Reactions and statements from the international community
A citizen sent a video to Iran International on Saturday documenting a military attack on Ayatollah Khamenei's office in Tehran.
On Saturday, March 29, several explosions occurred in Tehran and blasts were heard in other Iranian cities; the Ministry of Health spokesperson announced hospitals are on high alert and ambulances have been dispatched to central Tehran. Reports suggest approximately 7 missile strikes in the Keshvar Doost and Pasteur areas of Tehran.
Reza Pahlavi, an opposition leader, has called on the people of Iran to prepare for the final phase of the revolution, urging them to stay vigilant and await his signal to return to the streets. He also addressed the country's military and security forces, encouraging them to support the people rather than the Islamic Republic, and thanked U.S. President Trump for humanitarian aid while emphasizing the need for caution to protect civilian lives.
Hossein Kermanpour, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Health, announced that hospitals in Tehran have been placed on high alert and ambulances dispatched to central areas following an Israeli missile attack on Tehran early on March 1, 2025. The number of casualties and extent of damage remain unclear.
On February 28, 2026, coinciding with Israel's and the United States' missile attacks on Iran, cyber attacks targeted several Iranian news agencies, including Fars News Agency, IRNA, and ISNA, causing disruptions to their operations.
Israeli officials claim that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has relocated from Tehran to a safer location due to ongoing campaigns by Israel and the United States against Iran. Twenty-two explosions have been reported in various parts of the country.
According to a US official and a person familiar with the operations, the United States is participating in Israel's ongoing attacks against Iran, including airstrikes on military targets and key infrastructure. These attacks began on Friday as Israel launched preemptive strikes aimed at neutralizing threats from Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs.
The United States military targeted the ammunition and support barracks of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Istgah-e Shahid Kolahduz.
On Saturday, Israel's Defense Minister announced a "preemptive strike" on Tehran, with Iranian state media confirming explosions near Republic Street and Pasteur Square in the city. Israeli authorities declared a special emergency situation due to expected retaliatory attacks.
In the early hours of Saturday, Israel conducted a "preemptive" strike against the Islamic Republic, escalating military tensions in the Middle East and undermining diplomatic efforts to resolve Iran's nuclear dispute with Western countries.
On March 8, Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi stated during negotiations between the United States and Iran that Iran has agreed to "never" stockpile enriched uranium, describing this as a significant achievement to prevent war.
