Widening U.S.-Iran clash tests Gulf defenses as allies rush support

The CBS live updates depict a widening U.S.-Iran confrontation: Iran pledges stronger retaliation as U.S. and Israeli strikes persist, Gulf Arab states report dwindling interceptor stocks and press for faster Western arms, while allies like the U.K. reinforce support (e.g., more jets to Qatar). The conflict spills into neighboring countries, with casualties mounting, regional security incidents, and satellite imagery documenting damage; lawmakers in the U.S. discuss war powers amid ongoing escalations.