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Israeli strikes hit Iran and Lebanon as Iran launches attacks in the Middle East

NPR | By Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
Steve Inskeep
Published March 6, 2026 at 4:40 AM EST

Israeli airstrikes hit the capitals of Iran and Lebanon Friday, as Iran launched new retaliatory attacks in the Middle East.

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Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Hadeel Al-Shalchi is a reporter currently based in the Middle East covering the conflicts there.
Steve Inskeep
Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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