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Turkey intercepts Iranian missile

Turkish authorities said on Wednesday that they intercepted an Iranian ballistic munition heading toward Turkish airspace, further widening the scope of the war.

Erdogan has insisted that Saturday's US‑Israeli strikes that started the war were 'illegal'

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

It's day five and the war continues to expand:

  • NATO intercepts suspected Iranian projectile headed to Turkey
  • France says aircraft carrier en route to region
  • France, Greece, UK send air defense forces to Cyprus after British base attacked
  • Beirut says 65,000 displaced nationally as Israel calls on all southern residents to evacuate
  • US defense chief says Israel, US to have air superiority over Iran by end of week

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