Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran's attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz as a form of blackmail will fail, and Israel is supporting the United States' efforts to reopen the strategic waterway.
An image received by Iran International shows a Basij agent in Tehran taking shelter under a bridge on the evening of Thursday, March 18, due to fear of an Israeli drone attack.
A video obtained by Iran International shows a woman in Shahriar, among the grieving relatives of revolutionary martyrs, expressing gratitude to God for what she perceives as attacks by Israel and the United States on regime positions.
Rama Duwaji, wife of Mamdani, disabled her old social media account after controversial posts praising terrorists as "awesome" and using the "n-word" were uncovered.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine provided an update on Operation Epic Fury, 19 days into the conflict with Iran, following the return of six fallen service members to Dover Air Force Base, bringing total U.S. casualties to 13. The briefing detailed the destruction of over 7,000 Iranian targets, a 90% reduction in Iranian attacks, and the neutralization of 90 military infrastructure targets on Kharg Island.
Mohammad Javad Zarif, the former foreign minister of the Islamic Republic, stated in a meeting in November 2023 that in the event of war, the ruling authorities would remain unharmed while the Iranian people suffer. Following recent attacks, significant casualties have been among the regime's military forces and officials.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage showing an airstrike on an underground Iranian ballistic missile launch and storage facility during the conflict.
President Trump stated that the United States could take control of Kharg Island, which handles over 90% of Iran’s oil exports, at any time, describing it as unprotected and previously targeted by U.S. forces except for the oil pipelines.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released footage of a missile launch directed toward Israel, with a member of its Aerospace Force making a statement: "For the victims of Epstein Island, we target the idol of Baal."
The IRGC released video via state news channels showing its forces radioing ships at the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the strait is closed and no passage will be allowed.
RT propagandist Steve Sweeney was injured in an Israeli airstrike on a strategic bridge used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and was allegedly on the phone with Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos afterward, attempting to frame the attack as an assault on journalists. Prior to the strike, the IDF had warned Sweeney and his crew to evacuate the area.
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, involving Iran and the United States, is disrupting global oil markets and increasing the risk of a worldwide recession.
BREAKING: The IRGC Aerospace Force launched a ballistic missile attack on the Bazan oil facilities in Haifa, causing a fire at the site. CCTV footage shows the moment of impact. The fire is being contained, and the facility is expected to resume operations soon.
The IRGC Aerospace Force released a video showing the shootdown of a U.S. Air Force F-35A over Iran using a Shahed-358 surface-to-air missile.
On Thursday, CNN reported that a U.S. F-35 fighter jet conducting a combat mission over Iran made an emergency landing at an American airbase in the Middle East after being targeted by a shot believed to be from Iran; the aircraft landed safely and is under investigation by U.S. Central Command.
On the Thursday at the end of the year, citizens gathered at Tehran’s Behesht-e Zahra cemetery to support the families of victims from the December 30 and 31 protests. Among those present were family members of Sepher Shakouri, whose mother expressed grief and anger towards those responsible for her son's death.
An Islamist militia called Al-Barra bin Malik, led by Al-Mishab Abuzeid and fighting under the Sudanese Armed Forces, has adopted a chant declaring their intent to "enter Gaza" to fight against Israel and Jews. The militia is accused of committing numerous war crimes in the ongoing Sudanese Civil War, which has resulted in at least 150,000 deaths and displaced millions since April 2023.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei issued a fatwa against nuclear weapons, which critics claim is a deceptive tactic to engage the West in prolonged negotiations and bad faith diplomacy, aimed at advancing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Opposition footage from Tehran shows Basij members taking cover under a bridge and waving a white flag, indicating fear of attacks.
Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, testified before the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday that Mojtaba Khamenei, the new leader of the Islamic Republic, was severely injured in an Israeli attack. Gabbard noted that this injury has introduced uncertainty into the highest levels of Iranian government decision-making.
