A week into the U.S.-Israeli air campaign, heavy strikes have targeted 35 security installations across western Iran, specifically hitting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij militia facilities. These operations, centered in the predominantly Kurdish western provinces, have caused large-scale casualties and appear aimed at degrading the regime’s local command structures. While reports of a ground offensive remain unconfirmed, Kurdish militias are currently in forward deployment following a year of increased training and equipment programs. The intensity of these strikes suggests a strategic effort to shape the battlefield for potential future ground maneuvers in the region.
Date: March 6, 2026. Source: euractiv.com