The US-Israel-Iran conflict, now in its seventh day since February 28, 2026, sees continued airstrikes on Iranian targets, Iranian missile barrages on Israel and Gulf states, and rising casualties amid Trump’s vow to press until objectives like halting Iran’s nuclear program are met.
Air Campaign Intensity
US B-52s and Israeli jets executed over 1,600 sorties, dropping 4,000+ munitions on 1,700 Iranian sites including nuclear facilities, air defenses, and IRGC bases across 24 provinces. Israel launched Operation Genesis with 200 fighters hitting 500 targets, while cyberattacks urged Iranian uprisings. Iran retaliated with drones/missiles on 27 US bases, Gulf states (787 Iranian dead, 11 Israeli, 6 US troops), closing embassies and airports.
Iranian Response and Proxies
Tehran’s barrages dropped to six limited waves on March 3, injuring 12 near Tel Aviv with cluster munitions; total Israeli toll: 11 dead, 1,000+ hurt. Hezbollah fired from Lebanon, prompting IDF ground invasion plans; US/Israel hit Iraqi militias to curb retaliation. Trump warned of casualties, rejecting negotiations after Iran’s initial overture.
Regional and Diplomatic Fallout
Gulf defenses intercepted most of 174 Iranian missiles/689 drones hitting UAE, Qatar, Bahrain; Lebanon sirens active. Trump eyes four-week timeline for “big victory,” demanding uranium halt, missile curbs, proxy end; no US ground troops yet. Iranian governors gained emergency powers amid chaos.
