Iran

Islamic Republic of Iran — Transitional Government

CRITICALRETALIATINGHostileSTATE
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Assessment

Iran is sustaining retaliatory operations despite catastrophic leadership losses and massive infrastructure damage. The succession question is critical — Mojtaba Khamenei's emergence as frontrunner suggests continuity of hardline policy. The interim leadership council under Larijani has maintained command coherence, but the decapitation of senior military leadership (Khamenei, Nasirzadeh, Pakpour, Mousavi, Shamkhani) has severely degraded strategic decision-making capacity. Iran's drone/missile stockpile is being depleted but remains sufficient for weeks of attrition.

Current posture

FM Araghchi: Trump 'betrayed diplomacy and Americans who elected him — bombing the negotiation table out of spite.' Interim leadership council operational.

  • Death toll at 1,045+ from US-Israeli strikes; Khamenei funeral ceremony begins
  • Mojtaba Khamenei emerging as frontrunner successor to supreme leader
  • Maintaining retaliatory missile and drone operations against Israel and Gulf states
  • IRGC ground forces entering 'battlefield operations' with 230 drones engaged
  • FM Araghchi publicly rejecting diplomatic overtures while backchannel status unclear

Key figures

President Masoud Pezeshkian (transitional)Judiciary Chief Mohseni EjeiAssembly of Experts head Alireza ArafiIRGC (leaderless — acting command unknown)

Recent actions

2026-03-22HIGHMILITARYVERIFIED

Launched 8 ballistic missile barrages against Israel in under 18 hours — highest single-day tempo of the conflict. Attacks targeted central Israel, Tel Aviv (cluster bomb, 15 injured), Eilat (intercepted by Arrow 3), and southern Negev.

2026-03-22HIGHDIPLOMATICVERIFIED

Parliament Speaker Ghabilaf threatened to 'irreversibly destroy' regional oil facilities if US strikes power plants. IRGC separately threatened complete Hormuz closure. Multiple escalatory counter-threats to Trump's 48-hour ultimatum.

2026-03-11HIGHMILITARYVERIFIED

Iran fires 4th ballistic missile salvo since midnight — after 9-hour lull — targeting central and northern Israel. Small number of missiles, all intercepted or hit open areas. No injuries.

2026-03-11HIGHMILITARYVERIFIED

Khatam al-Anbiya command declares all tankers bound for US, Israel, or partners are legitimate military targets. Warns oil price will reach $200. Switches doctrine from reciprocal hits to continuous strikes.

2026-03-11HIGHPOLITICALVERIFIED

Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed lightly wounded in legs on Day 1 — explains public absence since being named supreme leader. Iranian president's son says he is 'safe and sound.' Iran holds mass funeral for military commanders killed in war.

2026-03-11LOWPOLITICALVERIFIED

Iran withdraws from 2026 FIFA World Cup (co-hosted by US). Sports minister: 'Under no circumstances can we participate' after US 'assassinated our leader.' FIFA had said Trump gave assurances Iran could participate.

2026-03-10HIGHMILITARY

Iran's Revolutionary Guards strike Al-Harir Air Base in Iraqi Kurdistan with 5 ballistic missiles — explicitly claiming the attack via Telegram. Removes all proxy deniability: Iran is now directly striking US military installations. Most significant Iranian attack on US forces since the war began. Signals IRGC is willing to escalate horizontally.

2026-03-10HIGHECONOMIC

IRGC threatens to not allow 'one liter of oil' to leave the Middle East if US-Israeli strikes continue. Combined with Hormuz closure and 6.5M bbl/day output cuts already offline — Iran's oil weapon is its most powerful remaining leverage. Saudi Aramco CEO calls potential full blockade 'catastrophic.'

2026-03-10LOWMILITARY

Iran fires two ballistic missiles at Israel on Day 11 — one targeting central Israel/Jerusalem (intercepted), one targeting northern Israel (intercepted). Both attacks resume after 10-hour lull suggesting rotation/repositioning rather than capacity loss. Iran demonstrates continued launch capability despite three IDF strike waves targeting Tehran missile infrastructure.

2026-03-10HIGHPOLITICAL

Iran's Supreme National Security Council chief Ali Larijani posts on X: 'Iran is not afraid of your empty threats. Even those greater than you could not eliminate the Iranian nation. Take care of yourself not to be eliminated.' Explicit counter-threat against Trump. Signals Iran will not be deterred from Hormuz/oil blockade threat by American bluster.

2026-03-09HIGHMILITARYVERIFIED

Iran fires largest single missile salvo of the war — 60+ ballistic missiles targeting Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Dimona nuclear facility

2026-03-09HIGHPOLITICALVERIFIED

Mojtaba Khamenei formally inaugurated as Supreme Leader — first state inauguration ceremony held under wartime conditions

2026-03-09MEDIUMPOLITICALVERIFIED

Pezeshkian government continues Oman and Qatar diplomatic back-channels despite IRGC-Mojtaba hardliner consolidation

2026-03-09HIGHMILITARYVERIFIED

Iran uses Fattah-2 hypersonic missiles against Dimona — first use of hypersonic delivery system against Israeli nuclear site

2026-03-09MEDIUMECONOMICVERIFIED

Iranian oil exports near-zero under Hormuz closure — rial falls further, domestic fuel and food prices escalating sharply

2026-03-09MEDIUMPOLITICALVERIFIED

Parliament Speaker Qalibaf publicly contradicts Pezeshkian — declares Iran seeking no ceasefire, deepening internal split

2026-03-09MEDIUMMILITARYVERIFIED

Iran continues overnight ballistic missile launches at central Israel — Sharon area, West Bank sirens, dispersed unit operations

2026-03-08HIGHMILITARYVERIFIED

Fired ballistic missile with suspected cluster bomb warhead at central Israel — 6 injured across Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva. First Iranian cluster munitions use against Israeli civilian areas.

2026-03-08HIGHMILITARYVERIFIED

Sustained 4+ ballistic missile salvos against Israel overnight and into afternoon — reduced from 12 overnight on Day 8, indicating missile stock depletion.

2026-03-08HIGHMILITARYVERIFIED

Continued Gulf attacks despite Pezeshkian Day 8 ceasefire — struck Bahraini desalination plant and fired 17 ballistic missiles + 117 UAVs at UAE. Gulf ceasefire not holding.

Event responses

Trump claims US went to war to pre-empt Iranian attack — says most likely Iranian successors are now dead
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Larijani: Trump's preemption claim is fabricated justification for unprovoked aggression. Iran was in active negotiations in Geneva days before the strikes began.

IMF warns Iran war could significantly darken global economic outlook — energy, inflation, growth at risk
SUPPORTINGofficial_statement

Iran: The global economic damage confirms Iran's deterrence strategy is working. The longer the conflict, the greater the pressure on the US to negotiate.

Hezbollah drone swarm strikes Ramat David airbase and Meron air control base in northern Israel
SUPPORTINGofficial_statement

Iran supports Hezbollah's right to defend the axis of resistance and retaliate for Israeli aggression on Lebanese cities and towns.

Operation Epic Fury: Mehrabad Airport Tehran and Iranian missile production sites struck on Day 4
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran condemns the targeting of Mehrabad civilian airport. This is deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure. Both Tehran airports now struck, grounding all evacuation flights.

IDF strikes compound in Iran said to be developing nuclear weapons capabilities
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Atomic Energy Organisation: No radioactive contamination detected. Iran's nuclear program is peaceful. Israel's claim is fabricated justification for attacking civilian scientific infrastructure.

CENTCOM: Operation Epic Fury has struck 1,700+ targets in Iran — missile sites, ships, submarines, command centers
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran Defence Ministry: Despite 1,700 strikes, Iran has not yet deployed its most advanced weapons. Our capacity to resist far exceeds what the enemy has planned for.

Iran Defence Ministry warns: Most advanced weapons have not yet been deployed — ready for long war
SUPPORTINGofficial_statement

Defence Ministry spokesman Talaei-Nik: We have the capacity to resist longer than what the enemy has planned. We have not deployed all our advanced weapons and equipment.

IAEA confirms entrance buildings at Natanz fuel enrichment plant damaged — no radioactive release
NEUTRALofficial_statement

Atomic Energy Organisation: No radioactive contamination at Natanz. Thanks to preventative measures, the underground facility is intact. IAEA confirmation received.

Russia's Lavrov calls Iranian FM Araghchi, urges de-escalation and protection of civilians
NEUTRALdiplomatic_note

Iran acknowledges Russian diplomatic engagement. Russia's position against US aggression is noted. Iran has not accepted ceasefire calls while under active bombardment.

Oman FM calls for immediate ceasefire and return to diplomacy — warns 'off-ramps are available'
NEUTRALdiplomatic_note

Iran acknowledges Oman's ceasefire call. Larijani: Iran will not negotiate under fire. Oman's diplomatic role is recognized but conditions for talks not yet met.

UK dispatches warship and helicopters to Cyprus for regional defensive operations
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran: UK military buildup in Cyprus confirms Britain is a party to the aggression. RAF Akrotiri serves as a platform for operations against Iran and will continue to be targeted.

Turkey enters as mediator — FM Fidan says Ankara engaging all parties to end war and return to negotiations
NEUTRALdiplomatic_note

Iran welcomes Turkish mediation efforts. Conditions for ceasefire talks include cessation of US-Israeli strikes and international guarantees for Iran's sovereignty.

Hundreds of Iranians flee across Turkey border — 3 crossings suspended as refugee exodus begins
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iranian border authorities suspended crossings at three Turkey gates due to volume. Iranian government urging citizens to shelter in place. Exodus is the result of US-Israeli war crimes.

Iranian drone strikes UK RAF base at Akrotiri, Cyprus — direct hit on NATO ally's sovereign territory
SUPPORTINGmilitary_action

IRGC: RAF Akrotiri is used for US-Israeli aggression against Iran. UK chose to be a military party to this conflict by permitting offensive operations from its territory.

Merz raises 'the day after' Iran at White House — global alarm over absence of post-war plan
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran: The US has no plan for the day after because regime change is illegal under international law. Iran's constitutional process will produce a new leader regardless of US intentions.

Macron deploys Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group to Mediterranean — France entering regional theater
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran: France's carrier deployment confirms this is a Western war against Iran. We warn France that joining the aggression, even defensively, makes French forces legitimate targets.

Trump orders US Navy to escort commercial tankers through Strait of Hormuz — direct challenge to IRGC closure
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran: Escorting tankers through a declared military exclusion zone is an act of war. US Navy presence in the Strait will be considered hostile and will be engaged accordingly.

Amazon Web Services data centers knocked offline by drone attacks in Middle East — tech infrastructure disrupted
SUPPORTINGmilitary_action

IRGC: Targeting of Western technology infrastructure in the Gulf is part of Iran's comprehensive response. US cloud services supporting military operations are legitimate targets.

Trump refuses to rule out ground troops in Iran if 'necessary' — says war was US's 'last, best chance to strike'
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran: Any US ground troops entering Iranian territory will face the full force of the Islamic Republic's military including weapons not yet deployed. This would be Iran's red line.

Historic first: RAF F-35B Lightning destroys drones over Jordan — first F-35 combat kill
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran: Britain has now fired in combat on Iranian drones. UK is a party to the aggression. RAF F-35 operations confirm British military engagement against Iranian forces.

Iranians celebrate in Tehran streets following Khamenei's confirmed death
SUPPORTINGpopular_sentiment

Iranians celebrate in the streets of Tehran following Khamenei's confirmed death — expressing relief rather than grief, as the regime had suppressed popular opposition for decades.

Trump: Iran operations "ahead of schedule"; Democrats question legal basis
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

National Security Council head Ali Larijani: Trump's wishful thinking has dragged the region into an unnecessary war. This war only serves Netanyahu's interests.

Oil surges 12–14%; OPEC+ announces modest 206K bbl/day increase; 1,500+ flights cancelled
SUPPORTINGeconomic_warfare

Iran's Hormuz closure strategy is achieving intended economic warfare objectives — oil at $82+, shipping rates at all-time highs, global markets in turmoil.

Omani FM pushes diplomacy; UK allows US to use bases; Congress briefings set for Tuesday
NEUTRALdiplomatic_note

Iran monitoring Omani diplomacy but National Security Council has stated Iran will not negotiate under fire. Oman's mediation position acknowledged but ceasefire conditions not yet met.

Gulf civilian damage escalates: 4 killed in UAE, tanker hit in Hormuz, Oman's Duqm port struck
SUPPORTINGmilitary_action

IRGC: Retaliatory strikes on UAE infrastructure are a direct response to US-Israeli aggression. UAE's hosting of US military facilities makes it a legitimate target.

Starmer/Macron/Merz joint statement: "Iran pursuing scorched earth strategy" — EU3 ready to "take action"
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran dismisses European joint statement as Western hypocrisy. Foreign Ministry: Europe is complicit in US-Israeli aggression by allowing use of European bases.

Iran drone strikes RAF Akrotiri — first attack on a UK sovereign base; MoD evacuates families
SUPPORTINGmilitary_action

IRGC: RAF Akrotiri is a platform used for US-Israeli aggression against Iran. Its use as a base for operations against Iran makes it a legitimate military target.

Saudi Ras Tanura refinery shuts after drone strike — 550K bbl/day offline; oil prices surge further
SUPPORTINGmilitary_action

IRGC: Strike on Ras Tanura refinery is a calibrated response. Saudi Arabia cannot host US forces and avoid consequences. Iran is imposing economic costs on all US regional allies.

IAEA Grossi warns of mass evacuations if nuclear power stations attacked — 555 killed in Iran
NEUTRALofficial_statement

Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation: No radioactive contamination at Natanz or Bushehr. IAEA confirmation expected. Iran calls on international community to condemn nuclear facility targeting.

Smoke rises near US Embassy in Kuwait City — embassy says "continuing threat"; shelter in place
SUPPORTINGmilitary_action

IRGC: US Embassy Kuwait — US military and diplomatic facilities are legitimate targets. American presence across the Gulf constitutes active military occupation.

Khamenei, IRGC Commander, Defense Minister, NSC Secretary confirmed killed
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The Islamic Republic confirms the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader. The revolution will not die with him. All Islamic forces have been called to maximum retaliation.

Iran launches 35+ ballistic missiles at Israel; Tel Aviv and Jerusalem hit
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirms the launch of Operation True Promise 3 in response to the criminal aggression of the Zionist regime and its American sponsors.

IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed — 200+ vessels anchored
OPPOSINGMILITARY ACTION

All vessels are warned: the Strait of Hormuz is closed. Any vessel attempting transit will be treated as a hostile actor.

Iran forms interim leadership council — Pezeshkian, Mohseni-Ejei, Arafi assume powers
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

The constitution has provisions for the current circumstances. Until a leader is appointed, the leadership council will assume responsibility.

CENTCOM accuses Iran of targeting civilians — disputes Iran's claim of military-only strikes
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran's response has been directed solely and exclusively at US bases and assets.

Qalibaf: "You have crossed our red line" — highest official on camera since strikes; 23 killed in Pakistan protests
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

You have crossed our red line and must pay the price. We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg.

Larijani: "We will not negotiate with the United States" — rejects Trump's claim Iran wants talks
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

We will not negotiate with the United States. Trump's wishful thinking has dragged the region into an unnecessary war.

US and 6 Gulf states joint statement: Iran's "indiscriminate and reckless attacks" condemn
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran Foreign Ministry: Gulf states that host US bases have made themselves party to aggression against Iran. Their condemnation is illegitimate.

Two more drones heading toward RAF Akrotiri intercepted — Cyprus government confirms
SUPPORTINGmilitary_action

IRGC continues drone campaign against RAF Akrotiri — persistent pressure on UK sovereign base in Cyprus. UK air defenses intercepted two additional drones.

QatarEnergy halts all LNG production after Iran attacks on Ras Laffan and Mesaieed
SUPPORTINGmilitary_action

IRGC: QatarEnergy LNG production halted is the intended outcome. Qatar hosts Al Udeid Air Base — the largest US airbase in the Middle East. Economic pressure is war.

Crown Prince MBS vows military force against further Iranian incursions into Saudi airspace
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran warns Saudi Arabia: military action against Iran will invite devastating retaliation. Saudi Arabia should expel US forces rather than double down on confrontation.

Iranian drones hit US Embassy in Riyadh — US closes embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
SUPPORTINGmilitary_action

IRGC: Strike on US Embassy Riyadh is a direct response to US use of Saudi territory for operations against Iran. US embassies in hostile territory are legitimate targets.

Assembly of Experts offices bombed in Qom and Tehran — body responsible for choosing next Supreme Leader
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iran condemns targeting of the Assembly of Experts as an illegal attack on Iran's constitutional institutions. The Islamic Republic's governance structures will not be destroyed.

Brent crude hits 19-month high; Bernstein warns prices could reach $120–$150 in prolonged conflict
SUPPORTINGeconomic_warfare

Iran's Hormuz closure and Gulf strikes are achieving intended economic impact — Brent at 19-month highs, Bernstein warning of $120-150 scenarios. This is Iran's leverage for ceasefire negotiations.

Iran Red Crescent: 787 killed in Iran since start of US-Israel strikes on Saturday
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Iranian Red Crescent: 787 killed since Feb 28. The Minab school massacre killed 168 children. These are war crimes that the international community must condemn.

US State Dept urges Americans to depart 14 Middle East countries immediately; orders evacuation of staff from 6 states
SUPPORTINGofficial_statement

Iran: The mass evacuation of US personnel from the region confirms the scope of Iranian retaliatory capability. This is the consequence of American aggression.

Iran announces Khamenei body to be buried in Mashhad — successor still unclear as Assembly of Experts hit
NEUTRALofficial_statement

Iranian state media: Khamenei will be buried in Mashhad. The succession process continues despite attempts to destroy Iran's constitutional institutions. Iran will have a new Supreme Leader.

Israel launches 'broad wave of strikes' on Tehran government infrastructure
OPPOSINGcondemnation

Tasnim: Death toll at 1,045. Schools hit in Karaj and Isfahan. Five killed in Tehran attacks.

Khamenei funeral ceremony begins in Tehran; Mojtaba Khamenei frontrunner successor
SUPPORTINGpolitical_statement

State media: Three-day funeral ceremony begins at Grand Mosalla. Mojtaba Khamenei frontrunner successor.

Global markets plunge — Seoul Kospi halted at -8.1%, Tokyo Nikkei -3.9%
SUPPORTINGeconomic_action

Iran's disruption of Gulf shipping achieving intended economic pressure. Hormuz effectively closed to Iranian vessels.

IAEA confirms damage near Isfahan nuclear site; Russia warns on Bushehr
OPPOSINGcondemnation

Iran: Natanz Nuclear Facility was hit by US-Israeli airstrikes. Nuclear infrastructure being deliberately targeted.

Trump signals war could last 'a month' — admits targeted successors 'most are dead'
OPPOSINGcondemnation

Iran's interim leadership rejected any negotiation framework with the US.

Iran death toll surpasses 1,045 as strikes continue across country
OPPOSINGcondemnation

Iranian Health Ministry: 1,045 killed including 180 children at Minab school. Hospitals in Tehran struck.

Iran FM Araghchi accuses Trump of 'betraying diplomacy' and 'bombing the negotiation table'
SUPPORTINGdiplomatic_statement

FM Araghchi: 'Trump betrayed diplomacy — bombing the negotiation table out of spite.'

E3 (UK, France, Germany) resolve to back 'proportionate military defensive measures' against Iran
OPPOSINGcondemnation

Iran views E3 involvement as escalation. European 'defensive' framing masks active combat participation.

Russia and China veto UN Security Council ceasefire resolution
SUPPORTINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran FM: 'The international community has spoken. The US cannot bomb a country and then claim international legitimacy for halting the response.'

Israel launches night strikes on Iranian power grid — 60% of Tehran loses electricity
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran Health Ministry: 'Israel has struck our power grid. Hospitals are running on generators. This is a war crime against Iranian civilians. The world must act.'

Iran's Assembly of Experts secretly names Mojtaba Khamenei acting Supreme Leader
SUPPORTINGPOLITICAL

Mojtaba Khamenei (acting Supreme Leader): 'The blood of the martyrs will fertilise this revolution. We will neither kneel nor negotiate from a position of weakness.'

Iran EOD death toll reaches 1,347 — MSF warns of hospital system collapse within 72 hours
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran Foreign Ministry: '1,347 of our people are dead. 3,200 wounded. Hospitals are failing. History will judge those who stood by and watched while Iran's children were bombed.'

Kurdish militias launch ground offensive into north-western Iran — US officials confirm
OPPOSINGmilitary_action

IRGC Ground Forces Command: 'Armed separatist groups backed by enemies of the Revolution have attempted to infiltrate our north-western borders. They will be crushed. Our forces are mobilising to destroy this threat.' SNSC in emergency session.

Macron orders nuclear carrier Charles de Gaulle to Mediterranean
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran FM Araghchi: 'France deploys its carrier to menace a country already under bombardment. This is not defence — it is complicity in aggression. History will judge France for this.'

White House: US ground troops 'not currently part of the plan' for Iran
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran SNSC: 'Whether or not America sends ground troops, Iran will defend every inch of its soil. The enemy's statements change nothing about our resolve.'

US Senate rejects War Powers resolution to halt Iran strikes — 54-46
OPPOSINGDiplomatic Statement

Iran FM Araghchi: 'The US Senate has chosen war over diplomacy. History will judge them.'

Strait of Hormuz P&I insurance fully withdrawn — effective commercial closure
SUPPORTINGEconomic Warfare

IRGC Navy: 'The Strait belongs to Iran. Any vessel that enters does so at its own risk.'

Hegseth: US is 'accelerating, not decelerating' — operation reaching 1,000 miles
OPPOSINGMilitary Response

IRGC spokesperson: 'American threats mean nothing. Our forces are dispersed and resilient.'

Iran extends nationwide internet blackout — social media and VPNs blocked
SUPPORTINGInformation Control

Iran Communications Ministry: 'Internet restrictions are temporary security measures during wartime.'

Tehran hospitals enter generator crisis — MSF: 24-48 hours of fuel remaining
OPPOSINGHumanitarian Statement

Iran Health Ministry: 'US and Israel are committing war crimes by targeting civilian power infrastructure.'

Kurdish militias hold ground in NW Iran — IRGC counterattack repelled
OPPOSINGMilitary Response

IRGC Ground Forces: 'Kurdish terrorist groups will be annihilated. Two armored columns deployed to West Azerbaijan.'

White House submits $48bn emergency war supplemental to Congress
OPPOSINGDiplomatic Statement

Iran UN Ambassador: 'America is budgeting for genocide. $48 billion to destroy a civilization.'

Israel launches new 'broad wave' of strikes on Tehran — infrastructure targeted
OPPOSINGMilitary Response

Iran Civil Defence: 'Criminal attacks on Tehran. Civilian casualties mounting. We demand international intervention.'

Trump: 'Iran had nuclear weapon in two weeks — we had no choice'
OPPOSINGDiplomatic Rebuttal

Iran FM Araghchi: 'Trump's nuclear lie is the WMD fraud of our generation. Iran's program was civilian. The IAEA confirmed this repeatedly.'

US and Western officials: air supremacy achieved over Iran — jets flying uncontested
OPPOSINGMilitary Denial

IRGC: 'Our air defences remain operational. The enemy exaggerates. We have shot down multiple aircraft.' (No evidence provided.)

Iran fires two missile salvos at Israel overnight — no injuries reported
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iran launched two overnight missile salvos at Israel as part of its ongoing retaliatory campaign. No IRGC formal statement immediately available.

Drone strikes Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan exclave — Aliyev orders forces to highest readiness
NEUTRALDiplomatic Statement

Iran categorically denies any involvement in the Nakhchivan drone strike. Iran calls for an investigation and urges Azerbaijan not to be manipulated by those seeking to expand the conflict.

IDF orders mass evacuation of Beirut southern suburbs — 700,000 people told to flee Dahiyeh
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Israel is committing collective punishment. Forcing 700,000 civilians to flee is a war crime under international law.

Trump: 'I must be involved in appointing Iran's next leader' — calls Mojtaba Khamenei 'unacceptable'
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Trump's demand to appoint Iran's next leader is colonialism in violation of the UN Charter. The Iranian people alone will choose their leadership.

US begins moving 2,000+ Marines from Okinawa to Middle East amid Iran conflict
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the US marine redeployment as a 'military escalation' — noting the move depletes US Pacific deterrence posture and will not alter Iran's defensive calculus.

US B-2 bombers drop dozens of 2,000lb penetrator bombs on deeply buried Iranian missile launchers
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

US bunker-buster attacks on Iranian missile infrastructure will not change the outcome. Iran has redundant launch capabilities. Every strike on our soil will be answered.

Iran FM Araghchi on NBC: 'We are waiting for them — ground invasion would be a disaster'
OPPOSINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

FM Araghchi: We are waiting for them. A ground invasion would be a big disaster for the US and Israel. Iran is confident and prepared.

IDF destroys Khamenei's underground command bunker — 50 jets, 100 bombs, Tehran leadership complex
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Israel's destruction of Iranian historical and governmental sites will not break the will of the Iranian people or the resistance.

IDF: Iran's daily missile launches down 80% — 300+ of 500 launchers destroyed, 60% of stockpile
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran's military capability is not measured by launcher counts. We retain the means and the will to strike. The enemy will face consequences.

IDF strikes Sidon building on main thoroughfare — 5 killed, 7 wounded, no prior warning
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Israel's murder of Lebanese civilians in Sidon will not go unanswered. The axis of resistance stands with Lebanon.

Hegseth: Strikes About to Surge Dramatically; IDF Signals New Phase
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran warns that any surge in strikes will be met with escalated retaliation. The Iranian army and IRGC retain operational capacity. The enemy will pay a price for every act of aggression.

Iranian Army Launches Large-Scale Drone Strikes on US Bases in Kuwait
SUPPORTINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

Iranian army statement via Mehr: Destructive drones have targeted American military bases in Kuwait in large numbers. These attacks will continue in coming hours. Iran army forces are fully operational.

Iran President Pezeshkian: Mediation Should Target US and Israel, Not Iran
NEUTRALOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

Pezeshkian: We are committed to lasting peace but will defend sovereignty. Mediation must address those who ignited this conflict. Iran has not requested ceasefire.

Trump: No Deal With Iran Except Unconditional Surrender
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran rejects any notion of unconditional surrender. The Iranian people have never surrendered to any aggressor. Mediation should address those who started this war.

US Investigators: Day 1 Girls School Strike in Iran Likely Carried Out by US Forces
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

US forces killed scores of schoolgirls on Day 1. Now their own investigators confirm it. This is the face of American justice and democracy. The world must hold them accountable.

Russia Providing Iran Real-Time Targeting Intelligence on US Forces Since Day 1
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

Iran has not commented on reports of Russian intelligence support. Iran and Russia maintain ongoing diplomatic dialogue.

Iran Fires 7 Attack Drones at Residential Neighbourhoods in Bahrain
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iranian forces continue operations against US military infrastructure across the region. All Gulf states hosting US forces are legitimate targets.

UK Counter-Terror Police Arrest Four on Suspicion of Spying on Jewish Community for Iran
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran denies operating intelligence networks targeting civilians in the United Kingdom.

Iraqi PM and Kurdistan President Reject Use of Iraqi Territory for Attacks
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

Iran does not use Iraqi territory as a launchpad for attacks. Iranian-aligned forces in Iraq act independently in solidarity with the resistance.

Iran Strikes PJAK and KDPI Kurdish Opposition Bases in Iraqi Kurdistan
SUPPORTINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

Iran has the right to strike terrorist bases on foreign soil that threaten its territorial integrity. PJAK and KDPI are designated terrorist organisations operating from Iraqi Kurdistan.

80+ IAF Jets Strike Key Iranian Military Infrastructure in Tehran and Central Iran
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Israel's mass bombardment of Tehran continues. Iran will not be broken by military force. The Iranian people stand firm.

Pezeshkian Apologises to Gulf Nations — Iran Halts Attacks on Neighbours
NEUTRALOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

Iran apologises to Gulf neighbours for attacks that originated from Iranian territory. The interim leadership council has decided to halt strikes on neighbouring states unless those states are the source of an attack on Iran.

Trump: 'Today Iran Will Be Hit Very Hard' — Threatens New Target Categories
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Trump's unconditional surrender demand is a dream he should take to his grave. Iran will not be intimidated by threats. We are defending our sovereignty.

80+ IAF Jets Strike Key Iranian Military Infrastructure in Tehran and Central Iran
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Israel's mass bombardment of Tehran continues. Iran will not be broken by military force. The Iranian people stand firm.

Pezeshkian Apologises to Gulf Nations — Iran Halts Attacks on Neighbours
NEUTRALOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

Iran apologises to Gulf neighbours for attacks that originated from Iranian territory. The interim leadership council has decided to halt strikes on neighbouring states unless those states are the source of an attack on Iran.

Trump: 'Today Iran Will Be Hit Very Hard' — Threatens New Target Categories
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Trump's unconditional surrender demand is a dream he should take to his grave. Iran will not be intimidated by threats. We are defending our sovereignty.

Pezeshkian Rejects Unconditional Surrender — 'Take It to Your Grave'
OPPOSINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

Pezeshkian: Trump's demand for unconditional surrender is a dream he should take to his grave. Iran will defend itself. Apologising to Gulf neighbours is a humanitarian decision, not surrender.

UAE President Bin Zayed: 'We Are No Easy Prey' — First Statement Since Iranian Strikes
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

Iran has apologised to Gulf neighbours and halted attacks on neighbouring states. Pezeshkian clarified Iran targeted US military bases, not Gulf state infrastructure.

Pezeshkian Clarifies: Iran Targeted US Bases, Not Gulf Neighbours
NEUTRALOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

Pezeshkian: Iran has not attacked friendly neighbours — we targeted American military bases and facilities. Iran has the inherent right to self-defence. We will resist to the death.

Araghchi: Netanyahu Duped Trump — 'Israel First Always Means America Last'
OPPOSINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

Araghchi: This is a war of choice by Israel Firsters. Netanyahu duped Trump into fighting Israel's wars. War has cost US $100bn. NIC determined war on Iran destined to fail. Israel First always means America Last.

Drone strikes Fujairah Oil Industry Zone — advanced fire, no casualties; Middle East's largest refined products storage hub
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC framing presented the Fujairah strike as a deliberate signal — targeting the only major refined products hub outside Hormuz to demonstrate Iran can reach energy infrastructure beyond the strait's direct chokepoint.

US State Dept issues global cable directing all diplomats to lobby IRGC/Hezbollah designation — 'Elevated Concern' action required before Friday
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iranian officials condemned the US State Department cable as an extension of Washington's 'maximum pressure' strategy and a deliberate attempt to isolate Iran diplomatically while military operations continue. Iranian foreign ministry characterized the directive as interference in other nations' sovereign affairs.

Israel launches ground invasion of southern Lebanon — Katz: operation similar to Gaza war, indefinite occupation possible
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran condemned the Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon as an illegal occupation and pledged support for Hezbollah's resistance. IRGC pledged additional weapons and support to Hezbollah for the ground campaign.

Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf warns Hormuz will not return to pre-war status — one of last senior regime figures speaks
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Parliament speaker Ghalibaf warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status, posting in English on social media. Ghalibaf described maritime conditions post-conflict as permanently altered, signaling Iran intends to use Hormuz leverage regardless of outcome.

Netanyahu: Larijani killing gives Iranians a chance to remove their rulers — explicit Israeli regime-change objective stated
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran condemned Netanyahu's regime-change statement as admission that the war aims to destroy the Islamic Republic. Officials said the statement proved the campaign was aimed at regime overthrow, not nuclear security, and vowed the Islamic Republic would survive.

