Reactions and statements from the international community
On February 4, 2026, in Isfahan, Iran, three intense waves of explosions were reported near IRGC barracks opposite Shahid's Garden at 13:45, accompanied by the sound of fighter jets. Video footage from the area was shared on social media.
CCTV footage released by Israeli authorities shows the impact of cluster munition-equipped ballistic missiles launched by the IRGC Aerospace Force, targeting residential areas in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities. Cluster munitions are internationally banned, but Iran is using them to increase civilian casualties from its missile attacks on Israel. #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoar
The IRGC brigade base at Dorisan Hill in Paveh, Iran, was destroyed in a recent airstrike conducted by the United States and Israel.
Iran has not announced the name of the next Supreme Leader due to security concerns over potential assassination risks, according to two senior Iranian officials who spoke with The New York Times. The officials stated that it remains unclear when the successor to Ali Khamenei will be officially named.
On Wednesday night, the Israeli Air Force destroyed six Iranian ballistic missile launchers in airstrikes, minutes before the missiles were set to be fired at Israel.
Telegram channels of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have reported that the Islamic Republic conducted missile strikes against cities and provinces in neighboring countries and certain areas of Israel.
In an interview with NBC News, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated his desire to dismantle Iran's leadership structure and expressed having a few names in mind for selecting a new leader, while also asserting that a ground invasion is not currently under consideration. Trump added that Iran has lost significant military capabilities, dismissing the country's preparedness for such an invasion as "pointless."
The Israeli Air Force has begun a new wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to an announcement by the IDF.
On March 5, 2026, Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, had a phone call with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, according to the Tasnim News Agency. During the conversation, Araghchi discussed topics including the death of Ali Khamenei, the deaths of schoolgirls in Minab, and attacks by American and Israeli forces on various civilian and diplomatic targets in Iran.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) released footage showing airstrikes on high-rise buildings in southern Beirut, targeting Hezbollah’s Executive Council headquarters and a drone warehouse used in attacks against Israel.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated in an interview that Israel and the United States aim to transform Iran into a country that no longer poses a threat, suggesting the war could end with the destruction of Iran's primary military capabilities and potentially lead to regime change in Iran.
On March 15, 2025, American and Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes on Mehabad, targeting three areas including Police Station 11, according to a video received by IranWire.
