Introduction: As of March 3, 2026, the retaliatory campaign launched by Iran (referred to by some Iranian sources as Operation Glad Tidings of Victory) has significantly expanded. Reports from CENTCOM, Israel, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and various NGOs confirm that Iran has struck both military and civilian targets across at least seven countries.
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I. Attacks Within Israel
The IDF and BBC confirm that Iran has bypassed regional interceptors to strike deep into Israel's urban and military centers.
- Tel Aviv: Multiple ballistic missile impacts. One woman was killed and 27 injured when a missile struck a residential area in Gush Dan (Tel Aviv outskirts).
- Haifa: A major fire broke out at the Haifa Oil Refinery following a drone swarm attack.
- Beit Shemesh: Residential areas sustained damage from falling debris and direct impacts.
- Nevatim & Tel Nof Airbases: Targeted by heavy ballistic missiles; however, the IDF maintains that these remain "fully operational" despite runway damage.
II. Attacks on U.S. Bases (Regional)
According to CENTCOM and Al Jazeera, the IRGC has launched at least six waves of "extensive missile and drone attacks" targeting 27 U.S. bases in the Middle East.
| Facility | Country | Current Status / Impact |
|---|---|---|
| NSA Bahrain (5th Fleet HQ) | Bahrain | Struck. Manama reported explosions; a residential tower nearby was also hit by an Iranian drone. |
| Al Udeid Air Base | Qatar | Heavily Targeted. Intercepted two waves of missiles; early warning radar in northern Qatar was reportedly hit. |
| Ali Al-Salem Air Base | Kuwait | Struck. Ballistic missile impacts reported near the base; explosions heard across Kuwait City. |
| Al Dhafra Air Base | UAE | Struck. UAE intercepted missiles, but interceptor debris killed one Asian national in a residential area. |
| Harir & Erbil Air Bases | Iraq | Struck. Targeted by UAVs and missiles; Erbil International Airport sustained minor damage. |
| Muwaffaq Al-Salti Air Base | Jordan | Targeted. Jordan intercepted missiles over Amman; debris caused material damage in northern areas. |
| Tower 22 / Al-Tanf | Syria/Jordan | Under Fire. Targeted by pro-Iranian militias as part of a coordinated multi-front assault. |
III. Civilian & Industrial Infrastructure (Regional)
Reports from the BBC and Al Jazeera highlight significant disruption to global trade and tourism hubs.
- Dubai, UAE:
- Dubai International Airport (DXB): Sustained minor damage to the concourse; several injuries reported.
- Palm Jumeirah: The Fairmont The Palm hotel was set on fire; debris damaged the Burj Al Arab.
- Jebel Ali Port: A drone fire caused significant damage to logistics areas.
- Kuwait: Kuwait International Airport was struck by a drone, causing injuries to terminal employees and material damage.
- Oman: The Port of Duqm fuel tanks were struck by drones. The oil tanker Skylight was also targeted off Musandam.
- Saudi Arabia: The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was targeted by a UAV; strikes were also reported in the Eastern Province.
IV. Humanitarian & NGO Reports
Independent monitoring groups (ReliefWeb, UNESCO, Bond) are tracking the human cost of the counter-strikes.
- Humanitarian Toll: ReliefWeb and the UN report that as of March 3, Iranian retaliatory strikes and subsequent interceptions have killed at least 12 people outside of Iran and injured hundreds across the Gulf.
- School Strike (Minab): UNESCO issued a grave alarm over an airstrike on a girls' school in Minab, southern Iran, during the U.S./Israeli campaign, resulting in over 100 deaths.
- Blackouts: NGOs report that the strikes on regional energy infrastructure (like the Haifa refinery and Gulf port tanks) are causing localized fuel shortages and power fluctuations.
Additional Information:
As of March 3, 2026, verified reports from the BBC, Al Jazeera, The Washington Post, and CENTCOM confirm that Iranian retaliatory strikes—and subsequent debris from interceptions—have impacted several locations within Israel.
The death toll inside Israel has reached at least 12 people, with hundreds reported injured.
I. Primary Cities Struck
- Beit Shemesh: The hardest-hit civilian area. An Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential building and a synagogue on Sunday, March 1. 9 people were killed and 28 wounded in this single event.
- Tel Aviv: Multiple impacts and debris falls.
- Saturday Night (Feb 28): One person was killed and dozens injured in a direct hit on a residential area.
- Monday/Tuesday (March 2–3): Continued sirens and explosions as the IDF working to intercept a "new wave" of missiles. One fatality was recorded in central Tel Aviv on the first night of retaliation.
- Jerusalem: Air raid sirens have sounded repeatedly. While the Iron Dome and Arrow systems intercepted most threats, three young siblings were reportedly killed by strike-related trauma or debris and were buried at the Mount of Olives on March 2.
