Israel Bombs Tehran in Escalating Air Campaign Against Iran

A major U.S.–Israeli air campaign has struck Tehran and multiple other Iranian cities, marking an escalation in hostilities that several outlets describe as entering a new, intensified phase.

“- Intense air attacks struck Tehran and multiple other Iranian cities on the seventh day of the US–Israeli campaign, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warning the bombardment was “about to surge dramatically”

Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera reported that on the seventh day of the campaign, intense air strikes hit Tehran and other Iranian cities and said officials warned the bombardment was set to 'surge dramatically'.

Al Jazeera

ARY News said, 'On March 6, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a major combat operation against Iran'.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty noted that U.S. and Israeli officials say their joint campaign since Feb. 28 has 'severely degraded' Iran’s military.

The Times of Israel added that US B-2 bombers have begun striking deep underground missile sites in Iran, underscoring the campaign's reliance on heavy US strike assets.

The reports differ on timing: ARY News frames March 6, 2026 as the launch while RFE/RL describes a campaign that began Feb. 28.

Reports indicate heavy civilian harm and disputed death tolls from strikes on Iranian population centres and facilities.

Al Jazeera cited Iranian authorities and aid groups saying the Iranian Red Crescent put the death toll since Saturday at least 1,332 and UNICEF said more than 1,300 people have been killed, including at least 181 children.

Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera added that earlier strikes reportedly killed dozens of schoolgirls and staff in Minab.

ARY News reported that deaths from the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran rose to 1,230.

The New York Times said a U.S. strike on an Iranian naval base may have destroyed a school in Minab, killing several children, and said the U.S. military is reportedly investigating.

The New Arab noted that an Iranian foundation claimed 1,230 Iranian deaths from U.S./Israeli strikes, a figure AFP could not verify.

The Times of India said Iranian media reported heavy bombardment and that Tehran claimed—unverified—that U.S. and Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Shiraz.

Sources therefore disagree on reported death tolls, with Al Jazeera and aid groups citing figures above 1,300 while ARY News and an Iranian foundation cited 1,230 and Iranian media reported at least 20 deaths in Shiraz.

Some figures are described as unverified or could not be independently verified, and at least one report says the U.S. military is investigating.

U.S. and Israeli officials portray the campaign as degrading Iran’s strike capabilities and striking hardened and regime-related targets.

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AL-Monitor

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty summarised claims that the campaign "has 'severely degraded' Iran’s military" and quoted figures alleging substantial losses of missiles, launchers and ships.

Al Jazeera reported that "The US said B-2 stealth bombers dropped dozens of 2,000 lb 'penetrator' bombs against deeply buried ballistic-missile launchers; CENTCOM’s head said US strikes have degraded Iranian capabilities including an equivalent of Space Command."

The Express Tribune noted Israel announced strikes on Iran’s "regime infrastructure."

The Times of Israel quoted Israel's defense leadership saying future operations will "target the foundations of the Iranian regime, including key infrastructure and command centers."

The fighting has spread across fronts and fuelled displacement and casualties beyond Iran.

Sarajevo Times reported that on the seventh day of the Middle East fighting, Israel launched intensive strikes on Tehran and Beirut.

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Sarajevo Times said Israel ordered the forced evacuation of Beirut’s southern suburbs (about 500,000 people), triggering panic and gridlock.

The Express Tribune noted that Hezbollah launched missiles from Lebanon in retaliation against Israel and that thousands have fled southern Beirut.

The Times of India reported that at least 123 people have been reported killed in recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon, prompting large-scale displacement.

One News Page summarised that violence is spreading across multiple fronts, including southern Beirut and near Israel, increasing the risk of Hezbollah or Lebanon-front involvement.

The campaign has prompted urgent diplomatic concern, talk of protecting shipping and warnings about wider collapse and economic fallout.

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ARY News

The New Arab reported that U.S. officials reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to freedom of navigation in the Gulf and said U.S. naval forces could escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary as rising tensions threaten international shipping, energy markets and a wider military confrontation.

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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty highlighted political rhetoric from Washington, saying Trump urged Iranian military and diplomats to defect—promising immunity and safety—and said the U.S. should help select Iran’s next leader.

DW recorded European alarm, reporting that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned the conflict must not be allowed to cause the collapse of the Iranian state and said such a collapse would likely spur increased migration to Europe.

One News Page warned of economic consequences, saying practical responses will likely include increased naval escorts, shipping lane adjustments, insurance hikes, and additional sanctions.