Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
At 12:15 on Saturday, March 22, an attack targeted Basij forces at Shamlou Square in Shahr-e Rey, Tehran. Images of the incident were shared by local citizens.
The Islamic regime of Iran used prostitutes, offering reduced prison sentences or pardons, to participate in the pro-regime and anti-Israel Quds Day rally in Tehran, using videos and images from the event to claim support from Iranian women for the regime and its new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
A strike near the Khavaran checkpoint in Tehran forced mourners to flee during the funeral of eight Basij members, recalling past regime attacks on funerals of protesters.
On "Quds Day," the Israeli army conducted extensive attacks at multiple locations in Iran, including targeting several police stations and Basij headquarters in Tehran.
During the government-organized "Quds Day" march in Tehran, a building near the gathering site where Mohammad Mokhber, assistant to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was present, was targeted; Mokhber attempted to react but was surrounded by his bodyguards.
The Israeli Air Force is targeting government buildings and Basij bases near Enghelab Street in Tehran, where regime supporters have gathered to march for the elimination of Israel during Quds Day. Protesters are chanting "Death to the U.S. and death to Israel."
Alireza Panahian, a senior advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, made inflammatory remarks accusing former US President Donald Trump of cannibalism and alleging that Jews engage in ritual child murder. Panahian also called for the annihilation of Israel.
On Friday, March 12, 2026, a location in Khvaran, Tehran, was targeted, coinciding with a ceremony for Basij members killed in attacks on checkpoints, as shown in a video published by Iranian state media.
On March 12, 2025, during government-organized rallies for "Quds Day" in Tehran, the Fars News Agency reported an attack near a funeral ceremony for eight victims killed at the Khawaran checkpoint, though casualty details were not provided.
Israeli drones attacked a checkpoint manned by the Basij and security forces in the Fallah area of Tehran early this morning.
The Israeli army continued to target checkpoints and Basij forces for a second consecutive day in Iran. Interviewed on the matter was Farzin Nadimi, a senior researcher on defense and security affairs.
Japan's Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated at a press conference on Friday that Japan is deeply concerned about Iran's intention to continue using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool, based on a message from Mojtaba Khamenei. Kihara also said Japan has directly communicated to Iran the importance of ensuring safe passage through the strait.