- Haifa: Targeted by drone swarms and missiles. A major fire was reported at the Haifa Oil Refinery following a swarm attack.
II. Military Bases Targeted (Israeli Sources)
The IDF confirms that Iran has focused its heavy ballistic missile inventory on the backbone of the Israeli Air Force (IAF):
- Nevatim Airbase: Located in the Negev. Struck by heavy missiles; the IDF claims the base remains "fully operational" despite runway and hangar damage.
- Tel Nof Airbase: Targeted during the same waves as Nevatim; satellite imagery suggests impacts within the base perimeter.
III. Summary of Impact (As of March 3, 2026)
| Location | Status / Reported Damage | Casualties (Verified) |
|---|---|---|
| Beit Shemesh | Synagogue and apartment complex destroyed. | 9 Dead, 28 Injured |
| Tel Aviv | Multiple residential impacts and debris damage. | 2 Dead, 100+ Injured |
| Jerusalem | Debris falls; high psychological impact. | 3 Dead (Siblings) |
| Haifa | Industrial fire at oil refinery. | Unknown |
| Nevatim AB | Runway and structural damage. | Military (Undisclosed) |
As of March 3, 2026, reports from CENTCOM, the BBC, Al Jazeera, and regional state media confirm that Iranian retaliatory strikes (and the resulting interceptor debris) have impacted numerous cities and military installations across eight countries outside of Israel.
I. Military Bases Hit Outside Israel
Iran has specifically targeted the U.S. "Ring of Fire" logistics and command hubs in the Persian Gulf.
| Facility Name | Country | Source/Status |
|---|---|---|
| NSA Bahrain (5th Fleet HQ) | Bahrain | Confirmed Hit: CENTCOM and the BBC report a direct strike on the HQ building. Smoke was visible over Manama. |
| Al Udeid Air Base | Qatar | Targeted: Over 44 missiles launched at the site. Most were intercepted, but radar facilities were reportedly degraded. |
| Ali Al-Salem Air Base | Kuwait | Struck: Ballistic missiles impacted the base perimeter. 27 Kuwaiti personnel reported injured. |
| Al Dhafra Air Base | UAE | Struck: Intercepted missiles caused minor structural damage to the base from secondary explosions. |
| Ain Al-Asad Air Base | Iraq | Targeted: Explosions and smoke plumes witnessed near the base following drone/missile volleys. |
| Erbil Air Base | Iraq | Struck: Multiple impacts reported; targeted simultaneously with the U.S. Consulate in Erbil. |
| Muwaffaq Al-Salti AB | Jordan | Struck: Several missiles hit the base; others were downed in "dogfights" with Jordanian air defenses. |
II. Cities & Civilian Infrastructure Struck
The strikes have targeted hubs of global finance, tourism, and energy to signal regional vulnerability.
1. United Arab Emirates (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
- Dubai: * Dubai International Airport (DXB): Sustained impacts on terminal concourses; all flights remain suspended.
- Palm Jumeirah: A drone strike hit near the Fairmont The Palm, causing a major fire.
- Burj Al Arab: Sustained damage from falling interceptor debris.
- Abu Dhabi: Debris fell near Zayed International Airport, killing a Pakistani national and injuring several others.
2. Bahrain (Manama)
- Manama: An Iranian drone struck a building on Al-Ma'arid Street.
- Bahrain International Airport: Sustained material damage from a kamikaze drone; no casualties reported.
3. Kuwait (Kuwait City)
- Kuwait International Airport: Struck by drones/missiles, resulting in one fatality and over 30 injuries (mostly foreign nationals).
4. Saudi Arabia (Riyadh & Eastern Province)
- Riyadh: The U.S. Embassy compound was struck by two drones, causing a fire and material damage.
- Ras Tanura: Two drones attempted to attack this massive oil refinery; satellite imagery shows large plumes of smoke despite Saudi claims of interception.
5. Qatar, Oman, and Iraq
- Doha, Qatar: A liquefied gas plant at Ras Laffan Industrial City and a power plant were targeted on March 2.
- Duqm, Oman: A drone attack on the port injured a foreign worker; a Palau-flagged tanker north of Khasab was also hit.
- Erbil, Iraq: Strikes targeted infrastructure hosting U.S. civilian personnel near the airport and consulate.
III. Humanitarian & Strategic Impact
- Casualties Outside Israel/Iran: At least 15+ civilians (mostly migrant workers from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh) have been killed across the Gulf States.
- Energy Markets: Brent Crude has spiked to $145/barrel following the strikes on Saudi and Qatari energy infrastructure.
- Evacuations: The U.S. State Department has ordered the evacuation of non-emergency personnel from Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, Jordan, and the UAE.