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@اتاق خبر منوتو: Manoto reporter: "They've destroyed every military base and Basij [force] there was in Tehran"
A Manoto reporter stated that all military bases and Basij forces in Tehran have been destroyed.
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A Manoto reporter stated that all military bases and Basij forces in Tehran have been destroyed.
Joint Israeli and U.S. airstrikes targeted multiple locations in Tehran between 14:05 and 14:20 today, hitting sites including the Velayat Cultural Center in Shahr-e Rey, Iran Khodro Square, Yousefabad, and areas near the University of Science and Technology and Tehranpars.
Saeed Shamghadri, a key missile engineer for the IRGC, was targeted and killed at his home in Qeytarieh, Tehran. Reports also indicate that his children were killed in this operation in the Tajrish area of Tehran.
A terrorist group affiliated with the IRGC in Britain, called "Ashab al-Yamin," has claimed responsibility for setting fire to four ambulances belonging to the Jewish volunteer medical aid service in London.
In a phone conversation with CNBC, former U.S. President Trump stated that talks with Iranian officials have been intense and expressed hope for a significant outcome, describing the situation in Iran as regime change. When asked about the identities of the Iranian representatives, Trump responded, "They have representatives."
Iran's Foreign Ministry stated there is "no dialogue" between Tehran and Washington, contradicting claims by former President Donald Trump on his social media platform Truth Social that "very good and constructive" talks are underway.
Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, cited an Iranian source stating that there is no connection with Trump, who backed down after being informed that targets would include all power plants in West Asia. Hours earlier, Trump announced on Truth Social that he had postponed an attack on energy infrastructure in Iran following negotiations.
On Monday, the Israeli army announced attacks on targets in central Tehran, while the IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency reported that districts 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, and 20 in Tehran were targeted earlier the same day.
According to Fars News Agency, an Iranian source affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that there is no direct connection between Tehran and Donald Trump, and that Trump has retreated from his previous positions regarding targeting Iran's critical infrastructure, announcing that talks with Iran are underway.
On Monday, March 23, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the U.S. and Iran held "deep, detailed, and constructive discussions" over the past two days and instructed the Department of Defense to postpone military strikes against Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days to allow negotiations to continue. Trump issued this statement hours before the expiration of his 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
A "cultural center" in Southern Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran, was targeted, with reports indicating it was hosting members of the IRGC and Basij forces. The coordinates provided are 35.6041, 51.4254.
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi stated that the ongoing conflict is not Iran's initiation and is already causing significant economic issues, warning that conditions may deteriorate further if the war persists. He emphasized Oman’s efforts to maintain safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported today that it intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 16 drones launched from Iran. Since the start of the war, the UAE has intercepted a total of 352 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,789 drones.
The United States has set a 24-hour deadline for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump stating on Truth Social that "Peace comes through strength."
The IRGC is affixing stickers containing quotes from Spain’s far-left Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on ballistic missiles targeting Israel. Sánchez has criticized the war against the Islamic regime in Iran, describing it as “illegal” and “inhuman.”
On March 3, 2026, at 11:40 a.m., the Ashura Aerospace University of Science and Technology in Tehran's IRGC Aerospace Park, located near Iran Khodro at kilometer 12 of the special road, was reportedly struck, with eight casualties confirmed.
Admiral Brad Cooper, the Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), addressed the Iranian people, stating that there will be a clear signal from the President for them to come out at some point, implying that the current time is not appropriate for rising up.
A video obtained by Iran International shows CCTV footage of the moment a Basij base in Tehran’s Naziaabad neighborhood was blown up, which occurred during the early days of the conflict.
At 0140Z, an airstrike hit the Jalal building on Piruzi street in Eastern Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran, reportedly targeting a high-ranking official in a targeted assassination, according to @Mamlekate. The coordinates of the strike are 35.69258, 51.484418.
Iran's Islamic regime Defence Council, as reported by state media, threatened to mine Gulf routes and cut access if its southern coast or islands are attacked. The US is contemplating plans to occupy or blockade Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub, to ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for all shipping.