Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
A Basij checkpoint in Iran was struck by a missile or suicide drone today, causing unspecified casualties.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open for all except for ships and tankers belonging to the United States and Israel, whom he accused of attacking Iran and its allies. He clarified that security concerns, not Iran, are why some choose not to navigate through the strait.
Documentation found at a Revolutionary Guard headquarters that was attacked includes helmets and clothing items identified as belonging to the Revolutionary Guards in Iran.
Footage from an attacked Basij checkpoint in Iran shows a Basij operative frantically shouting into a phone as no officers are answering, indicating a breakdown in communication during the conflict.
On Sunday, March 8, 2025, at around 9 a.m., a video showing explosions from attacks on the IRGC main headquarters in Shahinshahr, Isfahan, was received.
On Saturday, March 13, around 18:20 local time, consecutive explosions occurred in the area behind Isfahan's Meisam Complex, with at least 10 strikes reported. The targeted location is suspected to be affiliated with the IRGC's aerospace sector.
In Tehran, Iran, Basij forces were filmed departing a girls' elementary school in vehicles and on motorcycles, having used the school as their headquarters. The footage highlights the military's use of educational institutions during the conflict.
On Saturday, March 13, heavy airstrikes were reported and documented in videos showing explosions and smoke from attacks on Islamic Republic positions in the city of Isfahan, specifically targeting the Esfahan Army Aviation.
A video circulating on social media shows Basij forces in Tehran’s Eshrafi Esfahani area using a yellow taxi to set up a checkpoint to evade Israeli drone strikes. The Basij continues to utilize this tactic to conceal their positions and checkpoints.
At 18:20 on Saturday, March 13, 2026, in Isfahan, the area behind the Musalla was struck by approximately ten missiles, reportedly from the IRGC Aerospace Force.
On March 13, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that many countries, including the U.S., China, France, Japan, South Korea, and Britain, would send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to ensure its openness and safety. He also reported that four of the five refueling aircraft damaged in an attack on a Saudi base were back in service, with the fifth expected to be operational soon.
On March 12, U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. forces conducted a precise and extensive attack against more than 90 Iranian regime military positions on Kharg Island.
