The US-Israel-Iran conflict (Operations Roaring Lion/Epic Fury) rages into Day 17 as of March 16, 2026, with Iran launching hypersonic missiles at Israel and US forces striking Iranian cities like Hamadan.
Collage depicting the ongoing war with flags of Israel, Iran, and the US amid fiery backdrop.
Iranian Missile Waves
Iran fired 700+ missiles and 3,600 drones since February 28, including first Sejjil ballistic (1.5-ton warhead, 2,000km range) and hypersonic strikes hitting Tel Aviv. Hezbollah rockets from Lebanon intensify; Tehran rejects ceasefires, threatens US prisoners at Evin.
US-Israel Counteroffensive
US deploys 2,500 Marines eyeing Kharg Island control (90% Iranian oil exports); strikes destroyed 90 Iranian vessels, slashed drones 95%, and hit internal security sites. Israel targets missile systems; both claim Iran’s military “decimated.”
Regional and Global Fallout
US bases in Iraq hit; Gulf ports threatened; Hormuz disruptions spike oil volatility. Trump pushes naval coalition; Iran’s FM vows prolonged fight, rejecting talks.
