Escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran

On March 7, 2026, Israel conducted large-scale air strikes targeting government and military sites in Tehran, following Iranian missile attacks on Israel the previous day. Tehran reported explosions in the eastern and western districts of the capital, with footage suggesting a fire at Mehrabad International Airport. Concurrently, Iran had launched a wave of drone and missile strikes over the past week against several Gulf nations, including the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. These countries reported damage to civilian infrastructure, such as ports and oil facilities, despite maintaining neutrality. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an apology to these neighbors, stating that Tehran will cease strikes against them unless they are used as launch points for attacks on Iran. The diplomatic situation remains volatile as the conflict extends beyond Iranian borders, affecting multiple countries in the region. Prospects for an immediate end to the hostilities appear low despite Iran's conditional offer to de-escalate with its neighbors.