Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second-in-command to Iran's Supreme Leader, was severely injured and had one leg amputated, reportedly losing consciousness of his role and responsibilities.
On March 8, 2026, the Israeli army announced it had targeted the IRGC drone headquarters as part of ongoing operations to damage Iranian military capabilities. The attack also hit several drone storage sites and air defense systems.
President Donald Trump criticized Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, stating he is "not happy with him," and warned that Khamenei "is not going to last long" without U.S. approval. Trump declined to provide further details on future plans regarding Iran.
On March 8, U.S. and Israeli military airstrikes damaged a 24-hour clinic and surrounding buildings on Sohrevardi Street in Tehran, as attacks entered their tenth day across multiple cities including Tehran, Karaj, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Ahvaz.
On Tuesday, March 8, 2026, an explosion hit the IRGC information office on 22 Bahman Street in Isfahan, causing the building to partially collapse. Images of the incident were shared by local citizens.
Images have been published showing an airstrike near Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan. In a video, regime supporters gathered in the square chanted "Allahu Akbar" after hearing an explosion and seeing smoke rise.
On March 8, 2026, at 2:30 PM, a Bassij base located on Resalat Street, inside Jajerudi Street in Tehran, specifically the Karbala Basij Resistance District, was targeted by three bombs.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., an attack targeted and completely destroyed the Basij base in the Karbala Resistance District at Resalat Square.
On March 18, 2023, an explosion occurred at the IRGC's "Imam Reza" ammunition depot in Chitgar, Tehran, following an attack on the site, as shown in published media videos.
On Monday, March 8, a citizen sent a video to Iran International claiming that the IRGC base in Golshahr, Karaj, has been destroyed; gunfire can be heard in the video.
![@Shin: Khorram Abbad, Lorestan Province, #Iran
"IRGC-affiliated warehouse was targeted yesterday" [March 8, 2026]
(Coords 33.481731, 48.35418)](https://pub-4357b54df55146feb8261be683c32511.r2.dev/thumbnails/1773066612533-0b4abe345460c15b-HC-ccKkWUAI2ZWR.webp)
On March 8, 2026, an IRGC-affiliated warehouse in Khorram Abbad, Lorestan Province, Iran, was targeted. Coordinates of the location are 33.481731, 48.35418.
Three American B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers have landed at RAF Fairford in the UK, suggesting preparations for a potential bombing raid against Iran.
