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Israel's Airstrikes Surge: 2,500 Hits on Iran's Military

3/6/2026

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The Israeli military has conducted more than 2,500 airstrikes on Iran and destroyed over 60% of its ballistic missile launchers since the conflict began.
Israeli officials say the campaign is entering a new phase aimed at further weakening Iran's military structure.
The conflict has caused at least 1,230 deaths in Iran, more than 100 in Lebanon, about a dozen in Israel, and six U.S. troop fatalities.

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The Israeli military has conducted more than 2,500 airstrikes on Iran and destroyed over 60% of its ballistic missile launchers since the conflict began.
Israeli officials say the campaign is entering a new phase aimed at further weakening Iran's military structure.
The conflict has caused at least 1,230 deaths in Iran, more than 100 in Lebanon, about a dozen in Israel, and six U.S. troop fatalities.