Reactions and statements from the international community
On March 16, 2026, the IRGC headquarters on Danesara Street in Varamin was completely destroyed in an explosion that shattered windows of nearby buildings.
The Israeli army announced that it conducted another wave of airstrikes against military targets in Tehran, including the Central Military University of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a missile unit storage site, using approximately 230 munitions.
On Saturday morning, the Israeli army conducted attacks on Imam Hussein Military University, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and a missile unit storage site in Tehran and Isfahan, targeting underground shelters and missile launch infrastructure.
On Saturday, Israel and the United States conducted airstrikes on multiple locations in Iran, targeting sites in Tehran, Pakdasht, Isfahan, Yazd, and Hamadan. Earlier, the Israeli army had announced a new wave of attacks on military infrastructure in Tehran and Isfahan.
NBC News reported that former President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of deploying U.S. Army ground forces to Iran during meetings with his aides and some Republican officials outside the White House. According to the report, Trump outlined a vision for a "post-war Iran" but emphasized that the plan does not involve a large-scale invasion and would focus on deploying a small number of forces for specific strategic objectives.
The "Sabrin News" channel, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has announced a bounty for revealing the hiding and accommodation locations of leaders from Kurdish parties including Komala, PAK, Khabat, and the Democratic Party. The channel also seeks information on weapons and military equipment storage sites belonging to these groups.
On Saturday, March 6, Iran launched two waves of missile attacks on Israel in response to Israel's missile strikes on Tehran, triggering air raid sirens in central Israel and Jerusalem, where explosions related to Israeli air defense operations were heard.
In the early hours of Saturday, the United States and Israel conducted airstrikes on Tehran, causing powerful explosions in various parts of the city, including the Mehrabad Airport facilities.
Masoud Pezeshkian, a member of the Islamic Republic's Interim Leadership Council, stated that the council has decided to halt further attacks against neighboring countries, and that the Islamic Republic's armed forces have operated independently until now.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has threatened neighboring countries, stating that the IRGC Aerospace Force will respond with missile attacks if any aggression originates from their territories.hashtags: #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoar
On Saturday, Masoud Pezeshkian, President and member of Iran's Interim Leadership Council, issued a video statement apologizing to neighboring countries and declaring that Iran's armed forces will no longer attack them, following a week of independent military actions by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after the start of the U.S.-Israel attack and the death of Ali Khamenei.
A U.S. B-1 Lancer bomber, capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles, has landed at RAF Fairford in Britain, following permission granted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites. This deployment coincides with warnings from U.S. officials about the potential escalation of attacks against Iran's missile program.
