The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and the Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute are publishing two updates daily to provide analysis on the war with Iran. The morning update will focus on US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran and the Axis of Resistance’s response to the strikes. The evening update will be more comprehensive, covering events over the past 24-hour period and refining items discussed in the morning update.
ISW-CTP’s satellite imagery partner has expanded its imagery restrictions to include Iran and will now delay the release of all satellite imagery from the region by 14 days. ISW-CTP will be unable to confirm strikes or assess damage at sites using satellite imagery from this partner for at least 14 days after a strike occurs. We are exploring other options and methods to confirm strikes and will continue to confirm strikes where possible.
Key Takeaways
- US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on March 10 that US forces destroyed 16 Iranian minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian mining efforts are part of a broader Iranian effort to disrupt maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf to try to impose a cost on the Gulf states and the United States. Iranian efforts to mine the Strait of Hormuz will also likely further hinder Iran’s ability to export oil, including shipments to China, the largest importer of Iranian oil.
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Source: https://understandingwar.org/research/middle-east/iran-update-evening-special-report-march-10-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQhWRlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeW1APU36Fj7-ZWR-iN9PARONOoeBnc9GOjrCBDB9iITjdRrcvYhuQXzq5xcc_aem_v81dKYzhwnnatG18eJipAw
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