Trump at Dover: 'More Troops Will Die — It's Part of War'
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran notes that Trump acknowledges American soldiers will continue to die. US aggression against Iran is producing the very American casualties Araghchi warned about. This war of choice has costs.

IDF Strikes Tehran Oil Storage Facility — First Attack on Iranian Civilian Energy Infrastructure
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

US-Zionist regime attacks oil storage facility supplying Tehran and northern provinces. First strike on civilian energy infrastructure. Iran will respond with full force. This is a war crime.

Netanyahu: 'Many Surprises' Ahead — Israel-US Control Iran's Skies
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Netanyahu's talk of Iranian freedom is colonial fantasy. Iran is not Iraq. The Iranian people stand behind their state and will resist this war of aggression to the end.

Oman US-Iran Talks End with 'Significant Progress' — Vienna Follow-Up Next Week
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

Oman FM reports significant progress. Iran remains committed to defending its sovereignty. Any agreement must respect Iran's rights. Vienna talks offer an opportunity if US positions are realistic.

Arab League Emergency Meeting in Cairo — Formal Arab World Response to Iranian Attacks
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Arab League meeting reflects US pressure on Gulf states to isolate Iran. Iran has already apologised and halted attacks on neighbours. The bloc is being manipulated by American and Israeli interests.

IDF Destroys Iran's F-14 Tomcat Fleet at Isfahan — Iran Loses Last Air Superiority Aircraft
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The enemy has struck Isfahan. Iran will not be broken by the destruction of aircraft. Our ground-based defences remain operational. The resistance continues.

Iran Strikes Bahraini Desalination Plant — Gulf Ceasefire Breaks Down
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Bahrain hosts US military infrastructure used to attack Iran. The Gulf ceasefire does not apply to states actively facilitating military aggression against Iran. We targeted military-adjacent infrastructure.

Assembly of Experts Selects New Iranian Supreme Leader — Name to Be Announced
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

The Assembly of Experts has exercised its constitutional authority. The new supreme leader has been chosen by the legitimate clerical body of the Islamic Republic. The name will be announced shortly. The Islamic Republic continues.

IDF Announces 400+ Targets Struck in Western and Central Iran Over Past 24 Hours
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The enemy strikes 400 targets and believes this will break Iran. It will not. Iran has absorbed nine days of the most intense air campaign in history. We remain standing.

UAE Intercepts 16 of 17 Iranian Ballistic Missiles and 113 of 117 UAVs in Single Day — 4 Dead
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

UAE hosts American military infrastructure used to attack Iran. Operations targeting military-adjacent facilities in UAE continue. The Gulf ceasefire applies to states not directly facilitating aggression against Iran.

Arab League Chief Calls Iran's Attacks 'Reckless' at Cairo Emergency Meeting
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The Arab League statement reflects American pressure on Gulf states. Iran has already apologised and halted attacks on states not hosting military aggression. Aboul Gheit speaks for Washington, not the Arab people.

IDF Kills Aide-de-Camp to New Iranian Supreme Leader — Second Military Bureau Chief Eliminated
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The assassination of Iranian officials will not stop the Islamic Republic. For every commander eliminated, another steps forward. The resistance is not a person — it is a nation.

Egyptian Pound Hits Record Low at 52 per Dollar — War Economic Fallout Spreads to Egypt
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

The economic fallout of US-Israeli aggression against Iran spreads across the region. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon — the Arab world suffers because of this war of choice. The cost falls on the peoples, not the aggressors.

IDF Strikes IRGC Space HQ and Khayyam Satellite Command in Tehran — 50 Ammo Bunkers, Basij Base Also Hit
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Israel has targeted Iran's civilian and scientific space infrastructure. The Khayyam satellite was a legitimate civil and scientific asset. This is another act of aggression against the Iranian nation.

Iranian Women's Football Team Stranded in Australia — 50,000 Sign Petition for Asylum on International Women's Day
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

The Iranian women's team coach: we want to come back to Iran as soon as we can. We are eager to come back. The team wishes to return home.

Trump: Iran's Next Supreme Leader 'Not Going to Last Long' Without US Approval
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The Islamic Republic categorically rejects the notion that any foreign power has a role in selecting Iran's supreme leader. The Assembly of Experts exercised its constitutional authority. Trump's threats will not intimidate the Iranian nation.

CENTCOM: Iran Firing Missiles and Drones From Civilian Areas in Dezful, Isfahan, Shiraz
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

CENTCOM's warning is a propaganda pretext to justify strikes on Iranian cities and their civilian populations. Iran is defending its sovereignty. The IRGC operates within the laws of armed conflict.

Iran Strikes Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj City — 2 Killed, 12 Injured; IRGC Claims Radar Targeting
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC targeted radar and military systems in Al-Kharj. Saudi Arabia hosts American military infrastructure and radar systems used in aggression against Iran. Military targets lose protected status when used for offensive operations against Iran.

Iran Threatens to Strike Regional Oil Sites if Israel Continues Energy Infrastructure Attacks — '$200 Oil'
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

If Israel continues striking Iranian energy infrastructure, Iran will target oil sites across the region. If you can tolerate $200 oil, continue this game. Gulf states must warn America and Israel to stop immediately.

Iran Confirms 104 Killed, 32 Wounded When US Submarine Sank Frigate Dena Off Sri Lanka
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran mourns the 104 martyrs of the Dena. This cowardly attack by the American navy on an Iranian warship in international waters will be avenged. The blood of our sailors will not be forgotten.

UK Forces Intercept Iranian One-Way Attack Drone Fired Toward Iraq — RAF Typhoons and F-35s Active
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

British forces are actively participating in the war against Iran. UK use of its bases and aircraft to intercept Iranian operations makes Britain a co-belligerent. RAF assets in the region are legitimate targets.

'The Name of Khamenei Will Continue' — Assembly of Experts Member Signals Mojtaba Selection
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

The Assembly of Experts has fulfilled its constitutional duty. The Islamic Republic endures. The name of Khamenei will continue as the guide of the revolution. No foreign power dictated this choice.

Macron Visits Cyprus Tomorrow — Charles de Gaulle Carrier to Mediterranean, France Deploys Air Defence
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

France deploys its aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean in a so-called defensive posture. The Charles de Gaulle is a war machine. France is becoming a co-belligerent. Macron's diplomatic telephone calls are cover for French military involvement.

Iraqi Oil Production Collapses 70% — Hormuz Blockade Cuts Output to 1.3 Million Barrels per Day
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

American and Israeli aggression has caused the collapse of Iraqi oil production and the global energy disruption. The peoples of the region are suffering because of Washington and Tel Aviv. Hormuz will reopen when aggression stops.

Iran Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: Tehran Is Not Seeking a Ceasefire — 'Aggressors Must Be Punished'
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire. Aggressors must be punished. Iran will respond decisively to any attack from any country. The resistance continues.

Macron Calls Pezeshkian — Demands Halt to Regional Strikes and Hormuz Reopening
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

President Pezeshkian received call from French President Macron. Iran's diplomatic engagement continues. France's role as a neutral interlocutor is valued. Iran remains open to diplomatic solutions that respect its sovereignty.

Iran Formally Names Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader — IRGC Pledges 'Complete Obedience'
SUPPORTINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

The Assembly of Experts has exercised its constitutional authority. Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei is the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The revolution continues. No foreign power dictated this choice.

Iran Drone Attack on Bahrain's Sitra Island — 1 Seriously Injured, Houses Damaged
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC operations in Bahrain target military-adjacent infrastructure supporting the aggression against Iran. Bahrain's hosting of the US 5th Fleet makes it a legitimate target. Civilian casualties result from Bahrain's government decisions.

Iranian Missile Salvos Continue Overnight — Sharon Coastal Area and West Bank Sirens
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC: missile forces continue operations against the Zionist entity. The destruction of a headquarters does not halt the resistance. Dispersed units maintain launch capability. Israel will not sleep safely.

IDF destroys Ali Khamenei's personal aircraft at Mehrabad Airport, Tehran — IDF publishes graphic
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran did not publicly respond to IDF's destruction of Khamenei's personal aircraft at Mehrabad Airport.

US State Dept issues global cable directing all diplomats to lobby IRGC/Hezbollah designation — 'Elevated Concern' action required before Friday
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iranian officials condemned the US State Department global cable as an extension of maximum pressure strategy and interference in sovereign affairs. Iranian foreign ministry characterized directive as cover for ongoing military operations.

Mojtaba Khamenei rejects ceasefire and de-escalation proposals — demands US and Israel be 'brought to their knees' first
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei rejected proposals for de-escalation and ceasefire conveyed by two intermediary nations, demanding the US and Israel be 'brought to their knees' before any talks. A senior Iranian official confirmed the rejection to Reuters.

Iran Strikes Bahrain's Bapco Oil Refinery — Force Majeure Declared, Refinery Ablaze
SUPPORTINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

IRGC: targeted the Bapco refinery in Bahrain in response to Bahrain hosting US aggression against Iran. The Gulf states will pay a price for enabling the war against the Islamic Republic.

IDF Strikes Isfahan: IRGC/Basij Bases, Regional Corps HQ, Missile Launch Sites and Rocket Engine Factory
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Enemy struck military facilities in Isfahan. The IRGC will respond. The resistance is not weakened by these strikes — our forces are dispersed and will continue operations.

Iran Drones Target Saudi Jawf Region and Shaybah Oil Field — Intercepted; Kharj Attack Kills 2
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC targeted Saudi military and energy infrastructure. Shaybah oil field and Jawf region targeted. The Saudi regime bears responsibility for enabling American aggression. Our strikes will continue as long as their territory hosts US forces.

Iranian Cluster Bomb Kills 1, Wounds 2 in Central Israel — Yehud, Holon, Bat Yam Hit
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC: continued operations against Zionist military and strategic targets in central Israel. The resistance responds to the genocide against our people.

Iran FM: 'No Point to Talks Amid Fighting' — Denies Striking Turkey, Cyprus, Azerbaijan — 'False Flag'
SUPPORTINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

FM Baghaei: there is no point to talks about anything but defense and crushing retaliations. Iran will defend itself. We deny any attacks on Turkey, Cyprus or Azerbaijan — these are false flag operations by the enemy.

Iran Blames France and Europe for 'Helping Create Conditions' for the War
SUPPORTINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

FM Baghaei: European countries including France helped create conditions for this war. They agreed with the US at the UNSC on sanctions. They emboldened the aggressors. Europe cannot now pose as neutral mediator.

Iran Judiciary Threatens to Seize Assets of 'Enemies' Abroad — Death Penalty for Intelligence Work for Israel or US
SUPPORTINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

Iran judiciary: assets of enemies of the Islamic Republic inside Iran will be seized. Any intelligence or espionage activity for Israel or the US could lead to confiscation of all assets and the death penalty. Iran will use all legal tools in its defense.

Turkey Deploys 6 F-16s to Northern Cyprus — Response to Regional Conflict Spread
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

Iran denies any attacks on Turkey, Cyprus, or Azerbaijan — these are false flag operations by the enemy designed to draw neutral states into the conflict.

G7 Finance Ministers to Discuss Joint IEA Emergency Oil Reserve Release — 3 Members Including US in Support
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

The G7 releases strategic reserves to cover for its aggression. No strategic reserve can replace Hormuz. Oil prices will remain elevated until the attacks on Iran stop.

Iran Fires 4 Ballistic Missile Salvos at Northern Israel Since Midnight — All Intercepted
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC: continued ballistic missile operations against northern Israel. Four waves since midnight. The resistance does not sleep. Dispersed units maintain operational capability.

Trump: 'Not happy' with Mojtaba appointment — implies targeting plans
OPPOSINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

Iran: any threat against the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic constitutes a declaration of war against the entire nation. Russia and China have warned against targeting Mojtaba. The consequences would be catastrophic for all parties.

Iran fires ballistic missile at Jordan Valley and Beit She'an — falls in open area
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC: continued ballistic operations against Israeli targets including the Jordan Valley. Wave 31 of the resistance campaign. Iranian missile forces remain operational despite IDF attempts to degrade launch infrastructure.

Trump: 'nowhere near' deciding on troops to Iran to secure nuclear stockpile
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Any attempt to deploy US forces on Iranian soil to seize our nuclear assets would be considered an act of war demanding the most severe response. Iran's nuclear programme belongs to the Iranian people.

Iran fires 10th ballistic missile since midnight at northern Israel — open area, no injuries
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC: 10th ballistic missile operation since midnight — dedicated to the supreme leader. Iran's strike capacity persists despite IDF attacks on launch infrastructure. The resistance continues.

Oman's Sultan Haitham congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader
SUPPORTINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

The Islamic Republic of Iran thanks Sultan Haitham for his congratulations. Oman's steadfast support for Iranian sovereignty is valued. The Muscat channel remains a testament to honourable and independent diplomacy.

IDF massive strike wave — Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz — 170+ bombs dropped — new stage of war
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran condemns the criminal Zionist aggression against Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz. Striking civilian infrastructure will not break Iranian resolve. For every strike on Iranian soil, the resistance will answer tenfold.

Trump schedules press conference before returning to Washington — war expected on agenda
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran notes Trump's comments about being 'not happy' with our supreme leader. Any threat against the leadership of the Islamic Republic will be met with the full force of our retaliatory capability.

Witkoff: 'Almost all' Iranian enrichment destroyed — Iran has 460kg at 60% — Kushner visit next week
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran categorically rejects US claims about destruction of its enrichment program. Nuclear capabilities remain intact. All negotiation must begin with full cessation of US-Zionist aggression.

Sa'ar: Israel not seeking 'endless war' — will coordinate with US on when to stop; German FM: Iran 'not ready' for diplomacy
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Saar statement that Israel will consult Americans confirms the Zionist entity does not act without Washington. Iran will not accept any outcome that does not end the aggression entirely.

Iran arrests 30 spies — claims US, Israeli and Gulf intelligence agents apprehended in past few days
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Ministry of Intelligence arrested 30 spies and agents of Israel and the US including a foreign national conducting espionage for US, Israel, and two Gulf states.

Trump administration asks Israel NOT to strike more Iranian oil facilities — 'doomsday option' framing
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Trump request that Israel not strike Iranian oil facilities reflects Washington fear of consequences. Iran oil weapon remains intact. Any further aggression brings catastrophic consequences for Gulf energy.

Pentagon: 140 US service members wounded since start of Iran war — 8 severely injured
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

140+ US military casualties demonstrate Iran defensive response has imposed costs on the aggressor. US forces in our region will continue to face consequences for this illegal war.

US intel: Iran taking steps to deploy mines in Strait of Hormuz
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran has every right to defend its territorial waters. Hormuz will remain a tool of Iranian sovereignty. If aggressors continue their war, all options remain on the table.

IDF strikes command centers in Tehran AND Tabriz simultaneously — first Tabriz strikes of the war
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Strikes on Tabriz reveal terrorist nature of Zionist enemy. These are war crimes against civilian infrastructure. Iran condemns this expansion and will respond in kind.

White House defines 'unconditional surrender': Iran's ballistic arsenal destroyed — Trump decides when achieved
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran will never accept unconditional surrender to the United States. This is language of imperial occupation. Iran is a sovereign nation and will not be dictated to by Trump or anyone else.

Trump threatens Iran with 'unprecedented consequences' if it mines Strait of Hormuz
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran does not take orders from Trump. All options to defend Iranian sovereignty remain on the table. Trump threats only strengthen Iran resolve.

Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf: 'We aren't seeking a ceasefire — aggressor must be punished'
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

We are not seeking a ceasefire. The aggressor must be punished and taught a lesson that will deter them from attacking Iran again. The Islamic Republic will not negotiate from weakness.

UNSC to vote Wednesday on GCC-sponsored resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Arab neighbors
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran condemns this cynical GCC resolution as political cover for US-Zionist aggression. Gulf states that allowed their territory to be used for strikes on Iran bear direct responsibility.

IDF launches new night wave of airstrikes on Tehran — Iranian regime infrastructure targets
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran condemns the latest criminal Zionist attack on Tehran. These strikes on civilian infrastructure are war crimes. Iran ballistic units are prepared to respond.

Iran has fired ~300 ballistic missiles at Israel — rate steadily slowing; IDF destroyed 65% of launchers
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran missile forces remain fully operational. The Islamic Republic retains significant ballistic capability and will continue to strike Zionist targets as long as aggression continues.

US Energy Secretary Wright deletes Hormuz escort claim — US official: 'Not true, no ships escorted'
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran confirms: no oil tanker has transited Hormuz since the war began. US was forced to retract its false claim. Hormuz remains under Iranian monitoring.

Israeli ministers after briefing: Iranian regime collapse could take UP TO A YEAR — 'real fog' on war duration
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The Zionist fantasy of regime change in Iran will never be realized. The Iranian people stand behind their leadership against foreign aggression. Foreign bombs do not bring liberation, they bring resistance.

Trump: 'practically nothing left to target' in Iran — war to end soon, designed as 6-week fight
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Khatam al-Anbiya: 'Get ready for the oil barrel to be at $200.' Iran rejects any framing of war nearing its end on US terms — switching from reciprocal hits to continuous strike doctrine.

CENTCOM: 5,500+ targets struck in Iran, 60+ ships destroyed, entire Soleimani-class eliminated
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iranian state media frames CENTCOM update as US aggression propaganda. IRGC maintains it is still operationally capable and firing ballistic missiles daily despite claimed losses.

Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed lightly wounded in legs on Day 1 — explains absence from public
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iranian president's son says Mojtaba Khamenei is 'safe and sound.' Iranian state media does not confirm wound reports. Regime holds mass funeral for commanders — mobilizing domestic support around wounded leadership narrative.

Iran-linked Handala claims cyberattack on Stryker — 200,000 systems wiped, 50TB extracted
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran-linked Handala frames attack as retaliation for Minab school strike and 'ongoing cyber assaults against the infrastructure of the Axis of Resistance.' Issues warning: 'This is only the beginning of a new chapter in cyber warfare.'

Iranian cluster munitions strike Israel — one person injured, home damaged, multiple impact sites
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iranian forces employed cluster munitions in strikes against Israel as part of a broadened retaliatory campaign. Iran is not a signatory to the Convention on Cluster Munitions.

Iran fires 5th Day 17 missile barrage — damage in Rishon Lezion, Shoham, and East Jerusalem
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

IRGC launched fifth missile barrage at Israel on Day 17 afternoon, causing structural damage in Rishon Lezion and East Jerusalem.

Drones and rockets attack US Embassy in Baghdad — security sources
SUPPORTINGRESPONSE

Iran-aligned proxies attacked US Embassy Baghdad — continued proxy pressure on US positions in Iraq.

Iran drone strikes UAE Shah natural gas field — operations suspended, fire set; first upstream energy production facility hit
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran did not formally claim the Shah gas field strike. Iranian state media highlighted the attack as proof Iran could target Gulf energy production infrastructure, warning that escalation would extend to all regional energy assets.

Hezbollah attacks northern Israel towns with rockets and drones — IDF 36th Division opens new south Lebanon buffer-zone operation
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran praised Hezbollah's continued fire on northern Israel, describing it as a coordinated defensive response to the Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon and part of the unified resistance axis.

IDF Spokesman Defrin vows to hunt down and neutralize Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei — 'He is not immune'
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran did not formally respond to the IDF's targeting declaration against Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Iranian state media described the statement as 'psychological warfare' and a 'war crime declaration against a head of state.' Khamenei's location remained undisclosed.

Iranian drones strike fuel tanks at Oman's Salalah port — 3 tanks on fire, operations suspended
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Khatam al-Anbiya command: strikes targeting infrastructure used to supply US and Israeli forces. Iran frames Oman port attacks as legitimate military targeting of coalition logistics.

Israel launches new wave of attacks across Iran — Day 17 evening strikes announced
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran faces continued IDF evening strikes across multiple Iranian locations on Day 17.

IDF launches 'wide-scale wave of strikes' in Tehran and Beirut — simultaneous Iranian regime and Hezbollah targeting
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran faces simultaneous IDF wide-scale strikes on Tehran and Beirut in Day 18 early hours.

Tanker struck by unknown projectile 23 nautical miles east of Fujairah — UKMTO confirms minor structural damage
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

No Iranian group claimed responsibility for the Fujairah tanker strike. The IRGC's previous Day 17 strike on Fujairah's oil storage hub and this Day 18 tanker attack follow Iran's declared strategy of expanding economic pressure on Gulf commercial and energy infrastructure.

Iranian cluster munitions impact throughout central Israel — damage reported, no injuries
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC launched cluster munitions at central Israel in response to IDF's announcement of the killing of Ali Larijani. Iranian state media described the strike as 'retaliatory fire for the assassination of a senior Iranian official.'

Kataeb Hezbollah new security chief demands all foreign soldiers leave Iraq — calls US presence root cause of instability
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Kataeb Hezbollah — an Iran-backed Iraqi militia — demanded all foreign soldiers leave Iraq through new security chief al-Assaf. Iran endorsed the position, framing it as part of the broader axis demand for US withdrawal from the region.

IEA releases 400 million barrels from strategic reserves — largest coordinated release ever
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran dismisses Western reserve release as inadequate. Khatam al-Anbiya: 'The oil price depends on regional security which you have destabilized. Get ready for $200/barrel.' Iran holds veto over Hormuz-routed supply.

CENTCOM warns Iranian civilians to evacuate ports — civilian ports used for military ops lose protected status
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran rejects US civilian evacuation warning as psychological warfare and preparation for illegal strikes on civilian port infrastructure. IRGC vows to defend Iranian ports and Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian 'precision-guided drone' strikes building near Dubai Creek Harbour
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported precision-guided drone struck a tower in Dubai.

IDF launches 'wide-scale wave' of strikes on Hezbollah across Lebanon — simultaneous drone attacks on Tehran
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran condemned Israeli drone attacks on Tehran neighborhoods as targeting civilian infrastructure. Basij members reported killed.

Iranian attack sparks major fire near Bahrain International Airport — oil tanks ablaze on Muharraq Island
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iranian forces attacked oil infrastructure near Bahrain International Airport, causing a major fire on Muharraq Island.

US strikes destroy Iranian military aircraft at Kerman Airport — CENTCOM releases footage
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran condemned the destruction of military aircraft at Kerman Airport as part of the US campaign targeting Iranian infrastructure.

IDF reveals strike on Taleghan nuclear compound near Tehran — 'critical capabilities' in weapons development
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran has denied the existence of a nuclear weapons program. The regime has accused Israel of targeting civilian infrastructure in Tehran area strikes.

Poland foils Iranian cyberattack on national nuclear research center
NEUTRALCLAIM

Iranian embassy in Warsaw did not respond. Iran has previously denied involvement in cyberattacks, though entry vectors point to Iranian territory.

IDF launches fresh 'extensive' wave of airstrikes across Iran — regime infrastructure targeted
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran condemned continued Israeli strikes on Iranian territory targeting civilian and military infrastructure.

IDF launches 'wide-scale wave' of strikes on Hezbollah across Lebanon — simultaneous drone attacks on Tehran
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran FM spokesman Baghaei: "EU indifference and acquiescence to US-Israeli aggression amounts to complicity." Accuses EU of enabling strikes on Iran.

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issues first statement — Hormuz must stay closed, US bases will be attacked
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Supreme Leader Khamenei: Hormuz should be closed as leverage. Gulf attacks will continue. All US bases will be attacked unless closed. Iran will obtain compensation or destroy US assets.

US 'not ready' to escort tankers through Hormuz — all military assets focused on striking Iran
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Supreme Leader Khamenei declared Hormuz should remain closed as leverage. Iran continues exporting ~1.5M barrels/day despite conflict.

Iran issues direct threats to USS Gerald Ford carrier strike group in the region
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran issued direct threats to the USS Gerald Ford carrier strike group, signalling retained capability and intent to target US naval assets if operations continue.

Iran FM Araghchi declares Iran ready to take war 'as far as necessary' — rejects ceasefire
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

FM Araghchi: Iran is 'ready to take the war wherever it may lead, and take it as far as necessary.' Israel and the US have learned what kind of nation they face.

IDF: 70% of Iran's missile launchers rendered inoperable — destroyed, broken or made inaccessible
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran's continued Day 17 launch cadence — 5 salvos at Israel, Qatar barrage, UAE strikes — demonstrates that 30% remaining launch capacity plus mobile/dispersed assets sustains a high-tempo campaign despite claimed 70% degradation.

Witkoff–Araghchi direct channel reactivated per Axios/Reuters — Iran publicly denies report
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran publicly denies ceasefire talks (Araghchi: "We never asked") but backchannel with Witkoff confirmed active per Axios/Reuters.

IDF launches morning wave of strikes across Tehran and three Beirut neighbourhoods — second major wave of Day 18
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iranian state media confirmed fresh IDF strikes on Tehran in the morning hours including reports of explosions near the Saadabad Palace complex. IRGC vowed continued retaliatory missile launches against Israeli territory.

Missile intercept debris kills Pakistani national in Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi — UAE confirms first Day 18 UAE fatality
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran has not acknowledged the Bani Yas fatality. Iranian officials maintain that the UAE's hosting of US military assets makes UAE territory a legitimate target zone, while attributing civilian casualties to the UAE's own air defence responses.

Joe Kent — Director of National Counterterrorism Center — resigns over Iran war; first senior Trump official to break with the conflict
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iranian state media highlighted Joe Kent's resignation as validation of Iran's position that the US-Israel war was unprovoked aggression. Iranian officials cited Kent's statement — 'Iran posed no imminent threat' — as confirmation that the war lacked legal and strategic justification under international law.

Iran deputy foreign minister tells Sky News US ground troops would be 'reckless' — Iran will fight for as long as needed
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran's deputy FM warned in a live Sky News interview from Tehran that US ground troops in Iran would be 'reckless' and that Iran would fight for as long as needed. The statement was delivered directly to Western media on Day 18 evening.

Iran launches missile wave targeting IDF forces operating at Israel-Lebanon border — direct strike at IDF ground forces in Lebanon operation
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iranian state media reported Tehran launched missiles targeting Israeli forces operating at the Israel-Lebanon border. Iran framed the strike as targeting IDF military forces conducting the Lebanon ground invasion, distinguishing it from general strikes on Israeli territory.

IDF says it destroyed 250+ Iranian drones and dozens of launchers — 'many' UAV soldiers killed
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran continues drone operations despite Israeli strikes on UAV infrastructure. Supreme Leader has ordered continued attacks.

FBI warned of Iranian drone attack plot against California — UAV launch from vessel off US coast
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran allegedly planned drone attack on California from offshore vessel — aspirational pre-war plot. Consistent with Khamenei threat to attack US assets.

Iran deputy FM: Hormuz open to 'some countries' — aggressor nations denied passage, mines claim denied
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Deputy FM Takht-Ravanchi: Hormuz open to countries that did not join aggression. Mines claim denied. Iran using strait access as diplomatic leverage.

US has struck ~6,000 targets since war began — including 90+ Iranian vessels and 30 minelayers, CENTCOM says
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran deputy FM denied any minelaying — contradicted by CENTCOM confirming 30 Iranian minelaying vessels struck. Iran continues to deny mine operations in Hormuz.

IDF drone strikes on Basij paramilitary checkpoints in Tehran — several killed, footage published
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran: IDF drone strikes killed several Basij members at checkpoints in Tehran. Basij had deployed across capital amid war.

Iran deputy FM: Hormuz open to 'some countries' — aggressor nations denied passage, mines claim denied
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran FM Baghaei: Ships can pass Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian navy. "After current events, we cannot return to conditions before February 28." Hormuz leverage is permanent policy shift.

UAE intercepts 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched by Iran today — 278 missiles, 1,540 drones total since war began
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iran has fired 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,540+ drones at UAE since Feb 28. Gulf infrastructure campaign ongoing per Supreme Leader directive.

IDF launches new wave of 'extensive' airstrikes on Tehran — targeting regime infrastructure
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran: New Israeli airstrike wave hits Tehran. Multiple regime infrastructure sites targeted on Day 13 evening.

Netanyahu's first press conference since war began: Israel 'crushing' Iran, Hezbollah will 'pay heavy price'
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Netanyahu: Israel is crushing the terror regime in Iran. Framing Day 13 as decisive military success changing regional balance of power.

Iran's UN ambassador claims Iran will NOT close Strait of Hormuz — contradicts Supreme Leader Khamenei
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

UN Ambassador Iravani: Iran will NOT close Hormuz. It is Iran's right to preserve peace and security of the waterway. Contradicts Khamenei's "should be closed as leverage" statement.

17-year-old girl fatally struck by car in Rehovot while fleeing Iranian missile alert
SUPPORTINGCONDEMNATION

Iranian missile alerts caused civilian panic in Rehovot — 17-year-old killed fleeing to shelter. Iran's sustained missile campaign causing indirect civilian casualties in Israel.

Six French troops wounded in drone attack on Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Drone attack wounds 6 French troops in Erbil — France's first casualties of the conflict. PMF/Iran-aligned drones continuing attacks on Western forces in Iraq.

Saudi Arabia intercepts 12 drones entering its airspace — Day 14
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Saudi Arabia intercepts 12 drones entering airspace — Day 14. Gulf infrastructure campaign continues.

Iran's Larijani: 'Whole region will go dark' if US targets Iran's power infrastructure
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Larijani: If US targets Iran power infrastructure, "the whole region will go dark." Grave miscalculation — Iran will make Trump pay.

Israel attacked Iran with no realistic regime change plan — 'wishful thinking,' security sources tell Guardian
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Israeli sources confirm: No plan for regime change. Iran's regime change scenario was aspirational, not operational. No popular uprising has materialized after 13 days of strikes.

Iran fires missile wave at Israel — Day 14 first salvo, IDF intercepts active
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iran launched missile operation at Israel as retaliation for continued IDF strikes on Tehran and Lebanese territory.

Israeli airstrike kills 9 in village of Arki, Lebanon — including 5 children
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran condemns the killing of 9 civilians including 5 children in Arki as a war crime and calls on the international community to hold Israel accountable.

IDF wide-scale wave strikes Tehran, Shiraz, Ahvaz — weapons facilities and IRGC command center
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran condemned the barbaric attacks on Iranian cities including Ahvaz, Shiraz and Tehran as criminal acts targeting civilian and civilian-adjacent infrastructure.

US issues 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions to counter Hormuz-driven price surge
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran notes the US is forced to rely on Russian oil to compensate for the Strait of Hormuz closure — demonstrating the strategic effectiveness of Iran's energy warfare.

Hezbollah shells land near Serghaya, Syria — Damascus accuses Hezbollah, Syrian army mobilizes
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Syria's new government must decide its position carefully. Iran calls for coordination among the resistance axis.

IDF strikes and destroys aircraft used by Ali Khamenei and senior Iranian officials at Mehrabad Airport, Tehran
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran condemned the IDF strike on Mehrabad Airport as a deliberate attack on civilian aviation infrastructure.

Iran launches fresh morning barrage at central Israel — no injuries from this salvo
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

IRGC continues morning missile barrage at central Israel as part of sustained retaliatory campaign.

IDF kills Daoud Alizadeh, Quds Force Lebanon branch commander, in Tehran
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

The assassination of IRGC Quds Force Commander Alizadeh in Tehran is a criminal act. Iran will avenge every martyr.

Hegseth: Khamenei 'wounded and likely disfigured' — Iran missile volume down 90%, Friday highest-ever US strikes
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran categorically denies claims about the health of the Supreme Leader. US psychological warfare will not break the resolve of the Iranian nation.

IDF strikes rock Tehran during Quds Day mass rally — regime march continues amid explosions
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Millions of Iranians marched for Quds Day today defying Zionist aggression. The nation's will is unbroken. The Islamic Resistance is stronger than ever.

IDF launches 'extensive wave' of strikes across Tehran — highest-ever US-Israeli strike day
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

The criminal Zionist aggression strikes Tehran on our holiest day. Every Iranian martyr strengthens our resolve. The missile of every martyr will be answered.

