Summary of U.S.-Israeli Military Operations in Iran —

March 6, 2026

On March 6, 2026 (Day 7 of "Operation Epic Fury"), the United States and Israel transitioned into a high-intensity phase of their joint campaign against the Iranian regime. Following the initial strikes on February 28 that targeted senior leadership, the focus has shifted toward the total dismantling of Iran's defense industry and retaliatory capacity.

1. Major Strategic Strikes

• Targeting the "Bunker Complex": A massive aerial operation involving 50 fighter jets dropped over 100 munitions on an underground bunker complex beneath the Supreme Leader's leadership compound in Tehran. Intelligence assessments claim several high-ranking regime officials were inside at the time of the strike.

• Destruction of Defense Industries: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that B-2 Spirit stealth bombers conducted overnight strikes deep within Iran. These strikes targeted the Parchin military complex, focusing on facilities producing missile warheads, engines, and drone systems.

• Neutralization of Naval Assets: Admiral Brad Cooper (CENTCOM) claimed the destruction of more than 30 Iranian naval vessels since the conflict's start, including the Shahid Bagheri drone carrier.

2. Geographical Distribution of Attacks

The IDF and U.S. forces have alleged that they struck approximately 400 targets across western and central Iran in a 24-hour window. Key locations included:

• Tehran: Strikes hit the Miqdad Base, the Imam Ali Officers' Academy, and Mehrabad International Airport, where fires were reported on the tarmac.

• Strategic Hubs: Heavily fortified sites in Kermanshah, Qom, Karaj, Tabriz, Bushehr, and Isfahan were targeted to suppress air defenses and ballistic missile launchers.

• Infrastructure: Strikes were reported against the Shiraz Air Defense Center and Law Enforcement Command (LEC) facilities to disrupt internal security and command-and-control.

3. Operational Objectives

The U.S. and Israeli administrations have defined the current phase of the war through three primary objectives:

1. Air Dominance: Maintaining total air superiority by systematically eliminating the remaining S-300 and S-400 batteries.

2. Retaliatory Degradation: Destroying nearly 60% of Iran’s operational ballistic missile launchers to protect regional allies and U.S. assets.

3. Regime Disruption: Eliminating leadership figures and command structures to induce a collapse of the current governing framework.

4. Collateral and Humanitarian Impact

• Civilian Casualties: Reports emerged of a catastrophic strike on a school in Minab, which resulted in a high number of civilian casualties ( more than 156 innocent girls ) . U.S. military investigators are currently reviewing the incident, while Iranian media has labeled it a "deliberate massacre."

• Regional Fallout: In response to these strikes, Iran launched five waves of retaliatory missiles and drones toward Tel Aviv and U.S. bases in the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

5. Political Posture

**President Donald Trump stated on March 6 that the U.S. would accept nothing less than "unconditional surrender" and that military operations would continue until Iran's missile industry is "razed to the ground." Conversely, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has begun seemingly mediation through Moscow to halt the escalation.