ICT Situation Report (SITREP): 11 MARCH 2026 Western Iran in Focus: Continued Strikes Against Basij…

ICT Situation Report (SITREP): 11 MARCH 2026

Western Iran in Focus: Continued Strikes Against Basij Infrastructure And Further Strikes Acorss Iran

U.S. and Israel continue with strikes targeting headquarters and compounds belonging to the IRGC and Basij, aiming to weaken the regime’s internal security and military capabilites. Reported targets include an IRGC military compound in Tehran, the special units headquarters in Tabriz, an intelligence and general security police headquarters in Maragheh district, a large Basij compound in Tabriz, and the Basij emergency unit headquarters in Tehran. In addition, reports indicate that most of the Basij’s key assets in Ilam province were destroyed. It was also reported that Asadollah Badpar , Offical in the Basij in Iran was targeted and killed.

Further strikes appear to have focused on missile and drone capabilities. Targets reportedly included underground missile facilities, UAV production sites, and a headquarters responsible for ballistic missile launches and artillery fire. The attacks also reportedly targeted other strategic IRGC assets. Among them were the IRGC naval base in Bandar Abbas and a strike against a vessel near the port of Chabahar in eastern Iran. Cyberattacks were also reported against several banks linked to the IRGC.

Pro-Iranian Militias Report 291 Attacks on U.S. Targets in 12 Days

In recent days, pro-Iranian militias operating under the umbrella of the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” have published several claims of attacks against U.S. targets in Iraq and across the region. Among the reported incidents was a rocket attack on the U.S. Victoria base at Baghdad International Airport, carried out by the group Saraya Awliya al-Dam, alongside additional launches of rockets and drones toward U.S. military positions in Iraq. The groups also claimed to have shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone in northern Basra Governorate on 10 March 2026. In a separate statement, the militia Ashab al-Kahf announced responsibility for a drone attack against a U.S. base in Bahrain.

At the same time, spokesmen from the militias emphasized that the groups possess significant military capabilities and reserves that have not yet been fully revealed. According to their statements, the militias conducted 31 operations in the past 24 hours using dozens of drones and missiles against U.S. bases in Iraq and the wider region. They further claimed that 291 operations had been carried out over the previous 12 days, which they allege resulted in the deaths of 13 American personnel and injuries to dozens more. The groups stated that their attacks will continue and may escalate in the coming period. At the same time, reports indicate a strike targeting pro-Iranian militias in the area of Baghdad International Airport. The attack was reportedly part of a broader wave of U.S. strikes against these militias operating across Iraq.

Iran Expands Threats to Maritime Traffic, and Western Companies

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its naval forces fired on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after they allegedly ignored Iranian warnings. Iranian officials emphasized that the strait is under the full control of the IRGC Navy and warned that American forces and their allies have no right to pass through it under current conditions. Senior Iranian military officials further threatened to restrict oil exports from the region to hostile actors and warned that continued restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to severe global consequences.

Iranian officials also signaled a widening of potential targets. Iran’s Parliament Speaker declared that Tehran is adopting an “eye for an eye” policy, warning that if the enemy targets Iranian infrastructure, Iran will retaliate against the adversary’s infrastructure in return. For exmaple, Iran’s joint military command declared that banks and financial institutions across the Middle East, as well as major U.S. technology companies allegedly linked to Israeli military activity, could now be considered legitimate targets. Iranian sources also reported attacks or attempted attacks on U.S. military facilities in the region, energy infrastructure, and maritime targets, alongside explosions reported in several Gulf locations.

Hezbollah Reports 153 Weekly Operations, Including First Anti-Tank Missile Strike on Israel

Hezbollah reported conducting 153 operations over the past week. Reported targets included military bases, cities and settlements, border positions, military barracks, and newly established military sites, while Hezbollah also claimed to have repelled ground incursions and two landing attempts. The group stated that the attacks involved missiles, drones, guided or anti-tank missiles, artillery strikes, and three air-defense engagements, in addition to small and medium arms. In addition, Hezbollah reported that it carried out its first anti-tank missile attack against Israel during this escalation.

The IDF carried out a series of strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and Beirut, targeting command centers, terrorist infrastructure, and sites used to store weapons. The IDF forces struck Hezbollah headquarters and infrastructure in the village of Ansar in southern Lebanon, from which rockets had been launched toward Israel the previous day. Earlier, the IDF also targeted a Hezbollah command center in the Tyre area in southern Lebanon. In addition, Israeli forces completed another wave of airstrikes in Beirut’s Dahieh district, focusing on Hezbollah command centers and locations where weapons were reportedly stored. The strikes were part of ongoing Israeli efforts to disrupt Hezbollah’s operational infrastructure and financial networks, including assets linked to Iranian support for the organization.

Iran Arrests Suspected Spies and Informants

Iranian authorities reported a series of arrests. According to Iranian intelligence, 30 individuals, including alleged spies and local agents linked to what Tehran described as the “American-Zionist enemy,” were identified and detained in recent days. Iran’s Chief of Police Ahmadreza Radan warned that anyone acting at the request of hostile actors would be treated as an enemy rather than a protester. Authorities also announced the arrest of 81 individuals accused of providing information to the media outlet Iran International via social media and maintaining financial ties with opposition networks.