Trump press conference: Iran regime "literally obliterated", criticises allies for rebuffing Hormuz appeal
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran's Day 17 continued missile campaign — 5 salvos at Israel, Qatar barrage, UAE strikes — directly contradicts Trump's "literally obliterated" claim.

Trump: 'Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today' — vows to hit Iran 'very hard' over next week
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Trump's statements reveal the true criminal nature of the American aggressor. The Iranian nation will not be intimidated by the ravings of a tyrant. Our resistance will outlast his presidency.

Trump acknowledges Putin may be helping Iran; UK says Russia tactics behind Iranian drone campaign
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran denied any Russian tactical coordination. Iran's military capabilities are entirely indigenous. We do not require foreign assistance to defend our sovereignty.

Hegseth orders USS Tripoli and 2,200 Marines to Middle East — first amphibious force of the war
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

The dispatch of American Marines to our region is a naked act of aggression and preparation for invasion. Iran will respond to any amphibious or ground incursion with overwhelming force. Our coastlines and islands are defended.

US State Dept posts $10M bounty on Mojtaba Khamenei and top IRGC officials
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

The United States' criminal bounty on our Supreme Leader is an act of desperation and terrorism. It will not save the enemy from defeat. Mojtaba Khamenei leads the Islamic Republic with full authority and legitimacy.

Axios: Trump privately told G7 leaders Iran is "about to surrender" — as Marines deploy and war escalates
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran will never surrender. Trump's claims to G7 allies are propaganda designed to maintain alliance support for an illegal war of aggression. The Islamic Republic stands firm. Our Supreme Leader leads from strength, not defeat.

Hegseth appoints general officer to investigate deadly US strike on Iran elementary school
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

An investigation by the same military that committed the massacre is not justice. The Americans murdered children in their classrooms. No American general's inquiry will hold the war criminals accountable. Iran demands an independent international tribunal.

Israeli shells hit UNIFIL Nepalese battalion HQ in Mays al-Jabal — UN peacekeepers under fire
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Israel is now attacking United Nations peacekeepers. This is the conduct of a rogue state. The international community must act to stop this criminal war immediately.

Israeli shells hit UNIFIL Nepalese battalion HQ in Mays al-Jabal — UN peacekeepers under fire
OPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Israel is now attacking United Nations peacekeepers. This is the conduct of a rogue state. The international community must act to stop this criminal war immediately.

US strikes all military targets on Kharg Island — Trump warns oil infrastructure next if Hormuz stays blocked
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Any attack on Iran's oil and energy infrastructure will be met with immediate strikes on energy infrastructure owned by oil companies cooperating with the United States in the region.

Iran threatens strikes on US-linked oil infrastructure across region after Kharg Island attack
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iran will strike US-linked oil and energy infrastructure across the region if the United States or Israel attacks Iran's oil infrastructure. This is a clear and final warning.

IDF launches late-night wave of strikes on Tehran — explosions reported across Iranian capital
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The overnight strikes on Tehran demonstrate the barbaric nature of this aggression. Iran's resolve will not waver. The enemy will pay a heavy price for these attacks.

Drone strikes US Embassy helipad in Baghdad — first direct hit on US diplomatic compound
SUPPORTINGRESPONSE

Iran does not direct individual operations by independent resistance factions. However, US aggression against Iran, including the illegal attack on Kharg Island, will be met with responses across the region.

IDF issues evacuation warning for Tabriz industrial area — strike on Iran's northwest imminent
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The attack on Tabriz threatens civilians in one of Iran's most important cultural and industrial cities. This escalation will not deter Iran's resistance.

Iran missile strike damages five US Air Force refueling planes at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iranian forces have successfully struck US military assets on Saudi soil. States that host American aggression against Iran will face the consequences.

Trump rejects Putin's proposal to transfer Iranian enriched uranium to Russia — diplomatic off-ramp closed
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran's position on its nuclear program has not changed. Any arrangement affecting Iranian sovereignty must be discussed directly with the Iranian government.

Israel planning largest Lebanon ground offensive since 2006 — Axios: IDF to seize all territory south of Litani
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

A ground invasion of Lebanon will be met with the full force of the resistance axis. Iran stands firmly with Lebanon and Hezbollah. The Israeli enemy will pay an enormous price.

Trump declares Iran 'totally defeated and wants a deal' — but rejects terms on offer
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran has not been defeated. Iran does not beg for deals from aggressors. The Islamic Republic will negotiate from a position of strength or not at all. These are the desperate words of an aggressor watching his war fail.

France and Italy open direct talks with Iran on Hormuz safe passage — bypassing US-Israel campaign
SUPPORTINGRESPONSE

Iran has always been open to dialogue with European states on matters of mutual interest. Safe passage discussions reflect the legitimate concerns of countries that have been drawn into this conflict by American aggression.

Overnight airstrike kills Kataib Hezbollah commander Abu Ali al-Amiri and two others at Baghdad headquarters
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The murder of civilians in Baghdad demonstrates the true face of American aggression. Iraq's sovereignty is being violated daily by US and Israeli strikes. The resistance will hold the aggressors accountable.

Qatar evacuates Education City and Msheireb district — missile intercept over Doha, six US university campuses cleared
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran's operations target military assets and those who support aggression against Iran. Qatar hosts the largest US military base in the Middle East. The consequences of hosting forces attacking Iran are unavoidable.

Iran fires overnight Saturday missile barrage at Israel — air-raid sirens nationwide, no casualties
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iran's missile forces continue to operate in response to the ongoing criminal aggression against the Iranian people. Our strategic deterrent remains fully operational.

IDF strikes kill 14 medical workers in southern Lebanon — affiliated with Hezbollah social services
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The murder of medical workers in Lebanon is a continuation of the genocide that the Zionist regime conducts with American support. These crimes will not go unanswered.

IDF strikes Tabriz — industrial unit and military centers hit, 5 injured
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The attack on Tabriz is a deliberate escalation against Iran's civilian and industrial heart. This criminal act will not go unanswered. Iran's response will be proportionate and decisive.

Iran and IRGC declare UAE ports legitimate targets — urge civilians to evacuate UAE port areas
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iran's military has the right to strike American military assets wherever they are located in the region. UAE ports hosting US missiles and military equipment are legitimate targets. We urge civilians to evacuate these areas for their safety.

Airstrike kills six family members including six-month-old baby in Eyvan, western Iran
OPPOSINGCLAIM

The murder of an innocent family — including a six-month-old child — in Eyvan shows the true barbaric nature of this aggression. The world must witness these crimes. Iran will not forget its martyrs.

Drone interception debris ignites major fire at Fujairah port — UAE oil loading operations suspended
SUPPORTINGRESPONSE

UAE infrastructure hosting US military assets remains within the scope of Iranian operations. Iran has warned UAE civilians to evacuate port areas. The consequences of hosting American aggression are unavoidable.

Hamas publicly calls on Iran to stop targeting neighbouring Gulf states
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran respects Hamas's position and its legitimate concerns. Iran's operations target military infrastructure and those who directly support the aggression against our country. The resistance axis remains unified on the fundamental question of resisting US and Zionist aggression.

Mexico, Colombia and Brazil issue joint call for Iran war ceasefire — Latin America's largest leftist bloc acts
SUPPORTINGRESPONSE

Iran welcomes the call from Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil for a ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations. The voices of the Global South reflect the universal rejection of American aggression against Iran.

IRGC threatens to turn US regional assets into 'a pile of ash' if oil infrastructure attacked
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iran has made its position clear. Any attack on Iranian oil infrastructure will trigger a comprehensive military response against all US military assets in the region. This is not a warning — it is a statement of fact.

Two Indian LPG tankers pass safely through Strait of Hormuz — first confirmed commercial passage since blockade
SUPPORTINGRESPONSE

Iran has no conflict with India or other neutral nations. Iran's maritime operations target the aggressors and those who support aggression against Iran. Friendly nations that maintain principled positions can expect Iran to respect their interests.

IRGC formally declares Strait of Hormuz under full IRGC Navy control — aggressors' tankers to be targeted
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iran exercises its sovereign right to control naval traffic in its territorial waters and the Strait of Hormuz, consistent with international law regarding aggressor states. Neutral nations' passage is guaranteed.

UAE air defences intercept 9 Iranian ballistic missiles and 33 drones in single day
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iran's operations target US military infrastructure and those who support aggression against Iran. The UAE hosts American military assets that are legitimate targets. Iran's armed forces have demonstrated their full capability to reach every corner of the region.

Israel and Lebanon to hold direct talks within days — Kushner and Dermer to lead, Paris or Cyprus venue
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Any arrangement that does not address Lebanon's sovereignty and Hezbollah's right to resistance will be rejected. Iran will not allow its allies to be stripped of their defensive capabilities through diplomatic pressure while under military attack.

IDF kills two acting heads of Iran's military intelligence command in Tehran airstrike
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The assassination of intelligence officers in Tehran is a desperate act by an enemy that cannot break Iran's spirit. Iran's defense capability is unaffected. The martyrs will be avenged.

US Embassy Baghdad orders all American citizens to leave Iraq immediately
SUPPORTINGRESPONSE

The United States is acknowledging what Iran has said all along: its presence in Iraq and across the region is unsustainable under conditions of resistance. American citizens should leave — their government brought this danger upon them.

US-Israeli strike on Isfahan factory kills at least 15 civilian workers — heater and refrigerator plant
OPPOSINGCLAIM

The murder of 15 factory workers in Isfahan — people who make heaters for Iranian families — is a war crime. There is no military justification for this strike. The world must hold the US and Israel accountable.

Trump calls on UK, China, France, Japan and South Korea to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Any foreign warships entering the Strait of Hormuz to challenge Iran's sovereign right to control passage will be regarded as combatants. The IRGC Navy will treat them accordingly. The Strait is not an American or international lake.

Iran claims US launched attacks on Iran from UAE territory — directly accuses UAE of hosting strike operations
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

The United States launched attacks on Iran from UAE territory. The UAE is not a neutral party — it is an active participant in the aggression against Iran. Iran's decision to declare UAE military and port infrastructure legitimate targets follows directly from this fact.

Ali Shamkhani buried Saturday — Iran Defense Council secretary and top Supreme Leader advisor confirmed killed
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

We mourn the martyrdom of Admiral Shamkhani, a pillar of Iran's defense and a faithful servant of the revolution. His sacrifice will inspire generations. The enemy has eliminated a great man — but they cannot eliminate Iran's will to resist.

Iran formally rejects ceasefire until all US and Israeli strikes end — multiple mediator nations rebuffed
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iran's position is clear: there will be no ceasefire while aggression against Iran continues. We cannot accept a pause in the bombing as a gift while the enemy prepares its next assault. All strikes must stop before any talks can begin.

Drones hit Oman's Sohar industrial area — 2 foreign nationals killed, others injured
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran has not claimed responsibility for attacks on Oman. Iran respects Oman's sovereignty and its mediating role. We do not target neutral nations.

Iran launches missile barrage at central Israel — fragments and fires in Holon and Tel Aviv district
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

IRGC launched ballistic missiles at Israeli military-industrial targets in central Israel as retaliation for ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Massive airstrikes hit central Tehran — new evening wave starting 9 PM local time
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The enemy strikes our capital in the dead of night. Tehran stands. The Islamic Republic stands. Every bomb that falls strengthens the resolve of our people. Iran will answer these crimes with force that the aggressors will not forget.

Iran FM Araghchi vows to strike all US-linked energy infrastructure across region after Kharg Island attack
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Iran's armed forces will strike any energy infrastructure tied to American companies in the region. The US attack on Kharg Island is a war crime against Iran's economy. There will be a proportionate response across the region.

Iran claims Kharg Island oil exports continue normally despite US military strikes
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

Kharg Island continues to export oil normally. The enemy struck military infrastructure only — they could not touch our export terminals. Iran's oil economy is functioning. The threat against our energy is a bluff.

UNESCO expresses concern for hundreds of heritage sites in Iran, Israel and Lebanon damaged or threatened by war
SUPPORTINGCLAIM

The destruction of Iran's cultural heritage by US and Israeli bombs is a war crime against all humanity. Golestan Palace, one of the crown jewels of world civilization, has been damaged. UNESCO must act, not just express concern.

Hegseth: US-Israel strikes hit 15,000+ targets and injured new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic is in full command and leading the resistance. American claims about his condition are psychological warfare. The Islamic Republic will not be intimidated by disinformation.

Trump says Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'may be dead' — 'I'm hearing he's not alive'
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic is leading the resistance. American claims are part of a psychological warfare campaign designed to sow confusion and weaken our resolve. The Islamic Republic's leadership is intact.

IDF expands Lebanon evacuation zone north to Zahrani River — 25 miles from border, ground invasion imminent
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Israel expands its aggression to Lebanon's Zahrani River while it bombs our cities. The Lebanese resistance is Iran's front line. Any Israeli ground invasion will face a resistance stronger than anything the enemy has faced before.

Israeli strike kills 12 medical staff at clinic in Burj Qalaouiya, south Lebanon
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The Zionist regime continues its campaign of massacring medical workers in Lebanon. First 14, now 12 more. The world must act. Iran stands with Lebanon and the resistance against these war crimes.

IDF expands Lebanon evacuation zone north to Zahrani River — 25 miles from border, ground invasion imminent
SUPPORTINGRESPONSE

Israel's ground offensive preparations in Lebanon are an act of aggression that will deepen this conflict. Iran stands with Lebanon and the resistance forces.

Israel running critically low on ballistic missile interceptors — U.S. officials warn
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran's sustained missile salvos are depleting the Zionist regime's air defense reserves — a stated IRGC attrition objective. We will continue until all strikes on Iran stop.

UK considering deploying Hormuz minehunter and interceptor drones — MoD confirms discussions
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Any foreign military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz will be treated as a hostile act. The strait is Iranian waters and will remain under Islamic Republic control until US-Israeli attacks on Iran end.

US orders non-emergency staff and families to leave Oman immediately — safety risk
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran has not commented on the US Oman evacuation order. Tehran has previously utilized Oman as a back-channel but may not respect its neutrality.

Saudi Arabia intercepts multiple drone waves — Riyadh and Eastern Region targeted
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iranian-affiliated forces are expanding drone targeting across Saudi Arabia including the capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia's continued hosting of US forces makes it a legitimate target.

Qatar intercepts 4 Iranian ballistic missiles and all drones — confirmed by Qatari military
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran targeted Qatari territory with ballistic missiles and drones in response to Qatar's continued hosting of US military operations. Al Udeid Air Base is a legitimate military target.

Kuwait National Guard intercepts 5 drones over vital sites
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iranian-affiliated forces continue to pressure Gulf states hosting US military assets. Kuwait's Al Jaber Air Base is a US military hub and remains a valid target.

IDF eliminates Hisham Abd al-Karim Yassin — IRGC commander rebuilding Hezbollah communications network
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Israel continues its campaign of assassinating resistance commanders in Lebanon. These killings will not break the resistance — they will only strengthen our resolve.

Iran arrests 20 in West Azerbaijan province for passing military locations to Israel
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iranian security forces have arrested 20 individuals in West Azerbaijan for cooperating with the Zionist enemy. Those who betray Iran to the occupying regime will face the full force of the law.

Iran fires ballistic missile at Eilat — intercepted, no injuries reported
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

IRGC forces launched ballistic missiles at military targets in southern Israel including the Eilat naval base. Iran will continue targeting all Israeli military infrastructure.

Drone strike ignites fire at Lanaz refinery in Erbil — Iranian-linked attack on Iraqi Kurdistan
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iranian-allied forces targeted the Erbil refinery as part of ongoing strikes against US coalition infrastructure in Iraq. Energy facilities supporting the occupation are valid targets.

Drones strike Kuwait International Airport radar system — Day 16
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iranian forces targeted Kuwait airport radar systems to degrade coalition aviation logistics. Kuwait's hosting of US forces makes its infrastructure a valid military target.

IDF eliminates acting intelligence chiefs of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya command — Jalali-Nasab and Shariat
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Israel has targeted our military command structure. This will not go unanswered. The blood of our commanders demands retribution and Iran will respond at a time of its choosing.

IRGC vows to pursue and kill Netanyahu — direct assassination threat confirmed by AFP
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The IRGC will pursue and kill the child-killing criminal Netanyahu. There is no safe haven for the Israeli prime minister. The martyrs of Gaza and Lebanon will be avenged.

IRGC fires 10 missiles and drones at US forces at UAE al-Dhafra Air Base
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

IRGC forces struck al-Dhafra Air Base in the UAE with 10 missiles and multiple drones. The base is being used to conduct strikes on Iranian territory. All US military assets in the region are legitimate targets.

Qatar shoots down two Iranian Su-24 bombers targeting Al Udeid and Ras Laffan, retaliates against Iran
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

IRGC deployed Su-24 bombers to strike Al Udeid and Ras Laffan — legitimate targets supporting attacks on Iran. Iran acknowledges the aircraft were intercepted.

USS George H.W. Bush deploys to eastern Mediterranean — becomes third US carrier in theater
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

America deploys three aircraft carriers against the Islamic Republic. These warships conducting operations against Iran are legitimate targets. IRGC missiles can reach anywhere in the region.

IDF launches wave of extensive strikes across western Iran — infrastructure targeted
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The Zionist regime continues its terrorist attacks on Iranian territory. Every strike strengthens Iranian resolve. Our response will be proportional and decisive.

IDF launches wave of extensive strikes across western Iran — infrastructure targeted
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The Zionist enemy continues its criminal attacks on Iranian territory. Every strike on Iran will be met with a fiercer response. Our missiles are already airborne. Iran will not capitulate.

Iran fires 7 ballistic missile salvos at Israel since midnight — sustained Day 16 campaign targeting Eilat and central Israel
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

IRGC is maintaining continuous ballistic missile pressure on the Zionist entity. Our launches will not stop until US-Israeli strikes on Iran end. We have launched 7 salvos since midnight and will continue.

Iran FM Araghchi: Mojtaba Khamenei 'in good health and fully managing the situation'
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health and fully managing the situation. Claims by Trump and foreign media about his health are lies and psychological warfare. Iran's leadership is intact and determined.

FBI warns Iran may launch drone attack from boat off California coast — Oscars beef up security
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran has not confirmed any plans to attack US soil. However, the Islamic Republic has made clear that if the United States does not cease attacks on Iran, all US assets — wherever they are — may be targeted.

US Treasury Bessent: US 'fine' with Iranian, Indian and Chinese ships passing through Hormuz — natural opening underway
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran is selectively allowing its own ships, Chinese tankers, and Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz while continuing to interdict other nations' oil tankers — a calibrated strategy that the US Treasury has now publicly endorsed.

US-Israeli strike kills four family members in Arak — 3-day-old infant and 2-year-old sister among dead
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC and Iranian state media cited the killing of a 3-day-old infant, his 2-year-old sister, their mother and grandmother in a US-Israeli strike on their home in Arak as evidence of deliberate targeting of civilian residential areas. President Pezeshkian invoked the civilian deaths in defending Iran's right to self-defence.

Trump says leaving NATO is something to 'think about' after allies refuse to secure Strait of Hormuz
SUPPORTINGRESPONSE

Iranian state media highlighted Trump's NATO departure threat as evidence of fractures in the Western alliance, describing it as a vindication of Iran's strategy of holding out and allowing coalition stress to mount.

UN Human Rights Office: Israeli attacks on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure in Lebanon may amount to war crimes
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran cited the UN Human Rights war crimes assessment as international confirmation of Israeli aggression and called for immediate sanctions on Israel. Iran's UN ambassador demanded an emergency Security Council session.

IDF issues evacuation warning for Tyre — warns residents to leave as Hezbollah strikes imminent in Lebanese coastal city
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran condemned the IDF evacuation warning for Tyre as a prelude to destroying Lebanese civilian infrastructure, describing the expansion of strikes to UNESCO heritage sites as a deliberate escalation of the war crimes campaign.

Israel strikes central Beirut without warning — Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood hit, near Lebanese government HQ and embassies
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran condemned Israeli strikes in central Beirut near government institutions and embassies as reckless escalation threatening Lebanese state sovereignty.

Drone directly hits US Embassy Baghdad — second attack on embassy in hours, security fence breached
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

IRGC-backed Iraq militias continue sustained drone campaign against US Embassy in Baghdad, hitting the compound directly. Iran's proxies are maintaining pressure across the Iraqi theater.

UAE closes then reopens airspace — GCAA confirms normal operations restored after ~2-hour precautionary shutdown
SUPPORTINGRESPONSE

Iran overnight missile activity caused UAE to close airspace as exceptional precautionary measure.

Iran fires missiles at Israel — sirens in Tel Aviv, central and northern Israel, Day 18 early hours
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran's IRGC confirmed the overnight missile launch toward Tel Aviv and central Israel, framing it as a direct response to the IDF's wide-scale strikes on Tehran and Beirut infrastructure. Iranian state media described the salvo as 'punitive deterrence.'

Iran fires overnight missile wave at Israel — IDF issues shelter alert, sirens across northern Israel
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran's IRGC confirmed an overnight missile wave targeting northern Israel, citing IDF strikes on Iranian soil as justification. IRGC described the salvo as 'phase two' of the overnight retaliatory exchange.

US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with bunker-buster bombs — anti-ship threat to shipping targeted
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iranian officials condemned the US strikes near Hormuz as an act of aggression against sovereign territory, reiterating that the strait will not return to pre-war status regardless of US military pressure.

Bahrain discloses: 125 ballistic missiles and 211 drones intercepted since war began
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Bahrain has made itself a target by hosting the US Fifth Fleet and supporting American operations against Iran. IRGC strikes on Bahrain will continue until US forces leave the island kingdom.

UAE intercepts 4 ballistic missiles and 6 drones from Iran on Day 16 — cumulative total now 298 missiles, 1,606 drones
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The UAE has made itself a partner in the US-Israeli war against Iran by hosting American bases and providing logistical support. IRGC strikes on UAE territory will continue until US forces withdraw.

IDF spokesman: Plans for at least 3 more weeks of Iran operations — 'thousands of targets, no stopwatch'
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The Zionist enemy's announcement that they plan weeks more of strikes on Iran only proves they are engaged in a war of annihilation. Iran will fight for as long as necessary. Every week of war costs the Zionist regime more than it can sustain.

Bahrain arrests 5 people for collecting and passing intelligence to IRGC — including recruiting for terror plots
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran categorically denies any espionage in Bahrain. These arrests are politically motivated by the Bahraini regime at US and Israeli behest.

Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO over southern Turkey — first Iran-NATO airspace violation (Hatay/Dortyol)
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran rejects accusations of deliberately targeting Turkish territory. Any missiles that may have entered Turkish airspace were not aimed at Turkey and are a result of the geography of operations against Zionist targets. Iran respects Turkish sovereignty.

CENTCOM Admiral Cooper: Iran ballistic missile launch rate down 90%, drone rate down 83% since Day 1
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

US claims about degraded Iranian capabilities are propaganda. Iran's missile forces remain fully operational and capable of devastating strikes. We choose when and where to strike based on operational necessity, not because we cannot launch.

IRGC fires Sejjil solid-fuel MRBM for first time — wave 54, targeting Israeli C2
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

For the first time in Operation True Promise 4, the strategic solid-fuel Sejjil has been deployed against Zionist C2 centres. Iran's capabilities are evolving. More Sejjil launches will follow.

Iran formally denies requesting ceasefire — directly refutes Trump claim that Tehran wants to negotiate
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran has not asked for a ceasefire. Trump's claims that we are begging for negotiations are fabrications. Our conditions remain unchanged: full US withdrawal and end to Zionist strikes on Iran.

Drone strike destroys Italian Predator UAV at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait — first NATO member aircraft lost
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

IRGC drone forces struck Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait, which hosts US and Italian forces conducting operations against Iran. This is a warning to all countries hosting forces attacking the Islamic Republic.

IDF F-35I Adir shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran — first F-35 air-to-air kill in history
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The Zionist regime's claims of shooting down our aircraft are propaganda. Iranian air defences are actively engaged. The Islamic Republic of Iran will respond to this aggression from all directions.

IDF: Israel struck more than 200 targets in western and central Iran in past 24 hours
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The Zionist enemy's claim of 200 strikes on Iran only demonstrates the scale of their aggression. Iran's infrastructure remains functional. Our missile forces continue to operate. The blood of every martyr will be avenged.

Rocket attack on Baghdad International Airport wounds 5 — Iraqi militia escalation Day 16
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The resistance forces in Iraq operate independently in defense of their country and in solidarity with Iran. Attacks on airports hosting US occupation forces are legitimate acts of resistance.

Iran issues evacuation warnings for parts of Dubai and Doha citing US military presence
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The Islamic Republic warns civilians in areas near US military bases in Dubai and Doha to evacuate. The IRGC will target any location hosting forces conducting operations against Iran.

Trump administration to formally announce Hormuz naval coalition this week — multiple nations confirmed, WSJ reports
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Any coalition attempting to force entry through the Strait of Hormuz will be treated as a belligerent force. The IRGC Navy is prepared to defend Iranian waters.

IRGC drone strikes fuel tank near Dubai International Airport — fire contained, flights resume
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

The resistance continues to strike the infrastructure of nations hosting US and Zionist aggressor forces. Dubai harbours the tools of our oppression.

Iran arrests 20 in northwestern province for allegedly passing military location data to Israel
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran's provincial prosecutor announced the arrest of 20 individuals for passing military location data to Israel, framing it as part of ongoing efforts to protect national security during the conflict.

Iran police chief: 500 arrested since conflict began for sharing information with enemies — half provided targeting data
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran's police chief: 500 people arrested for sharing information with enemies since the conflict began; half involved serious incidents including providing targeting intelligence to Israeli forces.

Trump weighing seizure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub if Hormuz not reopened — Axios
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran has not issued an immediate formal response to the Kharg Island seizure report. Any such move would constitute a direct act of war against Iranian sovereign territory.

IDF launches broad Day 17 wave of strikes across Iran — Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz and additional cities targeted
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran's foreign minister labelled Israeli strikes on Tehran fuel depots 'ecocide'. Iran continues to absorb IDF strikes while maintaining military pressure on Gulf states and Israel.

Iranian missile shrapnel and interceptor debris fall around Jerusalem Old City sacred sites and US Consul residence
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran has not issued specific comment on the consul residence strike. IRGC ballistic missile campaigns target Israeli military and infrastructure.

Trump says he's 'hearing' Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'not alive'
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran has not issued a formal response to Trump's claim that Mojtaba Khamenei is 'not alive.' Iranian state media has not confirmed or denied.

Trump threatens to postpone April Beijing summit with Xi Jinping if China refuses to help reopen Hormuz
NEUTRALRESPONSE

Iran continued allowing Chinese oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz while interdicting vessels from other nations — the preferential access giving Beijing leverage that Washington is now actively pressuring China to exercise.

US officials expect Iran war to last 4 to 6 weeks total — at least two more weeks of fighting remain
OPPOSINGRESPONSE

Iran's continued missile launches, cluster munitions use, Gulf strikes and FM Araghchi's explicit rejection of ceasefire on Day 17 are consistent with Iran planning for a sustained campaign beyond the US's projected 4-6 week window.

IDF launches 'wide-scale wave of strikes' in Tehran and Beirut — simultaneous Iranian regime and Hezbollah targeting
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran's foreign ministry condemned the IDF's 'wide-scale wave of strikes' on Tehran as a war crime targeting civilian and government infrastructure. IRGC vowed immediate escalatory response.

Drones and rockets attack US Embassy in Baghdad — security sources
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran declined to directly claim responsibility for the Baghdad embassy attack but praised 'resistance forces defending Iraqi sovereignty against American military occupation.' IRGC-linked media celebrated the strike.

IDF kills Ali Larijani — Iran's de facto leader and head of National Security Council — in overnight airstrike near Tehran
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Iranian authorities and state media did not immediately confirm or deny Larijani's death. Two unnamed Iranian officials confirmed the killing to the NYT. Iran's remaining leadership structure faces a critical vacuum at the apex of its wartime command.

Hezbollah fires major rocket barrage — sirens across Galilee, near Haifa, and northern towns; IDF retaliates against launchers
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Iran praised Hezbollah's barrage as a coordinated act of resistance, describing it as part of the unified axis response to Israeli ground operations in Lebanon and the ongoing US-Israeli strike campaign on Iran.

IDF strikes Basij forces at 10+ checkpoints and positions across Tehran — including former football club used as emergency position
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Iran did not formally acknowledge the Basij checkpoint strikes. IRGC-affiliated media described the attacks as targeting civilian locations and emergency services, calling them war crimes against Iranian civilian infrastructure.

Boeing asks suppliers to assess Iran war production impact — aerospace supply chain under strain
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Hormuz closure and Gulf airspace disruptions forcing Boeing to survey global supplier impact — economic pressure building on US industry.

Trump: 'We're not ready to leave Iran yet, but we will in very near future' — also says he's not afraid of sending ground troops
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Iranian state media highlighted Trump's ground troops threat as further confirmation of US aggression. Separately, Iran noted the 'very near future' exit language as possibly signaling US exhaustion, vowing continued resistance regardless of US posture.

Iran overnight missile salvo kills two in Ramat Gan, damages Tel Aviv train station — Day 19 opens with Iranian barrage on central Israel
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Iran launched an overnight ballistic missile salvo at central Israel in the early hours of March 18, continuing its nightly attack pattern. The salvo demonstrates Iran's missile capacity remains intact despite Day 18 leadership losses.

Iran strikes Gulf states — Saudi Arabia intercepts 6 drones in east, Kuwait air defenses engage rocket and drone attack
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IRGC continues multi-vector strikes against Gulf states hosting US military forces, targeting Saudi eastern province and Kuwait to raise the cost of regional support for the US-Israel campaign.

IDF: destroyed over 80% of Iran's air defense systems; ~40 defense industrial sites struck in 2 days
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Iran continuing missile/drone salvos despite degraded air defenses and industrial capacity; Hormuz remains closed

Trump: 'No reason for US to secure Hormuz' — war will end 'in two or three weeks'
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Araghchi receiving Witkoff messages 'as before' but not negotiations; Pezeshkian said ready to end war with security guarantees; Iran not publicly responding to Trump timeline

Iran FM Araghchi tells Al Jazeera: receiving direct messages from Witkoff 'as before' — not negotiations
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Araghchi to Al Jazeera: receiving Witkoff messages 'as before' but they don't constitute negotiations — Iran maintaining public position while live channel exists

Bangladeshi national killed by drone interception shrapnel in Fujairah, UAE — WAM confirms
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Iranian drone campaign causing civilian casualties from interception debris in UAE — first confirmed UAE civilian death from Iran war.

IRGC: Hormuz 'will not be opened to enemies' — rejects Trump's ceasefire condition
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No immediate Iranian government response to Trump's ceasefire post — Araghchi had signaled Tehran's willingness to keep fighting in Al Jazeera interview (D32). IRGC statement now formally rejects the Hormuz condition.

Trump: Hormuz security 'not for us' — other nations should 'fend for themselves' after US leaves
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Trump's 'not for us' framing signals potential US exit without requiring Iran to formally reopen Hormuz — reducing Iran's surrender threshold. If the US departs without a Hormuz commitment, Iran retains its Hormuz leverage intact.

Iran army chief Hatami vows 'decisive and regrettable' retaliation for Larijani killing — IRGC says missile salvo already launched 'in revenge'
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Army chief Hatami: 'A decisive and regrettable retaliation is coming for the killing of Ali Larijani. The deaths of our martyrs will be avenged.' IRGC separately states overnight salvo was fired 'in revenge for the blood of martyr Larijani.'

