Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed only to the country's enemies and those supporting aggressive actions against Iran.
The article claims that former U.S. President Trump was briefed to suspect that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is gay, based on a reported long-term relationship with his private tutor.
According to IranWire, the Iranian regime and the IRGC have no post-war plans and intend to continue the conflict despite concerns over economic difficulties and public discontent, as expressed by Masoud Pezeshkian during an informal meeting with the IRGC.
Al-Hadath reports that Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed Mohsen Rezaee, former commander of the Revolutionary Guards, as his military advisor.
U.S. Treasury Secretary stated that Iranian ships have been allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the continued supply of oil to the rest of the world.
In a video statement on the 16th day of attacks on the Islamic Republic, Senterkom commander said US forces conducted a precise attack on the island of Khark on Friday, destroying over 90 military targets in Iran, including mines, naval missiles, and other military infrastructure. Additionally, Senterkom reported that Iran has launched over 300 attacks on civilian areas in countries including Oman, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, Turkey, Azerbaijan, the UAE, Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain over the past two weeks.
Peter Navarro, head of the White House's Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, stated that neutralizing the threat of the Islamic Republic could significantly reduce crude oil prices, citing a "fear risk premium" that has driven up global oil prices by $5 to $15 per barrel due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report set to be published on March 16 by Reuters.
On Monday, March 25, 2025, a building on Zarrashan Street in Tehran’s Shahrak-e Gharb area, near the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters affiliated with the IRGC, was targeted in an attack, with an explosion heard in the vicinity.
On Monday, March 25, around noon, several security targets in Tehran were attacked, including a building affiliated with the Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters of the IRGC in the Flamak area of Shahrak-e Gharb and the Niaran police station in northern Tehran, with reports of multiple explosions.
Proxy groups allied with the Islamic Republic regime in Iran have distanced themselves from the government to preserve their own survival, leaving Basij forces isolated. Basij members continue to operate in urban areas and tunnels, attempting to maintain control.
U.S. intelligence agencies believe that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may be homosexual, a claim reported by The New York Post, suggesting this could undermine his support among Islamic regime elites.
On Monday, the Israeli army conducted a major attack in central Tehran, destroying a complex used by the Iranian regime to develop capabilities for attacking satellites in space, including the construction of the "Chamran-1" satellite.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reports that U.S. forces have conducted more than 6,000 combat sorties, striking over 90 targets on Kharg Island and destroying or damaging more than 100 Iranian naval vessels during the ongoing campaign.
On January 12, 2026, the Aframax tanker Karachi, carrying Abu Dhabi’s Das crude, safely transited the Strait of Hormuz with Automatic Identification System (AIS) active, marking the first non-Iranian tanker to do so without incident that day.
On January 15, 2026, the Israeli Air Force conducted a strike in Tehran, destroying a facility linked to Iran’s military space program, including activities related to the "Chamran-1" satellite launched by the IRGC in 2024. This attack is part of Israel's ongoing efforts to curb Iran's expanding space warfare capabilities.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bennett told CNBC that any action to curb oil prices depends on the duration of the war with Iran, and noted that while more ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, including those from India, Iran, and China, Iran appears to be maintaining the passage's openness.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on Monday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is crucial for reducing prices in his country and that he is consulting with Britain's partners to achieve this goal.
Former President Donald Trump claimed that images showing an alleged pro-Khamenei rally with about 250,000 participants were entirely AI-generated and never occurred, asserting that the media was aware of this fact but misrepresented the event.
CENTCOM released new satellite imagery showing US airstrikes targeting Iranian military production sites for ballistic missiles and torpedoes.
Gen. Yahya Rahim-Safavi, senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and former IRGC commander-in-chief, stated that Iran has strong relations with China and Russia and receives satellite reports on U.S. aircraft and fleet movements.
