A video has been published showing the bombing of a Pasdaran Revolutionary Guards Corps base in Nesim City on Saturday, March 12, around 12:15 p.m. The individual filming the attack expresses pleasure at the event.
The U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) destroyed a decommissioned MiG-23BN aircraft from the Iraqi Air Force at the 3rd Tactical Fighter Base near Hamedan, Iran, using a USAF MQ-9A drone as part of military operations. The aircraft, previously advocated for transfer to the Iranian Air Force Museum by Babak Taghvaee, was destroyed on [date of the event].
The Israeli army announced that it is examining the results of an airstrike on the facilities of the Intelligence Directorate of the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters in Iran, where senior officials of the regime were targeted. The army stated that many additional targets from the Iranian regime remain for potential attack.
In an interview with Fox News Radio, former US President Donald Trump stated that regime change in Iran may ultimately occur but is unlikely to happen immediately due to the Islamic Republic's security forces' violent crackdown on protesters. Trump described the use of machine guns by security forces against unarmed civilians as a significant obstacle to an immediate popular uprising.
On February 11, 2026, the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement threatening Iranian citizens with severe retaliation, comparing it to the response following the unrest on December 18, 2025. The statement, published by the "Noor News" channel, warned that street disturbances would precede a military strike.
Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, stated during a press conference in Norway on March 12 that the Middle East war must end "as soon as possible" to prevent further economic harm, emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions to halt Iran's nuclear programs and support for terrorism. Merz also condemned Iran's actions that have made the Strait of Hormuz impassable and called for a "convincing plan" to manage the conflict.
Jamshid Barzgar, a journalist and political analyst, told Iran International that despite reports of Mojtaba Khamenei assuming leadership, the official announcement was delayed due to internal opposition, and now the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has imposed its will. Barzgar added that due to Khamenei's physical condition and unclear messaging, power has temporarily been returned to the Provisional Leadership Council to preserve his authority.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that four out of the six crew members of an American KC-135 refueling aircraft died following a crash in Iraq.
Footage shows an Iranian man laughing and cheering while recording an American airstrike in Iran. The video reflects widespread dissatisfaction with the Iranian regime, which has been in power for 47 years.
On March 12 around noon, a center affiliated with the IRGC in Nasim Shahr was targeted in a bombing attack, resulting in an explosion that filled the surrounding area with dust.
On September 22, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech stating his belief that the Islamic Republic of Iran will be defeated by the Iranian people, though not immediately, and promised "very heavy" U.S. Navy campaigns against Iranian targets over the next few months.
At approximately 1350 UTC, four airstrikes were conducted on Kish Island, targeting areas near the airport in Hormozgan Province, Iran. (Source: @Vahid)
CENTCOM released footage showing the destruction of a decommissioned MiG-23BN fighter jet at the 3rd Tactical Fighter Base in Dezful, Iran, by a U.S. Air Force MQ-9A drone; the aircraft had defected to Iran in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm and was intended for display at the Iranian Air Force Museum in Tehran.
Based on information received by Iran International, the physical condition of Mojtaba Khamenei and his inability to communicate with officials and relevant institutions have sparked critical reactions among ruling clerics, with figures like Ali Asghar Hejazi and Alireza Arafi calling for the return of the Leader's powers to the Temporary Leadership Council.
The Israeli army announced ongoing attacks on Iranian regime forces, stating that its air force targeted Basij forces at newly established checkpoints in Tehran during nighttime operations, resulting in fatalities. The entity also declared it will continue striking Iranian systems and forces wherever they operate.
In an interview with Fox News Radio on Friday, March 12, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Mojtaba Khamenei is "somehow alive" but "damaged," and criticized Iranian officials for their claims about the military capabilities of the Islamic Republic, saying they need to "prove it."
BREAKING: The Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes against a base of the third special police unit of the Islamic regime of Iran north of Azadi Stadium in Tehran, destroying the entire facility. This unit was implicated in the killings of protesters in Tehran on January 8, 9, and 10, 2026.
On March 12, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an interview with the Brian Kilmeade show on Fox News Radio that Mojtaba Khamenei, the new leader of the Islamic Republic, is "messed up" and probably "alive in some form."
Africans were seen dancing the "Heydar Heydar" during the governmental Quds Day march in Iran, where images of the Khamenei family were displayed, according to the governmental Fars News Agency.
Former US President Donald Trump commented on Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei, stating that while Khamenei is "damaged," he likely remains alive and will need to respond to ongoing situations, noting that the United States is "decimating" Iran.
