Day 3 of War: Iran Strikes Jerusalem and Tel Aviv with New Missile Waves; 555 Dead Inside Iran

March 3, 2026 | International Desk
The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran entered its third day Monday with no sign of de-escalation as Iran launched fresh waves of missiles at Israel’s holy cities and continued pounding Gulf Arab states.
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Under Fire
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had carried out its tenth wave of missile strikes, targeting Israel’s government complex in Tel Aviv, military and security centers in Haifa, and east Jerusalem — deploying Kheibar ballistic missiles in the assault. 
Iranian missiles streaked across Jerusalem skies on Monday afternoon, leaving trails of smoke as Israel’s air defense systems worked to intercept the incoming projectiles. Loud booms echoed across the city during each interception.  (OPB)
Gulf States Targeted
Qatar reported that Iranian missiles struck two energy-related facilities within its territory, though no casualties were recorded. Qatar Airways suspended all flights as airspace remained closed.  (CBS News)
The US Embassy compound in Kuwait was also struck in an Iranian attack, with fire and smoke rising from inside the diplomatic mission.  (OPB)
In the UAE, shrapnel from Iranian missiles struck the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel’s facade and ignited fires at Dubai’s main port, while footage of drones hitting high-rise buildings circulated on social media.  (The Washington Post)
Casualties Mount
At least 555 people have been killed inside Iran from US-Israeli strikes, with attacks reported in more than 130 cities across the country, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society.  (OPB)
In Israel, an Iranian ballistic missile struck the city of Beit Shemesh, killing 9 people and wounding more than 20, with rescue workers still searching through rubble.  (Wikipedia)
US CENTCOM confirmed 4 American service members have been killed and 5 seriously wounded since Operation Epic Fury began Saturday. President Trump acknowledged “there will likely be more” US deaths ahead.  (CBS News)
Over 1,000 Iranian Targets Hit
The US military stated it has struck over 1,000 targets inside Iran, including Revolutionary Guard command facilities, missile launch sites, air defense systems, and military airfields. US B-2 stealth bombers also struck Iran’s ballistic missile storage facilities.  (CBS News)
On Monday, Trump announced that Iran had signaled readiness to negotiate, and that Washington had agreed to talks.  (NPR)