Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
On Sunday evening, the US and Israeli military conducted attacks on the Kayanshahr Tehran Basij base in Tehran, Iran.
The Israeli Air Force targeted Police Station No. 137 in the Gisha district of Tehran, which is associated with the morality police responsible for enforcing Islamic dress codes. This action is part of ongoing operations aimed at supporting the Iranian revolution.
Iranian state media reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and a widely discussed potential successor, has been eliminated. The claim marks a significant development regarding the line of succession in Iran's leadership.
Farzin Nedimi, a senior researcher on defense and security affairs, states that the attack on Ayatollah Khamenei and other leaders was based on intelligence indicating that meetings were being held, and that the officials did not anticipate the operation starting during the day, expecting it to occur at night.
U.S. B-2 stealth bombers conducted airstrikes on Iran's hardened ballistic missile facilities using 2,000 lb. bombs, according to CENTCOM. The military operation underscores Washington's commitment to regional security amid escalating tensions.
A video received by Iran International shows a group of Iranians in Vienna holding Lion and Sun flags, participating in a gathering and march on Monday, February 29. One slogan chanted was "Khamenei has miscarried."
On Sunday, March 10, a group of Iranians residing in Turkey gathered and celebrated in Istanbul for the reported death of Ali Khamenei, dancing and chanting "This is the final battle, the Pahlavi will return."
Videos received by Iran International show attacks on Basij bases in the Afssariyeh area of Tehran at sunset on Sunday, March 10.
The Moghadad Basij base on Azadi Street in Tehran was targeted in a military operation. No specific casualty or arrest numbers were mentioned.
A Manoto reporter described Victory Street in Tehran as having numerous checkpoints where vehicles are searched individually. The area is filled with Basij forces armed with heavy weapons near locations such as the Coca-Cola factory, Air Force base, and Shahid Square.
On Sunday, March 1, Iranians residing in Glasgow celebrated and danced to mark the death of Ali Khamenei, symbolically setting fire to a mouse doll.
A group of Iranians living in Stockholm, who had been protesting against the Islamic Republic regime for the past two months, gathered in front of the Iranian embassy to celebrate and rejoice upon the announcement of Ayatollah Khamenei's death. The event was reported by Mehran Abbasian, a correspondent for Iran International.
