2026/03/03Kometa-M Turns Up in Shahed Debris, Pointing to Russian Upgrades on Iranian Drones
Nuclear-and-security analyst David Albright says evidence from the wreckage of an Iranian Shahed-136 drone fired toward Cyprus suggests the platform was upgraded with a Russian anti-jamming unit known as “Kometa-M.” The claim follows reports that a Shahed-type drone struck (or attempted to strike) the UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, with recovered parts now being examined. Albright notes the Kometa package is the same type of counter-jamming system Russia has used to make Shahed attacks on Ukraine harder to disrupt, and argues these modules also illustrate sanctions-evasion pathways . He also said imagery reviewed shows Taoglas antennas—components produced by an Irish-based manufacturer—that have repeatedly appeared in Kometa-related debris recovered from Russian systems. Source: David Albright (Institute for Science and International Security) on X; Reuters; The Irish Times; RUSI.
2026/03/03Bahrain Says It Repelled 70 Missiles and 59 Drones, Keeps “Right to Respond” on the Table
Bahrain’s National Communication Centre (NCC) said the Bahrain Defence Force’s air and missile defence systems intercepted and destroyed 70 ballistic missiles and 59 Iranian drones in what it described as a fresh wave of hostile attacks against the kingdom. The NCC said targeting civilian facilities and private property is a serious breach of Bahrain’s sovereignty and international law, adding that Bahrain reserves its full legal right to respond and take necessary measures to protect citizens and residents. It also said limited debris from intercept operations was handled immediately under established protocols, and that monitoring continues via an integrated system at the highest levels of readiness and vigilance. Source: Bahrain National Communication Centre (via Emirates News Agency/WAM); Gulf News.
2026/03/03Israel Says It Hit Iran State TV, Calling IRIB the “Beating Heart” of the IRGC’s Repression Machine
Israel’s military said it targeted the IRIB (Iran state broadcasting) complex in Tehran , with its Persian-language messaging describing the broadcaster as the “beating heart” of the IRGC’s “machine of lies and repression,” and claiming the institution had long framed protesters as “rioters” while portraying security forces as “national heroes.” Iranian outlets reported two large explosions around the IRIB compound in the early hours of Tuesday (12 Esfand), with streets around the area reportedly blocked off afterward. Iran’s Tasnim also acknowledged strikes on IRIB facilities, while Press TV reported that parts of the IRIB headquarters were hit. Source: Israel Defense Forces (Persian-language messaging); Iran International; Tasnim News Agency; Radio Farda; Anadolu Agency.
2026/03/03Quds Force Vows to Fight “Until Defeat,” Warns Enemies Won’t Be Safe “Even at Home”
Iran’s IRGC Quds Force said it will continue its fight against the United States and Israel “until the enemy is defeated,” issuing a sweeping warning that its enemies “will not enjoy security anywhere in the world, not even in their own homes.” The statement was carried by Iranian state-linked media as the regional conflict intensifies. Source: Tasnim News Agency; Euronews
2026/03/03Iran Protests Natanz Strikes, Says Site Was Hit Twice in One Day
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization chief Mohammad Eslami said the Natanz nuclear facility was targeted twice on Sunday afternoon (10 Esfand) , in a letter of protest sent to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi . In the letter, Eslami urged the agency to end its “inaction” and condemn what he described as unlawful attacks by the U.S. and Israel, warning Iran would pursue legal steps over the strikes and the IAEA’s stance. Separately, the IAEA’s chief has said the agency has no indication so far that nuclear installations have been damaged or hit , noting the watchdog is monitoring the situation closely with limited contact with Iranian authorities. Source: Tasnim; Anadolu Agency; Reuters
2026/03/03White House: “Clear-Eyed Objective” Is Blocking Iran Threats; Leavitt Claims 49 Senior Leaders Killed
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said preventing threats from what she called Iran’s “radical regime” and its “terrorist leaders” against the United States and core U.S. national-security interests is a “clear-eyed and necessary objective.” In the same message, Leavitt added that “killing terrorists is good for America,” and claimed 49 of the most senior Iranian regime leaders —including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei —have been killed in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury . The White House tally remains a government claim and has not been independently verified in full by public reporting. Source: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt (X); CBS News; Reuters.
