, with festivities occurring in cities like Hong Kong and Buenos Aires.

As tensions escalated, Trump’s focus shifted to Greenland, raising questions about his ability to secure a welcoming stage at Davos. The BBC’s Washington Correspondent Daniel Bush examined the nations involved in the conflict and the allocation of funding for the new international body. This marked the first meeting of Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington representatives since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. TikTok finalized a deal to preserve its US operations by forming a separate entity from its global structure, as detailed by the BBC’s Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari.