The military conflict in the Middle East has reached a new level of escalation. After Israel and the USA launched joint air strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, the Israeli military reported on March 5th about the completion of a twelfth wave of attacks against targets in Tehran. According to official statements, the operations target military facilities, missile sites, and the country's navy. The goal is to neutralize the conventional threat posed by Iranian missiles and drones.
In Washington, the House of Representatives rejected a 'Resolution' that would have stopped the war. This means President Donald Trump temporarily retains political backing to continue the missions. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized the technological superiority of the coalition forces in a press conference and stated that they want to avoid a prolonged conflict, but did not categorically rule out the use of ground troops. He also confirmed the first US losses due to Iranian shelling.
Iran is responding with threats and feels strengthened by regional allies. Observers fear an intervention by 'Hizbollah' in Lebanon or the 'Huthi-Milizen' in Yemen, which could plunge the region into a widespread conflagration. Diplomatic tensions are also reflected in Europe: Israel's Ambassador in Vienna urged seriousness regarding Iranian threats. Civilian air traffic in the region, including at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), remains largely suspended due to the security situation.
