Reports related to deaths and injuries
Ismail Dehghan, a commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, was killed in joint Israel-U.S. attacks on a residential home in Arak early Tuesday, March 9. His funeral was held in Arak on March 10.
The "Abu Ali Beyk" site of the IRGC-backed PMU/Hashed Al Sha'abi in the Bader neighborhood of Kirkuk was targeted, allegedly by IAF/USAF forces, resulting in casualties.
According to informed sources, a deep rift has emerged between the Iranian army and the IRGC, with reports indicating that army units are facing heavy casualties and the IRGC is refusing to transfer wounded army personnel to hospitals despite having the necessary facilities.
On March 29, 19-year-old Amirhossein Fayazi and his 15-year-old brother Ahmadreza Fayazi were killed by security forces in Fardis, Karaj, while celebrating the reported death of Ali Khamenei and honking their father's car horn to spread the news.
The Israeli army released a video showing the moment when Quds Force members were killed during an attack on an IRGC base, according to the caption provided by the Israeli army.
On Wednesday evening, drone attacks in Tehran killed about 10 government agents at nighttime checkpoints in districts 14, 15, 16, and 1, according to Fars News Agency, which is close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The agency accused Israel of carrying out the attacks, which it described as acts of terrorism aimed at creating sabotage in Iran.
On Wednesday, March 10, Fars News Agency reported that around 10 security defenders and Basij members were killed in drone attacks on checkpoints in Tehran.
With the death of Ali Khamenei, questions arise about the future application of Article 514 of the Islamic Penal Code, which criminalizes insulting the Leader of the Islamic Republic, potentially targeting individuals like Mojtaba Khamenei. On March 2, 2026, the Ministry of Intelligence issued a statement threatening "decisive action" against individuals deemed internal mercenaries destabilizing the Islamic Republic, warning citizens of potential risks for expressing opinions on social media or discussing the leadership transition.
![@Visegrád 24: Iran’s national team has refused to participate in the FIFA World Cup in the United States
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Iran’s national football team has refused to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, citing the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and calling the current government corrupt. Ahmad Donyamali, the sports minister of the Islamic regime, made the announcement.
Ahmad Diniyemali, in an interview with Iran's state television, stated that Iran will not participate in the World Cup due to the killing of Ali Khamenei in attacks by the United States and Israel, asserting that the country's players are not safe under current conditions.
On March 11, Israel's Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, stated that joint attacks with the United States against Iran will continue indefinitely until all objectives are achieved, claiming the operations have caused significant casualties among Iranian forces. The ongoing conflict, now in its twelfth day, has disrupted approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and gas supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Following the assassination of Ali Khamenei, leader of the Islamic Republic, government institutions are urging citizens to gather in main squares across the country to support the regime amid ongoing war, bombings, and missile attacks by Israel and the United States. The Coordinating Council of Islamic Propaganda has called for major gatherings in Tehran and other cities, while also stating that the government must protect civilians during wartime.
