Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
Donald Trump commented on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' use of long-range missiles to target the Diego Garcia base, stating that despite previous claims of lacking such capabilities, the attack occurred and caused disappointment with NATO.
In the early hours of Thursday, March 6, an airstrike targeted a building in Bandar Abbas, Iran, destroying it and reportedly killing Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the IRGC Navy.
The Islamic Republic's propaganda apparatus frequently associated Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, with the issue of controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
On March 26, 2026, a video received by IranWire shows the closure of Tehran’s bazaar, reflecting the economic impact on citizens who have lost the ability to work and earn income due to wartime conditions.
The Central Bank of Iran has suspended legal restrictions related to returned checks and overdue bank installments until further notice, effective from February 27, 2026. Under the new directive, account holders with returned checks will not face account blocking or other legal penalties during the ongoing war period.
Pete Hegseth discusses the significance of events related to Iran, describing them as historically important and legacy-defining.
Steve Witkoff stated that the United States has warned Iran not to misjudge the situation in its final communication to the country.
Iran is seeking a diplomatic resolution following a strong threat made on Saturday, according to Steve Witkoff.
A citizen reported to Iran International that during a trip to Kashan railway station, they observed IRGC and Basij forces hiding in railway-owned dormitories due to fear of attacks by the United States and Israel.
Pete Hegseth stated that Iran misled the international community for years, claiming their missiles had a range of only two kilometers, when in fact this was false.
Pete Hegseth comments that many Iranian military factories and bases, which are currently being systematically destroyed, were funded by American funds transported to Tehran during the Obama administration.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that officials of the Islamic Republic are "very good" negotiators but expressed uncertainty about reaching an agreement to end the war, asserting that Iran is the one seeking a deal. He also warned that Iran must agree to terms or face continued U.S. aggression and mentioned the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
