Iran
Since the war's outbreak on February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli bombing campaigns in Iran have intensified, targeting not only military but also civilian infrastructure. Tehran, among other cities, has faced severe bombardments, leading to widespread power outages, destruction, and a rising civilian death toll. As of March 10, at least 1,262 civilians, including 200 children, have been killed, with over 4,000 wounded in Tehran alone.
Infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and fuel depots have been repeatedly struck. A missile attack on a school in Minab killed 165 people, prompting criticism from humanitarian groups and calls for restraint. At least 13 hospitals have been hit, and the World Health Organization warned of environmental and health risks resulting from fuel depot bombings, including toxic air and water contamination. Prominent historic landmarks like Tehran’s Golestan Palace and Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square also suffered damage.
The strategic objectives appear to include significantly weakening Iran’s state capacity and infrastructure. Israel is focusing on undermining Iran’s internal stability, while the U.S. aims to reduce Iran’s regional influence without necessarily seeking regime collapse, which is viewed as too destabilizing.
The situation remains volatile, with further threats of Iranian retaliation, displacement, widespread destruction, and global fallout from disrupted energy supplies.
