War Exceeds One Week, Spillover Effects Widen, US, Israel, and Iran Strongly Respond on the Same Day

On March 8 local time, the military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran entered their 9th day, with tensions continuing to escalate. An Israeli military spokesperson stated on the 7th that Israel has conducted over 3,400 airstrikes to date. Iran announced that it had launched the 26th and 27th rounds of military operations under "Real Commitment 4" on the same day.

Meanwhile, the conflict continues to spill over, with Iran launching a new round of missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Qatar. Explosions were also reported on the evening of the 7th in Iraq, the UAE, and other locations.

Iranian President Pezeshkian delivered a televised speech on the 7th, stating that Iran would never surrender unconditionally. He also called on neighboring countries to resolve their differences together, "not to become puppets of the United States and Israel."

U.S. and Israel Intensify Airstrikes

No Plans for Ground Troops in Iran

Israeli Military Claims Over 3,400 Airstrikes Conducted Against Iran

Attacks on Two Iranian Ballistic Missile Production Bases

On March 7 local time, an Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson, Devlin, stated that the Israeli Air Force had dropped over 7,500 bombs in its airstrike operations against Iran over the past week. He pointed out that this is equivalent to double the number of bombs dropped during Israel's operations against Iran in June of last year. Devlin also stated that Israel has conducted over 3,400 airstrikes to date.

The Israeli military also claimed that it had recently deployed hundreds of fighter jets to attack two of Iran's most important ballistic missile production bases, severely damaging Iran's missile production capabilities. These two bases are located in Parchin and Shahroud.

Trump Claims U.S. Navy Sank 42 Iranian Vessels

No Plans for Ground Troops in Iran

On the 7th, U.S. President Trump stated at a meeting in Miami attended by leaders from 12 countries in the Western Hemisphere that U.S. actions in Iran have been "very successful," with U.S. forces sinking 42 naval vessels within three days and crippling Iran's communication systems.

Later on the 7th, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Miami, Florida, that the U.S. currently has no plans to deploy ground troops in Iran, and stated that related issues "are not suitable for public discussion."

Trump indicated that if ground actions are taken in the future, there must be "very sufficient reasons," and mentioned that potential targets could include Iranian nuclear facilities or energy facilities, but emphasized that the U.S. is currently primarily relying on airstrikes to strike Iran.

Iran Launches Continuous Counteroffensive Actions

Claims Targeting U.S. and Israeli Objectives, Not Neighboring Countries

Iran Launches 26th and 27th Rounds of Military Operations Under "Real Commitment 4"

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on the 7th local time that it had launched the 26th and 27th rounds of military operations under "Real Commitment 4". Iran stated that it used drones and missiles to strike core targets in Israel and some U.S. military bases in the Middle East. During the operations, the Revolutionary Guard targeted military objectives in Haifa, northern Israel, U.S. military positions in the Dubai port area of the UAE, the command center for unmanned vessels of the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain's Salman Port, and related logistical facilities.

Iran Claims 600 Missile Strikes in the First Week of Conflict

Over 200 U.S. and Israeli Targets Struck

On the evening of the 7th, a spokesperson for the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Naini, stated that in the first week after the outbreak of the conflict, Iran conducted a total of 600 missile strikes using ballistic and cruise missiles. Additionally, Iran carried out 2,600 drone operations. In these operations, over 200 sensitive targets located at U.S. military bases and key Israeli facilities were accurately struck and destroyed.

Naini emphasized that the scale of firepower projection implemented by Iran in the first three days of the conflict was equivalent to the total firepower during the entire "12-Day War" period.

On the 7th local time, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that it had struck a tanker flying the flag of the Marshall Islands in the central Persian Gulf, calling the tanker "an American asset." The Revolutionary Guard also stated that it launched missiles that evening to strike the Haifa oil refinery in northern Israel, in response to previous attacks by U.S. and Israeli forces on Tehran's oil refinery.

Iran Claims All U.S. and Israeli Assets in the Region Are Legitimate Targets

Iran stated that all Israeli and U.S. assets in the region are considered legitimate targets for the Iranian armed forces.

On the evening of the 7th, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif posted on social media, stating that if the U.S. chooses to escalate the situation, the Iranian armed forces are prepared to respond, and any escalation of the situation resulting from Iran's enhanced self-defense actions will be the responsibility of the U.S. government.

Israeli Military Engaged on Two Fronts

Lebanon-Israel Conflict Has Resulted in Thousands of Casualties on the Lebanese Side

On March 7 local time, the Israeli Defense Forces released a statement on its official social media platform, stating that in the past 48 hours, Israel has attacked over 300 military targets within Iran and over 170 military targets within Lebanon.

According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health's emergency action center, as of the morning of March 2, Israeli attacks have resulted in 294 deaths and 1,023 injuries in Lebanon.

Some Iranian Citizens Evacuate Lebanon

Iran's Embassy in Lebanon Operating Normally

On the 7th local time, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Public Relations Department issued a statement saying that due to Israel's attacks on Lebanon leading to a deterioration of the local security situation, to ensure the safety of Iranian citizens in Lebanon, under relevant coordination arrangements, family members of staff at the Iranian Embassy in Lebanon, teachers and students from Iranian schools, and some Iranian citizens in Lebanon have temporarily left Beirut.

