Waves of Strikes: What Happened in Iran and the Region (March 2026)

A broad wave of strikes has hit Iran's infrastructure since February 28, 2026. Explosions were seen in Tehran while air defenses worked to stop missiles. Some reports said Tehran’s presidential office and central security complexes were hit. Military bases, launch sites, and government complexes were struck, and damage has affected power and hospitals. The strikes and Iran's retaliations have disrupted shipping and flights in the region.

Four U.S. service members have been identified among the dead after an Iranian drone attack on a base in Kuwait. President Trump has said most of the people the U.S. had eyed as potential new Iranian leaders are dead, which has raised questions about who will take power. The Iranian Red Crescent reported hundreds of deaths and many wounded, and hospitals have been strained while humanitarian agencies work to respond. Although some countries are evacuating citizens, the situation remains uncertain and energy markets have been volatile.