Iran, proxies step up attacks on regional infrastructure, it’s multi-theater escalation
Iran-Linked Strikes Hit Airports, Energy Sites and Cities Across Region in Escalating Wave of Attacks March 24, 2026 Erbil — Iran and allied proxy groups continued coordinated missile and drone attacks across the Middle East targeting airports, energy infrastructure, military bases and residential areas between March 20 and March 23, according to a report by the Long War Journal. The report said the wave of strikes was part of an ongoing pattern of escalation in which Iranian forces and aligned militias have expanded their operational reach beyond traditional battlefronts to multiple countries across the region. Targets reportedly included civilian infrastructure such as airports and residential zones, alongside strategic assets including energy facilities and military installations. The strikes were dispersed across several states, reflecting what analysts describe as a multi-theater approach involving both direct and proxy actors. ...