ICT Situation Report (SITREP): 15 MARCH 2026

⇒ CENTCOM: U.S. Precision Strike Destroys Over 90 Iranian Military Targets on Kharg Island

CENTCOM: U.S. forces executed a large-scale precision strike on Kharg Island, Iran. The strike destroyed naval mine storage facilities, missile storage bunkers, and multiple other military sites. U.S. forces successfully struck more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, while preserving the oil infrastructure.

⇒ Iran Accuses U.S. and Israel of Escalation, Threatens Regional Bases, Banks, and Energy Infrastructure

Iranian officials issued a series of warnings and statements accusing the U.S. and Israel of initiating the current war and escalating attacks in the region. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed the U.S. launched HIMARS rocket strikes on Kharg and Abu Musa islands from UAE territory, calling the move unacceptable while saying Iran will retaliate carefully to avoid civilian targets.

Iran warned that American bank branches across the region could become targets if attacks on Iranian banks continue. Tehran also called on neighboring countries to expel U.S. forces, arguing American bases and the U.S. security umbrella cannot protect them.

Iranian officials further warned that:

• The Strait of Hormuz is closed only to tankers from enemy countries and their allies.
• Energy infrastructure across the region could be destroyed if Iran’s energy facilities are attacked.
• Missile launch sites in the UAE may be considered legitimate targets.

Authorities also announced the arrest of 23 alleged spies linked to “American-Zionist networks” in multiple provinces.

Military leaders stressed that Iran will continue defending itself until the war ends, while promising retaliation for the U.S. attack on the Iranian destroyer Dena that reportedly killed 104 crew members

⇒ Iraqi Militia Claims 27 Attacks in 24 Hours, Offers Reward for Targeting U.S. Personnel

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed it carried out 27 drone and missile attacks in the past 24 hours targeting what it described as “enemy bases” in Iraq and across the region.

In a statement, the group framed the operations with religious messaging, saying the attacks are part of a fight against enemies and attributing any victories to Allah. It also released footage showing drones being launched toward bases used by foreign forces.

The group further claimed that pressure on U.S. forces has forced them to operate from civilian locations. It also announced a reward of 150 million Iraqi dinars for intelligence leading to the capture or targeting of senior U.S. military or intelligence officials, promising full confidentiality for informants.

⇒ Hezbollah Claims Dozens of Strikes on IDF, Releases Footage of Drone Swarm Toward Base Near Haifa

According to an infographic published by Hezbollah, the group claims it carried out 47 military operations on 14 March 2026—including 21 inside Israel and 26 inside Lebanon againts the IDF.

The group also reported several overnight attacks on 15 March 2026, targeting IDF concentrations near the Lebanon border, including Jibia, Shebaa Farms, Al-Adaisah, and the Avivim barracks, using rockets and artillery shells.

A video circulating online reportedly shows scenes from a drone swarm attack targeting the Tzeborit base in Israel, located east of Haifa.

⇒ IDF Intensifies Campaign: 7,600 Strikes in Iran and Over 1,100 in Lebanon

The IDF is continuing a large-scale campaign against Iranian and Hezbollah targets across the region. Since the start of the operation, approximately 7,600 strikes have been carried out in Iran and more than 1,100 in Lebanon, with the Israeli Air Force completing around 400 air raids in western and central Iran.

Over the past 24 hours alone, more than 200 Iranian regime sites were targeted, alongside 150 additional military objectives, including ballistic missile storage facilities, launchers prepared for firing toward Israel, air defense systems, weapons depots, and weapons production infrastructure. In Tehran, members of the Iranian Basij militia operating checkpoints in the city were also eliminated.

In a targeted killing in Tehran, the Israeli Air Force also killed Abdollah Jalali-Nasab and Amir Shariat, senior officials in the intelligence branch of the regime’s Khatam al-Anbiya Emergency Headquarters, which reports directly to Iran’s leadership. 

In Lebanon, the campaign against Hezbollah infrastructure continues. Since the start of the operation, around 110 Hezbollah command centers in Beirut and southern Lebanon have been struck. Several commanders and operatives were also eliminated, including Hisham Abd al-Karim Yassin, linked to Iran’s Quds Force, Murtada Hussein Srour from Hezbollah’s aerial unit, and two commanders from Hezbollah’s Badr unit responsible for directing rocket launches toward Israel.

