Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Iran, Lebanon and Other Fronts
- Adi Ronen Argov
- Mar 10
- 5 min read
The American-Israeli attack on Iran, day 11
General
1. One of the most intense days in the American-Israeli war against Iran since the campaign began on February 28, 2026:
‣ The largest U.S.-Israeli strike package against targets inside Iran, particularly in the Tehran area.
‣ Continued Iranian ballistic missile attacks on Israel.
‣ Expansion of Iranian retaliation against U.S. military facilities across the Gulf, including in Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates.
‣ Escalation on the Lebanese front, with significant Israeli air and artillery strikes, and Hezbollah rocket, missile and drone fire.
2. Iran and Lebanon remained the theaters with the largest casualty figures, while most of the attacks in the Gulf were intercepted but signaled a widening of the regional confrontation.
‣ Iran
Over the past 24 hours, incidents reported across several provinces. Tehran Province, with about 37% of the documented attacks, again ranks first in the number of attacks, as on every day since the beginning of the war. It is followed by East Azerbaijan Province with 9% of the attacks, and Alborz Province with about 8% of the total attacks.
1. Events:
◦ The attacks caused damage to 46 buildings or facilities. Among them the 8th Tactical Air Base (old airport) in Isfahan; the airport fuel depot in Kerman; the Law Enforcement Command in Azarshahr; the 9th Tactical Air Base and the airport in Bandar Abbas; and the IRGC intelligence headquarters in Qom.
◦ Attacks also recorded on targets considered protected under international humanitarian law, including a residential neighborhood on 209 Street in Mahshahr; the courthouse in Najafabad; the Saba Battery factory; the Soleimani-Bagheri Road; and the municipal informatics building, all in Tehran.
◦ CNN reports that Iran has begun laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the report, dozens of mines have already been deployed, and estimates suggest Iran possesses between 2,000 and 6,000 naval mines, most domestically produced.
2. Casualties:
◦ At least 17 civilians, including 4 children and one woman, killed and 19 civilians injured.
◦ 8 killed and 8 injured classified as “undetermined.”
◦ Since February 28, 2026:
- civilians: 1,262 killed (including at least 200 children);
- military personnel: 190 killed;
- unclassified (civilian/military): 335 killed.
‣ Israel
Iran launched additional ballistic missile salvos toward Israel in response to strikes inside Iran.
1. Events:
◦ Several Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward central and northern Israel. Impacts and interceptions reported in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and in the Haifa region. Iranian sources claimed hits on fuel storage facilities and refinery infrastructure near Haifa.
◦ Israel’s National Cyber Directorate reports a significant increase in Iranian cyber attacks against civilian companies’ information systems.
◦ Israeli censorship strictly forbade publication of information about impact sites.
2. Casualties:
◦ A construction worker who was injured yesterday by an Iranian ballistic missile strike at a construction site in Yehud died from his injuries today. Several others injured.
◦ Since February 28, 2026:
- according to event-based counts, 13 people killed in Iranian missile attacks since the beginning of the war.
3. For Hezbollah activity in northern Israel and Israeli activity in Lebanon, see the Lebanon section below.
‣ Iraq
Iraq targeted primarily due to hosting U.S. military facilities.
1. Events:
◦ IRGC launches missiles toward al-Harir Air Base in Iraqi Kurdistan.
◦ Drone strike on a large U.S. diplomatic complex in Baghdad.
2. Casualties:
◦ No casualties reported today.
◦ Since February 28, 2026:
- approximately 30 killed in Iraq since the beginning of the confrontation, mostly militia members.
‣ Qatar
Iran expanded attacks against Gulf states hosting U.S. forces.
1. Events:
◦ Ballistic missiles launched toward al-Udeid Air Base - the largest U.S. base in the Middle East.
◦ Qatar’s air defense systems intercepted about 17 missiles and 7 drones.
2. Casualties:
◦ No deaths or injuries reported.
‣ Bahrain
Bahrain targeted due to hosting the United States Fifth Fleet.
1. Events:
◦ Drone attacks toward the naval base area in Juffair.
◦ A drone hit a residential building in Manama.
2. Casualties:
◦ One civilian killed - a 29-year-old woman, and 8 civilians injured.
◦ Since February 28, 2026:
- 2 killed in Bahrain since the beginning of the war.
‣ United Arab Emirates
Iran attacked U.S. forces stationed in the UAE.
1. Events:
◦ Drone strike on al-Dhafra Air Base, where U.S. forces are stationed.
◦ Air defense systems intercepted several drones and missiles.
2. Casualties:
◦ No deaths reported today.
◦ Since February 28, 2026:
- about 6 killed in the UAE during the confrontation.
‣ Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia intercepted Iranian missiles and drones crossing its airspace.
1. Events:
◦ Missile intercepted in the eastern part of the country.
◦ Drone intercepted east of al-Kharj.
◦ Another drone crashed near al-Zulfi, causing property damage.
2. Casualties:
◦ No deaths reported today.
◦ Since February 28, 2026:
- 2 killed in Saudi Arabia since the beginning of the war.
‣ Kuwait
Kuwait also faced Iranian missile and drone activity.
1. Events:
◦ Kuwaiti air defense systems intercepted several drones and missiles.
◦ Defensive measures activated near Kuwait International Airport.
2. Casualties:
◦ No deaths or injuries reported.
Lebanon
Lebanon remained the main secondary theater, with Israel intensifying strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure.
1. Heavy Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut.
2. The Israeli army expanded evacuation warnings south of the Litani River.
3. Israeli artillery and tank fire on border communities and across southern Lebanon.
4. Hezbollah launched additional salvos of rockets, drones and missiles toward northern Israel.
5. The Maronite priest Pierre al-Rahi killed by Israeli tank fire in Qala.
6. Casualties:
◦ Several killed during the day’s strikes (exact number unclear).
◦ Estimated total casualties in the war at this stage:
- 570 killed, 1,444 injured and 759,300 displaced since the renewal of fighting.
Syria
1. A force of five vehicles sets up a roadblock in agricultural land near Quneitra.
Sources: Addameer, Al Jazeera, Amar Assadi Telegram, Colonization & Wall Resistance Commission, Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, DCI - Palestine, Democracy Now, Genocide in Gaza, Haaretz, IDF (Israel Defence Forces), HRANA-Human Rights Activists News Agency, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), Jordan Valley Activists (Media groups), Letters of American healthcare workers who worked in Gaza, Local Call, OCHA OPT, Looking the Occupation in the Eye, Masafering (Outside the Herd), Middle East Eye, Ministry of Public Health – Gaza, Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon, Palestinian Health Ministry, Palestine Datasets, Palestine Red Crescent Society, Quds News, South Hebron Mountain Activists (Media groups), Rosa News, Ta’ayush, Tasnim News Agency, Tech for Palestine, UNICEF, Wafa News Agency, The Washington Post, WHO, yNet, Zirat War.
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