Tehran endures ‘worst night of strikes’ amid mixed US messages about more to come

The Guardian - World NewsEN 5 min read 100% complete by William Christou in Beirut, Deepa Parent and Hannah Ellis-Petersen in DubaiMarch 10, 2026 at 06:38 PM

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Tehran residents reported the "worst night of strikes" as the US-Israeli air campaign against Iran continues. Israel claimed responsibility for hitting a weapons development facility amidst widespread strikes, while residents reported blackouts and communication disruptions. The World Health Organization warned of potential respiratory problems from "black rain" following strikes on oil facilities. Civilian casualties are mounting in Iran, Lebanon, and Israel, with US troops also suffering losses. Conflicting messages emerged from US officials regarding the war's duration, with Trump suggesting a near end and the defense secretary promising intensified strikes until Iran's defeat. The US military claims to have hit over 5,000 sites in Iran, targeting its military capabilities. Iranian officials vowed to continue fighting until inflicting significant damage on the US and Israel.

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Lebanon 40% Human Rights Activists in Iran 40% Gen Dan Caine 50% World Health Organization 50% Pete Hegseth ×370% Donald Trump ×270% United States ×980% Israel ×585% Tehran ×490% Iran ×1095%

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us-israeli war on iran 90% strikes 80% tehran 70% aerial bombardment 70% civilian casualties 60% ballistic missile 50% contradictory messages 50% weapons development facility 40% strait of hormuz 40%