Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
The US military plans to board and seize Iranian oil tankers and ships in international waters in the coming days, according to the Wall Street Journal.
CCTV footage released by the Iranian Red Crescent Society shows Israeli Air Force airstrikes on several hospitals in Iran on March 1, 2026, during the ongoing conflict.
Videos circulating on social media show women without the mandatory hijab, dressed in Basij and IRGC uniforms, being deployed to the streets after government supporters' demonstrations in Iran.
Protesters in Iran are criticizing the Islamic Republic regime, referring to it as "Muslim Nazis," and questioning why Supreme Leader Khamenei has not been buried despite his reported death. Online commentators are disputing claims that the regime is maintaining control over the country.
During a press conference, President Trump was asked about Iran's claim to have closed the Strait of Hormuz. He responded skeptically, stating, "Did they really do that? I don't think so. I guess we'll have more information on this by the end of the day."
U.S. President Trump stated that the U.S. is having "very good conversations" with Iran for the first time since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the U.S. has largely destroyed Iran's navy, air force, and leadership.
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Iran's attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz, stating, "Iran got a little cute... they wanted to close up the strait again... they can’t blackmail us.”
Iraqi supporters are being paid to attend rallies in favor of the Islamic Republic regime in Iran, according to a social media post. The post claims that many of the regime's supporters are not Iranian and do not speak Persian.
Naval forces affiliated with the IRGC terrorist group in Iran have attacked at least three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violating a previously established ceasefire. This action has heightened tensions in a strategically vital waterway for global energy security.
On Saturday, April 29, Basij and IRGC agents secured a park in an unspecified location in Iran by deploying a DShK machine gun and military vehicles.
On December 15, 2025, US AH-64 Apache attack helicopters patrolled the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating military presence over the strategic waterway.
The Indian-flagged VLCC supertanker "Samher Herald" sent an emergency radio message to the IRGC naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that despite being given permission to proceed, the ship is now under fire. This highlights the chaos and security threats in the strategic waterway.
