New Iranian attacks target Israel as war enters sixth day

Iran launched more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day. Israel announced multiple incoming attacks early Thursday and said it was intercepting the missiles. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

5 Mar, 08:09 — 5 Mar, 10:05

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Why this matters

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, now in its sixth day, represents a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The involvement of U.S. bases and the potential closure of critical shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz could have widespread geopolitical and economic consequences.

Key entitiesIran Israel Hezbollah United States Israeli Air Force

The Story

What 4 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered its sixth day
Iran launched new missile attacks targeting Israel and U.S. bases
Israel reported intercepting incoming missiles

Key claims3 agreed · 3 unverified

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The war between Iran and Israel has entered its sixth day.

agreed·indian-expressFrance 24

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Iran launched more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases.

agreed·France 24indian-express

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Israel announced multiple incoming attacks and was intercepting missiles.

agreed·France 24indian-express

An Israeli 'Adir' fighter shot down an Iranian Yak-130 jet over Tehran.

unverified·hindustan-times

The Strait of Hormuz was shut to Western ships.

unverified·indian-express

Hezbollah and Tehran were targeted in fresh strikes.

unverified·indian-express

Where they diverge

Origin and nature of the conflict

France 24indian-expresshindustan-times

Ongoing war with new Iranian attacks on Israel

Daily Sabah

U.S.-Israeli strikes started against Iran, questioning U.S. strategy

Coverage gaps

Video of Israeli 'Adir' fighter shooting down Iranian Yak-130 jet over Tehran

Reportedhindustan-times

Missingindian-expressFrance 24Daily Sabah

Strait of Hormuz shut to Western ships

Reportedindian-express

Missinghindustan-timesFrance 24Daily Sabah

Hezbollah and Tehran targeted in fresh strikes

Reportedindian-express

Missinghindustan-timesFrance 24

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Geographic diversity— 3 regions13/34

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France 24High157d ago

New Iranian attacks target Israel as war enters sixth day

By FRANCE24

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual157d ago

Watch: First video of Israeli ‘Adir’ fighter shooting down Iranian Yak-130 jet over Tehran

The IDF said that the Israeli Air Force “is operating to obtain aerial superiority over the skies of Tehran.”

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Daily SabahMixed157d ago

Results of waging war without a strategy

Days have passed since the U.S.-Israeli strikes started against Iran. From the perspective of the warring sides, it appears that the U.S. does not have a clear strategy. It has bec...

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Daily Sabah · 5 Mar, 08:09|Full coverage: 4 · 2h|Window: 2h

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Daily Sabah5 Mar, 08:09First to report

Results of waging war without a strategy

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France 245 Mar, 09:54

New Iranian attacks target Israel as war enters sixth day

indian-express5 Mar, 09:59

Iran-Israel War Day 6: Missiles hit Israel, Strait of Hormuz shut to Western ships; Hezbollah, Tehran targeted in fresh strikes

hindustan-times5 Mar, 10:05Latest update

Watch: First video of Israeli ‘Adir’ fighter shooting down Iranian Yak-130 jet over Tehran

Story evolution

The narrative shifts from general Iranian attacks and Israeli interceptions to more specific details of Israeli counter-offensives and a notable aerial engagement, alongside broader strategic implications like the Strait of Hormuz closure.

Early Morning ReportsMarch 5 morning

Initial reports confirm new Iranian missile attacks on Israel and U.S. bases, with Israel intercepting missiles.

Expanded HostilitiesMarch 5 mid-morning

Reports emerge of Israeli counter-strikes targeting Hezbollah and Tehran, and the Strait of Hormuz being shut.

Specific Israeli Air ActionMarch 5 late morning

A specific claim of an Israeli fighter jet shooting down an Iranian jet over Tehran is reported.

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New Iranian attacks target Israel as war enters sixth day

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 3 unverified

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New Iranian attacks target Israel as war enters sixth day

Watch: First video of Israeli ‘Adir’ fighter shooting down Iranian Yak-130 jet over Tehran

Results of waging war without a strategy

Coverage Timeline

Results of waging war without a strategy

New Iranian attacks target Israel as war enters sixth day

Iran-Israel War Day 6: Missiles hit Israel, Strait of Hormuz shut to Western ships; Hezbollah, Tehran targeted in fresh strikes

Watch: First video of Israeli ‘Adir’ fighter shooting down Iranian Yak-130 jet over Tehran

Story evolution

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Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 3 unverified

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