# military strikes
Latest news and articles about military strikes
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Iran Releases Photos Showing Damage to U.S. Defensive Works at Prince Sultan Air Base
Iran released photos claiming damage to defensive structures at the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia during the 51st wave of its "Real Promise 4" campaign. The base houses a major U.S. military presence that supports Saudi air defences and operational sorties, making the reported strikes strategically significant and a potential flashpoint for escalation.
Trump Declares Iran ‘Crushed’ as US Strikes Kharg Island and Baghdad Embassy Air Defences Hit
President Trump declared Iran "completely defeated" after US strikes on Iranian targets, including the Kharg Island oil terminal, and said negotiations were not acceptable. US officials reported 13 American service members killed and around 200 wounded, while Iran warned it would retaliate by targeting any regional oil and energy infrastructure linked to the United States.
Trump Calls Iran Strikes 'Short-Term' but Signals Open-Ended Campaign
President Trump described recent strikes on Iran as a "short-term operation" while promising to continue military pressure until Iranian forces are "completely defeated." His statement signals close U.S.-Israeli coordination but raises questions about the feasibility of quickly degrading Iran's drone and missile capabilities and the risk of wider regional escalation.
Israel Announces New Airstrikes on Tehran; Targets IRGC Aerospace Command and 50 Ammunition Depots
Israel announced it conducted a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran targeting the IRGC Aerospace Force headquarters and roughly 50 ammunition depots, saying it will continue to strike Iranian military sites. Tehran has not publicly responded, and the claim marks a notable escalation with risks of wider regional retaliation and diplomatic fallout.
Beijing Condemns US–Israel Military Action on Iran, Urges Immediate Halt to Prevent Wider Conflict
China’s Foreign Ministry publicly opposed US and Israeli military strikes on Iran on March 6, 2026, calling for an immediate halt to avoid further escalation. The statement reflects Beijing’s interest in regional stability, energy security, and a preference for diplomatic solutions over military action.
Pentagon Warns U.S.-Iran Campaign Could Stretch Beyond Two Months as Strikes, Losses Mount
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Heggses warned the campaign against Iran could last several weeks to more than two months, with Washington setting the pace. U.S. and Israeli strikes have reportedly hit some 2,000 Iranian targets while Iran has responded with hundreds of missiles and thousands of drones, creating a high-tempo confrontation with regional and economic risks.
Former Marine Ejected from Senate Hearing After Loudly Protesting U.S. Strikes on Iran
A former Marine was removed from a Senate subcommittee hearing after loudly protesting U.S. military strikes on Iran, underscoring rising domestic opposition to the campaign. The incident highlights tensions over presidential war powers, congressional authority and public willingness to confront elected officials over foreign policy choices.
US Central Command Says Campaign Against Iran 'Has Just Begun' as Strikes Mount and Region Teeters on Edge
US Central Command says the campaign against Iran is only beginning after nearly 2,000 Iranian targets were struck following a Feb. 28 US–Israeli strike that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The wide-ranging military effort aims to degrade Iran’s strike capabilities, but risks regional escalation, prolonged conflict and broader economic disruption.
U.S. Says It Has Carried Out More Than 1,700 Strikes Inside Iran as Tehran Is Hit
The U.S. military says it has executed over 1,700 strikes inside Iran since February 28, with reported hits on Tehran by March 3. The scale and speed of the campaign raise the risk of wider regional escalation, economic disruption and a hardening of diplomatic positions that could make de-escalation difficult.
Rubio Says U.S. Struck Iran to Protect American Assets; Tehran Blames ‘Israel‑First’ Actors as Tensions Escalate
Senator Marco Rubio said the U.S. struck Iran after intelligence warned that American assets in the Middle East could be targeted in retaliation for Israeli attacks, prompting a forceful rebuttal from Iran’s foreign minister Araghchi who blamed ‘‘Israel‑first’’ actors for the bloodshed. The exchanges come amid reports of major strikes and counter‑strikes in the region—claims that require independent verification—and raise the risk of rapid escalation without clear diplomatic exits.
Iran Says It Is Targeting US Bases, Not Gulf Governments — A Warning with Wide Ripples
Iran has publicly framed recent strikes on military facilities in Gulf countries as attacks on US territory rather than on host governments, saying it does not intend to target Gulf rulers. The posture aims to deter further US action while complicating Gulf states’ security relationship with Washington and raising the risk of continued tit-for-tat escalation in the region.
Confrontation in the Gulf: US‑Israeli Strikes Trigger Sweeping Iranian Counterattacks and Command Losses
US and Israeli strikes on Iran initiated a rapid series of retaliatory attacks by Tehran, with both sides claiming significant battlefield effects. The confrontation has killed senior Iranian commanders, damaged state media infrastructure, and prompted European leaders to warn they may take defensive action, raising the risk of wider regional instability and prolonged asymmetric warfare.