War in the Middle East escalates | Nearly 800 killed by US and Israeli strikes

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War in the Middle East is continuing to escalate tonight, with the United States military pledging it has 'just begun'. Israel says it's carrying out a 'fresh wave' of attacks on Iran with nearly 800 people now killed by joint US and Israeli strikes since Saturday. Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has for now, ruled out negotiating with the United States. Financial markets have plummeted over fears of a prolonged disruption to global oil supplies. Donald Trump says the US Navy will escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz "if necessary". 00:00 Israel launches new strikes on Iran as the US President takes aim at European allies over their response. 01:59 The UN calls for a probe into a deadly strike on a girls school in Iran. 06:02 Iran has targeted thousands of drones and missiles at Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman, killing at least seven people so far. 09:11 The Lebanese capital has been rocked by several explosions as Israel and Hez

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