U.S.–Israeli War with Iran Enters Third Week, Causing Regional Turmoil

Reports 03:36 PM - 2026-03-14

Smoke rising from areas of attacks in Iran.

The U.S.–Israeli war against Iran has entered its third week, creating widespread security, economic and energy disruptions across the Middle East and beyond.

War Continues Without Negotiations

When the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran on 28 February 2026, many political and military analysts predicted that the conflict would be limited and would end within two weeks. However, three weeks later the war continues, and neither side appears willing to negotiate or halt the fighting.

Rising Death Toll in Iran

Iran has suffered the heaviest casualties during the conflict. A number of senior military commanders have been killed, and reports indicate that at least 1,348 people have died so far.

More than 17,000 people have been injured, while the Hrana Human Rights News Agency reported that around 1,100 children have been killed or wounded during the war.

Thousands of Civilian Sites Targeted

According to the Iranian Red Crescent, more than 21,720 civilian sites have been damaged or destroyed. These include:

- 17,353 residential buildings

- 4,122 businesses

- 160 health centres, including hospitals and care facilities

The organisation also reported that nine hospitals have been forced out of service and 69 schools have been targeted since the start of the conflict.

Heavy Military and Energy Losses

Reports by Bloomberg and The New York Times, citing several sources, indicate that two-thirds of Iran’s missile launch pads have been destroyed.

Iran’s energy sector has also been affected. Israeli strikes on fuel facilities south of Tehran last week caused significant environmental pollution in the capital.

Kharg Island, the backbone of Iran’s economy, which accounts for more than 90 percent of the country’s crude oil exports, has also been targeted. The island hosts one of the largest oil-loading terminals in the world.

Iran Continues Missile Attacks

Iran has continued launching missile and drone attacks against Israel and other targets in the region. So far, 48 waves of missiles have been launched as part of Operation Wadi Sadeq 4.

Casualties in Israel

Iran’s attacks have mainly targeted Tel Aviv, Haifa, and central and southern regions of Israel.

According to the Israeli Ministry of Health:

- 2,745 people have been injured

- 85 remain hospitalised

- 11-14 people have been killed

Thousands Seek Compensation in Israel

The Jerusalem Post reported that 9,115 Israelis have filed compensation claims for damages caused by the attacks.

These include: 1,485 claims for vehicle damage, thousands of claims related to property damage, and total damages are estimated at about $922 million.

U.S. Military Losses

The United States has also suffered losses in the conflict:

- 13 U.S. soldiers have been killed

- More than 150 have been wounded

- Reports indicate that three F-15E fighter jets were shot down in Kuwait, while a refuelling aircraft was shot down in Iraq.

- In addition, 11 drones were destroyed, with total equipment losses estimated at around $400 million.

During the first week of the war alone, the United States reportedly spent $11.3 billion on military operations.

Oil Prices Surge

At the beginning of the war, Iran attempted to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices sharply higher.

Currently:

- Brent crude is trading at $103.10 per barrel

- West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stands at $98.71 per barrel

Regional Airspace Closures

With the outbreak of the war, most countries in the region — except Iran and Israel — closed their airspace to civilian flights.

So far:

- More than 52,000 flights have been cancelled across the Middle East

- Airline ticket prices have risen significantly due to disruptions.

War Situation in the Third Week

In the third week of the war, attacks continue as both U.S. and Iran seek to portray themselves as the victors. So far, neither side has shown any willingness to negotiate or halt the fighting.

U.S. President Donald Trump said in his latest remarks that military operations would intensify.

Asked in a Fox News interview about helping oil tankers pass through the key shipping route, President Trump said: “We would do it if we needed to… hopefully things are going to go very well. We’re going to see what happens.”

“We’re going to be hitting them very hard over the next week,” he added in the interview with Fox’s Brian Kilmeade.



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