Israel has launched intense airstrikes on the capitals of Iran and Lebanon in its ongoing campaign against the Islamic Republic’s military fleet. The attacks began early on Friday morning, March 6, 2026, as a response to what US officials have described as an Iranian drone carrier being struck at sea. This incident marks the seventh day of conflict between Israel and Iran. Israel has claimed that it has destroyed most of Iran’s air defenses and missile launchers in the airstrikes. The Israeli military said on Friday morning that it had begun “a broad-scale wave of strikes” on Tehran, Iran’s capital. The attacks have caused significant damage and explosions were reported across Tel Aviv, with firefighters working to contain a blaze at a residential building near Israel’s commercial hub. This conflict has escalated rapidly since the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The militant group Hezbollah, backed by Tehran, has also joined the conflict following this incident. As a result, Israel has vowed retribution against Hezbollah for its involvement. The situation remains volatile and unpredictable as both sides continue to exchange blows in what appears to be an increasingly intense and globalized conflict.