According to the IDF, more than 350 terrorists have been killed since the operation began in Lebanon, including at least 15 senior Hezbollah commanders as well as senior figures tied to the Quds Force. Israeli officials say the strikes are aimed at degrading the command structure, missile capabilities, and military infrastructure of Iran and its regional proxies while reducing threats against Israel.

Overview of Operations “Roaring Lion” and “Epic Fury”

10 On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated pre-emptive operation against Iran under the titles “Epic Fury” and “Roaring Lion,” respectively. According to Israeli officials, the objective of the campaign is to eliminate existential threats posed by Iran, with a focus on missile and drone capabilities and nuclear-related infrastructure. The first wave of strikes targeted Tehran, focusing on central government sites, before expanding to additional cities across Iran. The attacks reportedly targeted senior Iranian political and security officials, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, creating a temporary leadership vacuum until the appointment of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new Supreme Leader. The transition appears to have stabilized the regime faster than many observers expected. Support quickly emerged from regime officials and religious scholars, while Iran-aligned proxy groups pledged allegiance and regional allies sent messages of support. Iranian reports also described public rallies in more than 150 cities across the country. Together, these developments suggest Iran is attempting to demonstrate continuity and regime resilience following the killing of Ali Khamenei.

Operations “Epic Fury” and “Roaring Lion” focus on degrading Iran’s offensive military capabilities and nuclear facilities, disrupting its logistical networks, targeting key governmental and intelligence institutions, and weakening domestic security forces. Over the past week, the United States and Israel have continued conducting strikes across Iran, increasingly targeting the regime’s internal security infrastructure, including bases of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij. These operations appear to be part of a broader campaign aimed at reducing Iran’s military capabilities and limiting the regime’s ability to control potential internal unrest.

Iran is responding with waves of missile and drone attacks across the region, targeting Israel and states hosting U.S. forces or allies such as the Kurds, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Cyprus, Iraq, and Azerbaijan. Iranian strikes have focused on strategic economic infrastructure, particularly energy facilities and maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as military and diplomatic installations and symbolic civilian targets intended to increase political pressure on regional governments.

Energy infrastructure and maritime trade routes have become central targets in the escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Iranian strikes and allied militia attacks have increasingly focused on oil refineries, fuel depots, pipelines, and export terminals across the region, reflecting an effort to impose economic pressure and disrupt global energy markets. At the same time, Israeli and U.S. operations have reportedly targeted Iranian fuel depots, energy infrastructure, and logistical networks that support military operations.

The conflict has increasingly drawn in additional regional and international actors. Reports indicate that Qatar carried out strikes inside Iran. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom also announced military deployments to the Middle East region amid attacks on Cyprus, signaling growing international involvement. And Pakistan signaled to Iran that it has a defense alliance with Saudi Arabia, which Iran has been attacking in the past week.

At the same time, Iran’s regional proxy network, known as the “Axis of Resistance,” has intensified its operations. Tehran appears to be shifting from largely symbolic proxy actions toward sustained operational pressure across multiple theaters in the region. Hezbollah has increased rocket and drone attacks toward central and northern Israel. At times coordinated with missile attacks originating from Iran. Israel has carried out extensive airstrikes against Hezbollah infrastructure across Lebanon, along with limited ground operations in southern Lebanon aimed at strengthening the defense of northern Israeli communities. Israel has also focused on targeting Hezbollah’s financial network. The IDF struck a facility belonging to Hezbollah’s financial institution, Al-Qard Al-Hasan, as part of a broader effort to disrupt the group’s economic infrastructure and sources of funding. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq have also intensified attacks on U.S. interests in Iraq and Jordan, while reportedly targeting Kurdish infrastructure in northern Iraq. In response, the United States and Israel have carried out strikes against these militias, causing damage to several of their bases and operational facilities. Meanwhile, the Houthis in Yemen have threatened maritime routes such as the Bab al-Mandab Strait, raising concerns about disruptions to global trade and energy supplies.

In parallel with the physical battlefield, the conflict has expanded into the cyber domain, where Pro-Iranian hacker groups and Iranian cyber units expanded cyber operations against Israel, Gulf states, and U.S. interests, targeting government platforms, energy companies, and critical infrastructure. These operations mirror developments in the physical battlefield, highlighting the integration of cyber warfare into the broader conflict.