Analysis & Reports

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched the 30th round of Operation 'Real Commitment-4' on the night of the 8th, targeting U.S. military bases and northern Israel with Khoramshahr-4, Fateh, and Hezbollah Shekan missiles, as well as drones. This operation marks the first wave of missile attacks on Israel under the leadership of the new Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei.

On March 7, the United States and Israel conducted airstrikes and missile attacks on a gamma irradiation facility in Isfahan, Iran, causing significant damage to the infrastructure. Iranian authorities reported no radioactive leakage or abnormal radiation levels in the surrounding area following the attack.

Maj. Sorffly Davius, an Army National Guard officer and former NYPD policeman, died on March 6 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, following a non-combat medical episode. His death is under investigation, and he was deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield. The NYPD honored his service and sacrifice.

The U.S. Navy is evaluating the extension of Ohio-class SSGNs' service life due to a projected firepower gap as they prepare for retirement starting in 2026. The Navy recognizes the critical need for long-range precision strike capabilities, particularly with the ongoing conflict in Iran. Each Ohio-class SSGN can carry 154 Tomahawk missiles, and the transition to Virginia-class submarines with enhanced capabilities is underway, but may not be sufficient in time.

On March 8, 2023, U.S. Central Command reported that a U.S. soldier injured in an attack in Saudi Arabia on March 1 has died, marking the seventh U.S. soldier killed in the ongoing 'Epic Fury' operation. The main combat operations continue, and the identities of the fallen soldiers will be released after family notifications are made.

On March 3, 2026, U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers targeted Iranian ballistic missile and command-and-control posts as part of Operation Epic Fury, which began on February 28, 2026. The operation has seen U.S. forces strike 2,000 targets in Iran, demonstrating the flexibility and capability of the B-52 in a non-stealth environment. The Air Force Global Strike Command is also prepared to restore nuclear capabilities to the B-52 fleet.

The Israeli Navy conducted precision strikes in Beirut on the night of the 7th, killing five senior commanders of the Iranian Quds Force. The commanders were reportedly meeting at a hotel in the city during the attack.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have hit and destroyed 4 U.S. THAAD missile defense system radars in the Middle East within the last 24 hours. Satellite images were released showing one of the AN/TPY-2 radars that was targeted. This action represents a significant military operation against U.S. defense capabilities in the region.

The Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on March 8, targeting dozens of Iranian sites, including the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Air Force Headquarters. The strikes aimed to disrupt Iran's ballistic missile capabilities and weaken its ability to coordinate attacks against Israel. Iran has not confirmed the reports of the airstrikes.

A U.S. service member died from injuries sustained during an attack on March 1, bringing the total killed in action during Operation Epic Fury to seven. The operation commenced on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran, which has since retaliated with drone strikes against U.S. forces in the region. Six soldiers were killed in a drone attack in Kuwait.

A U.S. service member died from injuries sustained during an Iranian attack on U.S. forces in Saudi Arabia on March 1, 2023. This marks the seventh American casualty in Operation Fury, the military's operations against Iran. The identity of the deceased is withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) destroyed four U.S. THAAD radar systems in the Middle East within the last 24 hours. Satellite images released by the IRGC confirm the strike on one of the radar systems. This operation highlights ongoing military tensions in the region.

Israel and the United States attacked an irradiation facility in Isfahan, Iran, on March 7, causing significant damage. The Iranian National Nuclear Security Center reported the incident, noting that the surrounding environment has not shown signs of radiation contamination.

The Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on Tehran on March 8, targeting the command center and ammunition depot of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The strikes aimed to disrupt Iranian military capabilities, including surveillance activities against Israel. The operation involved multiple military targets within Iran.

On February 28, 2026, a massive airstrike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and over 40 senior Iranian officials in Tehran, leading to a leadership crisis within the Iranian regime. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is conducting missile and drone attacks against Israel and its neighbors, but the regime is struggling to maintain control amid internal chaos and protests. The air campaign has severely weakened the regime's command structure.

The Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes on Tehran on October 8, targeting the command center of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and 50 ammunition depots. Israel stated it will continue to strike military targets in Iran to diminish its military capabilities. Iran has yet to respond to these claims.

U.S. air power is conducting strikes against Iranian nuclear and missile facilities as of November 2025. The operation aims to degrade Iran's military capabilities while avoiding the complexities of regime change. Experts warn that a fractured Iran could lead to the consolidation of power by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, complicating U.S. strategic interests in the region.

Iranian Armed Forces announced the destruction of four U.S. THAAD radar systems on March 8. The radar systems were reportedly targeted and destroyed in precision strikes within a 24-hour timeframe at locations including Rubaie, Ruwis, Khalji, and Azraq.

Israeli forces killed Abu Qasim Babayan, the military secretary to the Iranian Supreme Leader, in a recent operation. This action was confirmed by Israeli Defense Minister Katz, although it has not been verified by Iranian sources.

Ukraine is sending a group of military specialists to the Arabian Gulf on March 9 to share expertise in countering unmanned aerial vehicles. This deployment aims to provide technical knowledge on detecting and destroying drones, reflecting growing international interest in Ukraine's counter-drone capabilities. The initiative includes training on practical methods used by Ukrainian forces during the ongoing conflict with Russia.