On Thursday, March 26, around 12:40 PM, missile depots belonging to the IRGC in Kermanshah and Kangasht were hit 6 to 7 times. Live coverage is available at http://t.me/mamlekate.
A video circulating shows what appears to be a fighter jet being hit in Iranian airspace. Tasnim News Agency, citing the IRGC public relations office on April 5, claims an American F-18 was shot down by anti-aircraft fire, a claim denied by CENTCOM.
On Truth Social, former US President Donald Trump described Iranian negotiators as "very strange" and "begging for a deal," warning them to "get serious soon" before it's "too late," implying military defeat for Iran.
Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, announced that Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, was killed in an Israeli attack. The information was provided during an interview with Hossein Aghaei, a member of the editorial board of Iran International.
Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, criticized NATO countries for not assisting America's efforts against Iran, describing them as having "done absolutely nothing." He warned NATO to "never forget this," implying dissatisfaction with their lack of support.
On April 6, 2025, Israel's Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, announced that Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, was killed in an Israeli military attack. Tangsiri had been in command since 1397 and was responsible for mine-laying operations and efforts to block the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has confirmed that the commander of Iran’s IRGC Navy and all senior naval command officials have been killed.
In Bandar Abbas, images of the building targeted on University Street 16 show that Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed during an attack on Thursday, 6 Farvardin.
Mohammad Javad Akbari, a member of the editorial board of Iran International, stated that if the Islamic Republic publicly accepts negotiations, it indicates the regime has been defeated in the war.
On Thursday, March 26, 2025, explosions were reported in various areas of Tehran and other cities across Iran, including Kermanshah, Hamedan, Jam, Birjand, Sirjan, Parsian, Bandar Abbas, Isfahan, and the vicinity of Salmas and Urmia.
The Deputy for Cultural and Artistic Affairs of the Greater Tehran IRGC has called on individuals aged 12 and above to join the "Mujahideen Defenders of the Homeland for Iran" campaign, aimed at organizing citizen involvement in defense, support, and relief activities such as intelligence, tourist, and operational patrols.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Kachaz stated that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) thwarted the commander of the IRGC Navy, who was responsible for mining and blocking the Strait of Hormuz, sending a message that the IDF will target senior IRGC officials individually.
Former President Trump tweeted that NATO nations have done nothing to help with the U.S. military operations against Iran, which he describes as "militarily decimated," and emphasized that the U.S. does not need NATO's assistance for this action.
Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, announced that Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy and previously sanctioned by the United States and the European Union, was killed in Israeli army attacks on Bandar Abbas. Tangsiri was known for his role in closing the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump of the United States posted on Truth Social that NATO member countries have not provided assistance during the Iran war, stating the U.S. has no need for support from NATO.
The Kremlin denied reports that Russia is supplying drones to the Islamic Republic of Iran, calling them "lies," despite Western intelligence sources indicating that Russia is providing "Geran-2" and "Shahed-136" drones, along with other military equipment, food, and medicine to help Iran counter US and Israeli operations.
Rahim Nadali, Deputy Commander of the Mohammad Rasulullah Corps of Greater Tehran, announced the launch of the "For Iran" plan to recruit and organize Tehran citizens aged 12 and older in operational, security, and support roles. This initiative includes activities such as intelligence patrols and operational duties, drawing criticism for potentially involving children in war-related activities.
Axios reported on April 6, citing U.S. officials and informed sources, that the Pentagon is developing options for a potential "final strike" against Iran, which could involve ground forces and extensive bombing. The Washington Post also reported on the same day that the Pentagon is considering transferring weapons from Ukraine to the Middle East due to the depletion of critical munitions in the conflict with Iran.
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated the commander of the Revolutionary Guards’ Navy, who was directly responsible for mining and blocking the Strait of Hormuz, according to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. Katz stated this action is a message to U.S. partners regarding IDF assistance in reopening the strait.
On the evening of Wednesday and early hours of Thursday, areas near Mashhad airport and Shandiz in Mashhad came under attack, with citizens reporting explosions in those regions.
