Overview
- CENTCOM says Iran is launching ballistic missiles and one-way attack drones from densely populated cities including Dezful, Esfahan and Shiraz.
- The command warns locations used for military purposes could lose protected status under international law and urges civilians in affected areas to stay home.
- U.S. forces state they take every feasible precaution to minimize civilian harm but cannot guarantee safety near Iranian military facilities.
- Since Feb. 28, Iran has fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and thousands of one‑way drones, and CENTCOM says launch rates have now fallen due to U.S. and partner operations.
- The UAE reports intercepting recent salvos and released air-defense footage, while Iran’s president asserts strikes targeted U.S. bases rather than friendly neighboring countries.