Iran retaliates with hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles - regional conflict erupts

Iran launches hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles at Israel (approximately 525 total, with 50 to 60 striking Israeli territory) and US bases in Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz. A drone strikes Britain's Akrotiri base on Cyprus. By March 5, the US and Israel have destroyed 19 Iranian ships, 1 submarine, and approximately 2,000 targets. By March 24, CENTCOM reports striking over 11,000 targets since February 28. Reported casualties include Iran with 3,636 deaths (including 1,701 civilians per HRANA, with 7,650 plus killed total including 1,030 plus civilians). Israel has 25 fatalities. US military has 13 killed, 303 wounded. Gulf states have 28 plus killed.