The statement emphasized that the Iranian Embassy in Lebanon will continue to operate normally, and consular services for Iranian citizens in Lebanon will also be provided as usual.

Conflict Continues to Spill Over

Explosions Reported in Multiple Countries in the Region

Explosions Reported in Dubai, UAE

Debris from Interception Action Falls, Resulting in One Death

On the evening of the 7th local time, explosions were reported in Dubai, UAE. The UAE government stated that the loud explosion heard in Dubai that night was the result of actions to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.

△ Debris from the UAE's aerial interception action fell onto the exterior of a tower in Dubai

The Dubai Media Office stated on the evening of the 7th that debris from the aerial interception action fell onto the exterior of a tower in the Dubai port area. Currently, relevant departments in Dubai have dealt with the incident, and no casualties have been reported.

Additionally, the department responsible for media affairs in Dubai stated on social media that debris from an aerial interception action that night fell onto a car in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of one driver.

Explosions Reported Over Baghdad, Iraq

U.S. Embassy in Iraq Targeted by Rocket Attack

On the evening of the 7th local time, explosions were reported over Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.

Sources from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior stated that the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, located in the "Green Zone," was targeted by a rocket attack, prompting the embassy's air defense system to activate and intercept the attack.

Subsequently, Iraqi authorities confirmed that the U.S. Embassy in Iraq had been attacked. CCTV reporters learned that the U.S. Embassy activated its Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) defense system, but one rocket struck the helicopter landing pad of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, causing no casualties.

Additionally, explosions and the sounds of air defense systems intercepting incoming aerial targets were also reported in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdish Autonomous Region in northern Iraq.

It is reported that this is the first time since the U.S. and Israel began striking Iran and triggered regional conflict that missiles have landed in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad within a week.

U.S. Facilities in Iraq Targeted

According to sources from Iraqi security agencies, from the evening of March 6 to the early morning of the 7th, a facility in Basra, a major oil town in southern Iraq, was set on fire by a drone attack. This facility houses offices and warehouses of the American oilfield service giant Halliburton and the U.S. Department of Defense contractor Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR). Images released on the 7th after the attack show that some areas of the facility were significantly damaged. However, there have been no reports of casualties so far.

Kuwait Oil Company Implements "Preventive Reductions" in Crude Oil Production and Refining

On the afternoon of the 7th local time, the Kuwait Oil Company issued a statement saying that in light of the current regional situation, the company has implemented "preventive reductions" in crude oil production and refining. The statement emphasized that they are fully prepared to resume normal production as soon as conditions allow.

U.S., Israel, and Iran Take Hardline Stances

Iranian President: U.S. Demand for "Unconditional Surrender" is a "Fantasy"

On the 7th, Iranian President Pezeshkian delivered a televised speech, calling for national unity to defend Iran and stating that Iran would never surrender unconditionally. Pezeshkian said that the U.S. demand for Iran's "unconditional surrender" is "a fantasy they should take to their graves."

In his speech, Pezeshkian also apologized to neighboring countries and stated that the temporary leadership committee approved on the 6th that Iran would no longer attack neighboring countries or launch missiles unless these countries first attack Iran. He called on neighboring countries to resolve their differences together, "not to become puppets of the United States and Israel."

The spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff, Shekarchi, stated that Iran had previously announced that any location used to invade Iran would become a legitimate target for the Iranian military. The Iranian military has fulfilled this commitment by striking all bases used by the U.S. to invade Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister: Israel Will Continue Military Actions Against Iran Until Victory

On the evening of March 7 local time, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a video speech.

Netanyahu stated that Israel will continue military actions against Iran until victory is achieved. He said that Israel's military actions will thwart the Iranian threat and are changing the landscape of the Middle East.

Netanyahu also demanded that the Lebanese government must disarm Hezbollah, or Lebanon will face serious consequences, stating, "Hezbollah's actions will bring disaster to Lebanon."

Trump Claims Considering Expanding the Scope of Strikes

On March 7 local time, U.S. President Trump stated on social media that Iran may suffer "very heavy strikes." Trump claimed that Iran "apologizes to its Middle Eastern neighbors and surrenders," promising not to fire at them again, attributing this to "the ongoing strikes by the U.S. and Israel." He stated that due to Iran's actions, the U.S. is "seriously considering" expanding the scope of strikes, including some areas and groups that were not previously targeted.

A senior Iranian official, who wished to remain anonymous, responded to Trump's statements on the 7th, stating that Iran is looking for new U.S. targets to strike. This official indicated that Iran will carefully review U.S.-related forces and affiliates that have not yet been included in the Iranian armed forces' strike target list, and if the U.S. takes "unwise" actions, Iran will respond accordingly.

Reporters: Li Jiannan, Wei Ran, Li Chao, Yang Yuan, Cao Jian, Sun Jian, Wang Yin, Liang Hui, Mi Chunze, Xu Tao, Wu Hanying