1 February – According to American officials, American plans have been approved for multi-day strikes in
Iraq and Syria against multiple targets, including
Iranian personnel and facilities.[3]
The
US launches retaliatory airstrikes targeting Iran-backed militias in
Iraq and Syria, in response to an
attack that killed three US troops in
Jordan.[4]
1 March – An Israeli airstrike in
Baniyas kills three people, including an IRGC field commander.[7]
16 March – At least 16
truffle hunters including nine women are killed in a
landmine explosion in northern
Raqqa. The mine is suspected to have been planted by
Islamic State.[8]
17 March – Israel launches airstrikes in
southern Syria. The Syrian state media agency
SANA reports that the strikes result in a soldier being wounded and few "material losses".[9]