Projectile strikes premises of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant — IAEA confirms, calls for maximum restraint; no reactor damage or radiation
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Iran reported the projectile strike on Bushehr NPP premises to the IAEA and condemned it as a reckless act of aggression against civilian nuclear infrastructure. Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation confirmed no reactor damage or radiation release.

Qatar intercepts missile attack — armed forces confirm interception, blasts heard in Doha by AFP journalist
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IRGC continues targeting Gulf states hosting US military forces. Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base is a primary CENTCOM hub supporting the campaign against Iran.

Iran warns of global repercussions: Araghchi on nuclear doctrine, Pezeshkian warns of uncontrollable consequences that could engulf entire world
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Araghchi: 'Wave of global repercussions has only begun and will hit all — regardless of wealth, faith, or race.' Calls on more Western officials to follow Kent and denounce the war.

IDF strikes Beirut Bashoura neighbourhood — Hezbollah facility targeted, evacuation warning issued before strike
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Iran condemned continued Israeli strikes on central Beirut, calling them part of a systematic campaign to destroy Lebanese state infrastructure and displace the population.

IMO convenes extraordinary session on Hormuz shipping crisis — 3,200 vessels and 20,000 seafarers trapped west of strait
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Iran has not engaged with the IMO extraordinary session. Tehran threatened to close Hormuz and Ghalibaf stated the strait will not return to pre-war status — directly opposing the IMO evacuation corridor proposal.

Iran executes Kourosh Keyvani for spying for Mossad — judiciary confirms execution day after Larijani killing
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Iran judiciary confirmed execution of Kourosh Keyvani for spying for Mossad. Mizan agency: Keyvani provided Israeli intelligence with images and information about sensitive locations. Iran signals zero tolerance for internal collaboration with the enemy.

Iran projectile strikes road outside Al Minhad Air Base, UAE — Australian soldiers stationed there, fire damages facilities; no casualties
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IRGC continues targeting coalition air bases across the UAE. Al Minhad hosts Australian and allied forces — Iran treats all coalition military presence in Gulf as legitimate targets in retaliation for the US-Israel campaign.

Israel kills Iran Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib in overnight Tehran strike — Katz confirms, authorizes open-ended IDF targeting of senior Iranian officials
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Iran did not immediately confirm or comment on Khatib death. Tehran has stated leadership eliminations will not destabilise government and that replacements are swiftly appointed.

IDF announces imminent bombing of Litani River bridges in southern Lebanon — Hezbollah supply line interdiction, mass evacuation ordered north of Zahrani river
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Iran condemned the IDF Litani bridge bombing campaign as a war crime targeting civilian and economic infrastructure under the pretext of military necessity.

IDF strikes multiple military infrastructure sites across Tehran — IRGC Security Unit HQ, ballistic missile command center, air defense systems destroyed
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Iran condemned the strikes on Tehran as an attack on civilian and security infrastructure, vowing that destroying headquarters and command centers would not halt Iran military operations and that responses were being prepared across all fronts.

US-Israel coordinated strike hits South Pars natural gas field — world largest gas reservoir targeted, Qatar calls it dangerous and irresponsible
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Iran condemned the attack on South Pars as a deliberate strike on civilian energy infrastructure serving millions of Iranians. The field supplies the bulk of Iran's domestic gas and LNG export capacity.

Israel kills Iran Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib in overnight Tehran strike — Katz confirms, authorizes open-ended IDF targeting of senior Iranian officials
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned Khatib killing as 'an unfair assassination.' Iranian state television confirmed Khatib's death — first official Iranian confirmation of the intelligence minister's killing.

US DNI Gabbard tells Senate: Iran regime intact but largely degraded — would rebuild missiles over years if leadership survives
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Iran dismissed characterizations of regime degradation, asserting full operational continuity and that replacements had been swiftly appointed for all killed officials.

US-Israel coordinated strike hits South Pars natural gas field — world largest gas reservoir targeted, Qatar calls it dangerous and irresponsible
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Qatar foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari called the targeting of South Pars a dangerous and irresponsible step, noting the field is an extension of Qatar North Dome. Iran condemned the strike as an attack on civilian energy infrastructure.

US-Israel coordinated strike hits South Pars natural gas field — world largest gas reservoir targeted, Qatar calls it dangerous and irresponsible
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UAE foreign ministry formally condemned the South Pars strike as a dangerous escalation: Targeting energy infrastructure poses a direct threat to global energy security with serious environmental repercussions and risks to civilians and maritime security. Rare public rebuke of a US-Israel military action by a US Gulf ally.

Iran names five Gulf energy facilities for imminent strikes — Ras Laffan subsequently hit, fire and extensive damage confirmed
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Tasnim: Iranian authorities state five Gulf energy facilities will be targeted in coming hours — Saudi SAMREF and Jubail, UAE Al Hosn, Qatar Ras Laffan and Mesaieed. Direct retaliation for South Pars strike. Ministry of Petroleum confirms South Pars damaged, fire controlled, no casualties.

Iran new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei breaks silence on Larijani funeral day — first public statement: killers will have to pay
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Khamenei on Telegram: The assassination of such a figure attests to his importance and the hatred enemies harbour toward him. Every drop of spilled blood comes at a price, and the criminal murderers of these martyrs will soon have to pay it.

Iran fires four ballistic missiles at Riyadh — Saudi capital targeted for first time, debris lands across city, phone alerts issued to residents
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IRGC launched four ballistic missiles toward Riyadh as part of its energy and capital retaliation campaign following the South Pars strike. Saudi Arabia is accused of hosting US forces and being complicit in the US-Israel war against Iran.

Iran launches second missile wave against central Israel Wednesday afternoon — separate from overnight barrage
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Iran continued its afternoon missile campaign against central Israel as retaliation for the killing of Larijani, Khatib and Soleimani, and in response to the South Pars strike.

Strike on Larestan courthouse kills at least 8 — civilians and judicial staff among dead in southern Iran
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Iran's judiciary confirmed the attack as an 'enemy strike' on a courthouse in Larestan. Officials condemned the targeting of a civilian judicial facility as a war crime.

Saudi Arabia intercepts two Iranian drones targeting Riyadh diplomatic quarter — third Riyadh attack of Day 19
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IRGC continued its escalating Riyadh campaign with drones aimed at the diplomatic quarter, signalling intent to expand targeting to foreign embassies as pressure on Gulf states and their partners.

Israeli FM Saar: Hezbollah has fired 5,000 missiles, rockets and drones from Lebanon since March 2
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Hezbollah (Iran proxy): 65 attacks in single 24-hr period; 5,000-projectile campaign opening second front on Israel from north

Iran fires 3 cruise missiles at Qatar — 1 hits oil tanker in territorial waters, no injuries
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3 cruise missiles at Qatar territorial waters — 1 hits oil tanker. Part of coordinated D33 Gulf campaign: Kuwait airport, Fujairah civilian death, Qatar tanker. Escalating despite wind-down signals.

Trump tells Reuters he's no longer worried about Iran's uranium — 'so far underground,' monitored by satellites
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Trump de-emphasising uranium as war aim is strategically favourable for Iran — preserves underground enrichment capability as a tacit acceptance under the guise of 'satellite monitoring.'

Iran fires continued overnight salvos at northern Israel — fourth attack since midnight, no injuries
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Iran continued northern Israel ballistic missile salvos overnight — fourth attack since midnight confirmed. Cluster warhead deployed in latest wave. Operations maintained through Trump speech and into D34 morning.

Hezbollah fires long-range missiles toward Gaza border area for first time — sirens in Ashkelon, 200 km from Lebanon
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Iran-backed Hezbollah extends missile fire to the full length of Israel, reaching the Gaza border area for the first time and demonstrating coordinated multi-axis pressure on Israel.

Iran strikes Ras Laffan — Qatar's main LNG facility hit, fire breaks out, QatarEnergy confirms 'extensive damage'
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IRGC struck Ras Laffan as retaliation for the US-Israel strike on South Pars. Iran stated all Gulf energy facilities supporting the US-Israel war effort are legitimate military targets.

IDF strikes Iranian naval vessels in Caspian Sea — first Israeli military operation in Caspian waters
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Iran condemned the Caspian Sea strike as an illegal attack on its sovereign waters and naval forces in an international body of water not adjacent to the conflict zone.

Qatar expels two Iranian diplomats and staff after Ras Laffan strike — warns of 'additional measures' if attacks continue
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Iran did not immediately respond to the Qatari diplomat expulsion. Tehran had framed its attacks as retaliation for Gulf states hosting US forces used against Iran.

Trump reportedly against further strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure — but open to more if Iran impedes Hormuz, WSJ reports
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Iran did not immediately react to the WSJ report. Tehran may interpret US restraint as a signal that further retaliatory energy strikes could be absorbed without US escalation.

Saudi Arabia intercepts Iranian drones approaching gas facilities in Eastern Region — no damage
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IRGC launched drones targeting Saudi Eastern Region gas facilities as part of its declared retaliation campaign against Gulf energy infrastructure.

Pentagon requests over $200 billion from Congress to fund Iran war — largest US war supplemental since Iraq
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Iran did not immediately respond to the Pentagon supplemental request. The scale of the ask signals US intention to sustain the campaign — reinforcing Iranian assessments that a ceasefire is not imminent.

Iran cluster missiles kill 30-year-old foreign worker in Sharon region; 3 Palestinian women killed in West Bank — first Palestinian deaths in occupied territory since war began
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Iran continued overnight missile operations against central Israel as retaliation for the killing of Larijani and Khatib. Iranian state media did not address Palestinian civilian casualties from the barrage.

Iran fires second missile wave at Qatar's LNG facilities — QatarEnergy reports 'sizeable fires and extensive further damage'
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Second wave of Iranian missile attacks on Qatar's LNG facilities — retaliatory response to IDF South Pars strike. Iran has now struck Ras Laffan twice in under 12 hours.

Iran strikes SAMREF refinery in Yanbu — first confirmed Saudi energy infrastructure hit
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Iran's state TV confirmed missile strike on SAMREF refinery in Yanbu. IRGC executing previously announced Gulf energy campaign in retaliation for IDF South Pars strike.

UAE suspends Habshan gas facility ops after missile interception debris — Bab oil field also affected
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Iran targeted UAE energy infrastructure including Habshan gas facilities. Execution of IRGC's announced Gulf energy campaign against named targets including UAE Al Hosn gas field.

Iran executes three men including 19-year-old national wrestling team member for winter protest killings
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Iranian judiciary confirmed execution of three convicted during January unrest for "operational actions in favour of the Zionist regime and the United States." Domestic crackdown runs in parallel with external war campaign.

Iran demands compensation from UAE at UN over US strikes launched from Emirati territory
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UN Ambassador Iravani: UAE's hosting of US strike operations constitutes an internationally wrongful act. Iran demands full compensation for all material and moral damages.

Iran drones strike Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah refineries — fires at both; no casualties
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Iranian drone attack on Kuwait energy infrastructure — executing IRGC's announced Gulf energy campaign. Kuwait becomes the fourth Gulf state struck in the energy war.

Drone strikes SAMREF refinery at Yanbu — second hit on Saudi's largest Red Sea export terminal
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Second Iranian strike on Saudi energy infrastructure overnight — drone reaches a key export terminal following the SAMREF Yanbu ballistic missile strike.

Iran and Hezbollah fire missiles and rockets at Israel — 11+ attacks on Day 20, Jerusalem shelter, Thai worker killed
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Iran fired multiple missile salvos at Israel on Thursday — coordinated with Hezbollah. Iranian spokesman Zolfaghari: retaliation will not stop until 'complete destruction' of US ally energy infrastructure if Iran's sites are hit again.

Iran military spokesman threatens 'complete destruction' of US ally energy infrastructure if Iran struck again
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Zolfaghari (IRNA): Iran struck Gulf energy facilities as part of US interests. If Iran's energy sites are hit again, strikes will not stop until 'complete destruction' of US ally energy infrastructure.

Hegseth Pentagon briefing: Iran's 11 submarines all destroyed, ports crippled — 'today will be largest strike package yet'
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Iran has continued missile and drone operations despite claimed US attrition figures — NYT notes Hegseth's 90%/95% decline metrics have not changed in over a week, suggesting continued Iranian operational capacity.

Bessent: US may unsanction 140M barrels of Iranian oil at sea and release more from strategic reserves
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If implemented, US unsanctioning of Iranian oil at sea would directly benefit Iran's war economy — providing revenue while under military assault.

Iran FM Araghchi: 'Zero restraint' if infrastructure struck again — Iran used only a 'fraction' of its power
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Araghchi: 'Zero restraint' if Iran's infrastructure hit again. Iran used only a 'fraction' of its power. Restraint shown because of de-escalation requests received from unnamed parties.

UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Japan issue joint Hormuz statement — ready to ensure safe passage
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Six-nation joint statement signals growing international coalition against Iran's Hormuz strategy — potential military challenge to IRGC's 'full control' declaration.

CENTCOM releases footage of US forces destroying Iranian naval targets threatening Hormuz shipping
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Iran's Araghchi had warned 'zero restraint' if infrastructure struck. CENTCOM Hormuz operation is a direct challenge to IRGC's Hormuz control posture.

Netanyahu: Iran can no longer enrich uranium or make missiles; not sure who is running Iran right now
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Iran continues to fire ballistic missiles at Israel — 11th attack of Day 20 as Netanyahu spoke. Araghchi: Iran used only a 'fraction' of its power. Netanyahu's claims of manufacturing destruction not confirmed by independent sources.

Turkey FM Fidan: Ankara conveying 'friendly advice' to Iran not to spread war — Israel 'main perpetrator'
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Turkey advising Iran not to spread war. Araghchi previously cited unnamed de-escalation requests — Turkey likely one of those parties.

IDF strikes weapon factories and ballistic missile storage east of Tehran — western Iran launch sites degraded
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No immediate Iranian statement on Day 21 IDF Tehran airstrikes. Iran has maintained 'zero restraint' posture (Araghchi, Day 20) and continues firing ballistic missiles at Israel and Gulf states despite Israeli strikes.

UAE dismantles Iran and Hezbollah 'terrorist network' — members arrested, financing and money laundering operation broken up
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No immediate Iranian response to UAE terrorism network announcement. Iran has demanded compensation from UAE at UN for US strikes launched from Emirati territory and continues missile/drone attacks on UAE.

UN Security Council holds urgent closed session on Iran's Gulf energy attacks — Bahrain cites continuing 'cowardly attacks'
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Iran continues Gulf energy strikes despite March 11 UNSC resolution demanding halt. No Iranian response to latest UNSC session.

Iron Dome reservist Raz Cohen, 26, arrested for spying for Iran — passed air defense secrets for money
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No Iranian confirmation or denial. Iranian intelligence operations targeting Israeli air defense capabilities represent a persistent parallel campaign to the kinetic war.

IDF strikes Syrian army positions in Sweida area — response to attack on Druze civilians
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Syrian government military positions struck by IDF in Sweida area. Strikes not reported by major Syrian media. Syria-Iran axis context unconfirmed.

IRGC spokesman Gen. Naeini killed in US-Israel strike — hours after boasting about Iran's missile production
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Tasnim News Agency (IRGC-affiliated): IRGC spokesman Gen. Ali Mohammad Naeini 'was martyred' in US-Israel strikes on Day 21.

Khamenei calls for enemies' 'security to be voided' — US and Israeli officials say new Supreme Leader may have been wounded
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Mojtaba Khamenei to Pezeshkian: Intelligence Ministry should 'void the security of Iran's internal and external enemies' in response to killing of Minister Khatib. Khamenei not seen publicly since assuming role; US/Israeli officials suggest he was wounded.

IDF strikes Iranian regime targets in Nur, northern Iran — campaign expands beyond Tehran
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No immediate Iranian response to Nur strikes. Iranian state media has not yet confirmed.

US-Israeli strikes hit Bandar Khamir port — 5 killed, Hormozgan province
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Iranian state media reports US-Israeli coalition struck Bandar Khamir port — at least 5 killed

UK arrests two suspected Iranian spies who tried to enter nuclear submarine base in Scotland
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No Iranian acknowledgment. Pattern consistent with Iranian intelligence operations targeting Western military nuclear and defense infrastructure during the war.

Iran threatens Israeli and US officials globally: 'Tourist attractions, resorts, entertainment centers will not be safe for you'
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Iranian military statement: 'We have information on [Israeli and US officials]. Tourist attractions, resorts, and entertainment centers around the world will not be safe for you.'

US deploys thousands more Marines to Middle East — USS Boxer MEU departs West Coast 3 weeks early
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No immediate Iranian response. US amphibious force buildup with MEU capability adds potential for shore-based operations against Iranian coastal or island targets.

Mojtaba Khamenei issues Nowruz statement — denies Iran attacked Turkey or Oman, marks Persian New Year
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Mojtaba Khamenei Nowruz statement: denies Iran attacked Turkey or Oman. Marks Persian New Year as Supreme Leader — second major statement of Day 21. Signals active leadership and management of back-channel diplomatic relationships.

Al-Aqsa closed for Eid al-Fitr — police forcefully disperse hundreds of Muslim worshipers outside Old City
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Al-Aqsa closure on Eid al-Fitr will feature heavily in Iranian and Hezbollah information operations citing Israeli restriction of Muslim access to the holy site.

Trump weighing Kharg Island occupation or blockade to force Iran to reopen Hormuz — Axios/4 officials
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No immediate Iranian response. Kharg Island occupation would eliminate 90% of Iranian crude export revenue and represents the largest possible US escalation of the war.

UK authorizes US to use British military bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites attacking Hormuz shipping
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UK authorization for US to use British bases for Hormuz strikes expands coalition basing options. Iran faces US + UK-facilitated strike capability against Hormuz coastal missile batteries.

British couple detained in Iran used as 'human shields' at Evin prison near strike zones, family says
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Iran maintaining foreign nationals at Evin Prison in Tehran during active US-Israel air campaign. Family accuses Iran of using detainees as human shields.

US dispatches thousands more Marines, sailors and 3 warships to Mideast amid Kharg deliberations
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Iran has not yet publicly responded to the troop buildup announcement. IRGC and Iranian armed forces have continued missile salvos against Israel. Any US Marines operation on Kharg Island would face Iranian drone and rocket fire in a confined space.

Trump rules out ceasefire, says Israel will end war when US ready; calls on SK/Japan/China for Hormuz
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Iran has not yet responded to Trump's no-ceasefire statement. Iran continues to launch missile salvos at Israel and maintain the Hormuz blockade. Trump's framing that the US is 'obliterating the other side' is Tehran's strategic reality.

Iran fires 2nd cluster bomb warhead — bomblet craters playground in Kiryat Ono, central Israel
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Iran has not commented on this specific strike. Iran's use of cluster bomb warheads on Day 21 (Rehovot + Kiryat Ono) represents an escalation in warhead types. These are banned munitions under the Convention on Cluster Munitions.

Iran rejects Bessent's oil-sanctions-lift offer: 'No surplus crude oil left for international markets'
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Oil ministry spokesman Ghoddoosi: 'Iran basically has no surplus crude oil left on the water or for supply in international markets. The US treasury secretary's statement is solely aimed at giving hope to buyers.'

FBI/DOJ seize 4 Handala Hack Team domains; Iran-linked unit restores site within hours
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Handala (MOIS-linked): "These are desperate attempts by the United States and its allies to silence the voice of Handala." Restored website on new domain within hours of FBI seizure.

Trump signals Iran war wind-down on Truth Social, lists 5 military objectives 'nearly met'
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Iran has not responded to the wind-down signal. Continued to launch missile salvos at Israel throughout Day 21. The wind-down framing coincides with IDF assessment that Iran's western launch capability is 'degraded' — consistent with Trump's claim of being close to objective (1).

Trump rebukes Netanyahu over South Pars gas field strike; Israel agrees to halt Iranian energy site attacks
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Iran warned of "zero restraint" if energy facilities are attacked again after South Pars strike. Retaliated by striking Ras Laffan (Qatar) and Mina Al-Ahmadi (Kuwait) in response to South Pars.

Iran midday BM launch at southern Israel — 6th Day 30 salvo, sirens south
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Iran midday 6th D30 BM salvo — continuing around-the-clock campaign at southern Israel

US removes sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil at sea
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Iran oil ministry (Day 21): 'Iran basically has no surplus crude oil left on the water or for supply in other international markets.' Iran's rebuff may mean the oil is pre-committed, inaccessible, or used as a negotiating position. Hormuz blockade remains in place.

Iran claims has used only 'fraction' of its firepower — warns of intensified strikes
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Iranian armed forces: 'Iran has only used a fraction of its firepower.' Warned of 'zero restraint' if energy facilities attacked again. Khamenei Nowruz: 'The enemy has been defeated.' Pezeshkian: Iran not seeking war with neighbours.

Saudi Arabia intercepts 22 Iranian drones in eastern province — 10 then 12 more
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Iran launched drones toward Saudi Arabia (11 intercepted: 10 eastern, 1 northern). Concurrent attacks on UAE and Kuwait. Iran has warned of 'zero restraint' in Gulf attacks following South Pars strike by Israel.

Iran fires 2 ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia — US warship intercepts; base not hit
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Iran fired 2 intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia. Escalation beyond Gulf and Israel to US-UK Indian Ocean base. Consistent with Iran's 'fraction of firepower' warning and 'zero restraint' doctrine. No Iranian public claim yet confirmed.

Iran fires at least 3 missile salvos at Israel in first 6 hours of Day 22 — no injuries
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Iran continuing ballistic missile attacks on Israel into Day 22; at least 2 salvos since midnight.

IDF conducts airstrikes on Iranian regime targets in Tehran — Day 22 early hours
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No immediate Iranian public response to Day 22 Tehran strikes. Iran has continued launching missile salvos at Israel simultaneously. Overnight pattern: Iran strikes Israel → IDF retaliates on Tehran.

UAE dismantles Hezbollah-Iran terror network — arrests members, disrupts financing operation
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No Iranian public response to UAE terror network dismantlement. Iran's covert financing and coordination with Hezbollah in Gulf states demonstrates multi-domain pressure campaign alongside overt drone/missile attacks.

20-nation joint statement: UK, France, Germany, Japan and allies pledge to help secure Strait of Hormuz
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No direct Iranian response to the joint statement. Iran has maintained that Hormuz blockade is a legitimate response to US-Israeli strikes. Oil ministry stated no surplus Iranian crude available for international markets.

Iran FM Araghchi offers Japan safe Hormuz passage — selective exemption signals crack in blockade
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FM Araghchi: 'Tehran is ready to facilitate passage of Japanese-related vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations ongoing.' Iran frames Hormuz as restricted for countries involved in attacks, not fully closed — offering selective access to non-belligerent nations.

Iran fires cluster munition ballistic missile at central Israel — daycare hit in Rishon Lezion; no injuries
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Iran fired ballistic missile with cluster munition warhead at central Israel on Day 22. Rishon Lezion, Lod, and Shoham impacted. Daycare hit; no injuries. Continues Iran's cluster munition campaign against Israeli population centers.

Defense Minister Katz: US-Israeli campaign will 'escalate significantly' this week — targets undisclosed
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Senior Iranian source told CNN: Tehran does not believe Trump's wind-down claim. Katz's escalation statement reinforces Iranian skepticism that the campaign is ending. Iran has warned of 'zero restraint' if energy sites are struck again and claimed it has used only a 'fraction' of its firepower.

Trump administration strategizing to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials — ground troops option on table
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Iran deputy FM called US ground troop deployment 'reckless' and said Iran would fight for as long as needed (Day 17). Experts assume Iran has pre-positioned nuclear fuel storage for protection against seizure attempt.

CENTCOM Adm. Cooper: US struck 8,000+ targets and 130 Iranian vessels — Iran's Navy not sailing, air force not flying
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Iran has disputed US/Israeli claims of military degradation throughout the war, maintaining missile salvos against Israel and Diego Garcia on Day 22. IRGC Quds Force continues operations. Iran's 'fraction of firepower' warning on Day 22 directly contradicts Cooper's assessment.

US strikes Natanz nuclear enrichment facility with bunker-busters — IDF denies involvement; no radiation leak
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Iran confirmed the Natanz strike via state news agency. Said there was no radiation leakage and no residents were in danger. No further response announced at time of report.

Drone strikes Iraq intelligence headquarters in Baghdad — 1 officer killed, 1 wounded; 'outlaw groups' blamed
NEUTRALMILITARY

No Iranian government comment on Baghdad intelligence HQ drone attack. PMF factions operating as Iranian proxies have targeted Iraqi state infrastructure throughout the conflict.

UK charges Iranian national and second suspect for attempted entry to Trident nuclear submarine base in Scotland
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No Iranian government comment on Faslane arrest. Iranian intelligence services have been linked to multiple operations against UK assets since the start of the war.

Egypt's el-Sissi and Saudi MbS jointly warn Iranian escalation against Gulf nations poses grave threat to regional stability
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No immediate Iranian response to Egyptian-Saudi joint condemnation. Iran has continued drone and missile attacks on Gulf states including Saudi Arabia (22+ drones intercepted Day 21) throughout the war.

Iran President Pezeshkian sets war-end conditions: US-Israel must cease aggression and give guarantees — tells Modi
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President Pezeshkian: 'A prerequisite for ending the war is the immediate cessation of aggressions by the US and Israel, along with guarantees against their recurrence in the future.' Communicated to India's PM Modi.

Iran ballistic missile strikes Dimona — 30+ wounded, 12-year-old boy seriously hurt near Israel's nuclear research center
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Iran fired ballistic missile at Dimona, Israel. IRGC had previously threatened to strike Dimona nuclear site if US-Israel attempted regime change. No immediate claim of intentionally targeting nuclear facility vs. city. Day 22 strike caused ~20 casualties — largest single-impact toll in Israel so far.

US-Israel strikes Vahdati Air Base in Dezful — ammo depot chain-reaction, F-5 jets burn on tarmac
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No Iranian public statement on Vahdati strike at time of reporting. Khuzestan Province bases have been subject to repeated US-IDF strikes throughout the war.

IDF chief: campaign at 'halfway' stage; Iran's Diego Garcia strike proves Berlin, Paris, Rome all within range
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No direct response to IDF chief's 'halfway' statement. Iran's Diego Garcia IRBM strike (Day 22) implicitly validates the extended-range threat the IDF chief referenced.

Iranian ballistic missile strikes Arad — 88 injured (10 seriously); shockwave damages multiple city blocks
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Iranian ballistic missile struck Arad, southern Israel, directly hitting buildings and triggering a mass casualty event. No immediate IRGC claim of targeting the city specifically vs. broader Negev strike pattern. Arad and Dimona both struck the same evening — concentrated Negev fire.

Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum: open Hormuz or US will obliterate Iran's power plants
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No immediate Iranian response to Trump's 48-hour ultimatum at time of reporting. Iran FM Araghchi's prior framing — 'not closed Hormuz, only imposed restrictions on attacker-nation vessels' — may be Iran's basis for arguing compliance without capitulation.

Royal Navy HMS Anson — nuclear-powered sub with Tomahawks — takes position in Arabian Sea
OPPOSINGMILITARY

No immediate Iranian response to HMS Anson deployment at time of reporting. British submarine positioning significantly expands the allied strike envelope against Iran, adding a second Tomahawk-capable platform alongside US assets.

Unknown projectile strikes bulk carrier 15NM north of Sharjah, UAE — all crew safe
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No immediate claim of responsibility for Sharjah attack. Iran has not publicly acknowledged maritime strike north of Sharjah. IRGC Naval forces have previously targeted vessels in Hormuz and Gulf of Oman — this attack extends the zone further north into UAE coastal waters.

Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum: open Hormuz or US will obliterate Iran's power plants
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central HQ (unified armed forces command) issued explicit counter-threat: 'If Iran's fuel and energy infrastructure is attacked by the enemy, all energy infrastructure, information technology systems, and desalination facilities belonging to the United States and the [Israeli] regime in the region will be targeted.' Iran specifically counter-threatens US desalination plants — critical infrastructure for Gulf states. Represents a significant escalation of Iran's deterrence posture in direct response to Trump's 48-hour power plant ultimatum.

Iran fires four morning missile waves at Israel — cluster munition impacts central Israel; Jerusalem, south and center targeted
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IRGC launched two ballistic missile waves targeting central Israel and Jerusalem area on Day 23 morning. No immediate statement on specific targets. Pattern is consistent with continued saturation campaign against Israeli population centers.

22 nations issue joint statement condemning Iran's 'de facto closure' of Strait of Hormuz
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No immediate Iranian response to the 22-nation joint statement. Iran has consistently maintained that Hormuz restrictions target vessels from nations participating in aggression against Iran, invoking self-defence under international law.

G7 foreign ministers condemn Iran energy attacks; stand ready to act to protect Hormuz shipping
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No immediate Iranian response to G7 joint statement. Iran has consistently framed its Hormuz restrictions as legitimate self-defence against aggressor nations — the G7 statement directly challenges this framing by invoking international law and civilian infrastructure protection.

Iran tells IMO: Hormuz open to non-enemy ships via Tehran coordination — diplomacy is priority
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Mousavi (Iran IMO rep): 'The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to Iran’s enemies. Passage possible by coordinating security and safety arrangements with Tehran. Diplomacy remains Iran’s priority. A complete cessation of aggression as well as mutual trust and confidence are more important.' Iran frames restrictions as US-Israel-caused.

Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum: open Hormuz or US will obliterate Iran's power plants
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Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central HQ (unified armed forces command) issued explicit counter-threat: 'If Iran's fuel and energy infrastructure is attacked by the enemy, all energy infrastructure, information technology systems, and desalination facilities belonging to the United States and the [Israeli] regime in the region will be targeted.' Iran specifically counter-threatens US desalination plants and energy infrastructure throughout the region in direct response to Trump's 48-hour power plant ultimatum.

Iranian cluster bomb strikes Tel Aviv — 15 injured (1 serious, 4 moderate); bomblets scatter across metro area
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No immediate IRGC claim for the Tel Aviv cluster bomb strike. Previous cluster munition attacks on central Israel were claimed as 'revenge for the blood of martyr Dr. Ali Larijani and his companions' (killed in IDF airstrike). Pattern is consistent with deliberate targeting of Israeli urban population centres.

Iran launches ballistic missile at Eilat — Red Sea port city targeted for first time on Day 23
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No immediate IRGC claim for the Eilat attack. Iran has previously targeted Eilat's naval base and Red Sea infrastructure. Resumes southern targeting vector after Day 23's focus on central Israel and Tel Aviv.

Iran parliament speaker: regional oil facilities will be 'irreversibly destroyed' if power plants struck
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Parliament Speaker Ghabilaf (X): 'Immediately after the power plants and infrastructure in our country are targeted, the critical infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and oil facilities throughout the region will be considered legitimate targets and will be destroyed irreversibly. Energy prices will remain high for a long time.'

Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum: open Hormuz or US will obliterate Iran's power plants
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Parliament Speaker Ghabilaf: regional oil facilities will be 'destroyed irreversibly' if Iran's power plants are struck. Extends Khatam al-Anbiya military threat to explicit targeting of Gulf Arab petroleum infrastructure — Abqaiq, Ras Laffan, Basra — representing ~15-20mb/d in regional output.

Iran's 7th barrage since midnight strikes central Israel — cluster submunitions, no injuries reported
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No immediate IRGC claim. Seventh distinct missile attack in 14 hours against Israeli territory on Day 23, continuing the pattern of near-continuous ballistic barrages.

WHO chief Tedros: war has reached 'perilous stage' with strikes targeting nuclear sites in Iran and Israel
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran has acknowledged targeting Dimona as retaliation for the Natanz attack. Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful; no comment on WHO/IAEA alarm specifically.

IDF overnight Tehran strike package: arms production sites, intel ministry HQ, Khatam al-Anbiya command HQ struck
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No immediate IRGC or government statement on the confirmed target list. Iran has maintained continuous ballistic missile barrages against Israel through Day 23 — now 7 barrages — as its operational response.

