2026/02/28Iran State Media Hit by Hack Claims as Multiple Outlets Go Offline
A message circulating online claims IRNA (Islamic Republic News Agency) —Iran’s state news agency—was hacked and then taken out of service , alongside a provocative headline saying: “Terrifying hours for the ayatollah regime’s security forces… the IRGC and Basij have taken a crippling blow.” The same reports allege other Iranian outlets were also affected, including ISNA , Rokna , Tabnak , and additional sources. No verified details have been published yet on who carried out the intrusion , how access was gained , or the scope of data compromise , beyond the claim that services went offline. Source: Received image; circulating reports
2026/02/28Tehran Target List Circulates as Reports Point to Wider Strike Wave
Multiple high-profile sites in Tehran were targeted, including the Ministry of Intelligence , Ministry of Defense , Beit-e Rahbari (Supreme Leader’s office) , and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran . Netanyahu has announced the operation name as “Ashreh Shibir” (as written in the report). Separately, it cites an Iranian official speaking to Reuters saying several neighborhoods in south Tehran were hit, and cites Reuters again describing the U.S. as attacking Iran from air and sea .
2026/02/28Red Alerts: Israel Signals Wider Target Set as Iran Communications Disruptions Reported
Israel is widening the scope of its operation: Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is quoted warning that anyone “inciting” or “supporting the enemy” inside Israel will be dealt with . The New York Times (attributed to a U.S. source) saying the current strike wave could be broader than previous U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities in June , and also claims the U.S. military is carrying out dozens of airstrikes using aircraft based in the Middle East and one or two aircraft carriers in the region. Senior Israeli officials allegedly telling Channel 12 that all members of Iran’s ruling apparatus are potential targets , and reports inside Iran of severe disruptions to mobile communications . The channel also reports Iraq has closed its airspace . Source: ; The New York Times (as cited); Channel 12 (as cited)
2026/02/28Reports: Strike Hit Khamenei’s Office; Blasts Reported Near Pasteur District and Presidency Complex
Reports described as confirmed say Ali Khamenei’s office (Beit-e Rahbari / the Supreme Leader’s headquarters) was targeted . Iranian media also reported an explosion in Tehran’s Pasteur area and near the Presidency institution . So far, published accounts have not provided further details on possible casualties or the extent of damage . Source: Iranian media reports; confirmed reports (unspecified)
2026/02/28Washington’s New Pressure Tool: Iran Branded a “Wrongful Detention” Sponsor
The U.S. has designated Iran as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,” escalating pressure on Tehran over what Washington calls the unjust detention of Americans used for political leverage. In public remarks, U.S. officials urged Tehran to “release all Americans unjustly detained,” and reiterated that Americans currently in Iran should leave immediately . The designation is tied to a newer U.S. framework aimed at deterring “hostage diplomacy,” and could open the door to additional measures —including restrictions related to travel and passport use —if the U.S. deems Iran non-compliant. Source: Reuters; CBS News; Anadolu Agency; The White House (Presidential Action)
2026/02/28Trump Raises the Stakes on Iran Talks: “Say the Words” and “No Enrichment”
President Donald Trump said he is not satisfied with the current track of negotiations with Iran, arguing Tehran still hasn’t clearly committed to “never” pursuing a nuclear weapon . He also criticized Iran’s continued push to enrich uranium , saying an oil-rich country has no need for enrichment and insisting the U.S. position is no enrichment . In remarks that referenced decades of hostility, Trump said the U.S. cannot tolerate the situation for much longer, pointing to past attacks on U.S. interests and shipping. The comments come as indirect U.S.–Iran talks recently ended without a deal , with mediators indicating further discussions may continue at a technical level in the coming days. Source: CBS News; The Wall Street Journal; The Guardian
2026/02/27Trump Signals “Big Decision” on Iran, Says He Prefers a Peaceful Route
In a post shared by the U.S. Department of State , President Donald Trump said the U.S. faces a “big decision” on Iran—one he described as not easy . He added that he would prefer to handle it peacefully , but warned that Iran’s leaders are “very dangerous” and difficult . Source: U.S. Department of State (tweet)
2026/02/27Abadan Industrial Estate Fire: Officials Say Blaze “Under Control,” No Casualties Reported
A major fire broke out at an industrial unit in Abadan’s industrial estate , but local fire officials say the situation is now under control and no injuries or deaths have been reported so far. According to Ali Ahmadian , head of Abadan Municipality’s Fire and Safety Services, the incident began at around 17:00 on Thursday, 7 Esfand at Shams Javid , a polymer-producing company in the Abadan industrial zone. He said firefighting operations are ongoing and the fire is expected to be fully contained within about an hour . The cause of the fire remains unknown . Source: Abadan Municipality Fire and Safety Services (Ali Ahmadian).
2026/02/27Alarm Grows Over Rashid Mazaheri’s Whereabouts After Anti-Khamenei Post
Maryam Abdollahi, the wife of former Iran national team goalkeeper Rashid Mazaheri , says she has had no contact for more than 48 hours , calling reports circulated by some pro-government outlets “ engineered lies ” meant to mask what she describes as the real story. In an Instagram story, she said any claim that Mazaheri was detained over financial allegations is false, and argued that a football-related case previously ruled in his favor is now being pushed into a public court process to damage his reputation . Iran International reported that Mazaheri had posted an image critical of Ali Khamenei —combining his picture with the word “devil”—and wrote that Khamenei’s command over the country had “ended.” The post was later removed, and since then, there has been no independently confirmed update on his status. Source: Iran International; Instagram (Maryam Abdollahi).
2026/02/26Islamic Azad University in Razavi Khorasan Moves Online Through Year-End
Islamic Azad University in Razavi Khorasan has announced that its classes will be held virtually until the end of the year , extending remote instruction through the remainder of the academic calendar year. The shift adds to a widening pattern of Iranian universities moving courses online amid heightened campus sensitivity in recent weeks. Source: Islamic Azad University (Razavi Khorasan) announcement.
2026/02/26Shamkhani Signals Green Light: “Immediate Deal” Possible if Talks Focus on No Nuclear Weapon
Ali Shamkhani, Iran’s defense council secretary, said a rapid agreement is within reach if the core of the Geneva talks is Iran’s commitment not to build a nuclear weapon , arguing this aligns with the Supreme Leader’s fatwa and Iran’s defense doctrine . In a post on X , Shamkhani added that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sufficient authority and backing to conclude a deal. Source: Ali Shamkhani (X).
2026/02/26Allameh Tabataba’i University Moves Classes Online Through End of Esfand
Allameh Tabataba’i University announced that second-semester classes will be held virtually until the end of Esfand , extending remote instruction across the remainder of the month. The decision effectively shifts the university’s teaching schedule to online-only delivery through late March on the Persian calendar, as campuses across Iran remain under heightened attention following recent student gatherings. Source: Allameh Tabataba’i University announcement.
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