Israel says it is starting 'next phase' ofwar, as Iranians tell BBC of war fatigue

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5 Mar 2026
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Israel is "moving to the next phase" of the war with Iran
in which it will "further dismantle the regime and its
military capabilities", the chief of the country's military
says
US-Israeli strikes on Iran continue on the sixth day of the
war - Iranians tell the BBC life is "tiring" and they feel
"trapped", with one man saying it's "frightening" when his
house shakes
Meanwhile, the UAE interior ministry says it's issued an
emergency alert, urging residents to seek shelter. Earlier,
the country intercepted six Iranian missiles and 131
drones
Azerbaijan says it's preparing "retaliatory measures" after
accusing Iran of carrying out two drone strikes - Iran
denied any involvement
There are huge queues of traffic in southern Lebanon
where Israel has told residents to evacuate - BBC Verify's
looked at video showing damage in the area
Earlier, PM Keir Starmer said he would send four fighter
jets to Qatar and confirmed that the first UK-chartered
flight to bring citizens home had taken off
A passenger on board the plane with his young family
told the BBC it had been a "shambles" after the flight
was delayed

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