2026/03/02Iranian Media Report Khamenei’s Wife Died After Falling Into Coma
Iranian media reported that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh , the wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei , died after injuries sustained in weekend strikes that reportedly left her in a coma . The report follows the initial wave of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Saturday, February 28 (9 Esfand) that Iranian state media said killed Khamenei—events that have since widened into a broader regional confrontation. Source: Reuters; Iran International
2026/03/02Hegseth: No U.S. Boots on the Ground in Iran—But “No Options” Ruled Out
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there are no American ground forces inside Iran right now , while stressing he won’t rule out any option as the U.S.-Israel campaign continues. He said President Donald Trump will ultimately decide how long the operation lasts , pushing back on demands for a public “end date” or a detailed roadmap. Hegseth also said U.S. casualties occurred when an Iranian ballistic missile hit a fortified tactical operations center , underscoring that air defenses intercept most threats but not all. On the broader strategy, Hegseth insisted the campaign will not become an “endless war,” arguing it is a targeted effort to destroy Iran’s missile threat, naval assets, and other security infrastructure , while reiterating the goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon . Source: Reuters; Associated Press; ABC News
2026/03/02Iran Restricts Iraq Land Crossings to Citizens-Only Re-Entry
Iran has begun implementing new passenger-movement restrictions at its land border crossings with Iraq, with reporting indicating that only Iranian citizens are being allowed to enter Iran via these routes, while Iraqi nationals already inside Iran are being permitted to return to Iraq . The measures reportedly took effect from March 1 and are being linked to heightened wartime security conditions. In one example from the Tamarchin crossing area, local reporting said outbound travel from Iran for Iranians was restricted while entry to Iran from the Iraqi side was limited to Iranian travelers. Separately, reporting on the Shalamcheh crossing said entry of Iraqis and other foreign nationals was suspended , while commercial cargo traffic continued . Source: Piranshahr Rudaw (Telegram); Shafaq News; Kurdistan24
2026/03/01Drone Hits Camp Buehring as Gulf Bases Face Rising UAV Threat
A drone dived and exploded inside Camp Buehring , a US military base in northern Kuwait, according to video verified by The Washington Post . The clip’s audio includes a startled reaction — circulated widely on social media — warning that attackers are “starting to dial in to our buildings,” referring to nearby “connexes” (container-style living and storage structures). While some posts labeled the UAV an Iranian Shahed-136 , open-source tracking accounts disputed the identification (suggesting it may be a different type), and attribution/model remain unconfirmed from official channels in the material reviewed. The reported strike comes as Kuwait has also reported broader incoming threats in recent days — including attacks targeting Ali al-Salem Air Base (reported intercepted) — underscoring that Gulf host bases are increasingly within the active threat envelope as the conflict expands. Source: The Washington Post; Al Jazeera; RT; Aurora Intel
2026/03/01Moscow Warns Hormuz Shutdown Could Shock Global Energy Markets
Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned that any closure of the Strait of Hormuz risks destabilizing global oil and gas markets , as Moscow urged urgent de-escalation , an immediate halt to hostilities , and a return to the political–diplomatic process . The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for energy flows, with roughly about one-fifth of global oil and significant LNG volumes moving through it—making prolonged disruption a major tail-risk for prices, shipping, and supply security. Source: Russian Foreign Ministry (via Reuters)
2026/03/01CENTCOM Says Iranian Corvette Hit and Sinking, Issues ‘Abandon Ship’ Call
The US Central Command ( CENTCOM ) said US forces struck an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette at a pier in Chah Bahar (Chabahar) on the Gulf of Oman , adding that the vessel is “currently sinking to the bottom” . In the same message, CENTCOM amplified an “ABANDON SHIP” warning and echoed US President Donald Trump’s call for Iranian armed forces personnel to lay down their weapons . There was no immediate confirmation from Iranian authorities in the reports cited. Source: US Central Command (statement on X); Reuters; Anadolu Agency
2026/03/01Araghchi: Khamenei Killing Raises the Stakes—and the Risks—Against the US and Israel
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has made the confrontation with the United States and Israel “ more dangerous and more complicated ,” warning the escalation adds new layers of risk to an already widening conflict. In remarks aired by Al Jazeera , Araghchi described the killing as an “absolutely unprecedented” act and a major violation of international law , while signaling Iran would not cap its self-defense response. Source: Al Jazeera
2026/03/01Overnight Strike Reports Sweep Iran, State Broadcaster Hit as Blasts Spread Nationwide
