The United States and Israel continue their joint military operation against Iran, leading to widespread displacement and retaliation. A US refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq during the conflict, with rescue efforts underway. The conflict has also impacted Lebanon, causing significant displacement. Other unrelated incidents include a death in San Antonio and a woman arrested for stalking.
by MARIA TEDESCO | The National News DeskTEHRAN, IRAN - MARCH 8: Cars drive down a highway as smoke billows after overnight airstrikes on oil depots on March 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran . The United States and Israel continued their joint attack on Iran that began on February 28.
Iran retaliated by firing waves of missiles and drones at Israel, and targeting U.S. allies in the region. The U.S. military said on Thursday a refueling aircraft went down in Iraq and rescue efforts are on the way. A second aircraft, also involved, landed safely. Although the incident occurred in a "friendly airspace," during Operation Epic Fury it was not due to "friendly fire," according to U.S. Central Command.More information will be made available as the situation develops, according to U.S. Central Command.President Donald Trump promised to “finish the job,” in the conflict but emphasizes Iran is “virtually destroyed.”A total of 3.2 million people in Iran have been displaced, according to the U.N. refugee agency. Authorities in Lebanon say 800,000 have been forced to flee their homes as Israel’s military destroys buildings potentially linked to Hezbollah militants.An elementary school teacher's body was found inside her workplace shortly before classes began, but authorities said she may have already been dead for days.SAN ANTONIO - A 27-year-old woman has died after a car fell over the upper level of I-35 and San Pedro early Saturday morning.The crash occurred around 1:15 a.mThe Spurs are still waiting to see if Wemby will go tonight. He's listed as 50-50 and a game time decision with ankle soreness.Woman arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing couple SAN ANTONIO - A woman is back in jail after police said she continued to follow and harass a couple despite an existing restraining order.Heather Joy Miley, 46,
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