Iran: 81,365 civilian sites damaged by US-Israeli strikes — water and energy infrastructure 'heavily' hit
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Energy Minister Aliabadi: water and electricity infrastructure suffered 'heavy damage' — dozens of water treatment/transmission facilities targeted, critical supply networks destroyed. Repairs under way. Red Crescent: 81,365 civilian sites damaged total.

Israeli ambassador to US: strikes must degrade Iran until 'no power left' and Iranians can topple the regime
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

No immediate Iranian response to Leiter's regime-change framing. Iran has consistently framed the conflict as external aggression aimed at regime change — Leiter's statement confirms that framing.

White House to Israel: Hormuz operation will take weeks; war extended; strategy is to 'make them collapse from within'
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Iran has not been briefed on this strategy but its posture — IRGC threatening complete Hormuz closure, parliament threatening oil facility destruction — indicates awareness that Hormuz is the strategic pivot. The 48hr deadline expires ~00:52 CET March 24.

EU FM Kallas calls Iran FM Araghchi and Turkey/Qatar/South Korea on Hormuz — 'diplomatic avenues' as deadline nears
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No Iranian readout of the Kallas-Araghchi call published. Iran's FM Araghchi has maintained contact with European diplomats throughout the conflict while IRGC conducts military operations.

Saudi Aramco CEO cancels CERAWeek Houston appearance — stays in Saudi Arabia amid Iran war; Aramco cuts 2mb/d output
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Aramco's 2mb/d production cut and Hormuz bypass logistics confirm Iran's Hormuz strategy is achieving intended economic disruption. Parliament speaker Ghabilaf's threat to 'irreversibly destroy' Gulf oil facilities adds further pressure on producers like Aramco.

IDF: 80%+ of Iran's air defenses destroyed; 13,000 targets struck total, ~3,000 remain; 40 defense sites hit in 2 days
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Iran continuing missile salvos despite 80% AD degradation; relying on remaining mobile systems and IRGC ground-based assets; morale issues and desertions reported (Hegseth)

Gulf allies privately urge Trump to keep fighting — Saudi Arabia and UAE say Iran has not been weakened enough
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Gulf state lobbying for regime change/decisive defeat means Iran faces coalition pressure for unconditional military outcome — narrows space for negotiated exit

IDF kills Hezbollah southern commander Yusuf Ismail Hashem in Beirut strike — 7 killed 24 wounded
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Lebanese health ministry: 7 killed, 24 wounded in Beirut area strikes. Katz occupation announcement adds post-war Lebanon dimension — Israel signals intent to retain buffer zone after conflict ends.

Iran FM Araghchi blames US for Hormuz closure, rejects Trump ultimatum — 'Freedom of Navigation cannot exist without Freedom of Trade'
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Araghchi: Hormuz closed by insurer reaction to US-initiated war, not Iran. 'Freedom of Navigation cannot exist without Freedom of Trade. Respect both — or expect neither.'

Iran fires cluster munition barrage at central Israel — impacts in Petah Tikva and Jaffa, no injuries reported
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Iran continued its sustained ballistic missile campaign against Israeli population centres, firing cluster munition warheads at central Israel in the early hours of Day 24.

Iran's Day 24 Gulf barrage: UAE intercepts ballistic missile near Al Dhafra; Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia under fire
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Iran continued ballistic missile and drone attacks against Gulf states hosting US military assets, targeting Abu Dhabi (near Al Dhafra Air Base), Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province on Day 24.

IRGC threatens complete Hormuz closure if Trump acts on energy infrastructure — escalates beyond FM Araghchi position
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IRGC warned that Iran will completely close the Strait of Hormuz if the US acts on its threats to target Iranian energy infrastructure. The statement frames total closure as a deliberate military response, not a market consequence.

IDF launches wide-scale fresh wave of airstrikes on Tehran regime infrastructure
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Iran has not confirmed specific damage from the fresh wave. The IRGC has warned that any US strike on Iranian power infrastructure will trigger complete Hormuz closure — the new IDF strikes add pressure to that calculus.

Asian markets crash on Hormuz ultimatum escalation — Seoul -6%, Tokyo -5%, Brent $112
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Iranian President Pezeshkian said 'threats and terror' are strengthening Iranian national unity in response to Trump's ultimatum to open Hormuz or face power plant strikes.

IAEA Director Grossi: White House and Iran contacts made — hopes to re-establish nuclear dialogue
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Iran has engaged in IAEA-mediated contacts per Grossi's statement — though no formal position on resuming nuclear talks has been publicly stated by Tehran.

Strike on IRIB Persian Gulf broadcast centre in Bandar Abbas kills one — 100-kW transmitter destroyed
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Iranian state TV (IRIB) condemned the strike as 'against international laws' and attributed it to the 'American-Zionist terrorist army.' One security guard was martyred and another injured at the Persian Gulf Radio and Television Centre in Bandar Abbas.

Strike hits residential building in Khorramabad — at least one child killed, city blackout
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Iranian state-affiliated Fars news agency confirmed at least one child killed in a strike on a residential building in Khorramabad. A citywide power outage followed the attack. Iranian authorities have not issued a formal statement attributing the strike.

Day 24 second strike wave: Urmia, Ahvaz, Isfahan and Karaj hit — hospital affected in Ahvaz, civilian casualties in Urmia
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Iranian Red Crescent reported more than 80,000 civilian units damaged across the war. Urmia residential areas and an Ahvaz hospital were among Day 24 reported casualties. Iranian death toll now exceeds 1,500 per separate reporting.

India PM Modi addresses Lok Sabha on Iran war — 375,000 Indians evacuated from Gulf, 'situation is worrisome'
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India-Iran relations remain managed through diplomatic back-channels. Iran has not targeted Indian nationals or vessels, and India's neutral posture has been acknowledged by Tehran.

China warns of 'vicious cycle' if Iran war escalates further
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran benefits from Chinese neutrality. Beijing's 'vicious cycle' warning implicitly calls for restraint on US/Israel without demanding Iran open Hormuz.

UK expands military authorization to strike Iranian Hormuz launchers threatening commercial shipping
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Iran has not responded specifically to the UK ROE expansion. IRGC statements continue to focus on US power plant threats and Hormuz closure doctrine. UK military action against Iranian launchers would constitute direct UK involvement in the conflict.

Trump postpones all US strikes on Iranian power plants for 5 days — 'productive talks' on full conflict resolution
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Iran has not yet officially responded to the Trump postponement announcement. Tehran's back-channel engagement over two days is implied by Trump's statement. Iran continues to maintain Hormuz restrictions on US-aligned shipping.

Iran denies any contact with Trump — IRGC Fars: 'no direct or indirect talks,' Trump backed down after power plant threat
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IRGC-affiliated Fars (unnamed source): 'There has been no direct or indirect contact between Iran and Donald Trump.' Trump 'backed down' after Iran threatened to target power plants in West Asia. Iran frames the 5-day pause as deterrence success, not negotiation.

Trump postpones all US strikes on Iranian power plants for 5 days — 'productive talks' on full conflict resolution
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Iran's IRGC-affiliated Fars news agency denied any 'direct or indirect' contact with Trump, claiming Trump 'backed down' after hearing Iran would target power plants in West Asia. The denial directly contradicts Trump's 'productive conversations' framing.

Iran FM: Trump 'buying time to implement military plans' — acknowledges regional mediation, refers it to Washington
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Foreign Ministry (Mehr): Trump's statements are 'part of efforts to reduce energy prices and buy time to implement his military plans.' Regional mediation exists but 'all requests should be referred to Washington.' Iran: 'We are not the party that started this war.'

Trump postpones all US strikes on Iranian power plants for 5 days — 'productive talks' on full conflict resolution
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Foreign Ministry (Mehr, 12:28 UTC): Trump's 5-day postponement is 'part of efforts to reduce energy prices and buy time to implement his military plans.' Iran acknowledges regional country mediation but refers it to Washington. 'We are not the party that started this war.'

IDF launches new wave of Tehran infrastructure strikes as Trump's 5-day US pause holds
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No immediate Iranian response to the latest IDF wave. Iran's FM has already alleged Trump is 'buying time for military plans.' Continued IDF strikes during the US pause may be cited by Tehran as evidence the 5-day window is not a genuine de-escalation.

Trump: 'Major points of agreement' with Iran — Witkoff and Kushner in talks, 'they called us'
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Iran has not confirmed the Witkoff/Kushner channel publicly. IRGC/Fars earlier denied any contact; Foreign Ministry acknowledged 'regional country initiatives.' The identity of Iran's interlocutor ('respected, not Khamenei') suggests moderate elements managing the back-channel independently of hardline public denials.

Oman FM Busaidi: Oman working to establish 'safe passage arrangements' for Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's Foreign Ministry acknowledged 'regional initiatives aimed at reducing tensions' consistent with Omani mediation, while maintaining that Trump's pause was about buying time for military plans.

UK Foreign Office summons Iranian ambassador over hostile surveillance of London's Jewish community
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran's ambassador Seyed Ali Mousavi was summoned to the Foreign Office. No immediate Iranian response to the summons was reported.

Iran denies any contact with Trump — IRGC Fars: 'no direct or indirect talks,' Trump backed down after power plant threat
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Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on X: 'No negotiations have been held with the US.' Ghalibaf said Trump's statements about talks were an attempt to 'escape the quagmire in which the US and Israel are trapped' and 'false statements to calm rattled energy markets.' Ghalibaf is the third distinct Iranian institutional voice — after IRGC/Fars and the Foreign Ministry — to publicly reject Trump's claims of productive talks.

Pakistan at risk of running out of LNG within 10 days as Qatar export disruptions halt Gulf supplies
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Iran's war-driven disruption to Qatar's export infrastructure is creating cascading LNG shortages across dependent economies including Pakistan, which faces a 10-day supply crisis.

Iran resumes missile barrage after 11-hour lull — 4th and 5th Day 24 attacks, Eilat targeted
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Iran renewed ballistic missile attacks on Israel after 11-hour lull, targeting southern Israel while back-channel diplomatic negotiations continue via Oman.

Bahrain proposes UN Security Council resolution authorizing force to protect Hormuz shipping
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Iran opposes any UN authorization for military force in the Strait of Hormuz, which it considers within its sovereign sphere.

Iran's formal demands and private flexibility in deal talks — Channel 12 report
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Iran's formal demands include Hormuz under Iranian control, US base closures, and financial compensation. Privately, per Channel 12, Iran may offer missile halt, enrichment reduction, IAEA inspections, and halt to proxy funding.

Direct US-Iran talks could be held in Islamabad as soon as this week — Reuters sources
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Iranian President Pezeshkian called Pakistani PM Sharif on Monday, discussing regional stability. Iran has partially acknowledged US messages arrived via friendly countries while insisting its positions on Hormuz and the war have not changed.

Iran denies any contact with Trump — IRGC Fars: 'no direct or indirect talks,' Trump backed down after power plant threat
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In a shift from outright denial, Iran's government acknowledged that 'over the past few days, messages arrived through some friendly countries indicating America's request for negotiations to end the war, which were responded to appropriately and in accordance with the country's principled positions.' Iran stressed its positions on Hormuz and the war have not changed. The statement implicitly confirms the Pakistan-Egypt-Gulf mediation channel reported by Reuters.

Turkey's Fidan brings together Iran FM Araghchi and US envoy Witkoff in trilateral meetings
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Iran FM Araghchi participated in Turkey-facilitated trilateral meetings alongside US envoy Witkoff and Turkey FM Fidan. Iran has publicly denied direct talks while partially acknowledging US messages via friendly countries.

Pakistan becomes proposed venue for US-Iran peace summit as early as Thursday — PM Sharif backed by US, Egypt, Turkey
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran publicly rebuffed claims of US-Iran diplomatic contacts while Iran FM Araghchi participated in Turkey-facilitated proximity meetings. Pakistan's public host declaration creates additional pressure on Iran to engage directly.

Iranian cluster munition strikes Nesher suburb of Haifa — no injuries, property damage
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

Iran's continued cluster munition strikes on Israeli population centers during the diplomatic pause window signal that Tehran is maintaining military pressure even as back-channel negotiations proceed.

Iran fires 15 ballistic missile waves across Israel on Day 25 — Eilat targeted twice; full-length campaign from south to north
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

Iran's continued ballistic missile launches against northern and central Israel on Day 25 demonstrate that Tehran is maintaining military pressure concurrently with the diplomatic pause. The IDF estimates ~150 launchers remain operational.

Saudi Arabia, UAE losing patience — could formally join war if Iran strikes energy or water infrastructure, Bloomberg reports
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

Saudi Arabia and UAE's steps toward active participation in the conflict directly challenge Iran's regional posture. Tehran has repeatedly warned Gulf states against joining the US-Israel campaign, and Saudi and UAE attacks on Iranian soft-power assets signal a hardening of Gulf state alignment against Iran.

US clarifies: strike pause covers only energy sites — military operations against Iran continue
OPPOSINGMILITARY

The US clarification that strikes continue on non-energy targets challenges Iran's public framing of the 'pause' as a genuine diplomatic opening. Iran faces continued military degradation of its missile and nuclear programs even as diplomacy proceeds.

Iranian missile strikes Tel Aviv — air defense fails to intercept; 4 lightly wounded, buildings damaged
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

Iran's ballistic missile strike on central Tel Aviv — wounding six and damaging buildings — demonstrates continued capability to strike urban targets despite the five-day diplomatic pause and IDF launcher attrition.

IDF strikes 50+ targets overnight across northern and central Iran — missile storage and launch sites
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran's ballistic missile storage and launch sites across northern and central Iran were targeted in the overnight IDF campaign. Iran's continued missile launches against Israel despite these strikes indicates either pre-dispersed launcher survival or rapid reconstitution of launch positions.

Lebanon expels Iran's ambassador — persona non grata, must leave by March 29
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran's Ambassador Shibani declared persona non grata by Lebanon, ordered to leave by March 29. The expulsion reflects Lebanon's attempt to distance itself from Hezbollah and Iran as IDF operations and displacement devastate the country.

Iran appoints ex-IRGC commander Zolghadr as SNSC chief to replace slain Larijani
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State television confirms Zolghadr appointed SNSC chief. The former IRGC commander replaces Larijani, killed in an Israeli strike. IRGC now controls Iran's top security council directly — hardening the wartime command structure against diplomatic pressure.

UN Human Rights Council confirms urgent Friday debate on Day 1 Minab school strike — Iran, China, Cuba request
SUPPORTINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran requested the urgent HRC debate alongside China and Cuba — formalizing the Minab school strike as a war crimes allegation at the highest UN human rights body. Debate scheduled Friday March 27.

Netanyahu holds emergency meetings after Trump Iran talks reveal — Israel: Iran won't agree to US demands
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran has previously denied or downplayed the Trump talks (Day 24 IRGC denial). Israeli officials assess Iran will not accept US demands, making a deal unlikely in the near term despite Trump's determination.

US-Israeli strikes hit gas facilities in Isfahan and Khorramshahr — partial damage, supply unaffected
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Fars: Gas administration building and pressure station on Kaveh Street, Isfahan — partially damaged. Khorramshahr gas pipeline area struck; governor confirms infrastructure operating normally. No disruption to gas supply.

Intercepted Iranian missile fragment hits Negev Bedouin community — 3 injured including infant
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Iranian ballistic missile intercepted over the Negev; falling fragments struck an unrecognized Bedouin community injuring three civilians including a 2-month-old infant. Iran has fired multiple missile waves targeting southern Israel on Day 25.

Iran hardens ceasefire demands: formal Hormuz control, compensation, no missile limits — IRGC driving stance
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Three senior Tehran sources: Iran demands formal Hormuz control, compensation for wartime losses, guarantees against future strikes, and refuses any missile program limits. IRGC now drives decision-making. Negotiating posture has hardened sharply since the war began.

Moroccan contractor working for UAE killed in Iranian attack on Bahrain; 5 UAE soldiers wounded — UAE Defense Ministry
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iranian attack kills Emirati soldier on Bahraini soil — first confirmed GCC military fatality. Bahraini and Emirati forces were responding to the attack jointly when the soldier was killed. Iran has been attacking Gulf states with missiles and drones throughout the conflict.

Iranian ballistic missile strikes Beirut — IDF confirms impact; US Navy intercept causes fragments to hit Jounieh
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Unverified Lebanese media reports attribute the missile to Iran. If confirmed Iranian, the intercept over Lebanon and resulting fragments in Jounieh — a Christian-majority city — would mark a significant geographic anomaly in Iran's missile campaign.

MBS privately urging Trump to keep fighting, topple Iranian regime and deploy US boots on ground — NYT
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

MBS is privately pushing for Iranian regime change and US boots on the ground — the opposite of Saudi Arabia's public diplomatic stance. The revelation confirms that Saudi Arabia is coordinating more aggressively with Washington than public statements suggest.

China FM Wang Yi tells Iranian counterpart: 'talking is better than fighting' — urges dialogue
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

China FM Wang Yi urged Iranian FM Araghchi toward dialogue: 'talking is better than fighting.' Iran received the message as its own negotiating stance has hardened — demanding Hormuz control and refusing missile limits. China's pressure adds to Pakistan's mediation offer and Oman's ongoing channel.

Pentagon: B-52 bombers begin flying over Iran for first time — air defenses 'significantly degraded'
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran's air defense network 80%+ destroyed per IDF; B-52 deployment over Iranian territory without suppression confirms effective degradation of Iranian AD capability

IDF strikes vehicle in Khaldeh (south of Beirut) — 2 killed, 3 wounded
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Hezbollah-linked logistics struck; Lebanon Health Ministry confirmed 2 killed; Lebanon total 1,249+ deaths since March 2

US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad by Kataib Hezbollah operative
NEUTRALINTELLIGENCE

Kataib Hezbollah — IRGC-linked Iraqi PMF faction — implicated in Baghdad journalist kidnapping; reflects Iran's continued use of proxy networks for asymmetric pressure on US personnel and citizens in Iraq.

Bahrain confirms Iranian attack caused fire at company facility — D33
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

Iranian attack on Bahraini company facility confirmed by Bahrain MoI — potentially first execution of IRGC's April 1 corporate threat against US-linked companies (deadline: 16:30 UTC / 20:00 Tehran time).

Pezeshkian writes to American people: US is 'proxy for Israel,' Iran harbors no enmity
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Pezeshkian letter: 'Iran harbors no enmity toward ordinary Americans.' US is 'proxy for Israel.' Consequences 'extend far beyond Iran's borders.' 'Look beyond the machinery of misinformation.' Defiant, conciliatory, patronizing — NYT.

CENTCOM fact sheet: 12,300+ targets hit, 155 vessels destroyed, 13,000 combat flights
OPPOSINGMILITARY

CENTCOM figures reflect systematic degradation of Iran's naval, military, and industrial capacity. 155 vessels destroyed = near-elimination of IRGC naval surface fleet. 12,300 targets = industrial-scale campaign.

Trump threatens simultaneous strikes on all Iran power plants if no deal in 2-3 weeks
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

Iran's president's office: Iran is 'determined to fight on' after Trump claimed ceasefire request. FM Araghchi called the ceasefire claim 'false and baseless.' Iran denies any negotiations with the US are underway.

Two Israeli brothers indicted for spying for Iran — paid NIS 100,000, used AI to fabricate military reports
OPPOSINGINTELLIGENCE

Iran ran a paid HUMINT operation recruiting Israeli brothers who fabricated Unit 8200 identities. Demonstrates ongoing Iranian intelligence collection inside Israel during active war.

Iranian ballistic missile strikes Beirut — IDF confirms impact; US Navy intercept causes fragments to hit Jounieh
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iranian ballistic missile intercepted over Lebanon by US naval vessel — fragments cause light injuries in Jounieh. Confirms US is actively intercepting Iranian missiles in Lebanese airspace in addition to its strike campaign inside Iran.

Iranian ballistic missile strikes Safed — 2 lightly hurt; 11th Iranian missile wave of Day 25
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran fires new ballistic missile wave targeting northern Israel — geographic shift from earlier Day 25 waves concentrated on central Israel and Tel Aviv.

Iranian source tells CNN: US-Iran outreach confirmed, initiated by Washington — 'not full negotiations'
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iranian source to CNN: 'There has been outreach between the US and Iran initiated by Washington.' Iran is 'willing to listen' to a sustainable deal preserving national interests. Demands all sanctions lifted. Offers nuclear weapons guarantees. Rejects direct talks — using mediator channels only.

UK Royal Navy to lead 'Hormuz Coalition' with US and France to reopen strait — mine-clearing ships deploying
OPPOSINGMILITARY

UK-led Hormuz Coalition mine-clearing directly counters Iran's demand for formal Hormuz control. Iran has mined sections of the strait and threatened full closure — a NATO-led mine-clearing force challenges that leverage point.

Iran fires pair of D32 BM salvos at Israel ~5:30am local — Jerusalem and central Israel sirens, no injuries (MDA)
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

Iran continues D32 ballistic missile campaign against Israel; first daytime salvo of March 31

Pentagon deploying thousands from 82nd Airborne Division to Middle East — simultaneous with Iran talks outreach
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US deploying 82nd Airborne thousands to Middle East alongside diplomatic outreach — Iran faces mounting military pressure even as backchannel talks are probed. The deployment signals US readiness for potential ground operations.

Iran cluster bomb strikes Bnei Brak — 9 wounded including 6 children; bomblets hit residential buildings
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Iran deploys cluster bomb warhead in ballistic missile at central Israel — second confirmed cluster munition use on Day 25. Bomblets spread over wide area in Tel Aviv. International humanitarian law prohibits cluster munitions in civilian areas.

Trump: 'We're in negotiations right now' with Iran — names Kushner, Witkoff, Rubio, Vance; reveals power plant threat
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Trump claims Iran 'wants to make a deal so badly' and has agreed not to seek nuclear weapons. Iran has publicly denied direct talks — an Iranian source told CNN outreach happened but 'not full-on negotiations.' The power plant bombing threat appears to have triggered Iran's initial weekend outreach.

Trump's 15-point Iran deal conditions leaked — dismantle Natanz/Isfahan/Fordo, end proxies; Israel fears rapid ceasefire
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Trump demands full nuclear dismantlement (Natanz/Isfahan/Fordo), end to all proxies, Hormuz freedom, missile limits — in exchange for sanctions relief. Iran's IRGC hardliners publicly demand Hormuz control and no missile limits — directly opposing these terms.

US proposes Iran peace summit in Islamabad as early as Thursday — Iran undecided; new Supreme Leader injured and unseen
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran has not agreed to the proposed Islamabad summit. New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei must approve but has not been seen or heard since his appointment — reportedly injured in US-Israeli campaign. Iranian government reportedly 'in a state of chaos' struggling to communicate even internally.

US and Israel attack vicinity of Bushehr nuclear power plant — Iran confirms no damage or casualties
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran's AEOI confirms US-Israeli attack on Bushehr nuclear plant vicinity. Initial assessment: no technical damage, no casualties. Bushehr is Iran's only operational nuclear reactor; direct strike would risk radiological release in Persian Gulf region.

Macron calls Herzog and Iranian President Pezeshkian — urges Lebanon restraint and Iran to engage in good faith
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

France calls on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Macron also urges 'preserving civilian and energy infrastructure' — a reference to Bushehr and Hormuz. France aligning with UK Hormuz Coalition diplomatic pressure on Iran.

Iran fires ballistic missile at Eilat — geographic expansion to southern Israel and Red Sea coast
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran fires at Eilat — extending missile campaign to southern Israel and the Red Sea coast. 13th+ wave on Day 25. Full-length Israeli territory now under Iranian missile threat.

Macron calls Herzog and Iranian President Pezeshkian — urges Lebanon restraint and Iran to engage in good faith
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

France's Macron calls Iranian President Pezeshkian directly: Iran must 'engage in good faith in negotiations,' end attacks on regional states, restore Hormuz freedom of navigation. France joins the US and China in directly engaging Tehran — adding multilateral diplomatic pressure to military pressure on Iran to negotiate.

Israeli UN Ambassador Danon: Israel not in US-Iran Pakistan talks; Iran fired missile toward Diego Garcia — nearly 4,000km range
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Iran's FM claimed weeks ago no missiles beyond 2,000km range — Iran subsequently fired toward Diego Garcia (~4,000km). Danon's disclosure reveals Iran actively concealed long-range ballistic missile capability even as it deployed them. UK-US Indian Ocean base directly threatened.

Iran tells IMO non-hostile vessels can transit Hormuz — first formal passage offer since conflict began
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Iran to IMO: 'Non-hostile vessels' may transit Hormuz if they comply with safety/security regulations and coordinate with Iranian authorities — and do not participate in or support attacks on Iran. First formal Hormuz passage offer since effective closure. Dated Sunday March 22.

IDF launches new wave of airstrikes on Iranian regime infrastructure in Tehran as Day 26 opens
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Iran absorbing new Israeli airstrike wave on Tehran regime infrastructure as Day 26 opens. Government described as 'in a state of chaos.' New SNSC chief Zolghadr managing military response while Pezeshkian pursues diplomatic track.

Iran overnight missile barrage injures 12 in Israel — power outage in Netanya, IDF orders shelters at 2:50am
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Iran continues sustained overnight missile campaign against Israeli population centers and infrastructure. Overnight barrage injures 12 and causes power outage in Netanya — consistent with IRGC targeting of civilian infrastructure to erode Israeli home-front resilience.

Trump formally sends Iran peace plan via Pakistan channel — Brent crude drops ~6% on de-escalation signal
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Iran has not officially confirmed receipt of US peace plan transmitted via Pakistan. On Day 24, Iran denied being in 'full negotiations' while an Iranian source told CNN US-Iran outreach was confirmed. Iran's hardened ceasefire demands — formal Hormuz control, compensation, no missile limits — remain the stated public position even as diplomatic back-channel proceeds.

Iran formally states war-ending conditions to WSJ — demands US base closures, sanctions lifted, reparations, no missile limits
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Iran's war-ending conditions per WSJ: (1) closure of US military bases in the Gulf, (2) lifting all sanctions, (3) reparations for war damage, (4) end Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, (5) no restrictions on Iran's missile program. Maximalist opening position; incompatible with Trump's 15-point framework. Iran continues military operations while presenting demands.

US Senate rejects war powers curb 47-53 — Trump retains full authority for Iran military action
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US Senate vote removes domestic constraint on Trump military action against Iran. Combined with Iran's military dismissal of Trump's talk claims, both sides are signaling continuation of military operations despite diplomatic back-channel activity.

Iran's military command rejects Trump talks claims — 'Don't call your failure an agreement'
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Lt. Col. Zolfaghari (Khatam al-Anbiya): 'Don't call your failure an agreement.' Rejects any suggestion of ongoing US-Iran talks. Iran sees no return to oil market stability until military objectives are met. Iran's military command contradicting diplomatic back-channel signals either divided position or deliberate strategic ambiguity.

US and Israel grant temporary immunity to Iran FM Araghchi and Speaker Qalibaf — direct talks pathway opens
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Araghchi and Qalibaf granted immunity by US/Israel for potential diplomatic contact. Iran publicly rejected Trump's talk claims via military command, but diplomatic track appears to be advancing operationally. Dual-track Iranian strategy: IRGC fires 88th wave while FM potentially cleared for face-to-face contact.

One-month ceasefire proposal emerges — US-Iran pause linked to 15-point plan, no official confirmation
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Iran formally denies ongoing negotiations. FM Baghaei: 'no trust, no deal with US — betrayal of diplomacy.' IRGC: 'don't call your failure an agreement.' Simultaneously, senior official confirmed Iran exchanged messages with intermediaries (NBC). US/Israel granted immunity to FM Araghchi and Speaker Qalibaf for potential contact. Iran's public position and diplomatic reality appear to diverge.

Iran FM: 'No trust, no deal with US' — 'betrayal of diplomacy,' struck twice in 9 months while in talks
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FM Baghaei: 'Tehran cannot trust US diplomacy. Iran was struck twice within nine months while engaged in nuclear talks — a betrayal of diplomacy.' Foreign ministry formal position: no trust = no deal. Distinct from IRGC military command rejection; both tracks confirm Iran's public posture of non-engagement despite back-channel activity.

IDF strike destroys 4-storey residential building in Karaj, Alborz Province — 18 injured
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Alborz deputy security governor confirms 18 injured, 4-storey building destroyed in Kamalshahr, Karaj. Warehouses in Chaharbagh and Golsar also damaged. Attacker not officially identified. Strike in early hours of Wednesday (Day 26).

Iranian missile targets Orot Rabin power plant in Hadera — near-miss at Israel's largest power station
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IRGC targeting of Orot Rabin power plant — Israel's largest electricity facility — marks escalation to civilian energy infrastructure. Near-miss: missile lands a few km short. No damage/casualties confirmed.

Trump confirms Vance and Rubio leading Iran negotiations 'right now' — Oval Office
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Iran publicly denies formal negotiations while senior official confirmed message exchanges with intermediaries. Iran reportedly requested Vance specifically over Kushner/Witkoff. FM Baghaei: 'no trust, no deal.' Public posture and diplomatic reality continue to diverge.

Iran 4th Day 30 BM salvo hits open area in south Israel — no injuries, fourth since midnight
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Iran sustains Day 30 BM campaign — 4th salvo since midnight at southern Israel; continuous pressure maintained

Iran fires 101 missiles at USS Abraham Lincoln — all intercepted per Trump; IRGC claims carrier hit and withdrew
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Iran state media: carrier within ~340 km of Iranian territorial waters near Hormuz. 101 missiles/drones fired. 'No fear, no compromise — our nation does not accept the shadow of threat; it is ensuring that the aggressor regrets it.'

IDF strikes Iran's Underwater Research Centre in Isfahan — Iran's only submarine design facility
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Iran has not officially confirmed the Isfahan Underwater Research Centre strike. The facility is Iran's only submarine design capability. Combined with Day 26 strikes in Karaj/Alborz, Tehran region, and now Isfahan — IDF is systematically targeting Iran's military-industrial base.

Pentagon deploys 7,000 US troops to Middle East — 82nd Airborne + Marines, positioning near Kharg Island
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Iran previously threatened to mine Persian Gulf surrounding key islands if US forces appeared to be landing troops. 7,000-force deployment — the largest US buildup of the conflict — tests that redline.

Iran military spokesperson: 'Not now. Not ever' — categorical rejection as Turkey and Pakistan offered as talks venues
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Zolfaqari: 'People like us can never get along with people like you… no one like us will make a deal with you. Not now. Not ever.' Simultaneously: senior Iranian official confirms Pakistan passed US proposal; Turkey and Pakistan being considered as talks venues (Reuters).

Thai-flagged oil tanker safely transits Strait of Hormuz under Iranian diplomatic safe-passage — first confirmed transit since conflict
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Iran granted safe-passage to Thai-flagged tanker on diplomatic request. 'Provide the names of vessels and we'll ensure safe passage.' Iran exercising selective Hormuz control rather than blanket blockade — using transit as diplomatic leverage and concession tool.

Iran demands sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz — escalates from closure control to formal territorial claim
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Iran formally demands sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz. 'Neither the Strait of Hormuz will return to its pre-war conditions nor will there be peace in the energy markets.' Maximalist position establishes Hormuz status as a core ceasefire negotiating demand.

Iran's first public ceasefire condition: demands US 'concrete guarantee' war will not restart
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Iran's first public ceasefire condition (Press TV): requires 'concrete guarantee' from US that war will not restart. Not a flat rejection — counter-condition reflecting 'attacked twice in 9 months while in talks' grievance. Negotiating opening, not door slam.

Gulf states tell UNHRC Iranian strikes pose 'existential threat to international security' — Kuwait and UAE ambassadors
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Kuwait: 'existential threat to international security.' UAE: 'attempt to destabilise international order.' Gulf states running out of patience after Bahrain sirens, Saudi Eastern Province drones, Kuwait airport fire. Stopped short of Security Council referral.

