US and Israel bombing campaign kills thousands in Iran
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Updated · Jacobin magazine · May 5
US and Israel bombing campaign kills thousands in Iran
5 articles · Updated · Jacobin magazine · May 5
Six weeks after the assault began, tens of thousands of bombs had hit military sites and infrastructure, while Iranian leaders were among those killed.
The report says Tehran's regime emerged stronger, retaining leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and demonstrating effective drone and missile tactics despite heavy losses.
It also argues Washington suffered strategic and political costs, including depleted missile stocks, higher oil prices, more troops deployed overseas and domestic criticism over spending and casualties.
With its advanced arsenal depleted by cheap drones, is the U.S. prepared for the next major global conflict?
Who were the biggest financial winners from a war that cost taxpayers billions and disrupted the global economy?
When AI can create fake war footage, how can the public ever trust what they see from a conflict zone?
The 2026 Middle East War: Ceasefire Collapse, 4,000+ Civilian Deaths, and a Global Energy Crisis
Overview
The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire in April 2026 quickly unraveled as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, triggering retaliatory strikes and escalating civilian casualties exceeding 2,000 in Lebanon. Concurrently, Operation Epic Fury launched by the U.S. and Israel targeted Iran’s leadership but caused a devastating strike on a girls' school in Minab, killing over 170 children and sparking international outrage. Iran retaliated with widespread attacks across the Middle East, causing significant U.S. and allied casualties and closing the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered a global energy crisis and economic instability. The conflict deepened regional displacement and humanitarian crises, while global reactions highlighted divisions and legal concerns, signaling a prolonged period of instability and geopolitical realignment.