Iranian Conflict Situation Report #8
- Emergency Manager's Weekly Report
- Mar 11
- 5 min read
Military and Diplomatic Highlights:
Iran
· On March 10th, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an air strike in Tehran and Tabriz on command centers, this included:
o Special units command center in Tabriz.
o Imam Hassan security unit military compound in Tehran.
o Ballistic Missiles and Artillery Command Center.
o Intelligence and General Security Police Command Center in Maragheh Province.
o Basij forces compound in Tabriz.
· The IDF attacked on March 10th Iran’s Internal Security Forces and Basij units in Ilam Province.
Lebanon
· The IDF on March 10th killed Hassan Salameh, the Commander of Hezbollah's 'Nassar' Unit.
· On March 11th, the IDF began a large-scale wave of strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in the Dahieh area of Beirut.
Regional Defense and Attacks:
· The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense reported the following on March 10th:
o Royal Air Force fighter jets continue to conduct defensive sorties in defense of Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
o A ground based British Counter-Drone unit took out a drone in Iraqi airspace which was heading towards coalition forces.
o The HMS Dragon departed Portsmouth and is now headed for the Eastern Mediterranean.
o The RFA Lyme Bay (Landing ship) is being deployed with humanitarian and medical capabilities.
· On March 11th, the U.S. State Department reported that Iran or their proxy forces may be planning to target U.S.-owned oil and energy infrastructure in Iraq.
· U.S. Central Command on March 11th reported that they have destroyed at least 16 Iranian minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz.
· The Institute for the Study of War provided the following analysis on Iran mining efforts:
o Iran has deployed fewer than 10 naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
o This is part of a broader Iranian effort to disrupt maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf to try to impose a cost on the Gulf states and the United States. Iranian efforts to mine the Strait of Hormuz will also likely further hinder Iran’s ability to export oil, including shipments to China, the largest importer of Iranian oil.
· The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported the following attacks on commercial maritime traffic between March 10-11:
o The Master of a container vessel has reported that the vessel has sustained damage from a suspected but unknown projectile. Extent of the damage is currently unknown but under investigation by the crew. All crew members are safe.
o A cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz which resulted in a fire onboard which was extinguished and there is no environmental impact at this time. A skeleton crew remains onboard.
o The Master of a Bulk Carrier located 50 Nautical Miles (NM) northwest of Dubai reported their vessel being hit by an unknown projectile. There is no report of any environmental impact. The crew is safe and well.
Civil Protection and Humanitarian Assistance Highlights:
Israel
· On March 11th, Hezbollah launched rockets into several areas of Israel. The Magen David Adom treated one person for injuries from flying debris.
Iran
· More than 100,000 people have relocated due to the attacks by the US and Israel.
· The UN Migration Agency (IOM) reported that at least 725 individuals in Tehran temporarily relocated to hotels following recent impacts on residential areas.
· On March 11th, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) reported that 21,720 civilian units (17,353 residential & 4,122 commercial) have been damaged due to air strikes.
· Environmental hazards continue to be a growing concern, as petroleum fires and smoke from damaged infrastructure expose nearby communities to toxic pollutants.
Lebanon
· The IOM is reporting that large-scale displacement continues following intensified strikes across the South, Bekaa, and Beirut:
o The Lebanese government is reporting over 119,700 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are residing in collective shelters, while around 548,000 IDPs reside outside collective centers.
o The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that as of March 11th that they have helped dozens of civilians move safely in collaboration with the Lebanese Red Cross.
· Evacuation orders have forced the closure of 49 primary health care centers and five hospitals in the South and in Beirut’s southern suburbs as of March 11th.
· EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid on March 10th completed the first humanitarian flight carrying 41 tons of humanitarian supplies (food, medicines, shelter materials, etc.).
Violations of International Humanitarian Law Highlights (Iran & Lebanon):
Iran
· WHO reports that since February 28th, more than 1,300 have been killed and over 9,000 injured.
· There has also been a total of 18 attacks on healthcare resulting in eight deaths among health workers.
· One IRCS relief worker has been killed and seven injured.
· As of March 11th, the IRCS reported that 16 of their centers have been seriously damaged and 21 vehicles (19 ambulances) have been taken out of service due to the attacks.
Lebanon
· WHO reports that at least 570 people have been killed and more than 1,400 people injured since February 28th.
· There have been at least 25 attacks on healthcare resulting in 16 deaths and 29 injures.
· On March 11th, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported that Lebanese Red Cross volunteer paramedic Youssef Assaf died due to the injuries he sustained in carrying out his duties.
Sources:
· Iran regional escalation Situation Report – 10 March 2026
· United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre Website
· Iranian Red Crescent Society Twitter Page
· Israeli Defense Forces Twitter Page
· Magen David Adom Twitter Page
· Lebanese Red Cross Twitter Page
· U.S. State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs Twitter Page
· U.S. Central Command Twitter Page
· EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Twitter Page
· UNIFIL Twitter Page
· WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean Twitter Page
· IFRC Middle East and North Africa Twitter Page
Resources:
Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2025 and the nationwide protests - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran (New)
Lebanese Red Cross Monetary Donations Website (New)
Europa Nostra issues statement of grave concern over destruction of cultural heritage in the wider region of Middle East (New)
ACLED, Iran Crisis Live
Interactive Map: U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran
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