Iran: Trump 'cannot dictate' when war ends — will cease 'at own choosing, only if own conditions met'
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'Trump cannot dictate when the war will end. Iran will end the war at a time of its own choosing and only if own conditions are met.' Conditions stated: concrete non-resumption guarantee, Hormuz sovereignty, nuclear/missile terms. Iran asserting autonomous war-termination authority.

UN Secretary-General Guterres: war has 'gone too far,' spiraled out of control — urges Iran, US, Israel to halt
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Guterres calls on Iran to stop attacking neighbors AND US/Israel to end the war — balanced UN condemnation gives Iran narrative cover for de-escalation. Iran's demands still in play: non-resumption guarantee, Hormuz sovereignty, will end war 'at own choosing, own conditions.'

White House: Iran has not rejected US proposal — talks 'productive,' diplomatic engagement ongoing
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Public: multiple rejections (FM, IRGC, Khatam al-Anbiya). Private: senior Iranian official confirmed message exchanges with intermediaries (Reuters). Venue discussions (Pakistan/Turkey) active. Iran's 'conditions' framing vs US 'rejection' framing.

US: 140+ Iranian naval vessels destroyed in 3 weeks, including ~50 mine layers — 'largest navy elimination since WWII'
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Iran has not confirmed 140+ vessel losses. IRGC continues to claim operational capability (USS Lincoln missiles, F-18 claim). Remaining assets: Qader shore missiles, IRGC speedboats, submarine capability (R&D now destroyed at Isfahan).

Pentagon deployed ~50,000 troops for Operation Epic Fury — forces drawn from Middle East, Europe, and US (NYT)
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50,000 US troops plus carrier strike group near Iran's shores. Iran: 'Trump cannot dictate when the war ends. Own conditions, own timeline.' Hormuz sovereignty demand + concrete guarantee prerequisite. IRGC continues offensive operations.

Ghalibaf: enemies preparing to seize Iranian island with regional country backing — 'all vital infrastructure' will be struck
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Ghalibaf: 'Enemies preparing to seize an Iranian island with regional country backing. All vital infrastructure of that regional country will become target of relentless attacks.' Iranian forces monitoring all developments closely.

Netanyahu orders IDF 48-hour blitz to eliminate Iran's arms industry — fears Trump will abruptly halt war (NYT)
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Israel targeting Iran's arms industry in final 48-hour push. Iran: 'War ends at own choosing, own conditions.' IRGC operations continue. Bab el-Mandab threat issued. Ghalibaf warns of island seizure response.

IDF overnight strikes hit Tehran MIO HQ (naval weapons), regime and air defense sites
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Iran has not yet issued a response to the Day 29 overnight Tehran strike wave. Based on Day 28 pattern, a BM salvo response is likely.

Iran threatens to open new Bab el-Mandab front if attacked on its territory
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Tasnim (unnamed military source): 'Iran could open new front in Bab el-Mandab if attacked on its territory.' Houthi proxy in Yemen is likely instrument — retains shore missiles and drones. Conditional deterrent framing, not an immediate order.

FM Araghchi: US has failed to achieve quick victory or regime change in Iran
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Araghchi: 'US has failed to meet key war objectives — no quick victory, no regime change.' Iran's official counter-narrative to US operational claims. Framed for domestic legitimacy and international diplomatic positioning.

Iran reinforces Kharg Island defences — troops, air defence systems, traps deployed amid US seizure fears (CNN)
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Iran reinforcing Kharg Island: troops + air defence + traps deployed. Zolfaqari: 'Not now, not ever' to seizure. Ghalibaf: enemies preparing to seize Iranian islands — 'relentless attacks' on regional backer. Active defensive hardening contradicts public indifference.

Kuwait summons Iran envoy for third time over airport fuel tank strike — 'serious violation of international humanitarian law'
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Iran summoned by Kuwait for third time. No Iranian acknowledgement of Kuwait summons. IRGC continues to claim right to target Gulf state infrastructure supporting US/Israeli operations.

Araghchi: Iran allows Hormuz passage for 'friendly nations' — China, Russia, India, Iraq, Pakistan named
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Araghchi: 'We permitted passage through the Strait of Hormuz for friendly nations' — China, Russia, India, Iraq, Pakistan named. Hormuz sovereignty demand now operationalised as formal policy. US, Israel, Western-aligned states implicitly excluded.

Qatar Emir calls Iraq PM, urges 'immediate halt' to Iranian attacks on neighbours
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Qatar Emir uses Iraq channel to urge halt to Iranian attacks. Iran has not responded publicly to Qatar's call. Iraq PM al-Sudani is Iran's most reliable regional interlocutor — the message will reach Tehran.

Saudi Arabia intercepts 4 drones over Eastern Province — second wave Day 26, no casualties
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IRGC / proxy forces maintaining sustained harassment tempo against Saudi Eastern Province. Two waves Day 26 (11 + 4 drones). Consistent with IRGC doctrine: keep Gulf states off-balance without triggering direct escalation.

Lamerd International Airport struck in US-Israeli air attack — Fars province, Iran; no casualties (IRNA)
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IRNA confirmed: Lamerd International Airport struck. No casualties reported. Iran does not confirm IDF/US attribution explicitly — describes as 'US-Israeli air attack.' Campaign expanding to Fars province.

Iranian attack sparks fire at Muharraq Governorate facility, Bahrain — no injuries; adjacent to US 5th Fleet HQ
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IRGC 88th wave explicitly named Bahrain as a target. Attack on Muharraq is consistent with stated objectives: pressure Gulf states hosting US forces. No IRGC claim of specific Muharraq strike at time of report.

Trump issues ultimatum: Iran must 'get serious soon' or face 'NO TURNING BACK' — says Tehran 'begging' for deal
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Iran has publicly rejected US negotiations. Araghchi: US failed to achieve quick victory or regime change. Zolfaqari: 'Not now, not ever.' IRGC: operations continue. Trump's 'finish it off' framing will be used by Iranian hardliners to argue no deal is possible and resistance must continue.

Russia supplying drones to Iran — first lethal support as phased shipment nears completion (FT)
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Iran has not publicly confirmed receipt of Russian drone shipments. Senior Iranian officials reportedly began negotiations with Moscow days after the initial US-Israeli attack on 28 February.

IAF strikes Parchin missile complex + Isfahan IRGC weapons sites — 60 jets, 150+ bombs on Iran's core defense industry
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Iranian air defence systems were reported active in Tehran in connection with the overnight strike activity. No official Iranian statement on this wave was immediately available.

Iran resumes ballistic missile barrage — 10 salvos, cluster munitions, central and southern Israel targeted
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Iran resumed ballistic missile fire at central Israel after a ~15-hour pause, firing successive salvos at central Israel and the Jerusalem area in the early morning hours of 26 March.

Iran's parliament moves to formalize Hormuz fees and sovereignty — bill would codify IRGC toll-booth regime in law
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Parliament pursuing bill to formally codify Iran's sovereignty and transit fees over Hormuz. Lawmaker Rezaei Kouchi: 'We provide its security, and it is natural that ships and oil tankers should pay such fees.'

Missile debris kills 2 in Abu Dhabi after interception — 3 injured, vehicles damaged on Sweihan Road
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Iran has not commented specifically on Abu Dhabi missile debris casualties. Iran has been conducting sustained missile and drone attacks on Gulf state infrastructure and military facilities hosting US forces.

Israel had targeting coords for Araghchi and Qalibaf — backed off at Pakistan/US request
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Iran has not publicly commented on the reported Israeli targeting of its foreign minister and parliament speaker. FM Araghchi has continued making public statements rejecting US proposals and stating Iran has 'no intention of negotiating for now.'

China calls for peace talks in Iran war — FM and defense ministry both urge cessation of military action
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Iran has not publicly responded to China's call for peace talks. FM Araghchi stated there is 'no intention of negotiating for now' while leaving open the possibility of a position shift.

IDF kills IRGC Navy commander Tangsiri AND intel chief Rezaei at Bandar Abbas — top Navy leadership decapitated
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Iran has not confirmed Tangsiri's death. The IRGC Navy has been conducting ongoing enforcement operations in the Strait of Hormuz, including requiring vessels to provide manifests and crew details to the Hormozgan Provincial Command.

Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine weapons aid to Middle East as Iran war depletes critical US munitions
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Iran has not commented on US munitions strain. Iran's sustained six-salvo barrage on 26 March continues to tax US and Israeli air defence stocks.

Iran fortifies Kharg Island against feared US seizure — USS Tripoli and 82nd Airborne deployed toward Gulf
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Iran has fortified Kharg Island with additional MANPADS and personnel. Parliament speaker Qalibaf warned: 'If they take any step, all the vital infrastructure of that regional state will be targeted with relentless, unceasing attacks.' Iran appears to be anticipating a US amphibious assault.

US preparing 'final blow' options for Iran if talks fail — four plans including island seizures and HEU capture
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Iran has fortified Kharg Island and parliament speaker Qalibaf has warned any seizure of an Iranian island would trigger 'relentless, unceasing attacks' on the regional state involved. Iran has not publicly responded to the Axios report.

Pakistan FM Dar confirms US-Iran indirect talks via Islamabad — first on-record confirmation; 15-point US plan conveyed
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FM Araghchi denied formal 'negotiations' but confirmed messages are being exchanged through 'friendly countries.' 'At present, our policy is the continuation of resistance. We do not intend to negotiate — so far, no negotiations have taken place.'

GCC demands inclusion in any US-Iran talks — Secretary General also confirms Iran charging ships to cross Hormuz
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Iran has not commented on the GCC statement. The GCC Secretary General confirmed Iran is charging vessels to cross the Strait of Hormuz — consistent with Lloyd's List Intelligence reporting of a de facto toll-booth regime.

Putin warns Iran war economic consequences could equal COVID pandemic — 'significant damage' to global supply chains
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Iran has not commented on Putin's economic warning. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflict is the primary driver of the supply chain disruption Putin described.

Houthis declare full military readiness to join Iran war — Bab el-Mandeb Strait the likely target
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Iran has not publicly directed Houthi action but the Houthis are part of Iran's regional proxy network and previously conducted sustained Red Sea attacks in 2023-24.

Egypt FM visits Beirut, warns of irreversible chaos — confirms mutual US-Iran desire for calm, no concrete progress
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Egypt noted Iran's private 'desire for calm' despite FM Araghchi's public stance of 'no negotiations.' The gap between public and private posture persists.

Iran calls US 15-point plan 'one-sided and unfair' — sends formal counter-response, awaits Washington reply
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Senior Iranian official: The US proposal was 'one-sided and unfair.' It asks Iran to 'relinquish its ability to defend itself in exchange for a vague plan to lift sanctions' and lacks minimum requirements for success. No arrangement for negotiations exists. A path forward might still be found if realism prevails in Washington.

Hezbollah and Amal boycott Lebanon cabinet after Beirut expels Iranian ambassador — government fractures
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Iran's ambassador was declared persona non grata by Lebanon and expelled. Iran has not commented immediately. The expulsion reflects regional pressure on governments to distance themselves from Tehran during the war.

Trump: 'Don't know if we can make Iran deal' — claims war 'extremely ahead of schedule' at day 26
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Iran simultaneously rejected the US 15-point plan as one-sided and unfair, while separately confirming it sent a formal response and is awaiting Washington's reply — suggesting a continued back-channel exchange despite public hostility.

Witkoff: 'Strong signs' Iran will accept US ceasefire offer — 'Don't miscalculate again'
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Iran has not responded to Witkoff's statement. Earlier, a senior Iranian official called the US plan one-sided and unfair, while Iran separately confirmed it sent a formal counter-response and is awaiting Washington's reply.

Zelensky makes surprise visit to Saudi Arabia — Gulf states seek Ukraine anti-drone expertise against Iranian weapons
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Iran has not commented on Zelensky's visit. Iranian drone technology — deployed against Ukraine by Russia and directly by Iran in the current war — is the focus of Gulf states' interest in Ukrainian expertise.

IDF Chief Zamir warns military will 'collapse in on itself' — raises 10 red flags over manpower crisis
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Iran has not commented on Zamir's warning. If confirmed, IDF manpower constraints would validate Iran's strategy of sustained attrition across multiple fronts — Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza simultaneously.

Iraq officially condemns attacks on Gulf states and Jordan — pledges to prevent PMF aggression from its territory
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Iran has not commented on Iraq's condemnation of PMF attacks on Gulf states. PMF forces are part of Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' regional network.

Paramedic runs with minutes-old newborn to shelter as ballistic missile siren sounds in Tel Aviv
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Iran's sustained ballistic missile campaign against central Israel — 9 salvos on Day 27 — has forced civilians including newborns and medical personnel to shelter repeatedly. Iran has not commented on civilian impact.

France convenes 35-nation military talks on reopening Hormuz — defensive escort mission discussed
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Iran has not responded to the 35-country Hormuz talks. Iran's parliament passed a bill to charge fees on vessels transiting Hormuz and has maintained the de facto closure of the strait since the war began.

IAF strikes Kermanshah and Dezful missile launch and storage sites — ~20 sorties, 70 bombs, Iranian soldiers killed
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Iran has not publicly confirmed the Kermanshah/Dezful strikes. Iranian soldiers were reportedly killed at the missile launch sites. Iran continues ballistic missile salvos against Israel despite the targeting of its western launch infrastructure.

Officials: Trump leaning toward Iran ground invasion — concedes 15-point plan will fail, Kharg op underway
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Mediating officials: Iran will not capitulate regardless of ground operation, but will accept terms it refused before the war. Iran has not commented on US ground invasion plans.

Iran can sustain missile fire for weeks, Israeli officials warn — Israel has limited sway on Trump's deadline
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Iranian missile capacity assessed by Israeli officials as sufficient to sustain weeks of current fire. Iran launched 9 salvos on Day 27 alone. The assessment suggests Iran's production and storage targets at Parchin, Isfahan, Kermanshah, and Dezful have not yet materially degraded its operational launch capability.

IDF: 'Eliminations will not stop' — 1,000+ Iranian weapons targets struck, sub-contractors next
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Iran has not responded to Defrin's press conference. Despite 1,000+ weapons-industry targets struck, Israeli security officials assess Iran can sustain current missile fire for weeks due to sufficient launchers and operational cells.

Trump extends Iran ultimatum to April 6 — 'as per Iranian government request,' says talks 'going very well'
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Iran reportedly requested the 10-day extension, according to Trump. Iran had earlier formally sent a counter-response to the US 15-point plan. FM Araghchi had denied 'negotiations' publicly while back-channel exchanges continued through Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt.

Kuwait arrests 6 Hezbollah-linked suspects planning assassinations of state leaders — Hezbollah denies presence
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Iran has not commented on Kuwait's Hezbollah arrests. Kuwait is among the Gulf states facing Iranian-linked militant activity since the outbreak of the Iran-Israel war.

Pentagon deploys autonomous GARC drone speedboats in Persian Gulf — first combat use in Operation Epic Fury
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Iran has not commented on the GARC deployment. The craft's 2,200+ nautical miles of Persian Gulf patrols represent persistent surveillance and strike-capable presence in Iranian-controlled maritime approaches.

Trump confirms CIA briefed him Iran's new supreme leader Khamenei is gay — politically explosive in Iran's theocracy
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Iran has not responded to Trump's confirmation of the CIA assessment. Homosexuality is illegal and punishable by death under Iranian law. The CIA assessment — that Khamenei's father feared his son's sexuality would make him unsuitable as supreme leader — was first reported March 16 by the NYPost.

Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree runs aground off Iran's Qeshm Island — 3 crew missing after Hormuz strike
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Iran's Tasnim agency confirmed the Mayuree Naree has run aground off Qeshm Island. Iran has not officially claimed responsibility for the original strike on the vessel.

Iran launches Day 28 ballistic missile barrage — sirens across central Israel overnight
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Iran has not commented on Day 28 opening salvo. Iran fired 10 salvos on Day 27 reaching southern Israel for the first time. The campaign continues despite IAF strikes on Parchin, Isfahan, and western launch sites.

Pentagon weighing 10,000 more US ground troops to Middle East — to expand Trump's military options
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Iran has not responded to WSJ reporting on additional US troop deployments. Iran is simultaneously engaged in back-channel diplomacy via Pakistan and filing counter-responses to the US 15-point plan while continuing missile attacks on Israel.

IAF strikes dozens of Iran targets overnight: BM factories, anti-air base, IRGC soldiers eliminated in Tehran
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Iran has not immediately commented on the latest Tehran strikes. Iran continues launching ballistic missile salvos at Israel despite the sustained IAF targeting campaign against its capital and weapons infrastructure.

UN Security Council schedules Friday closed-door meeting on Iran — Russia requested over civilian infrastructure strikes
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Iran has sought international support to frame the US-Israeli strikes as illegal attacks on a sovereign country. Russia's UNSC request aligns with Iran's diplomatic strategy to internationalize opposition to the strikes.

Iran fires 3rd BM salvo of Day 30 at southern Israel — third since midnight, intercepted, no injuries
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Iran continues Day 30 BM campaign — 3rd salvo since midnight; southern Israel targeted again

UAE commits to join multinational force to reopen Hormuz — first Gulf state to publicly pledge
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Iran has not responded to the FT report of UAE joining a Hormuz force. Iran maintains interdiction operations in the strait and has already struck UAE territory 372+ times since Feb 28.

German FM: US and Iran preparing to meet directly 'very soon in Pakistan' — first confirmed direct talk plan
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Iran has publicly denied 'negotiations' while simultaneously sending a counter-response to the US 15-point plan through Pakistani intermediaries and requesting the April 6 deadline extension. German FM's statement suggests Tehran is preparing to meet directly despite public denials.

IAF bombs Iran's 'most central' naval missiles and mines production site in Yazd
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Iran has not confirmed the Yazd strike. The facility is described by the IDF as producing most of Iran's naval missiles and mines — the same capabilities that have been used to threaten Hormuz shipping and which IRGC Navy commanders (now killed) were overseeing.

Iranian drones strike Kuwait's main Shuwaikh commercial port — material damage, no casualties
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Iran has not officially claimed the Shuwaikh Port attack. Kuwait Port Authority confirmed 'enemy drones' struck the port at dawn causing material damage. Iran's armed forces spokesman Shekarchi has separately warned any facility hosting US forces is a legitimate target.

Iran threatens to strike hotels housing US soldiers across the region
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Spokesman Shekarchi (state TV): 'When all the Americans go into a hotel, from our perspective that hotel becomes American. Should we just stand by and let the Americans strike us? When we respond, we have to strike wherever they are.'

Iran launches 2nd Day 28 ballistic missile salvo at southern Israel after 8-hour lull
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Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on southern Israel at dawn March 27, the second Day 28 salvo after an 8-hour gap. No official statement from Tehran on this specific launch.

Qatar sends emergency alert to all residents: stay indoors ahead of expected Iranian missile attack
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Qatar emergency services warned of an expected Iranian missile attack. Iran has not confirmed targeting Qatar but has explicitly stated that facilities hosting US forces are legitimate targets — Al Udeid hosts ~10,000 US personnel and CENTCOM's forward HQ.

UN rights chief Turk condemns Minab school bombing: 'visceral horror,' demands justice
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Iran has repeatedly cited the Minab school bombing as evidence of US/Israeli war crimes. The UN rights chief's condemnation provides international legal standing to Iran's position, though Turk stopped short of attributing blame.

Iran 3rd Day 28 ballistic missile salvo: sirens in Jerusalem, West Bank, central Israel
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Iran launched its 3rd Day 28 ballistic missile salvo targeting the Jerusalem area, West Bank, and central Israel. No official claim from Tehran on this specific launch.

Katz: IDF strikes on Iran will 'intensify and expand to additional targets and domains'
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Iran has not responded to Katz's escalation warning. Iran has continued launching missile salvos against Israeli civilians despite prior warnings, continuing the pattern that prompted Katz's statement.

US fires over 850 Tomahawks in 4 weeks — rate 'has alarmed some Pentagon officials'
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Iran's strategy of drawing out the conflict to exhaust US precision munitions stock aligns with the Tomahawk consumption rate. Iran has repeatedly stated it intends to sustain the war for weeks or months and can absorb the strikes.

China and Pakistan call for immediate ceasefire in Iran war — peace talks, Hormuz restoration
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Iran had previously acknowledged receiving US ceasefire proposals through Pakistani intermediaries; China's involvement adds weight to the diplomatic track

Trump addresses nation on Iran war — declares 'overwhelming victory,' signals 2-3 week drawdown
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Araghchi confirmed Witkoff messages 'as before'; Iran monitoring address — expected to test whether US is signaling ceasefire or new ultimatum

Australian PM Albanese makes rare emergency broadcast — Iran war fuel crisis hits Australia
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Hormuz closure and Gulf disruption achieving strategic economic effect — Australia emergency broadcast demonstrates coercive pressure extending beyond the conflict theater to global allied nations.

Israeli FM Saar: 'We have removed the annihilation threat' — first formal Israeli victory declaration
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Saar's declaration directly contradicts Iranian narrative — IRGC still firing missiles, Hormuz still closed, proxy forces still active. Tehran has not conceded defeat.

Pezeshkian tells EU: Iran has 'necessary will' to end war — but demands guarantees against repeat aggression
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Pezeshkian to EU: 'We possess the necessary will to end this conflict, provided that essential conditions are met — especially the guarantees required to prevent repetition of the aggression.' Conditional on non-recurrence guarantees.

Iran: US-Israeli strikes damaged 120 museums and historic sites including UNESCO Golestan Palace
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Tehran city council cultural heritage chief Alavi: 'At least 120 museums, historical buildings and cultural sites across various provinces were directly targeted and sustained serious structural damage,' including UNESCO Golestan Palace, Saadabad, Marble Palace, and the War Museum.

Iran 4th Day 28 salvo: cluster bomb warhead scatters bomblets over central Israel
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Iran launched 4th Day 28 salvo including at least one cluster bomb warhead that scattered bomblets over central Israel. No Iranian statement on the cluster munition use.

IDI survey: 78% of Jewish Israelis back Iran war but strong support down from 74% to 50%
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Iran's sustained missile and drone campaign against Israeli civilians aims partly to erode Israeli public will. The IDI survey showing strong support declining from 74% to 50% aligns with Iran's war-of-attrition strategy.

Vance-Netanyahu tense call: VP chided PM for overselling regime change; US accuses Israel of 'smearing' Vance — Axios
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Iran has separately been described as preferring to negotiate with Vance as more likely to reach a deal. The US-Israel rift over war goals — Israel wanting regime change vs. US seeking a deal — is a structural advantage for Iranian negotiating strategy.

IAF bombs Arak heavy water reactor and Kheirabad industrial zone — confirmed strike, no casualties reported
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Iran has not responded to the Arak evacuation warning. Arak hosts the IR-40 heavy water reactor and Kheirabad defense-industrial facilities, making it a sensitive target from both a military and nuclear perspective.

US intel: only ~1/3 of Iran's missile arsenal confirmed destroyed; another third status uncertain — Reuters
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Iran's continued ballistic missile launches on Day 28 (4 salvos) are consistent with the intelligence assessment that Tehran retains a significant missile inventory despite 28 days of intensive US-Israeli strikes. The possibility of recovering buried missiles post-conflict adds to Iran's long-term strategic calculus.

IAF strikes Iran's two largest steel factories — Khuzestan Steel and Mobarakeh Steel, both partly IRGC-owned
OPPOSINGECONOMIC

Fars news agency confirmed strikes on Khuzestan Steel and Mobarakeh Steel. Both factories are partially IRGC-owned. The strikes represent the first major economic infrastructure targeting of the war — IRGC's industrial and financial holdings are now in scope.

IAF launches extensive simultaneous strikes on three areas of Iran + Beirut — largest multi-theater wave of Day 28
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran has not immediately commented on the three-area simultaneous strike wave. The day's strikes — BM factories, naval weapons facility in Yazd, Arak reactor area, Khuzestan and Mobarakeh Steel, and now three areas simultaneously — represent unprecedented industrial and military destruction.

G7 foreign ministers demand immediate end to attacks on civilians; call for free Hormuz navigation
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Iran has not responded to the G7 statement. Iran has been pointing to US/Israeli attacks on 120 cultural sites, the Minab school, and civilian areas as war crimes. The G7's civilian protection demand, while not attributing blame, adds diplomatic pressure on all parties.

Iran-linked Handala hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email — DoJ confirms authentic
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Iran-linked Handala group published breached contents of FBI Director Patel's personal Gmail. DoJ confirmed the material appears authentic. Handala is assessed as an Iranian government cyberintelligence persona by Western researchers.

Iran counter-proposal to US delayed by strikes on nuclear/industrial sites — expected today or tomorrow
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Source: Iran's counter-proposal to the US war-ending framework is expected to arrive today via interlocutors. Iran has previously denied 'negotiations' while simultaneously transmitting responses through Pakistan and requesting the April 6 deadline extension.

IAF bombs Iran's only yellowcake production plant in Ardakan — IDF: 'only one of its kind in Iran'
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AEOI confirmed: 'The Ardakan yellowcake production plant was hit by an American-Zionist enemy attack. Initial assessments indicate no release of radioactive materials outside the facility — no concern for citizens.' Yellowcake is the first-stage uranium feedstock for enrichment.

Rubio at G7: 'another 2-4 weeks' at 4-week mark — projecting 6-8 total weeks; US 'ahead of schedule'
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Rubio's 2-4 week timeline, combined with Iran's counter-proposal expected today, creates a narrow diplomatic window. Iran's prior statements have emphasized its ability to sustain the conflict 'for weeks or months.' Rubio's Hormuz tolling comment may indicate a negotiated Hormuz arrangement is being explored.

IDF: 'Weakened' Hamas attempting to rearm during Iran war — IED manufacturing, small rocket production
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Iran has not publicly coordinated with Hamas during the Iran war. Hamas has not joined the fighting — IDF officials say there are no indications Hamas is set to join alongside Tehran's proxies (Hezbollah, Houthis, PMF).

CENTCOM: 303+ US troops wounded, 14 killed in war — Sgt. Pennington named; Prince Sultan struck
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Iran has not released official casualty figures. A US-based activist group estimated 1,167 Iranian troops killed and 658 missing/unknown status as of March 23 — unverified due to Iranian reporting restrictions. Iran's strategy of attrition against US forces has inflicted a measurable toll.

Merz: 'Not convinced' US-Israel action will succeed; regime change won't work; Germany ready for stabilization
SUPPORTINGDIPLOMATIC

Merz's public statement questioning US-Israeli regime change prospects reinforces Iran's diplomatic narrative that the military campaign lacks a clear political endgame. Iran will likely use Merz's Afghanistan comparison in its diplomatic communications.

Araghchi vows 'HEAVY price' for steel/nuclear strikes; IRGC orders evacuation of US-linked industrial sites
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FM Araghchi: 'Israel hit 2 of Iran's largest steel factories, a power plant, and civilian nuclear sites. Iran will exact a HEAVY price for Israeli crimes.' IRGC simultaneously warned US-linked and 'Zionist-allied' industrial site employees across the region to 'leave your workplaces immediately.'

Iran agrees to allow humanitarian aid and agriculture shipments through Hormuz — UN request accepted
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Iranian UN Ambassador Bahreini: 'Iran has agreed to facilitate and expedite humanitarian aid through the Strait of Hormuz. This reflects Iran's continued commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts.' Iran responds to UN task force request.

IAEA's Grossi calls for 'military restraint' after Israel strikes two Iranian nuclear facilities
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran's Atomic Energy Organization and the IAEA both confirmed no radiation release at the Ardakan yellowcake plant. Iran's FM Araghchi characterized the strikes as hitting 'civilian nuclear sites' — framing rejected by the IDF which cited military weapons production purposes.

Iran 5th Day 28 ballistic missile salvo — Beersheba intercepted after 9-hour lull
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Iran launched its 5th Day 28 ballistic missile attack on southern Israel after a 9-hour pause, targeting Beersheba. No official Iranian statement on this specific launch.

Witkoff at Miami forum: 'We think there will be meetings with Iran this week' — 15-point deal on table
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran's senior official said the counter-proposal decision is delayed by today's strikes but expected 'today or tomorrow.' Witkoff's public statement that meetings are expected 'this week' creates pressure on Tehran to deliver a response despite the nuclear/industrial strikes.

Elon Musk joined private Trump-Modi Iran war call Tuesday — discussed Hormuz blockage — NYT
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

India is a major importer of Iranian oil and has been significantly affected by Hormuz disruption. Trump-Modi discussions on Hormuz, with Musk present, suggest US is engaging major oil importers on the economic consequences of the Hormuz closure.

Iran 6th Day 28 salvo: cluster bomb kills 1, wounds 3 in central Israel — 6 submunition impact sites
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Iran's 6th Day 28 salvo included a cluster bomb warhead over central Israel — the second use of cluster munitions in one day. Footage verified by IDF correspondent. Medics responding to possible ground impacts at multiple locations.

Iran 7th Day 28 BM salvo targets Beersheba area — intercepted, no injuries
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Iran launched its 7th BM salvo of Day 28 at Beersheba area in southern Israel. The missile was intercepted. No IRGC statement on this specific launch.

Trump at Miami: urges Saudis into Abraham Accords, calls Hormuz 'Strait of Trump', 'Cuba is next'
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Iran has not responded to Trump's Miami remarks. The IRGC has maintained its Hormuz closure threat throughout Day 28 regardless of US statements.

Iran strikes Prince Sultan AB — E-3 Sentry AWACS destroyed, 12 US troops wounded, refueling aircraft damaged
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran has not officially claimed the Prince Sultan Air Base strike. The attack involved both a ballistic missile and drones — consistent with IRGC operational signature. Iran has previously struck the same base (March 1 attack killed Sgt. Pennington days later).

Iran fires ballistic missile at Golan Heights and northern Israel — intercepted, no injuries
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran opened Day 29 with a ballistic missile salvo targeting the Golan Heights and northern Israel, continuing the sustained BM campaign that saw 7 salvos on Day 28.

Iran strikes UAE — EGA Al Taweelah (world's 5th-largest aluminium plant) sustains significant damage; employees injured
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran fired cruise missiles and UAVs at the UAE in the early hours of Day 29, continuing its sustained Gulf strike campaign targeting states hosting US forces.

Iran fires ballistic missile salvo at central Israel — intercepted, no injuries
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran's second Day 29 BM salvo at Israel targets central Israel — continuing multi-front overnight pressure on Israeli air defenses while simultaneously attacking UAE.

Houthis enter war — BM at southern Israel and cruise missile at Israel, both intercepted
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Iran has not publicly claimed to have directed the Houthi attack but the IRGC maintains operational coordination with the Houthis and previously publicly supported their 'readiness to intervene.'

Third strike in area of Bushehr nuclear power plant in 10 days — IAEA warns of radiological risk
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Iran notified IAEA: new strike in area of Bushehr nuclear power plant. No damage to reactor. No radiation release. Plant functioning normally. Third such incident in 10 days.

Thailand reaches bilateral deal with Iran for oil tanker passage through Hormuz
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran granted Thailand bilateral Hormuz passage for oil tankers — part of Iran's selective corridor diplomacy strategy to divide international pressure and maintain economic relationships with non-coalition states.

Drone attack strikes Oman's Salalah port — foreign worker injured, crane damaged
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran has not claimed the Salalah attack. Iranian drone range makes the port reachable but less likely than Houthi attribution given geography.

IDF: 50 fighter jets struck Iranian arms factories in 3-area wave alongside nuclear strikes
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran has not publicly acknowledged the arms factory strikes. The IDF statement identifies Iranian defense ministry-linked production sites as targets.

Pakistan quad talks: FM Dar says discussed 'permanent end to war'; China fully supports Islamabad hosting US-Iran talks
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran has not commented. Pakistan has been relaying messages between Tehran and Washington throughout the conflict; Iran maintains it has not engaged in direct US negotiations.