In a separate statement, the IRGC Intelligence Organization said it had arrested 10 additional individuals accused of photographing and sharing images of missile impact sites with hostile actors during recent attacks. Iranian officials stressed that cooperation with foreign adversaries, including sharing images or information, constitutes a criminal offense under wartime security laws. The arrests appear to reflect growing concern within the Iranian leadership over potential internal unrest, amid accusations by Tehran that the United States is attempting to incite protests and destabilize the regime from within.

Reza Pahlavi Urges Security Forces to Join the Iranian People

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi issued a new message to the Iranian public, stating that the country has entered a critical stage in what he described as the final phase of the struggle. He urged citizens to prepare essential supplies, stay off the streets, and remain in their homes for safety, while calling for a general strike and work stoppage.

Pahlavi also encouraged Iranians to demonstrate unity through nightly protest chants, a form of protest used during previous waves of unrest. Addressing members of the military and law enforcement, he called on them to distance themselves from the regime’s repressive forces and join the Iranian people, describing the moment as their last opportunity to do so.

Iranian Hacker Group Handala Claims Breach of Israeli Air Force Officers’ Data

The Iranian-affiliated hacker group “Handala” claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the Hebrew Language Academy’s website . The group also announced what it described as a major data breach involving 50 senior Israeli Air Force officers, including F-16 and F-35 pilots and drone operations commanders.

According to the hackers, the leaked data allegedly includes full names, military identification numbers, ranks, phone numbers, home addresses, and personal photos of the officers. The group also claimed that the data contains information related to their operational activities. The extent and authenticity of the leaked material have not been independently verified.

Operations “Epic Fury” & “Roaring Lion”

10 On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated pre-emptive operation against Iran under the titles “Epic Fury” and “Roaring Lion,” respectively. According to Israeli officials, the objective of the campaign is to eliminate existential threats posed by Iran, with a focus on missile and drone capabilities and nuclear-related infrastructure. The first wave of strikes targeted Tehran, focusing on central government sites, before expanding to additional cities across Iran. The attacks reportedly targeted senior Iranian political and security officials, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, creating a temporary leadership vacuum until the appointment of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new Supreme Leader. The transition appears to have stabilized the regime faster than many observers expected. Support quickly emerged from regime officials and religious scholars, while Iran-aligned proxy groups pledged allegiance and regional allies sent messages of support. Iranian reports also described public rallies in more than 150 cities across the country. Together, these developments suggest Iran is attempting to demonstrate continuity and regime resilience following the killing of Ali Khamenei.

Operations “Epic Fury” and “Roaring Lion” focus on degrading Iran’s offensive military capabilities and nuclear facilities, disrupting its logistical networks, targeting key governmental and intelligence institutions, and weakening domestic security forces. Over the past week, the United States and Israel have continued conducting strikes across Iran, increasingly targeting the regime’s internal security infrastructure, including bases of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij. These operations appear to be part of a broader campaign aimed at reducing Iran’s military capabilities and limiting the regime’s ability to control potential internal unrest.

Iran is responding with waves of missile and drone attacks across the region, targeting Israel and states hosting U.S. forces or allies such as the Kurds, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Cyprus, Iraq, and Azerbaijan. Iranian strikes have focused on strategic economic infrastructure, particularly energy facilities and maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as military and diplomatic installations and symbolic civilian targets intended to increase political pressure on regional governments.

Energy infrastructure and maritime trade routes have become central targets in the escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Iranian strikes and allied militia attacks have increasingly focused on oil refineries, fuel depots, pipelines, and export terminals across the region, reflecting an effort to impose economic pressure and disrupt global energy markets. At the same time, Israeli and U.S. operations have reportedly targeted Iranian fuel depots, energy infrastructure, and logistical networks that support military operations.

The conflict has increasingly drawn in additional regional and international actors. Reports indicate that Qatar carried out strikes inside Iran. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom also announced military deployments to the Middle East region amid attacks on Cyprus, signaling growing international involvement. And Pakistan signaled to Iran that it has a defense alliance with Saudi Arabia, which Iran has been attacking in the past week.

At the same time, Iran’s regional proxy network, known as the “Axis of Resistance,” has intensified its operations. Tehran appears to be shifting from largely symbolic proxy actions toward sustained operational pressure across multiple theaters in the region. Hezbollah has increased rocket and drone attacks toward central and northern Israel. At times coordinated with missile attacks originating from Iran. Israel has carried out extensive airstrikes against Hezbollah infrastructure across Lebanon, along with limited ground operations in southern Lebanon aimed at strengthening the defense of northern Israeli communities. Israel has also focused on targeting Hezbollah’s financial network. The IDF struck a facility belonging to Hezbollah’s financial institution, Al-Qard Al-Hasan, as part of a broader effort to disrupt the group’s economic infrastructure and sources of funding. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq have also intensified attacks on U.S. interests in Iraq and Jordan, while reportedly targeting Kurdish infrastructure in northern Iraq. In response, the United States and Israel have carried out strikes against these militias, causing damage to several of their bases and operational facilities. Meanwhile, the Houthis in Yemen have threatened maritime routes such as the Bab al-Mandab Strait, raising concerns about disruptions to global trade and energy supplies.

In parallel with the physical battlefield, the conflict has expanded into the cyber domain, where Pro-Iranian hacker groups and Iranian cyber units expanded cyber operations against Israel, Gulf states, and U.S. interests, targeting government platforms, energy companies, and critical infrastructure. These operations mirror developments in the physical battlefield, highlighting the integration of cyber warfare into the broader conflict.