The US and Israel fatally underestimated Iran and are now paying the heavy price of the brazen attack they launched on 28 February against Tehran.
Now, all American bases in the countries of the Middle East, including in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq, have been completely destroyed, as announced by the Revolutionary Guards.
At the same time, the destruction of the American radars proved fatal for Israel itself, since on 10/3, and for the first time since the start of the war, the IDF failed to activate the alarm and warning system in time amid a barrage of ballistic missiles launched by Iran.
However, Tehran states that it will upgrade its strikes and for the first time threatens attacks with ultra fast submarine missiles, which are expected to cause unprecedented chaos to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US may be looking for an escape from the military conflict that it itself ignited, however, it seems that we have not yet entered the most serious stage of the escalating confrontation.
Revolutionary guards: We destroyed all US bases in the Middle East
Iran destroyed all US bases in the Middle East and Washington will pay a heavy price for restoring them, revealed Ali Sardar Fadavi, deputy commander of the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), in a video published by the Iranian news agency Fars on its Telegram channel.
“If the Americans knew how many of their taxes are allocated to building bases in the Middle East, they would have already revolted. All these bases have been destroyed,” the military official noted.
Earlier, the Revolutionary Guards had announced that Iran struck several US military facilities in the region with missiles, including the Arifjan base in Kuwait.
Meanwhile, on 10 March, amid the escalating confrontation of the US and Israel against Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian.
The two leaders discussed developments in the Middle East, as well as bilateral relations between Tehran and Moscow.
Iran deploys new submarine missile and spreads chaos in the Strait of Hormuz
At the same time, Iran is upgrading its capabilities, as it may use a new type of missile in the retaliatory attacks it plans for the coming days, said General Ali Fadavi, deputy commander of the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC).
“We have missiles that are launched below the surface of the water and their speed reaches 100 meters per second. We may use them in the coming days,” he stated characteristically on Iran’s state television and radio.
This revelation comes at a time when tension in the region is at its peak, with Tehran warning about weapons capable of destroying military or civilian targets, such as commercial ships in the Hormuz, unexpectedly from the seabed.
Iran has laid about 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz - Oil could reach 200 dollars per barrel
In addition, Iran has already laid about 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to two sources cited by the agency Reuters, a move that is likely to complicate the reopening of the critical sea route for transporting oil and liquefied natural gas.
Exports of oil and LNG through this strategic point along the Iranian coast have in practice been suspended due to the war that began 12 days ago by the United States and Israel against Iran, contributing to the surge in global energy prices.
Iran has laid about 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to two sources cited by the agency Reuters, a move that is likely to complicate the reopening of the critical sea route for transporting oil and liquefied natural gas.
Exports of oil and LNG through this strategic point along the Iranian coast have in practice been suspended due to the war that began 12 days ago by the United States and Israel against Iran, contributing to the surge in global energy prices.
The military command of Iran stated on Wednesday that the world should be prepared for the possibility that oil may reach 200 dollars per barrel.
The locations of most of the mines are known, according to one of the Reuters sources, which however refused to say how the US plans to eliminate them.
CNN first reported the information about the laying of mines in the Strait on Tuesday.
Iran has long threatened that it will respond to any military attack by mining the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 1/5 of the world’s oil and LNG passes. Tehran’s ability to disrupt navigation on this sea route gives it enormous negotiating power against the US and its allies.
Israel burns - Barrage of 100 missiles from Hezbollah struck Galilee and Golan
Subsequently on the evening of 11 March, fighters of the Shiite movement Hezbollah launched massive missile attacks against positions of the Israeli army and settlements in Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights, according to what was broadcast by the television channel Al Hadath.
Units of the so called Islamic resistance launched more than 100 rockets from the territory of Lebanon toward Israel.
The channel claims that this is the deadliest and most intense missile attack in the 12 days that the war has been ongoing.
The situation in northern Israel amid Hezbollah missile attacks. pic.twitter.com/kgkReH7A6F
— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 11, 2026
In immediate response to the bombardments in northern Israel, the Israeli army attacked Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, as announced by the press service of the armed forces.
“In addition to missile interceptions, the Israeli Air Force is currently striking ready to use launchers and other infrastructure belonging to the terrorist organization Hezbollah throughout Lebanon,” the relevant statement says.
Powerful explosions shake Baghdad
Regarding the Middle East front, on 11/3 new powerful explosions shook Baghdad, according to the television channel Al Hadath.
The information states that the explosions were heard in the area of Baghdad International Airport, which is located west of the city center.
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— OSINT_Global_FR (@OSINT_Global_FR) March 11, 2026
Iraq says four drones were shot down near #Baghdad International Airport, according to the state news agency.
Src : @theoprinse #Iraq #Drones #MiddleEast #OSINT pic.twitter.com/wPyywPLj8w
For the moment no details have become known about the origin of the attacks or the existence of casualties, however the location constitutes a strategic hub that often hosts American logistical forces.
Something unprecedented happened in Tel Aviv... Iran hammered while the sirens fell silent
In an unprecedented and nightmarish development, the air defense sirens in Tel Aviv remained silent on 10 March, while Israel was receiving a storm barrage of ballistic missiles from Iran.
This is the first time since the start of the military conflict, which was ignited by the US and Israel on 28 February, that the national alarm system completely failed to warn citizens.
The “blinding” of the warning system is attributed to the strategic neutralization of its sensors.
