Twelve days into one of the most consequential military conflicts of the 21st century, the situation on the ground is escalating rapidly — with no ceasefire in sight, global energy markets in chaos, and political pressure mounting inside Washington itself. Here’s a clear, factual breakdown of everything happening right now.
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War at a Glance — Day 12 (March 11, 2026)
| Key Figure | Detail |
|---|---|
| Civilian Deaths in Iran | 1,300+ confirmed |
| Civilian Sites Bombed | Nearly 10,000 |
| US Troops Wounded | ~140 |
| US Troops Killed | 7 |
| US Targets Hit in Iran | 5,000+ |
| Americans Evacuated | 43,000+ |
| Iran Missile Waves Fired | 37th wave launched |
| Lebanese Killed | 570+ since last Monday |
| Operation Name | Operation Epic Fury |
What Is Happening Inside Iran?
Tehran says US and Israeli forces have bombed nearly 10,000 civilian sites, resulting in more than 1,300 civilian deaths since the war began on February 28. Iran’s ambassador to the UN accused the US and Israel of deliberately attacking civilian infrastructure, including homes and healthcare facilities.
The humanitarian crisis is deepening. The World Health Organization warned that polluted rainfall known as “black rain” could pose serious health risks after strikes on Iranian fuel depots — thick smoke from fires at oil facilities in Tehran mixed with rain clouds, producing contaminated precipitation carrying toxic pollutants.
Iran’s Retaliation — Hitting Back Hard
Iran is not standing still. The IRGC launched its 37th wave of attacks, firing super-heavy Khoramshahr missiles in multi-layered barrages lasting more than three hours — targeting Israeli locations including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and West Jerusalem, as well as US bases in Erbil, Manama, and Bahrain.
In the Gulf, the UAE said it intercepted 26 drones on Tuesday although nine fell inside its territory, while Qatar sent out an elevated threat level alert urging residents to remain indoors. The Ruwais refinery — one of the world’s largest oil facilities — halted operations as a precaution following a drone attack.
Congressional Anger in Washington
The war is creating a political firestorm back home. Following classified administration briefings that failed to clarify the conflict’s goals or duration, US Senate Democrats are demanding public hearings on the war. The Pentagon confirmed approximately 140 US service members have been wounded and seven killed since the launch of Operation Epic Fury.
The White House also confirmed an ongoing military investigation into a strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed roughly 175 students — with emerging photographic evidence suggesting a US missile was responsible.
Lebanon & Iraq Drawn In
In Lebanon, more than 667,000 people have been displaced and at least 570 people killed since last Monday. An Israeli strike in Beirut killed four Iranian diplomats — an act Tehran called a “terrorist attack” at the UN Security Council.
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FAQs
Q: How many civilians have been killed in the US-Israel war on Iran?
According to Tehran, more than 1,300 civilians have been killed and nearly 10,000 civilian sites have been bombed across Iran since the conflict began on February 28, 2026 — allegations that include homes, schools, and healthcare facilities.
Q: Has the US Congress approved the war on Iran?
No formal congressional authorisation has been disclosed — Senate Democrats are actively demanding public hearings after classified briefings failed to explain the war’s goals or duration, signalling a growing rift between the administration and lawmakers over the legality and strategy of Operation Epic Fury.
