As of March 6, 2026 (early morning PKT), the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran remains intensely active, with fresh airstrikes hitting targets in and around Tehran for the sixth straight day. Explosions, smoke plumes, and air-raid sirens have become a grim routine in the Iranian capital, as reported by residents, local media, and international journalists who have managed to enter the country.
The operation — known as Operation Epic Fury (U.S.) and Operation Roaring Lion (Israel) — began on February 28 with the targeted killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior IRGC commanders. Since then, U.S. and Israeli forces have carried out thousands of strikes using B-2 stealth bombers, B-1 Lancers, B-52s, F-35s, Tomahawk missiles, PrSM precision strike missiles, and other platforms.
Current Status in Tehran (March 6 Morning)
- Ongoing Strikes: Israeli military sources confirm the 11th wave of airstrikes on Tehran overnight into early Thursday, targeting IRGC compounds, missile launch sites, command centers, and internal security headquarters in southeastern and northern parts of the city. Residents report explosions near Mehrabad Airport, military districts, and government buildings, with thick smoke visible across the skyline.
- Damage Reports: Iranian media (Tasnim, Fars, state TV) describe widespread damage to military infrastructure, with some civilian areas affected by debris or proximity blasts. The Natanz nuclear facility and other nuclear-related sites have been repeatedly hit, though Iranian officials claim no radioactive leakage and that key underground centrifuges remain operational.
- Casualties: Iran's Red Crescent and semi-official sources put the death toll at over 1,230 (including military and civilians), with hundreds more injured. Independent verification is limited due to restricted access and communication blackouts.
- Air Superiority Claim: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM state that coalition forces now "control the skies" over western Iran and much of Tehran, enabling "lethal precision" strikes with minimal losses (though earlier friendly-fire incidents in Kuwait downed three F-15Es — pilots safe).
Iran's Response So Far
Iran has launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones in retaliation:
- Targets include Israel (Tel Aviv, central areas — most intercepted, but shrapnel injuries and civilian deaths reported).
- U.S. bases in Kuwait (Ali Al Salem hit, six U.S. soldiers killed), Saudi Arabia (U.S. Embassy in Riyadh damaged), UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, and others.
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, threatening global oil flows (prices already up sharply).
- Proxies like Hezbollah continue rocket attacks from Lebanon, prompting Israeli counterstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon.
Tehran vows "crushing retaliation" and claims its system is resilient despite leadership losses.
Global & Regional Impact
- Oil & Economy: Prices have surged dramatically due to Hormuz risks — hitting Pakistan hard with higher fuel, transport, and electricity costs.
- Evacuations & Disruptions: Thousands of expatriates (including many Pakistanis) are fleeing Iran via Taftan border crossings in Balochistan. Gulf airports remain disrupted.
- U.S. Posture: President Trump has signaled the campaign could last weeks or longer, with more "harder hits" coming. Discussions about post-conflict Iran (leadership transition, stabilization) are already underway.
For folks in Wah Cantt and Punjab, this war feels far away but isn't — remittances from Gulf relatives, energy prices, and regional stability all hang in the balance. The fighting shows no sign of slowing, with both sides entrenched.
Stand For Pakistan — let's stay vigilant, support our people abroad, and pray for de-escalation before more lives are lost and the economic pain deepens. Peace in the region means peace of mind here at home. 🇵🇰
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