On January 15, 2026, an Iranian military spokesman declared that Iran would set the terms to end the war and force its enemies to accept them, speaking as "the victors."
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stated that Cuba's ongoing electricity blackouts are not due to a naval blockade but rather the result of outdated and poorly maintained equipment from the 1950s and 1960s, and the country's inability to obtain oil and fuel for free.
Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed attempts to manipulate energy prices through fake news, stating that the market is no longer affected by such tactics and that real prices will eventually prevail. He criticized the efforts as not being smart, despite their potential power.
Iran has agreed to facilitate and expedite the safe passage of humanitarian shipments through the Strait of Hormuz at the United Nations’ request.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stated that the United States is dismantling all of Iran's military capabilities to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon, while CBS reported that the Islamic Republic is responding to a 15-point proposal today.
A video circulating in Shiraz shows a citizen thanking former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while fighter jets fly overhead, urging them to continue their actions against Iran.
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain are becoming increasingly hawkish and hostile towards Iran, while Qatar and Oman are attempting to reconcile differences to prevent military strikes, according to the Wall Street Journal.
A ballistic missile launch has been detected originating from Iran, heading towards southern Israel.
On March 27, 2025, around 9 PM, the sky over Shiraz turned red due to intense bombardment, with the sound of fighter jets heard simultaneously, as shown in a video published on the "VahidOnline" page.
Mark Wallace, director of United Against Nuclear Iran, stated at the SCO Summit that over the past 47 years, Americans and their allies have been killed in conflicts with Iran and its proxy forces, while Iranian citizens have faced economic hardships such as rising energy prices. Trump saw Iran's missile program and nuclear activities as both a threat and an opportunity, leading him to aim to end this prolonged conflict cycle.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed the killing of several "Iranian diplomats" in Lebanon, but published images show the victims were actually Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) members in military uniforms, with five holding the rank of sergeant. The Islamic Republic has characterized the attack as a violation of diplomatic immunity, despite evidence suggesting the targets were military personnel.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the United States' objectives in Iran, stating they include destroying factories that produce missiles, rockets, and drones, as well as dismantling Iran's navy and air force.
A video circulating on social media shows a missile launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Hamadan crashing moments after launch due to a technical malfunction. The footage indicates the missile may have landed in a residential or industrial area, though the exact date and time of the incident cannot be confirmed.
A senior official of the Islamic Republic told Reuters that Tehran has not yet decided how to respond to the US proposal following attacks on its industrial and nuclear infrastructure, with the original plan to present a response on Friday or Saturday.
Reuters, citing two informed sources, reported that since Hezbollah in Lebanon began attacks against Israel on March 2, more than 400 Hezbollah members have been killed in Israel's expanding air and ground campaign in Lebanon. Lebanon's Ministry of Health announced that Israeli attacks and ground operations have killed 1,142 people in Lebanon.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has issued a threat, though specific details of the threat and the target have not been provided in the article.
On Friday, March 27, around 7 PM, the Ganji Missile Base in Borazjan, Iran, was reportedly targeted, resulting in a power outage in the area that continued afterward.
At 9:15 PM, 9:25 PM, 9:45 PM, 9:50 PM, and 9:55 PM, explosions occurred in Dezful near the Fourth Tactical Fighter Base, Isfahan, Shiraz near Sadre Chemi Industries, and Ahvaz. Earlier, at 5:53 PM and 6:39 PM, explosions were reported in Arak targeting the Khairabad Industrial Town.
On the evening of Friday, the seventh of Farvardin (April 6, 2026), images showed an airstrike on multiple locations in Shiraz, with visible columns of smoke and lights from explosions. The sound of fighter jets and explosions was also reported.
Former US President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi held a call to discuss the Iran war, with Elon Musk reportedly joining the discussion.