A fresh wave of reported missile and airstrike activity swept across Iran from Sunday evening (March 1) into the early hours of Monday (March 2), with multiple cities reporting heavy explosions and several military-linked sites cited as targets. The incident log also claims Iran’s state broadcaster (IRIB) was hit by at least two missiles, briefly disrupting transmissions, and notes Iranian strikes toward Qatar and Bahrain overnight. All times below are Tehran local time . Key reported developments (timeline): Mashhad: Air defense headquarters reportedly struck by missile. 18:55 (Sun): Start of a new, heavy wave of strikes on military and political sites nationwide. 18:57 (Sun): Multiple large explosions reported in Zanjan . 20:35 (Sun): Explosions reported in Tehran . 20:45 (Sun): Multiple explosions reported in Tehran (Shariati area) , Payam Airport (Karaj) , and military facilities in Bushehr . 20:45 (Sun): Multiple explosions reported around IRIB ; at least two missiles reportedly hit the broadcaster’s building. 21:05 (Sun): Explosions reportedly continued in Karaj and Tehran . 21:08 (Sun): IRIB broadcast reportedly went completely off-air for several minutes. Reports also cite strikes on the homes of some political figures in north Tehran . 00:46 (Mon): The Islamic Republic reportedly targeted areas in Qatar and Bahrain . 00:49 (Mon): Isfahan: Air defenses reportedly activated in the Baharestan area. 01:57 (Mon): Reported start of another round of strikes against IRGC and Army positions nationwide. 02:01 (Mon): The reported basing area for Iranian fighter jets at Tabriz 2nd Tactical Air Base (near the city’s international airport) was reportedly bombed. 02:09 (Mon): Explosions reported in Zanjan, Tabriz, Urmia, and Ardabil . Source: Incident log (Tehran local time)
2026/03/01Iran Orders 7-Day Shutdown, 40-Day Mourning After Supreme Leader’s Death
Iranian state media reported that authorities have declared 40 days of national mourning and seven days of public holidays following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei , who was reported killed in the ongoing U.S.–Israeli strike campaign. The announcements were described as coming via state television and Iran’s top security structures, with reporting indicating government offices would close during the seven-day period —a move likely to deepen disruption already hitting travel, services, and markets across the region. Source: Financial Times; The Washington Post; Al Jazeera; RTÉ.
2026/03/01Target Map at 15:40: Reported Strikes Span Tehran to Tabriz
A 15:40 situation report claims the U.S. and Israel struck multiple sites across Iran. It says some targets were fully bombed , while others—because of dense urban settings—were hit via precision strikes . These specific site-by-site claims are not independently verified in the public reporting I can cite right now, but they match broader accounts that strikes are hitting government and security-linked areas in Tehran and that Israel is targeting missile and air-defense systems . Reported targets (as listed in the update): Tehran: Revolutionary Court; Law Enforcement Command HQ; Basij Organization building; Army Joint Staff; IRGC “Mowj” Organization Mashhad: Hashemi Nejad Airport area; “suppression base” near the shrine zone Karaj: IRGC central building (Sepah Square) Urmia: Army and IRGC bases Khuzestan: Dezful 4th Tactical Air Base Tabriz: Tabriz Air Base Gilan: Chooka air-defense site Source: Associated Press; Xinhua
2026/03/01Tehran Hit Again Overnight as State Media Confirms Khamenei’s Death
Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead , following the U.S.–Israeli strike campaign. Separately, Fars News Agency reported that contact with sources close to the Supreme Leader’s household confirmed the deaths of Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter , and said one daughter-in-law was also killed in Saturday’s strikes—without providing details on where or how. Overnight, fresh strikes were reported in the capital: AP said a massive explosion hit Tehran on Sunday after Israel said it was targeting areas in/around the city. Time-stamped local reports also claimed heavy overnight bombing across parts of Tehran (including the Haft Tir area and Chitgar ) and alleged strikes near Chabahar ; those location-specific details remain unverified in independent reporting so far. Source: Iranian state media/IRIB; Fars News Agency; Associated Press; Financial Times; India Today
2026/02/28Prince Pahlavi Declares “Islamic Republic Over,” Urges Security Forces to Join the Nation
In a public message addressed to “my compatriots,” Prince Reza Pahlavi claimed that Ali Khamenei has been killed , calling him a “bloodthirsty Zahhak of our time,” and argued that with his death the Islamic Republic has effectively reached its end and will soon be “consigned to the dustbin of history.” He said any attempt by the regime’s remnants to appoint a successor is “doomed to fail,” arguing that whoever replaces Khamenei would have no legitimacy and no durability , and would also be complicit in the regime’s crimes . Addressing military, law-enforcement, and security forces , Pahlavi warned that efforts to preserve a collapsing system are bound to fail , and called it their last chance to join the people and help ensure a stable transition to a “free and prosperous” Iran. He said Khamenei’s death, while not restoring the blood already shed, could serve as a balm for bereaved families and those seeking justice, and urged Iranians to remain alert and prepared , saying the time for a large, decisive presence in the streets is very near. He signed off: “Long live Iran.” Source: Reza Pahlavi (public message)
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