Khuzestan Steel Company confirms production lines shut down following Day 28 strikes
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Khuzestan Steel Company (company statement): 'Production lines have been shut down' following strikes on several units and steelmaking facilities. Third confirmed production halt of IRGC-affiliated industrial asset in the conflict.

Iran claims it struck a US logistics vessel near Salalah, Oman — direct attack on US military ship
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Iran (Zolfaghari, state TV): 'A logistics vessel supporting the aggressive US army was targeted by the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran at a considerable distance from the port of Salalah in Oman.'

USS Gerald R. Ford departs Middle East theater — arrives Croatia for maintenance
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Ford's departure halves US carrier aviation in the theater during active Iranian attacks on US bases and a claimed Iranian strike on a US logistics vessel. Iran may interpret the withdrawal as a signal of US operational strain.

Iran's Pezeshkian tells Pakistan PM Sharif 'trust needed' for peace talks — praises mediation
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Pezeshkian (per Pakistan PM office): 'Trust is needed to facilitate talks and mediation.' Praises Pakistan's diplomatic efforts. Discussed hostilities and efforts to end conflict in 1-hour call.

IDF completes second Day 29 wave of strikes in Tehran — 'Iranian regime infrastructure' targeted
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran has not yet responded to the Day 29 daytime Tehran wave. Based on established pattern, a BM salvo response within hours is expected.

Iran strikes UAE — EGA Al Taweelah (world's 5th-largest aluminium plant) sustains significant damage; employees injured
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran Khatam Al-Anbiya (state TV): 'Hideouts of American commanders and soldiers in Dubai were targeted. A Ukrainian anti-drone system depot located in Dubai to assist the US military was targeted and destroyed.' Issued after Zelensky's unannounced visit to UAE and UAE-Ukraine defense cooperation announcement.

Iranian BM salvo hits Eshtaol and Negev — intercept fails at Eshtaol (11 hurt), open area hit in Negev
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Iran's third Day 29 BM salvo at Israel targets southern Israel — consistent with rapid retaliation pattern following IDF Tehran daytime strike wave completion at ~10:30 UTC.

Vyacheslav Vidmant, 52, identified as Iranian bomblet fatality in Tel Aviv — Day 28
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Iranian cluster munition bomblet killed Vyacheslav Vidmant, 52, a security guard in Tel Aviv on Day 28. He was the first named fatality of Day 28's Iranian cluster munition campaign against central Israel.

Iran 5th Day 29 BM salvo — two impacts in open areas near Eilat, one intercepted, no injuries
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Iran's 5th Day 29 BM salvo targets Eilat — extending the day's attack geography from the Golan/north to Israel's southernmost Red Sea city. Day 29 salvo pattern covers the full length of Israel.

Vance: US will continue war 'a little while longer' to 'neuter' Iran — 'vast majority of projects accomplished'
SUPPORTINGPOLITICAL

Vance's 'short term conflict' framing and implicit near-term exit signal may be interpreted by Tehran as confirmation that continued Iranian pressure (BM salvos, Gulf attacks, proxy campaign) is succeeding in accelerating US disengagement.

Iran strikes UAE — EGA Al Taweelah (world's 5th-largest aluminium plant) sustains significant damage; employees injured
NEUTRALECONOMIC

Iranian attack on KEZAD Abu Dhabi hits Emirates Global Aluminium Al Taweelah — one of the world's largest single-site aluminium smelters. Significant structural damage confirmed. EGA employees injured. Al Taweelah produces ~2.4 million tonnes/year of aluminium; damage threatens global supply chain. Production status not yet confirmed.

Iran 6th Day 29 BM salvo — Beersheba area sirens, likely intercepted, no injuries
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran's 6th Day 29 BM salvo targets southern Israel. Day 29 has seen the highest sustained salvo rate since the conflict began — 6 separate attacks covering the full length of Israel from the Golan to Eilat.

Iran 7th Day 29 BM salvo — intercepted over southern Israel, no injuries
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran's 7th Day 29 BM salvo targets southern Israel. Day 29 sets conflict record for single-day BM attack frequency — approximately one salvo every 2–3 hours across the full length of Israel.

Reza Pahlavi urges CPAC: 'Stay the course' against Iran — 'this regime in its entirety must go'
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

Pahlavi's CPAC standing ovations confirm Iranian leadership's narrative that the US-Israeli campaign has regime-change objectives — strengthening hardliners' argument against any diplomatic accommodation.

IDF completes 3rd Tehran wave on Day 29 — 'extensive' strikes on dozens of regime infrastructure sites
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Third IDF strike wave on Tehran in Day 29 — regime infrastructure targeted. Iran continues BM salvo campaign (7 salvos Day 29) in parallel with absorbing successive IDF waves.

Iran strikes Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) — IRGC claims retaliation for Iranian steel plant strikes; 2 injured
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran confirms deliberate targeting of Gulf aluminium industrial assets as symmetrical retaliation for attacks on Iranian steel production. Establishes explicit escalation logic: Iran industrial damage = Gulf industrial damage.

Iran fires Day 30 opening BM salvo — southern Israel, missile hits open area, no injuries
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran opens Day 30 with BM salvo at southern Israel — continuing the high-frequency campaign pattern established on Day 29 (7 salvos).

Airstrike hits 10,000 m³ water reservoir in Haftkel, Khuzestan — provincial official cites US-Israeli attack
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Iranian state media cites local Khuzestan official confirming US-Israeli airstrike on 10,000 m³ water reservoir in Haftkel; government frames strike as targeting civilian water infrastructure

US 31st MEU arrives Middle East — CENTCOM confirms 3,500 Marines and sailors aboard USS Tripoli ARG
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IRGC Navy has not specifically commented on 31st MEU arrival; Iran maintains naval assets in Hormuz area in ongoing blockade posture

Pentagon plans Kharg Island raids and Hormuz ground ops — Trump not yet approved
OPPOSINGMILITARY

IRGC has not publicly responded to WaPo ground ops report; Iran has repeatedly warned any US ground incursion would trigger maximum-scale retaliation

IDF D30 Tehran wave 1 — 120+ bombs; IRGC BM R&D complex, Iranian army weapons site, mobile command centers
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Iranian state media reports blasts in Tehran with smoke rising from northeast; Iran confirms strikes ongoing but does not comment on mobile command center targeting

Pakistan quad talks: FM Dar says discussed 'permanent end to war'; China fully supports Islamabad hosting US-Iran talks
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran's President Pezeshkian held 'extensive discussions' with Pakistan PM Sharif on regional hostilities; Iran engaging via Pakistan diplomatic channel

Iran BM salvo 2 of Day 30 — small number of missiles reach southern Israel, intercepted, no injuries
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran continues Day 30 BM campaign — 2nd salvo at southern Israel; maintains maximum retaliatory tempo

IRGC names 18 US tech and defense firms as targets from April 1 — employees ordered to evacuate
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IRGC: 18 US tech/defense/finance companies are legitimate targets from April 1 8PM Tehran — employees advised to evacuate now

Iran President Pezeshkian: ready to end war — any deal must protect Iran's dignity, security and interests
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Pezeshkian: 'Any decision to end the war must guarantee the security and interests of the Iranian people' — conditional openness to talks

Rubio: 'We can see the finish line' — confirms peace talks underway; US to reexamine NATO ties
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Araghchi acknowledged messages exchanged with US but denied negotiations — Rubio directly contradicted this, confirming talks are underway. Iran faces pressure to formalize a channel as Trump's national address approaches.

IDF strikes Tofigh Daru factory in Tehran — fentanyl supplier to Iran chemical weapons program
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Araghchi (X): 'War criminals in Israel are now openly bombing pharmaceutical companies.' Iran acknowledged the strike but denies chemical weapons link — 'factory only supplied hospital drugs used in medical operations.'

UK PM Starmer holds Downing Street press conference on Iran war — 'will define us for a generation'; to host Hormuz talks
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

UK hosting Hormuz talks could provide Iran a face-saving off-ramp for reopening the strait — Iran has denied direct US negotiations but may engage through UK-facilitated multilateral format.

Airstrikes hit Hengam Island in Strait of Hormuz — 7 injured, 1 critical (Iranian state media)
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iranian state media reported strikes on Hengam Island — 7 injured, 1 critical. Hengam hosts monitoring/radar installations for Hormuz transit control. Targeting consistent with US objective of reopening the Strait.

Former Iranian FM Kharazi seriously wounded in strike — overseeing JD Vance Pakistan back-channel; wife killed
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Nour News (security apparatus outlet) confirmed Kharazi wounded, wife killed. Loss of Kharazi further degrades Iran's structured diplomatic capacity — consistent with IRGC military council now dominating all state decisions.

Iran and Hezbollah launch overnight Passover barrage — 10+ missiles, 3 lightly injured, 9 impact sites
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Iran continued Passover-night missile barrages against central Israel — at least 10 missiles targeting the Tel Aviv metro area — maintaining military pressure despite Trump's national address declaring imminent US drawdown.

Ghalibaf warns US troops will be 'set on fire' — confirms ground op awareness, revealed as Trump back-channel
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Ghalibaf (parliament speaker / Trump back-channel): 'Enemy publicly sends negotiation messages while secretly planning ground attack; our men are waiting to set American soldiers on fire'

Pope Leo condemns Iran war on Palm Sunday — 'God rejects prayers of those who wage war with hands full of blood'
SUPPORTINGPOLITICAL

Iran likely to welcome Pope's condemnation as international legitimacy for its framing of the war as unjust aggression

Iran D30 salvo 5 — Jerusalem missile intercepted; northern missile hits open area per protocol
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran expands D30 BM targeting to central Israel and Jerusalem — 5th salvo of the day, geographic escalation from southern-only pattern

Iran D30 salvo 5 north component — missile hits open area in north per IDF protocol, no injuries
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran fires 6th D30 BM salvo targeting northern Israel — completes full north-south axis targeting across Israel in single morning sequence

UAE sets peace conditions: Iranian reparations for Gulf attacks plus non-repetition guarantees — Gargash
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran has not responded to UAE reparations demand; Iranian framing characterises the war as defensive retaliation against US-Israeli aggression

ADAMA Neot Hovav hazmat all-clear — no public risk; roads reopened after missile fragment fire
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran's 7th D30 salvo achieves first confirmed impact on industrial infrastructure near Beersheba; maintains simultaneous central Israel targeting

Houthis fire ballistic missiles and drones toward Israel — Yemen group enters Iran-Israel war
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

Iran-backed Houthis conduct direct strikes on Israel — three-axis campaign: Iran BMs + Hezbollah rockets + Houthi BMs/drones

Iran D30 salvo 8 — Beersheba open-area impact; 11 lightly injured, 20 acute anxiety; 31 taken to Soroka Hospital
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran 8th D30 salvo — second confirmed Beersheba area impact of the day

Iran hits Kuwait military logistics warehouse — 10 troops injured; Kuwait FM: Iran running 'systematic pattern of destabilization'
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran ballistic missile strikes Kuwait military camp — 10 troops injured, material damage

IDF/US strike Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) for 2nd time — research institute hit, 4 staff lightly injured
OPPOSINGMILITARY

IUT statement: 'brutal airstrike of Zionist-American aggressors' — second strike on university's research institute; 4 staff injured

IDF struck 140+ Iranian BM storage, launch sites, and air defense across western and central Iran in one day
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran continues 9-salvo D30 BM campaign despite 140+ infrastructure strikes — drawing on distributed pre-positioned stocks

Iran's ambassador defies Lebanon expulsion — stays at direction of Berri and Hezbollah, challenging Lebanese government
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Ambassador Sheibani defies Lebanon expulsion: will not leave 'in accordance with wishes of Berri and Hezbollah'

Iran D30 salvo 9 — intercepted over southern Israel, no injuries
NEUTRALMILITARY

9th D30 BM salvo at southern Israel — maintaining launch cadence despite 140+ infrastructure sites being struck simultaneously

CENTCOM chief Cooper in Israel — IDF says days away from completing all critical Iran military production targets
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran's military-industrial complex facing end-game targeting campaign — IDF claims critical asset list near completion

Iran demands Russia and China as guarantors before responding to Trump ceasefire — fears US deception tactic
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran has not responded to Trump 15-point ceasefire proposal; demands Russia and China as guarantors; fears US deception tactic; wants broader framework

Tehran and Karaj blackouts confirmed — shrapnel hits Alborz province electricity grid after IDF strikes
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Fars: power outages in parts of Tehran following airstrikes — civilian electricity grid disrupted in Iranian capital

Iran D30 salvo 10 — BM intercepted over Jerusalem area; sirens sound, no injuries
NEUTRALMILITARY

10th D30 salvo — Jerusalem targeting resumes; concurrent with IDF conducting active strikes on Tehran

UK deploys Sky Sabre air defense to Saudi Arabia, extends Typhoon jets in Qatar — Healey Gulf visit
OPPOSINGMILITARY

UK Sky Sabre deployment directly counters Iranian drone/cruise missile salvos targeting Gulf states; extends allied air defense envelope

Iranian drones strike Kuwait International Airport fuel tanks — large fire, no casualties
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

IRGC drone strike on Kuwait International Airport fuel tanks — part of ongoing campaign against Gulf infrastructure hosting US forces. No IRGC claim yet; KUNA confirmed Iranian origin.

US-Israeli strikes hit Isfahan pharmaceutical companies and Farokhshar steel plants — D33
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Pharmaceutical and steel plant strikes add to civilian-economy targeting — builds pressure for humanitarian response; Iran FM Araghchi has characterized strikes on civilian infrastructure as war crimes.

Trump says US 'strongly considering' NATO exit — calls alliance a 'paper tiger' after Iran war
SUPPORTINGDIPLOMATIC

Trump NATO exit threat is strategic windfall for Iran — US-European alliance fracture undermines collective Western deterrence; reduces long-term pressure on Iran post-war.

Strikes hit western Tehran residential buildings and Kashan passenger airport (D33)
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Mehr news agency (semi-official): western Tehran residential buildings struck; Kashan passenger airport hit (Isfahan deputy governor confirmed). Timed hours before Trump's 9 PM ET national address.

US intel agencies assess Iran not currently willing to engage in serious war-ending negotiations
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

Iran's FM Araghchi: Trump's ceasefire claim is 'false and baseless.' Iran's president's office: Iran is 'determined to fight on.' Iran reportedly demands Lebanon be included in any ceasefire deal.

Iran's Khatam Al-Anbiya vows 'crushing, broader, more destructive' attacks against US and Israel
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Iranian state TV carries Khatam Al-Anbiya vow of escalated attacks: war to continue 'until your humiliation and surrender.' Explicitly rejects Trump's 2-3 week wind-down framing with promise of 'broader, more destructive actions.'

Iranian drones hit Kuwait Mina al-Ahmadi refinery for 3rd time in 2 weeks — fires sparked
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

IRGC claims drone operations against Kuwait energy infrastructure as retaliation for Gulf states' support of US-Israeli strikes.

IDF confirms active D30 evening strike wave on Tehran — regime sites hit, Alborz grid shrapnel causes Karaj blackouts
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Energy Ministry confirms shrapnel from strikes hit Alborz province grid — blackouts Tehran and Karaj; working to restore power

IAEA confirms Iran's Khondab heavy water plant destroyed — no longer operational after March 27 strikes
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran confirmed Khondab was struck March 27; IAEA now verifies severe damage — heavy water production pipeline disrupted

Iran D30 salvo 11 — IDF allows hit on open area per protocol; no Beersheba warning
NEUTRALMILITARY

11th D30 salvo — southern Israel; IDF chose not to intercept (open area protocol)

Iran D30 salvo 12 — fresh BM attack on southern Israel detected
NEUTRALMILITARY

12th D30 BM salvo at southern Israel — Iran maintains relentless offensive tempo despite simultaneous IDF Tehran strikes and IAEA confirmation of nuclear facility destruction

Iran strikes Kuwait power and water desalination plant — Indian worker killed, building destroyed
UNKNOWNMILITARY

No official Iranian comment on the Kuwait desalination plant strike; Iran has maintained a policy of targeting countries hosting US military assets

Trump tells FT he wants to 'take the oil in Iran' — signals Kharg Island seizure as preferred option
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

No immediate official Iranian response to Trump's Kharg Island remarks; Iran had previously warned any ground operation would trigger maximum retaliation across the region

Iran fires 4 ballistic missile salvos at southern Israel D31 morning — all intercepted, Dimona area sirens
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

Iran continues daily BM campaign into D31; no specific IRGC statement on morning salvos yet

Trump weighs special ground op to seize 1,000 lbs of Iranian uranium — WSJ report
OPPOSINGMILITARY

No Iranian comment on uranium seizure report; Iran has previously warned any ground deployment would trigger maximum regional retaliation

Trump declares 'regime change achieved' in Iran — says Tehran gave most ceasefire points, deal 'could be soon'
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran reportedly gave 'most of the points' on US 15-point ceasefire plan per Trump; Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf separately accused US of using diplomacy as a smokescreen while planning ground invasion

IDF drops 80+ bombs on Tehran weapons factories overnight — AA missile assembly, BM engine complex struck
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran has not specifically commented on the weapons factory strikes; continues BM campaign with 4 D31 morning salvos already launched

Iran confirms death of IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri — killed in IDF operation
OPPOSINGMILITARY

IRGC confirms Tangsiri died 'following severe injuries'; no Iranian comment on circumstances of operation

Iran BM + Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa Bay — interception debris fires Bazan tanker, no production damage
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

No immediate Iranian claim on cluster warhead use; Iran continues daily BM campaign — 5th+ salvo of D31

Large-scale drone attack hits Syrian army bases near Iraqi border at dawn — most intercepted
OPPOSINGMILITARY

No Iranian comment; Syria bases are used by Iran-aligned forces; attack may be targeting PMF/IRGC-linked assets in the corridor

WHO chief: areas near WHO Tehran office struck two consecutive nights — all staff safe
OPPOSINGHUMANITARIAN

Iranian Red Crescent deployed rescue teams to Tehran and Zanjan; WHO office area hit two nights running — international humanitarian presence at risk

UAE bans all Iranian nationals from entry and transit — Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai announce restriction
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

UAE entry ban severs people-to-people ties and effective diplomatic communications channel — Iran had previously used UAE back-channel to manage civilian and business ties with Gulf neighbors.

US-Israeli strikes hit Shahid Haghani commercial port, Bandar Abbas — D33 morning wave
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

IRNA confirmed strike on Shahid Haghani port — commercial and passenger ferry infrastructure targeted; Bandar Abbas under sustained attack since D27.

IRGC military council seizes de facto control of Iran — Pezeshkian sidelined, Mojtaba reportedly in coma
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Pezeshkian in 'complete political deadlock' — requests to meet Mojtaba ignored; Dehghan intel minister appointment blocked. Araghchi (FM) continuing diplomatic statements but operating under IRGC constraints.

Iran fires largest BM barrage of war on Passover night — Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Bnei Brak, Savion hit
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Largest BM barrage of the war against Israel, timed to Passover first night. Targeting Tel Aviv metropolitan area — maximum civilian density, maximum symbolic provocation. Passover timing mirrors Iran's own 'Ramadan War' framing.

Iran launches ballistic missile attack on northern Israel — sirens in Haifa and across north
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Iran launched ballistic missile attack targeting Haifa and northern Israel — extending strike pattern northward beyond the Tel Aviv metro area. Attack continued Iranian military pressure into D34, hours after Trump's national address.

Iran FM: US ceasefire proposals 'unrealistic, illogical, excessive' — contradicts Trump's deal claim
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Baghaei: US proposals are 'unrealistic, illogical and excessive'; 'all our efforts and strength are focused on defending ourselves'

Spain closes airspace to US military planes attacking Iran — NATO member blocks ally's war flights
SUPPORTINGDIPLOMATIC

Spain's closure welcomed by Iran as international validation of its position that the war is 'unilateral' and 'against international law'

Iran parliament fast-tracks NPT withdrawal bill — FM confirms lawmakers mulling exit from nuclear treaty
SUPPORTINGPOLITICAL

Parliament receives fast-tracked NPT exit bill; FM Baghaei: lawmakers raised possibility while insisting Iran won't seek nuclear weapons; MP: 'the moment has come'

IDF strikes IRGC Imam Hossein University Tehran — BM wind tunnels and chemical weapons R&D hit
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

No immediate Iranian comment on Imam Hossein University strike; Iran has broadly condemned all strikes on academic and university infrastructure as violations of international law

Trump threatens to 'blow up' Kharg Island and Iranian energy sites if deal not reached 'shortly'
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

Iran has not yet responded to the Kharg destruction threat; FM earlier called US ceasefire proposals 'unrealistic, illogical and excessive'

US Treasury chief Bessent: US will take control of Strait of Hormuz 'over time' via US or multinational escort
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

No immediate Iranian response; Hormuz control claim directly challenges Iranian sovereignty over adjacent waters and Iran's stated threat to close the strait

Rubio: probability Iran rejects US diplomacy; 'committed to finishing the job' — Iran air force in war aims; contradicts Trump optimism
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran's FM earlier called US proposals 'unrealistic'; NPT withdrawal bill fast-tracked — signals Iran is preparing for continued conflict while holding talks

Turkey: NATO defenses intercept Iranian ballistic missile over Turkish airspace — fourth such incident
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Iran has denied authorizing any of the four launches; requested joint investigation with Turkey into missile origin; launches attributed to rogue elements or navigation errors

US-IDF strikes Bandar Khamir port city in southern Iran — at least 5 killed
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Iran state media reported at least 5 killed in Bandar Khamir port strike; condemned as attack on civilian infrastructure

Trump: Iran agreed to allow 20 more oil ships through Hormuz starting Monday — calls it 'sign of respect'
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

No direct Iranian confirmation of 20-ship agreement; Iran has used Hormuz access as incremental diplomatic signal

Iranian missile strikes Ne'ot Hovav chemical industrial zone — 1 injured, hazardous leak fears
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No specific claim for Ne'ot Hovav; part of Iran's stated campaign against Israeli economic and industrial infrastructure

Several hundred US Special Operations forces — Army Rangers and Navy SEALs — arrive in Middle East
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

Iran has warned against any US ground operations in the region; SOF deployment consistent with what Tehran called US 'secret ground invasion planning'

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey FMs convene in Islamabad for Iran war diplomacy — warring parties absent
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran not present at Islamabad talks; has expressed confidence in Pakistan as mediator via FM Dar confirmation

IDF completes evening strike wave on Tehran — regime infrastructure sites hit; further details pending
OPPOSINGMILITARY

No immediate Iranian comment on D31 evening wave; Iran has typically reported on strike damage after initial IDF announcements

Zelensky seals anti-drone security deals with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar after Middle East tour — offers Ukrainian drone-war expertise
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

Iran's drone warfare exported to Russia; now its effectiveness is being countered via Ukrainian expertise shared with Gulf states Iran has been striking

Iran FM Araghchi urges Saudi Arabia to expel US forces: 'High time to eject US forces'
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FM Araghchi on X: Iran respects Saudi Arabia as 'brotherly nation'; operations target only 'enemy aggressors'; 'High time to eject US forces'

IDF D32 overnight wave: heavy strikes in Tehran, Karaj, Tabriz, Shiraz and Bushehr
OPPOSINGMILITARY

No immediate Iranian comment on D32 overnight wave; Iran's state media monitoring ongoing

IDF D31 strikes reported across Shiraz, Qom, Abadan and Tabriz — campaign spreads across Iran
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

Iran has condemned all strikes across its territory; power infrastructure damage acknowledged; government says power restored

Saudi air defenses intercept 5 ballistic missiles and cruise missile targeting Eastern Province
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

No official Iranian attribution claimed; strikes consistent with IRGC campaign targeting US-aligned Gulf states and energy infrastructure

Iran strikes fully laden Kuwait oil tanker Al-Salmi in Dubai port — fire, hull breach, oil spill warning
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

No official Iranian claim; strike consistent with IRGC campaign against US-aligned Gulf states and commercial shipping supporting anti-Iran coalition

Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Strait of Hormuz — WSJ
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

No immediate Iranian response to WSJ report; Iran has maintained Hormuz closure as its primary economic leverage in negotiations

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran energy sites — claims 'great progress' with 'new, more reasonable' Iranian regime
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran FM Araghchi: US demands 'unrealistic, illogical and excessive' — directly contradicts Trump's 'great progress' claim

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan leaders convene emergency Jeddah summit — warn Iran attacks are 'dangerous escalation'
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

No direct Iranian response to Jeddah summit; Iran has explicitly targeted US military assets in Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Trump pauses attacks on Iran's power infrastructure amid 'very good' drawdown talks — Hormuz deadline extended
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran has not publicly confirmed talks but Pezeshkian said ready to end war with security guarantees; FM Baghaei acknowledged receiving US proposals via Pakistan

US strikes Isfahan munitions depot — Trump releases footage of Monday night attack
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Isfahan munitions depot struck — Iran's missile/drone resupply capacity degraded; nuclear-adjacent facilities under attack

IDF completes D33 morning wave targeting Iranian government infrastructure across Tehran
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

IRIB: attacks in northern, eastern, and central Tehran on Wednesday morning. Defense systems operating to intercept missiles. Strikes continuing despite Trump's energy-strike pause and wind-down signals.

Trump: Iran asked for ceasefire — US will consider only when Hormuz open
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Pezeshkian confirmed by Trump to have formally asked US for ceasefire — consistent with IRGC political deadlock intelligence: president reaching out directly while IRGC military council operates independently.

Four IDF soldiers killed in south Lebanon — Madmoni, Cohen, Entis, Harel (21) named
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Hezbollah (Iran proxy) conducting ground combat operations in south Lebanon resulting in IDF casualties

IDF D32 morning wave — Tehran (Vard Avar warning), power cuts; black smoke over Beirut from Hezbollah strikes
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Iranian media confirms blasts in Tehran with power cuts; state authorities responding

Thousands of US 82nd Airborne paratroopers begin arriving in Middle East — expands Iran ground-entry options
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Iran's parliamentary speaker: US ground troops will be 'set on fire' — Iranian army vows to target homes of US/Israeli officials if ground assault proceeds

Two COSCO Chinese container ships transit Hormuz — Iran widens approved-nations list to include China
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Iran widens approved-nations list to include China — COSCO ships granted Hormuz transit while strait remains closed to Western traffic

Indonesia FM demands emergency UN Security Council meeting over 3 Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeepers killed in Lebanon
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Indonesia's UNSC call strengthens Iran's diplomatic campaign framing IDF as targeting international peacekeepers

Saudi Arabia intercepts 8 missiles, most targeting Riyadh — largest single-salvo against Saudi capital
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No official Iranian attribution; salvo consistent with IRGC pattern of targeting US-aligned Gulf states hosting American military assets

IDF orders mass evacuation of south Lebanon — entire 25-mile zone from border to river as airstrikes intensify
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Hezbollah (Iran proxy) in active combat against IDF — 4 IDF soldiers killed same day in south Lebanon

Iran parliamentary committee approves Hormuz tolls bill — would ban US and Israeli ships, charge all others
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Iran parliamentary committee approves Hormuz tolls — formalizes de facto closure, bans US and Israeli ships from transit

Iran executes two MEK-linked men for launcher attacks on Tehran government building
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Iran executes two MEK-linked men for armed attacks on government building — wartime domestic security crackdown continues

Iran missile impacts central Israel — 8 lightly wounded, cars on fire
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Iran continues D32 missile campaign against Israel — central Israel impacted, 8 lightly wounded

Iran judiciary: death penalty and asset seizure for wartime spying — even sharing photos of strikes
SUPPORTINGPOLITICAL

Iran judiciary: death penalty + asset seizure for wartime intelligence cooperation — 1,000+ arrests, 200 indictments; even civilian photography of strikes counts

IDF spokesperson: 'prepared to keep operating for weeks to come' — has targets, munitions, manpower
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Iran FM Araghchi called US demands 'unrealistic, illogical and excessive'; Iran positioned to sustain conflict if IDF continues for weeks

IRGC claims coordinated Gulf strikes: Israeli container ship hit, US bases in UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait targeted
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IRGC via IRNA: struck Israeli container ship (Arabian Gulf BM), US Marines near UAE base (drones), Fifth Fleet anti-drone system Manama (drones), US Kuwait radar site (drones)

IDF strikes Mahallat — 11 civilians killed; IRGC Quds Force Lebanon Corps engineering chief Mahdi Vafaei eliminated
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Iran ISNA: 11 killed, 15 wounded in Mahallat — residential buildings struck; part of broader civilian toll from US-Israeli strikes

IDF drone strikes near Tyre kill four — two in al-Wasita al-Qasimiya, two in Derikifa
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Hezbollah (Iran proxy) suffering IDF strikes near Tyre; 4 killed in Qasimiya and Derikifa drone attacks

Trump: 'Iran has been essentially decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!'
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Iran denied being 'decimated'; Hormuz remains closed; Iran continues daily missile salvos; FM Araghchi called US demands 'unrealistic'

UAE defense ministry confirms engaging 8 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 36 drones in past 24 hours
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IRGC also claims drones hit US Marines near UAE coast and targeted Fifth Fleet assets; UAE engagement confirms large-scale Iranian strike package

Defense Minister Katz: IDF to maintain permanent control of south Lebanon to Litani River, destroy Lebanese villages
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Hezbollah (Iran proxy) resisting IDF south Lebanon advance; Iran demanding halt to Israeli attacks on allies as precondition for any diplomacy

US gasoline crosses $4 per gallon average — up 35% since war began, first time since August 2022
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Iran's Hormuz closure achieving strategic economic pressure on US and allies — $4/gallon milestone reached 30 days into conflict

Hegseth: 'Upcoming days decisive — regime change occurred'; Caine: B-52s started, 150+ ships neutralized
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Iran rejected US framing of 'regime change'; FM Araghchi has called US demands unrealistic; Iran continuing missile salvos despite claimed lowest-24hr count

IDF strikes Iranian air defense site in Nowshahr, Mazandaran Province — Caspian coast
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Nowshahr AD site struck on Caspian coast; northern Iran air defense network degraded; Caspian naval base exposed

Iran fires BM salvos + cluster munition at central Israel — 14 injured, 11-year-old critical
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Multiple BM salvos on central Israel D33 morning — cluster munition impact injures 14 including critical child. Campaign continues despite diplomatic signals. Joint coordination with Houthis confirmed.

Iran executes Amirhossein Hatami for January protest attack on classified military base
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Iran's judiciary (Mizan): Amirhossein Hatami executed for January protest attack on classified military base. Deputy Chief Khalili: January protest cases 'were finalized and sentences being implemented' — more executions expected. Described as 'biggest crackdown in history of the Islamic Republic.'

Iraq begins routing oil exports by tanker truck through Syria to bypass Hormuz blockade
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Iran's Hormuz blockade — now over 33 days — is forcing Iraq (90% budget oil-dependent) to route crude via tanker trucks through Syria. Iraq is the first OPEC member to publicly announce alternative routing. Iran has not commented on the Iraq rerouting.

Iran grants Philippines safe, unhindered Hormuz passage — Manila asked Tehran to designate it 'non-hostile'
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iranian FM assured Philippines FM: Iran will allow 'safe, unhindered and expeditious' passage through Hormuz for Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources, and Filipino seafarers. Iran granted 'non-hostile' designation to Philippines — selective blockade exemption signaling precision diplomatic use.

US military strikes Karaj B1 Bridge twice — second hit while rescuers on scene, 2 killed
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Fars News: B1 Bridge in Karaj (Tehran-Karaj highway) hit by airstrikes. B1 is Middle East's highest bridge, inaugurated earlier this year. Early assessments indicate several injured; other parts of Karaj also struck.

