11th day of US-Israel conflict with Iran’s regime: US warns of ‘most intense day’ of strikes as regime escalates oil threats

2026-03-11 - 06:25

March 10, 2026, marked the eleventh day of the escalating military conflict between the Iranian regime, the United States, and Israel. The escalation follows a dramatic tenth day that saw the regime’s Assembly of Experts hastily appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader to succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war. Global oil prices had already surged past $100 per barrel as Tehran deliberately targeted regional energy facilities to force an end to the conflict. Now, as the state-imposed internet blackout inside Iran reaches an unprecedented 240 hours, the US and Israel have launched a massive new wave of airstrikes targeting the capital and critical infrastructure, while Iranian regime officials explicitly reject any ceasefire. Roundup of key events ‘Most intense day’ of US strikes: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Tuesday will see the heaviest volume of US fighters and bombers striking inside Iran. New wave of Israeli airstrikes: Israel announced a fresh wave of attacks on Tehran, as explosions rocked the capital, Karaj, Tabriz, Kish Island, and several airports. Regime threatens global oil supply: Amid warnings of “catastrophic consequences” from Saudi Aramco’s CEO, the Iranian regime vowed to block the Strait of Hormuz until attacks cease, prompting severe warnings from US President Donald Trump. Regime officials reject ceasefire: The Iranian regime’s Foreign Minister and Parliament Speaker both publicly ruled out negotiations or a ceasefire, while a top security official threatened the US President with being “eliminated.” Rising regional casualties: The death toll in the UAE rose to six following massive regime drone and missile barrages, while the total death toll in Iran reportedly surpassed 1,200, including over 170 killed in a strike at a school. Internet blackout deepens: Cybersecurity watchdog NetBlocks reported that Iranians have now spent one-third of 2026 entirely offline as the regime’s internet shutdown reaches 240 hours. ‘Most intense day’ of strikes hits Tehran and multiple cities The Israeli military announced the start of a new wave of airstrikes targeting Tehran on Tuesday, March 10. Explosions were heard across several cities, including the capital, the northern city of Karaj, the northwestern city of Tabriz, and Kish Island off Iran’s southern coast. Videos circulating on social media showed successive explosions in Shahr-e Qods and massive pillars of smoke rising near the Bagheri Highway and Tehranpars intersection in Tehran. Further strikes targeted the areas surrounding airports in Kerman, Shiraz, and Bandar Abbas. The Quds Force-affiliated Tasnim News Agency cited the security deputy of Kerman province, who confirmed the strike on Kerman airport, stating that a section of the airport was damaged and two obsolete planes were hit. In Washington, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that today will be “our most intense day of strikes inside Iran,” involving the highest number of fighters and bombers yet. Amid the physical strikes, cyber disruptions were also reported. State-affiliated Fars News Agency acknowledged that the mobile banking application and other internet services of Sepah Bank have been disrupted since approximately 2:00 AM on Tuesday. Regime officials reject ceasefire and escalate global oil threats Despite the heavy bombardment, the Iranian regime remains defiant. The regime’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated in a PBS interview that negotiations with the US are no longer on Tehran’s agenda and that missile attacks will continue. He claimed Iran had a “very bitter experience” with US negotiations, accusing Washington of attacking Iran mid-talks. Similarly, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf stated unequivocally, “We are absolutely not looking for a ceasefire,” adding that the regime must strike the aggressor. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani claimed that the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the third supreme leader “brought cohesion back to Iran,” while Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir warned that the regime will not allow anyone to “abuse” the current “special conditions.” Meanwhile, the regime’s strategy of striking oil-rich Gulf states to drive up gas prices and pressure an end to the war has drawn severe warnings. Amin Nasser, CEO of Saudi Aramco, warned of “catastrophic consequences” if the disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues. The conflict has effectively closed the strait, disrupting roughly 20% of the global oil supply, leading Nasser to call it “by far the biggest crisis the region’s oil and gas industry has faced.” US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning of “death, fire and fury” if the regime continues to block the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran retorted by vowing that it won’t allow “one liter of oil” to leave the Middle East until airstrikes cease. Trump described the conflict as a “little excursion” that would end “soon,” while simultaneously stating that the US has “won in many ways, but we haven’t won enough.” In response to Trump’s social media warning that Iran would be “hit TWENTY TIMES HARDER,” Ali Larijani, secretary of the regime’s Supreme National Security Council, issued a direct threat. Posting on X, Larijani stated that the Iranian people do not fear “hollow threats” and warned the US government to “beware, lest you are the ones who are eliminated.” Rising casualties and international diplomatic response The human toll of the conflict has been severe. According to the regime’s Red Crescent Society, more than 1,200 people have been killed in Iran by Israeli and American strikes, while 13 have died in Israel due to the regime’s retaliatory fire. Across the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported that the death toll in the UAE has risen to six, with 122 suffering minor to moderate injuries. The ministry noted that since the war began, 262 missiles from Iran have been detected, 241 were destroyed, 19 fell into the sea, and two landed in UAE territory. In addition, nearly 1,400 drones have been intercepted and eight cruise missiles destroyed. Regionally, the conflict has prompted France to call for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the situation in Lebanon. Condemning Hezbollah for joining the war, the French foreign ministry offered full support to Lebanese authorities and urged Israel “to refrain from any land-based or long-term interventions in Lebanon.” France also called on all parties to “exercise restraint” and return to a ceasefire. Internet blackout reaches unprecedented levels As the war devastates the country, the Iranian regime has maintained a suffocating grip on information. NetBlocks, an international cybersecurity watchdog, reported that the ongoing internet blackout in Iran has reached 240 hours. The organization noted that the people of Iran have now spent one-third of the year 2026 offline. According to NetBlocks, the current disruption ranks among “the most severe government-imposed nationwide internet shutdowns on record globally.”