Escalation in US-Israel conflict with Iran as strikes hit Isfahan and Tehran

On March 31, 2026, marking the 31st day of the conflict, intense airstrikes conducted by the US and Israel struck the city of Isfahan, causing massive explosions and fires. The strikes targeted strategic military infrastructure, including facilities linked to ballistic missile and weapon production. Simultaneously, the Israeli military reported targeting 170 Iranian positions within 24 hours, including military facilities at the Imam Hossein University in Tehran. Operations also extended to Iraq, hitting bases in the Babil and Anbar provinces. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that more than half of the military objectives have been achieved, reporting the deaths of thousands of Revolutionary Guard members and the destruction of significant industrial weapon bases. While the US and Israel consider options for further operations, including potential ground actions, the White House maintains that de-escalation talks are ongoing, despite denials from Tehran. Regional tensions have surged, with reports of intercepted ballistic missiles over Saudi Arabia and defensive responses in Kuwait and Bahrain.