2026/03/03Airstrike-Exposed Documents Allegedly Tie Tehran Site to IRGC Cyber Unit
Iran International reported that a building linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran’s Narmak area was hit during Monday’s strikes , and that documents found at the site later circulated among the public . The outlet said the evidence suggests the facility was connected to an IRGC cyber unit , but the full context and authenticity of the documents have not been independently verified . According to the report, one document found after the strike included the name Milad Mansouri , described as the head of the “Shahid Babaei” group, which it said operated under the label “Cyber Avengers.” U.S. government materials list “Cyber Avengers” in the Rewards for Justice program (offering up to $10 million for actionable information tied to malicious cyber activity), and U.S. sanctions notices have publicly identified Milad Mansouri in connection with IRGC cyber structures . Source: Iran International; Rewards for Justice (U.S. State Department); U.S. Federal Register/OFAC sanctions notice.
2026/03/03Trump: Iran Is an “Intolerable” Threat — and Regional Strikes Were the Biggest Surprise
U.S. President Donald Trump said an Iran armed with long-range missiles and a nuclear weapon would be an “intolerable threat” to both the Middle East and the United States, as he defended the ongoing military campaign against Tehran. Trump also said his biggest surprise so far was Iran’s decision to strike regional Arab countries , naming Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, in reporting his comments to CNN. Source: CBS News; Reuters (via Yahoo/Al Arabiya)
2026/03/03US Rep. Fallon Calls Iran “Pure Evil,” Praises Trump’s Hard-Line Approach
Republican U.S. Representative Pat Fallon said in a post on X that “ what we have seen from Iran is pure evil ,” accusing the Islamic Republic of sponsoring global terrorism , killing Americans in Iraq , funding proxies such as Hezbollah and Hamas , and killing its own people to stay in power . He added that the U.S. president is confronting the threat with “bold leadership,” and claimed the campaign is moving toward success. Source: Pat Fallon (RepPatFallon), X
2026/03/02Trump Claims 10 Iranian Ships “Knocked Out” as U.S. Sets Four Goals for Iran Campaign
U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has already “knocked out” 10 Iranian ships , describing them as “at the bottom of the sea,” while framing the operation as a narrowly defined campaign with four objectives. Speaking during a White House Medal of Honor ceremony , Trump also referenced four U.S. service members killed in action and said the mission would continue. He listed the goals as: destroying Iran’s missile capabilities (and its ability to produce new ones), targeting Iran’s naval capacity, preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and stopping Tehran from funding/arming/directing militant groups outside its borders —while stressing the operation was ahead of schedule, initially projected at 4–5 weeks , but able to continue longer if needed. Trump’s ship-loss figure and battlefield claims have not been independently verified in public reporting; they reflect his stated assessment of the operation’s progress. Source: Roll Call Factba.se (Trump remarks transcript); Washington Examiner; Fox News
2026/03/02600 Targets in the Crosshairs: Israel Says It Has Struck Iran’s Military-Security Network
Israel’s military says it has attacked more than 600 Iranian regime “military and security” infrastructure sites since the start of its air campaign, claiming the strikes involved roughly 2,500 munitions and were guided by intelligence. In its breakdown, the IDF said the strikes included 20+ targets linked to Iran’s security leadership , 150+ ballistic missiles/launch-related targets , and 200+ air-defense systems —figures that cannot be independently verified from publicly available information. Source: IDF (official release); The Times of Israel; The Jerusalem Post.
2026/03/02Pahlavi: “Game-Changer” Moment Opens a Window to ‘Take Back’ Iran
Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi said the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the widening U.S.-Israel strikes have created what he called a long-awaited “game changer,” arguing the shock has “equalized the playing field” and could allow Iranians to return to the streets and reclaim their country . Pahlavi said the visible jubilation among Iranians at home and abroad reflects how strongly people “were hoping for this moment,” and he positioned the intervention as accelerating what he described as the regime’s collapse trajectory. At the same time, he urged caution—saying Iranians should wait and stay vigilant until an “appropriate time” to return to the streets for the final action safely. Pahlavi also said he is working with a broad coalition (including diverse social and political constituencies) and signaled readiness to help lead a transition process. Context: Al Jazeera reported Iranian state TV confirmed Khamenei’s death following U.S.-Israeli attacks. Source: Fox News; Al Jazeera.
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