Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
On March 7, a video received by Iran International shows a citizen in Sepahan Shahr, Isfahan Province, cheering during airstrikes on military bases, shouting "Well done, hit them."
The Israeli military has stated that anyone participating in a meeting to select a successor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be considered a target, according to Arab News.
On Sunday, March 7, the city of Isfahan was subjected to airstrikes, according to videos received by Iran International.
Video received by Iran International on Sunday, March 17, shows an explosion at the IRGC barracks in Shahreza.
Videos published on social media show thick black smoke over Tehran following an Israeli airstrike on the Shahrān oil depots on March 16, 2025, which are still burning; Israel claims the depots stored fuel for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
On the evening of Saturday, March 6, 2026, massive explosions and widespread fires were reported in Tehran and Karaj following airstrikes that targeted oil depots including those in Tehran Refinery, Shahrara, Aghdasieh, and Fardis in Karaj.
On March 8, 2026, the CENTCOM account on X published a video showing the destruction of military equipment in Iran, accompanied by a warning from the U.S. Secretary of Defense threatening retaliation against any threats or attacks on Americans worldwide.
On Saturday, March 16, a group of Iranians supporting Prince Reza Pahlavi and the people of Iran gathered in Copenhagen and began chanting "Death to Khamenei" after seeing supporters of the Islamic Republic and Palestinian flags.
On Saturday, March 6, a group of Iranians living in Ireland gathered in Dublin to protest against the Islamic Republic, declaring support for Prince Reza Pahlavi and chanting "Khamenei is dead."
Tonight in Tehran, security forces of the Islamic regime, including special police units and Basij paramilitary members, are parading through the streets and receiving flowers and flags from regime supporters to boost morale and intimidate protesters. #IranRevolution #IranRevolution2026 #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoar
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel has a clear plan with multiple options to weaken the Islamic Republic of Iran and bring about change, and will continue its attacks on Iran "with full force." He also warned the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that they are targets for Israeli operations.
Vast portions of Iran's oil infrastructure, much of which is owned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), are being destroyed in fires, reportedly weakening the regime's financial capabilities and its ability to fund activities and salaries.
