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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-03 at 10:02
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- Jun 3, 2026
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HEADLINES - Iran Attacks US Fifth Fleet Escalates Crisis - Iraqi Militias Seek State Arms Control - US Pressures Israel to Avoid Beirut Strikes The time is now 10:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Iran's escalation against Gulf states raises concerns it feels safe attacking neighbors - analysis, Iran says its actions are conducted in response to a series of US military attacks. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps announced that the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet was targeted in a missile and drone operation carried out by the IRGC Aerospace Force, describing it as retaliation for US strikes. Iran also claimed missiles hit a vessel identified as MSC Panaya, tied to US and Israeli interests, after the US struck an Iranian oil tanker to prevent movement through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it launched additional missiles and drones at a US air and helicopter base located in a regional country and at the US Fifth Fleet headquarters, signaling an escalation with a string of attacks including actions in Kuwait. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran-backed militias in Iraq signal move to place weapons under state control amid US pressure. The militias grew after ISIS; Ayatollah Ali Sistani’s fatwa drew more than 100,000 volunteers, and as many as 74 armed groups emerged under the Popular Mobilization Forces, which were formalized as a state paramilitary. It remains unclear whether militias will hand over weapons or simply redefine their status. In the broader regional picture, Hezbollah is defying ceasefire talks, reflecting ongoing tensions tied to Iran’s regional proxies. In US Policy Concerning Israel, the United States is pressing Israel to avoid striking Beirut as talks with Leb…