Iran-Israel Conflict: Live Updates on Attacks and Escalation (March 7, 2026)

Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport was engulfed in flames Saturday, March 7, 2026, following the latest round of attacks by the Israeli military against the Iranian capital.

Images broadcast by local Press TV showed the airport ablaze in multiple locations, with thick plumes of smoke rising from the airfield, which primarily handles domestic and diplomatic flights.

The airport, along with facilities in Bushehr and Payam in Karaj, have been targeted in recent days by Israeli airstrikes aimed at dismantling Iran’s defense and detection systems.

The U.S. State Department approved a potential sale of munitions to Israel on Friday, March 6, 2026, valued at $151.8 million, and determined that an “emergency” existed allowing it to bypass the standard congressional review process.

The sale includes 12,000 BLU-110A/B general purpose, 1,000-pound bomb bodies, as well as engineering, logistical, and technical support services from the U.S. Government and contractors, according to a statement from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that an emergency existed requiring the immediate approval of the sale, waiving the usual legislative review process outlined in the Arms Export Control Act. This move comes as the U.S. And Israel coordinate their actions in the war against Iran. The State Department is utilizing emergency authority to expedite the weapons sale to Israel.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Friday that the U.S. Is “not concerned” about reports that Russia has been providing intelligence to Iran regarding the positions and movements of U.S. Troops in the Middle East.

“Our commanders are aware of everything… We have the best intelligence in the world. We recognize who talks to who… We are not worried about that,” he stated during an interview with U.S. Television.

The White House also downplayed a report earlier Friday that Russia is providing Iran with information on target selection for U.S. Forces amid the war with Tehran. “Clearly doesn’t develop a difference with respect to military operations in Iran because we are completely decimating them,” White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said.

Israel announced Saturday, March 7, 2026, the launch of “large-scale” attacks against government targets in Tehran, while Iranian state radio reported an explosion in the western part of the city.

The announcement of the new offensive came shortly after the military said it had detected another barrage of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel.

Earlier, Israeli air defense systems were activated following the launch of rockets from Iran. The military subsequently signaled that there was no danger and residents could return from shelters. No immediate reports of casualties were available.

Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority announced Friday evening, March 6, 2026, that it would resume flights on a partial basis, with limited operational capacity as the conflict in the region expands. A limited number of flights will resume through designated contingency routes, including the evacuation of passengers and air freight transport, the agency said.

Airspaces have been closed, cruise ships and tankers have been unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz, and major airlines have canceled flights in the region due to the war.

Qatar’s Defense Ministry stated that the country faced “waves of attacks” from Iranian drones from dawn until night, involving 10 drones. Nine of them were intercepted, while one fell in an uninhabited area.

The United States has attacked more than 3,000 targets during the first week of the war against Iran, the U.S. Military said Friday, March 6, 2026.

Targets include command and control centers, air defense systems, missile facilities, and Iranian naval ships and submarines, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), responsible for U.S. Forces in the Middle East.

“Illegal attacks” in the region “are causing enormous suffering and damage to civilians and pose a grave risk to the global economy, especially for the most vulnerable people,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

“The situation could spiral out of control. It is time to stop the fighting and engage in serious diplomatic negotiations,” he said, amid a war encompassing multiple countries. The escalating conflict has raised fears of a wider regional war.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) reported Friday that 300,000 people in Lebanon have been displaced as a result of Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders.

“The number of people who could be displaced potentially exceeds one million,” the NRC said in a statement. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned Friday that “a humanitarian disaster” is looming due to the mass displacement.

The toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since Monday has risen to 217 deaths and 798 injuries, the Lebanese Ministry of Health said Friday, March 6, 2026. A previous count released Thursday reported 123 deaths and 683 injuries.

Lebanon was drawn into the war against Iran when the Lebanese group Hezbollah launched an attack against Israel on Monday, prompting a campaign of massive retaliatory strikes.

The U.S. Secretary of Energy said Friday that the Navy will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil transport, through which around 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transit—traffic that has been significantly reduced since the U.S. And Israel launched their offensive against Iran last weekend.

“As soon as it’s reasonable to do so, we will escort ships through the strait and get energy moving again,” Chris Wright told Fox News. President Donald Trump had said Tuesday that the U.S. Navy would “begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz” in an effort to prevent disruptions to global oil supplies.