As the U.S.-Israel joint campaign “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran entered its sixth day on 5-6 March 2026, intense multi-front fighting continued unabated. American and Israeli jets have conducted hundreds of precision strikes on Iranian ballistic missile sites, IRGC command centers, nuclear-related facilities and leadership targets, significantly degrading Tehran’s command structure. In retaliation, Iran has launched repeated waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israeli cities and U.S. bases throughout the Gulf region.

Israeli Iron Dome and Arrow systems have intercepted the majority of projectiles aimed at Tel Aviv and other population centers, though some impacts have been reported. U.S. forces report intercepting many incoming threats but confirm isolated damage at several Gulf bases.

President Trump stated the operation aims to eliminate Iran’s long-range missile threat and nuclear ambitions. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowed continued resistance until “foreign aggression” ceases. Civilian casualties are mounting on both sides, and the conflict has already caused global oil prices to spike over 15%. International calls for immediate de-escalation and ceasefire talks are growing louder from the UN and Gulf states.