Iran parliament speaker Qalibaf claims 7 million Iranians have volunteered to fight US ground invasion
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Qalibaf (parliament speaker, potential US negotiating partner): '7 million Iranians have declared they're ready to pick up arms' in under a week. State media urging volunteers; Basij accepting children as young as 12; retired soldiers called up. Claim unverified but first high-ranking official to formally cite the figure.

Iran arrests Sakharov Prize-winning rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh — wartime civil society crackdown
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Iranian authorities arrested Nasrin Sotoudeh (2012 Sakharov Prize, 2020 Right Livelihood Award) on Wednesday night while alone at home. Husband Reza Khandan already imprisoned since Dec 2024. Part of systematic wartime civil society crackdown — same day Hatami executed, more January protest executions signaled.

Iran FM Baghaei: 'We will not tolerate this vicious cycle of war, negotiations, ceasefire'
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FM spokesman Baghaei (state TV): 'We will not tolerate this vicious cycle of war, negotiations, cease-fire and then repeating the same pattern.' Iran demands structural resolution — not a tactical pause. Directed at Trump's implied ceasefire-for-Hormuz framing.

Fire at Mashhad airport after projectile strikes fuel tank — no casualties, northeastern Iran
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Khorasan Razavi governor's office via Mehr: Projectile struck fuel tank near Mashhad airport, fire ignited, no casualties. Firefighting underway. Mashhad is Iran's 2nd-largest city and holiest Shia pilgrimage site.

Strike destroys Pasteur Institute of Iran — storied Tehran scientific research facility, founded 1920
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Iranian government confirmed strike destroyed Pasteur Institute of Iran — historic scientific research facility founded 1920, Iran's premier biomedical and vaccine production center in central Tehran. IDF/CENTCOM has not officially confirmed the specific strike.

Iran fires 5th ballistic missile wave at Jerusalem area — intercepted, no injuries
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Iran fires ballistic missile at Jerusalem area on Passover Day 1 — targeting the Israeli capital for the first time on D34. Fifth Iranian missile wave of the day. Consistent with Khatam Al-Anbiya vow of 'crushing, broader, more destructive' actions following Trump's address.

Argentina declares Iranian charge d'affaires persona non grata — 48 hours to leave over IRGC row
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Iran foreign ministry condemned Milei's IRGC terrorist designation as 'an unforgivable offense against the Iranian people' and 'unconstitutional interference in Argentina's internal affairs' — prompting Argentina to declare Iran's charge d'affaires PNG.

Iran strikes Kuwait Shuaiba desalination plant — material damage to water and power infrastructure
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

Attack on Kuwait desalination plant part of ongoing campaign against Gulf states supporting US-Israeli operations against Iran.

Fire at UAE Habshan gas facilities after Iranian drone debris from intercepted aerial threat
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IRGC drone operations reached UAE territory as part of overnight Gulf campaign against states supporting US-Israeli strikes.

Bangladeshi farmworker killed by falling Iranian drone debris in Ajban, UAE — first Gulf civilian death
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Iran has not acknowledged the death of a civilian caused by debris from intercepted Iranian drone in UAE.

Bahrain sounds warning sirens 3 times overnight — highway near Saar diverted after falling debris
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Iran includes Bahrain in overnight Gulf aerial campaign — pressuring Gulf states hosting US military infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia intercepts and destroys 12+ Iranian drones overnight — Ministry of Defence confirms
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Iran dispatches drone swarms across Saudi Arabia in broader Gulf overnight campaign.

Iran fires ballistic missile wave at Kiryat Ata/Haifa — 1 injured, sirens across northern and central Israel
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Iran launches ballistic missile wave at Kiryat Ata/Haifa area as part of ongoing retaliatory operations against Israel.

Drone strike hits Iranian Red Crescent aid warehouse in Bushehr province
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FM condemns strike on Red Crescent warehouse in Bushehr as war crime — cites as evidence of 'moral collapse' alongside 600+ schools struck.

US/Israel strike Iranian steel production facilities near Isfahan and Ahvaz
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Iran condemns strikes on civilian industrial steel plants — damage to economic infrastructure affects civilian livelihoods.

Explosions heard around central Isfahan following US/Israel strikes
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Iran reports explosions in central Isfahan from enemy strike activity — civilian population exposed to ongoing bombardment.

US F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran — one crew rescued, second missing in Khuzestan
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Iran amplifies IRGC claim of F-35 shoot-down — frames as evidence that Iranian air defences remain effective despite 35 days of strikes.

US intelligence: 50% of Iran's ballistic missile launchers still intact after 35 days of strikes
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Iranian officials point to continued ballistic missile and drone operations as evidence of intact military capability contradicting US claims of decisive degradation.

Hegseth fires Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and two other senior generals — wartime leadership shake-up
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Iran signals awareness of US military leadership disruption — frames generals' firing as evidence of internal US conflict over war conduct.

USS Gerald R. Ford departs Croatia after 5 days of fire repairs — heading toward Arabian Sea
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran warns that return of USS Ford to Arabian Sea will be met with appropriate response — carrier a legitimate target for IRGC.

IDF kills 15 Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon — IDF spokesperson confirms
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Iran condemns IDF killing of 15 Hezbollah fighters — calls for international pressure to halt Israeli operations in Lebanon.

Hezbollah claims 60 military operations in 24 hours — rockets, explosive device, 4 Israeli tanks disabled
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Iran praises Hezbollah's sustained Lebanon operations — 60 operations in 24 hours demonstrates resistance axis coordination.

Iran grants Philippines safe passage through Hormuz for energy cargo — FM Lazaro confirms
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Iran grants Philippines safe Hormuz passage — selective access diplomacy to cultivate Asian neutrality amid blockade.

UK deploys Rapid Sentry air defence system to Kuwait following refinery attacks
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran condemns UK military deployment to Kuwait — calls it a hostile act and expansion of Western military footprint in the Gulf.

UK leads 40-nation talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz — US not participating
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iran monitors 40-nation Hormuz talks with interest — multilateral diplomatic process without US offers potential backchannel for Hormuz negotiations.

GCC Secretary-General calls for UNSC force authorization to protect Hormuz from Iranian attacks
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran opposes any UNSC force authorization for Hormuz — rejects international military presence in the strait as an act of aggression.

Former FM Zarif proposes Iran peace plan: drop nuclear weapons development in exchange for US sanctions relief
NEUTRALDIPLOMATIC

Iranian government has not endorsed Zarif's peace proposal — but has not repudiated it either. Zarif speaks as a political figure, not an official.

Explosions reported in Damascus and surrounding countryside — Syrian state media
NEUTRALMILITARY

No immediate Iranian response to Damascus explosions reported.

Pakistan acknowledges 'obstacles' to US-Iran mediation but will continue efforts
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Iran values Pakistan's continued mediation efforts — maintains dialogue channel with Islamabad despite acknowledged obstacles.

Iran FM: 2,076 killed, 26,500 wounded — condemns 600+ schools struck, declares 'moral collapse'
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FM: 2,076 killed, 26,500 wounded, 600+ schools struck — 'moral collapse' in war conduct. Iran demands international accountability for civilian targeting.

Trump posts on Truth Social: 'Open the Hormuz Strait, Take the Oil, Make a Fortune'
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President Pezeshkian calls Trump's 'stone age' threat an admission of intent to commit a 'massive war crime'; Iran condemns stated US intention to seize oil as illegal under international law.

White House seeks $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 — largest increase since WWII
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The proposed US defense budget increase signals Washington's intent to sustain and expand military operations — Tehran is expected to cite this as evidence of prolonged US aggression.

Iran ballistic missile strikes Petah Tikva — second missile wave hits central Israel
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Iran launches second missile wave of the day, extending targeting to central Israel and sustaining multi-front pressure across Israeli territory.

One US F-15E crew member rescued from Iran; second missing — SAR continues in Khuzestan
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Iranian state media calls on residents to help locate and capture any US servicemen, with a bounty offered. Resident urged not to approach armed US personnel.

UNSC Hormuz vote postponed to next week — Iran warns against 'provocative action'
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran is expected to oppose any UNSC authorization of force in the Strait of Hormuz, which it views as leverage in the conflict.

IDF announces wide-scale strike wave on Iranian regime infrastructure in Tehran
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran expected to condemn new Tehran strike wave; earlier stated war will continue until enemies face 'humiliation and surrender.'

US A-10 Warthog struck by Iranian fire — made it to Kuwaiti airspace before crash, pilot ejected safely
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Iran has not claimed the A-10 shootdown. IRGC has previously stated it claimed the F-15E; the A-10's cause of loss was not attributed by US officials.

Hormuz partially open: Iran allows 'friendly' vessels — 5 ships cross since Thursday
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Iran allowing selective Hormuz passage to 'friendly' nations — Oman, France, Japan-linked vessels crossing while US-aligned shipping remains blocked. Used as diplomatic leverage.

Iran rejects US 48-hour ceasefire proposal — FM previously demanded only permanent end to war
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Fars: Iran rejects US 48-hour ceasefire proposal. FM Araghchi: Iran will only accept permanent end to the war. No temporary arrangement acceptable.

Overnight US/Israel strikes — Tehran residents report heavy fire across city early Saturday
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Tehran residents report heavy fire across the capital in the early hours of April 4 as US/Israeli strikes continue overnight into day 36.

Pentagon adds Operation Epic Fury to DMDC database — 365 US troops wounded, 13 killed as of April 3
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Iran has not commented directly on the US casualty update.

Khatam al-Anbiya explicitly threatens nations hosting US military bases with devastating strikes
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Khatam al-Anbiya: warns of devastating strikes on US/Israeli assets and nations hosting US military bases; will 'force Americans to withdraw'.

Debris from aerial interception falls on Dubai Marina building facade — no injuries
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran has not commented on the Dubai Marina incident.

IDF strikes Iranian Quds Force command centers and Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut
OPPOSINGMILITARY

No immediate Iranian response to Beirut strikes reported.

Iranian projectile debris hits Oracle building facade in Dubai Internet City — no injuries
NEUTRALMILITARY

Iran has not commented on the Dubai Internet City incident.

Iran releases photos claiming CH-47 Chinook struck at Camp Buehring, Kuwait — US has not confirmed
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IRGC/Press TV claims CH-47 Chinook struck at Camp Buehring, Kuwait; Mehr News says helicopter was doing SAR for the missing F-15E crew.

Iran executes two men convicted of links to MEK opposition group and armed attacks
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Iranian judiciary executes two MEK-linked individuals for armed attacks; part of ongoing wartime internal security actions against opposition.

CMA CGM Kribi becomes first Western European vessel to transit Hormuz since Iran blockade began
NEUTRALECONOMIC

Iran has not publicly commented on the CMA CGM passage; appears to have selectively permitted the French-flagged transit.

UNSC Hormuz vote postponed again to next week — China opposes, resolution revised to defensive measures
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran has previously warned against any 'provocative' UNSC resolution on Hormuz and threatened escalation if force is authorized.

Islamic Resistance in Iraq carries out 19 drone and missile attacks on US bases in Iraq and the region — Friday
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Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) claims 19 drone and missile attacks on US bases in Iraq and the region on Friday — part of coordinated Iranian proxy pressure campaign.

Trump issues 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum — threatens to strike Iran power plants and desalination facilities unless strait reopened
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Iran responds to Trump's 48-hour ultimatum by threatening US Treasury bond buyers — signaling financial warfare escalation rather than compliance with the Hormuz demand.

Strikes hit Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex, Mahshahr — 5 wounded, more casualties feared
OPPOSINGMILITARY

FARS reported strikes and smoke at the Mahshahr petrochemical complex; full damage assessment pending.

Strike hits Bushehr nuclear plant perimeter — security guard killed, no radiation spike
OPPOSINGMILITARY

AEOI: Airstrike hit near Bushehr NPP perimeter, security guard killed, building damaged. No radiation increase. Fourth targeting of facility during the war.

Iranian missile strikes Bnei Brak, Israel — smoke visible in Reuters imagery
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

Iran has not specifically claimed the Bnei Brak strike; part of ongoing ballistic missile campaign against Israeli cities.

Second Turkish-owned ship transits Strait of Hormuz — Turkey transport minister confirms
NEUTRALECONOMIC

Iran appears to have selectively permitted the second Turkish vessel to transit; no public comment.

Strike hits Charak port — at least 1 killed, passenger terminal destroyed, civilian infrastructure damaged
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Tasnim: US-Israeli strike kills at least one person at Charak port, destroys passenger terminal and damages civilian infrastructure.

Iraq closes Shalamcheh border crossing after airstrikes kill 1 Iraqi, wound 5 at passenger reception
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Airstrikes struck passenger reception area at Shalamcheh on the Iranian side; 1 Iraqi killed, 5 seriously wounded.

Iran FM Araghchi: Pakistan mediating ceasefire; Iran open to Islamabad talks — WSJ reports talks stalled
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FM Araghchi: grateful to Pakistan for mediation; Iran hasn't refused Islamabad talks; demands 'conclusive and lasting end' to war, not a temporary pause.

Iran fires ballistic missile with cluster bomb warhead at central Israel — Ramat Gan, Givatayim, Bnei Brak impacted
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Iran fires ballistic missile with cluster warhead at central Israel, striking Ramat Gan, Givatayim, and Bnei Brak — continued ballistic campaign against Israeli population centers.

IDF strikes Burj al-Shemali near Tyre, Lebanon — evacuation warning for coastal city
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran has not commented on IDF strikes near Tyre.

Iran science minister: 30+ universities directly struck by US-Israeli attacks since war began
OPPOSINGPOLITICAL

Science Minister Simai Sarraf: over 30 universities directly struck. Visited Shahid Beheshti University (hit Friday) to condemn academic targeting.

IDF strikes mobile ballistic missile launcher in Tabriz — thwarts planned attack on Israel
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Iran has not commented on the Tabriz mobile launcher strike.

UAE MoD: air defences intercept 23 Iranian ballistic missiles and 56 drones on April 4
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Iran fired 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones at the UAE on April 4 — the largest single-day barrage against UAE, targeting a GCC state hosting US military bases.

Russia condemns Bushehr nuclear plant strike as 'evil deed' — urges immediate halt to nuclear facility attacks
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Iran welcomes Russia's condemnation; Rosatom chief warns of worst-case scenario at Bushehr.

Iran fires ballistic missile at northern Israel — one hits open area, others intercepted, no injuries
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Iran fires ballistic missile at northern Israel — continues multi-front ballistic campaign.

IDF Givati Brigade captures weapons cache in south Lebanon, calls in drone strike on Hezbollah cell
OPPOSINGMILITARY

No Iranian comment on south Lebanon ground operations.

US arrests niece and grand-niece of Qassem Soleimani after Rubio revokes green cards
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Iran has not yet responded to the arrest of Soleimani's relatives.

Hegseth fires US Army Chief of Staff and two generals during active Iran war — officials call it 'insane'
SUPPORTINGPOLITICAL

Iran has not commented on the Hegseth Pentagon purge, but the disruption to US Army command during wartime benefits Iranian strategic positioning.

Iran fires 7th missile salvo of D36 — targets Jerusalem area, no early warning initially issued
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Iran fires 7th missile salvo of D36, targeting Jerusalem — escalating to new symbolic aim point.

Syrians riot outside UAE embassy in Damascus — UAE flag lowered, diplomats threatened
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Iran has not directly commented but the protests reflect regional anger at Abraham Accords normalisation states.

Rocket from Lebanon strikes Kiryat Shmona with no sirens — IDF confirms detection malfunction
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

No Iranian comment; attack attributed to Hezbollah forces in Lebanon.

Houthi ballistic missile from Yemen strikes open area near Tel Aviv — sirens sound across central Israel
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Houthi forces fire long-range BM from Yemen at Tel Aviv — second ballistic axis coordinated with Iran's direct attack campaign.

Israel prepping attacks on Iranian energy sites — awaits US green light; strikes likely within a week
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran has not publicly responded to reports of Israeli preparations for energy infrastructure strikes.

IDF warns it will bomb Masnaa Lebanon-Syria border crossing — Hezbollah using it for weapons smuggling
OPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran has not responded to IDF pre-strike warning for Masnaa crossing.

IAF intel: Iran retains 1,000+ ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel despite 500+ already fired
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Iran has not confirmed remaining missile stockpile.

Iran rejects Trump's Hormuz ultimatum and warns of 'devastating retaliation' as Haifa reports two killed in missile impacts
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Tehran rejected Washington's Hormuz deadline and warned of devastating retaliation.

Live reports claim IRGC intelligence chief killed as Israel signals further leadership targeting
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Iranian side framed Israeli leadership-targeting posture as escalatory and grounds for retaliation.

CENTCOM confirms both F-15E crewmembers rescued from deep inside Iran after 36-hour evasion — operation involved 150+ aircraft and Israeli special forces
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Iranian military spokesperson claimed forces 'thwarted' the rescue attempt. IRGC-affiliated media argued US struggle to extract MC-130 proves Iranian air defenses remain effective.

Trump extends Hormuz shipping ultimatum deadline to 8 PM ET April 7 — threatens strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and bridges if Iran persists
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Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran will continue attacking shipping in Strait of Hormuz. FM Araghchi holds mediation call with Pakistan but pushes maximalist terms.

Iran launches cruise missile barrage across Gulf — Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia targeted; energy and government infrastructure hit
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IRGC claimed it targeted 'US-linked oil and gas infrastructure' in UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Launched 4 cruise missiles at Kuwait, 2 at Qatar, 1 at UAE, 1 at Saudi Arabia.

Combined US-Israeli force kills three senior Iranian military officials — IRGC Navy Brig Gen Azizi, IRGC Oil HQ commerce chief Ashrafi Ghahi, and Artesh Air Defense Academy Commander Zare
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IRGC-affiliated media confirmed death of Brig Gen Azizi. Iranian media reported death of Brig Gen Zare. Regime continues to absorb leadership losses.

Former Khamenei adviser Velayati threatens Bab el Mandeb Strait disruption on behalf of Axis of Resistance unified command — warns global energy and trade could be disrupted 'with a single signal'
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Velayati: Axis of Resistance unified command views Bab el Mandeb same as Hormuz. Global energy and trade can be disrupted 'with a single signal.'

Bank Sepah major computer disruption prevents IRGC salary payments — combined force strikes missile launchers in Kamyaran and Farashband, IRGC 14th Division HQ in Esfahan
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Bank Sepah disruption prevents IRGC salary payments. IRGC 14th Division HQ struck in Esfahan. Missile launchers destroyed in Kamyaran and Farashband.

Combined force strikes Ahvaz International Airport and IRGC Ground Forces 14th Imam Hossein Division in Esfahan — LEC Provincial HQ also hit
OPPOSINGOFFICIAL_STATEMENT

IRGC-affiliated media reports strikes on Ahvaz International Airport. OSINT reports strikes on IRGC 14th Division and LEC HQ in Esfahan.

Iran fires at least 5 ballistic missiles at Israel — residential building hit directly in Haifa, 1 seriously wounded; missile strikes open area at Neot Hovav Industrial Zone
SUPPORTINGMILITARY_ACTION

Iran launched at least 5 ballistic missiles at Israel, including direct hit on Haifa residential building.

Iranian ballistic missile strike on Haifa residential building confirmed 4 killed — Gershovitz family identified
SUPPORTINGmilitary_action

Iran continued its missile campaign against Israeli population centers; Haifa strike framed as legitimate military action against occupying state infrastructure.

Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, IRGC intelligence chief, confirmed killed in US-Israeli strike — Mojtaba Khamenei issues personal condolence statement
OPPOSINGofficial_statement

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued personal written statement: Khademi joins a 'steadfast line of warriors and fighters.' The killing will not deter Iranian forces.

IDF says aircraft struck key IRGC sites in Tehran — headquarters, missile storage, air defense manufacturing
OPPOSINGmilitary_posture

IRGC Khatam Al-Anbia central command responded that Iranian forces would respond to attacks from 'American and Zionist enemies.'

Trump: US has plan to destroy every bridge and every power plant in Iran within four hours at midnight
OPPOSINGpolicy_signal

Iran rejected the US ceasefire proposal. Khatam Al-Anbiya: 'American and Zionist enemies will face consequences.'

Mediators Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey push phased Iran ceasefire as Iran signals willingness on certain terms
NEUTRALdiplomatic_overture

Iran engaged with mediation from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey; terms included ending Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

IDF issues Farsi-language warning to Iranians to avoid rail travel until 21:00 — rail infrastructure strikes imminent
OPPOSINGTHREAT

Any attack on civilian infrastructure including railways will be met with retaliatory strikes against the aggressor's regional bases and interests.

IDF issues Farsi-language warning to Iranians to avoid rail travel until 21:00 — rail infrastructure strikes imminent
OPPOSINGTHREAT

Any attack on civilian infrastructure including railways will be met with retaliatory strikes against the aggressor's regional bases and interests.

IDF issues Farsi-language warning to Iranians to avoid rail travel until 21:00 — rail infrastructure strikes imminent
OPPOSINGTHREAT

Any attack on civilian infrastructure including railways will be met with retaliatory strikes against the aggressor's regional bases and interests.

IDF issues Farsi-language warning to Iranians to avoid rail travel until 21:00 — rail infrastructure strikes imminent
OPPOSINGTHREAT

Any attack on civilian infrastructure including railways will be met with retaliatory strikes against the aggressor's regional bases and interests.

IDF issues Farsi-language warning to Iranians to avoid rail travel until 21:00 — rail infrastructure strikes imminent
OPPOSINGTHREAT

Any attack on civilian infrastructure including railways will be met with retaliatory strikes against the aggressor's regional bases and interests.

US-Israel strike wave hits Khorramabad Airport and Space Research Center in Tehran — midday April 7
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The enemy continues to target civilian and research infrastructure. These attacks will not weaken Iran's resolve but will only deepen the determination to resist.

US strikes Iran's Kharg Island — IRGC warns 'restraint is over,' threatens regional oil and gas disruption for years
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The aggression against Kharg Island will be met with a response that will fundamentally change the calculus of those who target our infrastructure.

Trump warns 'a whole civilization will die tonight' — escalates ultimatum as 8PM ET deadline approaches
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Trump's threat to annihilate a civilization is the ultimate proof that this is a war against the Iranian people, not a military conflict. Our response will be decisive.

US-Israeli strike destroys synagogue in Tehran — 15 killed across Iran overnight amid intensive attacks
OPPOSINGmilitary_posture

Iran condemned the synagogue strike as a war crime; Tehran's religious/cultural infrastructure now confirmed struck for the first time in the conflict.

Iran rejects Pakistan's 45-day ceasefire proposal — won't open Hormuz for temporary truce
OPPOSINGdiplomatic_overture

Iran rejected Pakistan's 45-day ceasefire proposal; refuses to open Hormuz for temporary truce.

IDF detects Iranian ballistic missile fire this morning — sirens expected in south Israel; missile likely intercepted
OPPOSINGmilitary_action

Iran fired ballistic missile at Israel as part of ongoing retaliation.

US-Israeli strike destroys synagogue in Tehran — 15 killed across Iran overnight amid intensive attacks
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The destruction of our synagogue is a war crime. Targeting religious and civilian cultural sites is a violation of all international norms. The world must hold the aggressors accountable.

US-Israeli strike destroys synagogue in Tehran — 15 killed across Iran overnight amid intensive attacks
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The destruction of our synagogue is a war crime. Targeting religious and civilian cultural sites is a violation of all international norms. The world must hold the aggressors accountable.

US-Israeli strike destroys synagogue in Tehran — 15 killed across Iran overnight amid intensive attacks
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The destruction of our synagogue is a war crime. Targeting religious and civilian cultural sites is a violation of all international norms. The world must hold the aggressors accountable.

Iranian civilians form human chain around Kazerun power plant — civil defense response to Trump's infrastructure ultimatum
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

Our civilians are standing as shields for our infrastructure. The regime is using human shields — a war crime in itself.

Iran's judiciary orders courts to speed up execution verdicts linked to the war — sweeping wartime authority
NEUTRALdomestic_policy

Iran's judiciary orders courts to speed up execution verdicts linked to the war with the US and Israel.

Iran fires ballistic missile volleys toward Israel — ILRedAlert detects launches, sirens sounding
OPPOSINGMILITARY_ACTION

Iran's response to US and Israeli aggression will be decisive and comprehensive.

Iran publishes hit list of 10 major Gulf bridges — Sheikh Jaber, Sheikh Zayed, King Fahd among targets
OPPOSINGTHREAT

We have named our targets. Every country that hosts US aggression against Iran should know what awaits their infrastructure.

Pakistan condemns Iran's attacks on Saudi oil facilities — breaks mediation role, aligns with Gulf states
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Pakistan's condemnation of our legitimate retaliation against US-backed aggression is a betrayal of the Muslim world's interests.

China and Russia veto UN Security Council resolution on Strait of Hormuz — Bahrain's draft fails 11-2
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

We welcome the veto by Russia and China. The US attempt to use the UN to legitimize aggression has failed.

Iran's Kharg Island struck again — second wave hits key oil hub as deadline approaches
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The attacks on Kharg Island are acts of economic warfare. Iran will respond to every strike against our infrastructure.

Iran cuts all diplomatic and indirect communications with the US — diplomacy dead 3 hours before deadline
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

We will not negotiate under threat of annihilation. Our communications were suspended as a signal of our position.

Iran submits 10-point counter-peace proposal to US — demands end to all wars, US base removal, sanctions lifted
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

We have submitted a comprehensive peace proposal. True peace requires ending all aggression simultaneously, not just in Iran. Our hand remains extended for diplomacy.

Iran warns allies will shut Bab al-Mandab if attacked — second strategic strait now under threat
OPPOSINGTHREAT

If our enemies think they can attack without consequences, they should know: the Strait of Hormuz will not be the only one to remain closed.

Italy rejects US requests to use airspace for weapons transport to Iran war — coalition of willing shrinks
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Italy's decision shows that the world knows this war is illegal. More countries will follow.

Israel says ceasefire with Iran 'too early' — wants war to continue for at least another month
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Israel's desire to continue the war proves this was never about negotiations — it is about destruction. The world must see who blocks peace.

US-Israel strikes hit Arak Aluminum Company and Mahshahr Fajr Petrochemical Complex — 8 explosions reported
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Attacks on our industrial infrastructure are acts of economic terrorism. We will respond to every strike against our facilities.

Khatam al-Anbiya spokesperson reaffirms Iran's asymmetric deterrence doctrine — ready to escalate
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

Iran's doctrine of asymmetric deterrence remains intact. We are ready to escalate retaliatory measures as required to defend national security.

VP Vance declares US military objectives in Iran largely complete — ceasefire possible before deadline
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

We are reviewing the proposal. A just peace is possible if US and Israel cease fire.

US-Iran deal expected to close tonight — CNN reports 'good news expected' as deadline passes
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

We are engaged in serious negotiations. The world will hear good news soon.

US B-52 bombers deployed from UK toward Iran — could reach strike positions in 3 hours as deadline approaches
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The deployment of heavy bombers is a hostile act. We are prepared to defend ourselves against any aggression.

Trump announces US-Iran 2-week ceasefire — Hormuz to reopen
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iran has accepted a two-week ceasefire. The Supreme National Security Council confirmed the decision. Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage.

UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain report attacks despite Iran-US ceasefire — ceasefire fraying at edges
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

Attacks on Gulf states were pre-planned and part of legitimate military operations. The ceasefire applies to US and Israeli targets, not regional partners.

Hegseth: Iran must hand over enriched uranium or US will 'take it out' — ceasefire terms
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran's enriched uranium is for peaceful purposes only. We will not surrender our legal rights under the NPT.

Oil prices plunge 15% below $95 after Iran ceasefire — markets surge
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

Iran welcomed the ceasefire and the reopening of Hormuz as a positive step toward de-escalation.

Iranian parliamentary leadership says US ceasefire terms and negotiations are unreasonable
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iranian leadership said the US had not met key ceasefire conditions and called current negotiation framing unreasonable.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again — cites Israeli Lebanon strikes as breach of ceasefire
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

IRGC said the closure was a proportional response to Israel's ceasefire violations and a legitimate countermeasures under the agreed framework.

Iran publishes chart suggesting Revolutionary Guard laid sea mines in Strait of Hormuz during war
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

Iranian military officials said the chart demonstrated Iran's defensive capabilities and right to maritime security measures.

VP Vance to lead US delegation in Islamabad talks with Iran — White House
NEUTRALSTATEMENT

Iranian officials confirmed their delegation would attend but reiterated that US violations must be addressed before any agreement on uranium transfer.

White House demands Iran reopen Strait of Hormuz immediately — warns of consequences
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iranian officials said Hormuz would remain closed until Israeli forces withdrew from Lebanon, calling the Israeli operations a greater ceasefire violation.

Netanyahu delivers televised address — says Israel achieved all military objectives against Iran
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed Netanyahu's address as propaganda and said Israel's destruction was only beginning.

US official: American offensive operations remain paused — verification teams active in Gulf
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iranian military officials said they were fully committed to the ceasefire and had issued standing orders to all IRGC units to halt offensive operations.

Iran presents modified 15-point peace plan to US — White House says it could align with US proposal
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Iranian negotiator said the modified plan showed Tehran's genuine commitment to a diplomatic resolution while protecting its core interests.

Iranian foreign minister: Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon must end as part of ceasefire
SUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

Foreign Minister Araghchi said Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire framework, calling the separate US-Iran track insufficient without ending the Hezbollah operations.

VP Vance Arrives in Islamabad
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran will not finalize any agreement without a simultaneous Lebanon ceasefire and unfreezing of Iranian assets.

Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire and Asset Unfreezing as Precondition for Peace Agreement
SUPPORTINGDIPLOMATIC

No agreement without Lebanon ceasefire and unfrozen assets. This is not negotiable.

Iran Signals Full Combat Readiness; Warns of Full-Strength Response if Ceasefire Collapses
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

Our forces are at full readiness. Ceasefire or no ceasefire, Iran will respond with full strength if struck.

VP Vance Arrives in Islamabad
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran will not finalize any agreement without a simultaneous Lebanon ceasefire and unfreezing of Iranian assets.

Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire and Asset Unfreezing as Precondition for Peace Agreement
SUPPORTINGDIPLOMATIC

No agreement without Lebanon ceasefire and unfrozen assets. This is not negotiable.

Iran Signals Full Combat Readiness; Warns of Full-Strength Response if Ceasefire Collapses
SUPPORTINGMILITARY

Our forces are at full readiness. Ceasefire or no ceasefire, Iran will respond with full strength if struck.

Iran Mine Issue Complicates Reopening of Strait of Hormuz
NEUTRALMILITARY

The mines are a legitimate defensive measure. Hormuz will not reopen until Iranian sovereignty is respected.

US Warships Pass Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Islamabad Talks
OPPOSINGMILITARY

US warships in Hormuz are a provocation during ceasefire talks. Iran is watching closely.

Islamabad Peace Talks Reportedly Stalled Over Control of the Strait of Hormuz
SUPPORTINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran will not sign any deal that leaves Hormuz under hostile foreign control. This is a matter of sovereignty.

Islamabad Ceasefire Talks Collapse — US and Iran Fail to Reach a Deal
OPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

Iran state media: US demands at Islamabad talks were unreasonable. Iran came in good faith but the US position made a deal impossible. Iran core demands: Lebanon ceasefire and asset unfreezing before Hormuz normalization.

Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz — Enforcement Begins April 13
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran 'will not bow to any threats.' Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: Iran will not submit to any threats regardless of US military posturing.

Ship Traffic Appears to Halt in Strait of Hormuz — Blockade Enforcement Underway
OPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran warned the US blockade will have severe economic consequences for American consumers. Iran's oil export capability is now effectively zero.

Chinese-Sanctioned Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz Defying US Blockade
SUPPORTINGPOLITICAL

The enemy's blockade is failing. Our assertion that they cannot control Hormuz has been proven correct by their own inability to stop a single tanker.