The U.S.-Israel airstrikes enter their third day: Multiple casualties reported as Iran is hit in various locations, and the Middle East situation continues to escalate.

On March 2nd, according to FT reports, the United States and Israel entered the third day of airstrikes against Iran, with reports of explosions and attacks across multiple locations, and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Iranian state media reported that multiple airstrikes in the morning covered several cities nationwide, including the capital Tehran, Isfahan in the central region, Yazd in the south, and Sannandaj in the northwest.

The reports stated that in an attack on a residential area in Sannandaj, two people were killed, but official casualty figures or specific target information have not yet been released. Meanwhile, the northwest city of Maragheh was hit by airstrikes on Sunday, with media reports indicating that 15 people were killed, making it one of the more severe recent attacks in terms of casualties.

Additionally, in the western city of Ilam, a funeral was held for 22 soldiers who died in border region clashes. Iran accused the U.S. and Israel of continuously expanding their military operations. The international community is closely monitoring how the escalation of conflict in the Middle East could impact global security, energy supplies, and financial markets.

Analysts warn that if U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran continue to escalate, the situation in the Middle East could worsen further. Markets are generally concerned that regional conflict may disrupt oil transportation routes and drive up energy prices, while also increasing global macroeconomic uncertainty. Currently, global investors are closely watching developments in Iran and their potential impact on geopolitical risks and commodity markets.