No sirens in Tel-Aviv as #Iran begins to unleash a portion of their new stock of next-Gen missiles with synched target intelligence help from Russia and China. I believe Russia has warned Trump not to cross the line and let Iran finish the job. pic.twitter.com/4Lw50LgmPh
— PAOTZE☆B.O.STRATEGY☆ (@PAOTZEPG) March 11, 2026
According to military sources, the destruction of Israeli radars by Hezbollah in the north, combined with the crushing Iranian strikes against American early warning systems in the Middle East, left the airspace unprotected.
Tehran appears to have launched a new generation of missiles, using real time targeting information, something that is speculated to be carried out with the assistance of Russia and China.
Bombshell reversal from CNN: Mojtaba Khamenei not in danger after injuries
The new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, suffered a leg fracture and abrasions during the first day of the American and Israeli bombardments in the country, according to sources cited by CNN, which demolish the rampant speculation in American media about a fatal injury of the new Iranian leader.
“Khamenei suffered a leg fracture and other minor injuries on the first day of the bombardments by the US and Israel,” said the network’s source.
According to the same information, as a result of the strike, the Iranian leader has a bruise under the left eye and small abrasions on the face, in addition to the leg injury.
It is noted that on 9 March, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a congratulatory message to Mojtaba Khamenei, stated that Russia will support Tehran.
“Russia has been and will remain a reliable partner of the Islamic Republic,” it was emphasized in the relevant telegram.
Earlier, an Iranian official told Reuters that the injuries of Mojtaba Khamenei are not serious, adding that the leader of Iran continues his duties normally.
Rain of drones struck Israel intelligence services
The Iranian army announced the execution of a drone operation against targets in Israel.
According to Tasnim, the army of Iran carried out a drone operation against specific targets in Israel.
During this operation, the military intelligence service of the Israeli regime, AMAN, Unit 8200, the Green Pine radar and the headquarters building of submarines at the naval base Haifa were attacked by drones of the Iranian army since early this morning, and the attacks continue.
AMAN is part of the intelligence structure of Israel and participated in determining targets and military actions, Unit 8200 is responsible for intelligence collection through signals, monitoring digital communications and offensive operations in cyberspace while the Green Pine radar is one of the main means of the army of Israel for confronting Iranian missiles, and damage to this radar significantly reduces Israel’s ability to intercept missile attacks.
Targets US bases in Kuwait and Iraq
However, US bases in Kuwait and Iraq also became targets.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran claimed that at least two missiles targeted a United States base in Kuwait.
“The American base at Arifjan was struck with the launch of 2 missiles from the missile unit of the ground forces of the IRGC,” the Guards said, according to Fars and Mehr, referring to Camp Arifjan, which is located south of Kuwait City.
Also, the agency Tasnim reported that the Islamic Resistance of Iraq announced that during the last 24 hours it carried out 31 operations with the launch of dozens of missiles and drones against American bases in the region and in Iraq.
In its statement, the Islamic Resistance of Iraq said that the total number of operations during the last 12 days reached 291, while in these attacks 13 Americans were killed and dozens were injured, some of them in serious condition.
In addition, continuous drone attacks were reported against the US Logistical Support Center near Baghdad airport.
According to the Washington Post, a total of six drones were launched against the facility, of which 5 were shot down.
Many American soldiers killed from attack on Al Adiri base in Kuwait
“A large number” of American military personnel were killed and more than 100 were injured after Iranian strikes on the helicopter base in the Al-Adiri area in Kuwait, claim the Revolutionary Guards.
“After two powerful missile strikes on the helicopter base ‘Al-Adiri’, a large number of American soldiers were neutralized, while more than 100 wounded were transferred to hospitals,” the Revolutionary Guards report as broadcast by the state broadcasting of Iran.
The tragic toll from the attacks on US bases and the destruction of Patriot systems
The latest retaliatory attacks of Iran struck at least two American made MIM-104 Patriot systems in neighboring countries such as Iraq and Kuwait, according to satellite images released on 9 March and 10 March.
The first system was hit at Harir Air Base, which is located near the city Harir in the governorate of Erbil, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
This specific system has been deployed by the US Army, which maintains a strong presence at the base for intelligence gathering and special operations.
The base is regularly used by the elite unit Delta Force.
The images published by Persian media show that at least one of the launch stations of the M901 series was struck.
Damage is also recorded to two huge hangars that were possibly used for the maintenance of US military equipment.
Sweeping strike in Kuwait
The second Patriot was struck at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait.
Satellite images from the European Sentinel-2 show damage in the area where the AN/MPQ-53/65 detection radar of the system is believed to be deployed.
This base, west of the city Al Jahra, constitutes a key supply gateway for American forces in the Middle East, hosting the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing.
Nevertheless, this particular Patriot most likely belongs to the army of Kuwait.
Persian media published additional images showing destruction in aircraft hangars, fuel tanks, and even in barracks used by American troops.
Unimaginable cost for the US from the destruction of the Patriot systems
The Patriot system is a long range anti aircraft weapon, which is mainly used to intercept ballistic missiles.
A complete system with its missiles can cost up to 1 billion dollars, while its radar alone is worth more than 110 million dollars.
Although satellite images confirm damage to two systems, the real number of Iranian strikes is estimated to be much greater.
Americans rush to pull Patriot systems from Korea
The US Army is now rushing to transfer additional air defense systems to the Middle East, mainly from South Korea.
At the same time, Turkey confirmed on 10 March that it is preparing a Patriot system in its eastern region, in coordination with NATO, for the protection of its airspace.
Ankara accuses Tehran of launching two ballistic missiles against its territories since the start of the war.
Both were intercepted by NATO warships, however the Islamic Republic denies responsibility for the strike.
Additional systems are expected to be deployed in the Gulf countries, which have received the heaviest strikes from Iran since the beginning of the American Israeli war against the country.
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