2026/03/25Israel Says It Hit Key Submarine Development Center in Isfahan
The Israeli military said it struck a major military research facility in Isfahan during a broader wave of attacks carried out on Tuesday, March 24 , saying the site played a central role in the design and development of submarines and support systems for Iran’s navy. Israeli statements said the facility also produced unmanned maritime vessels , and described it as Iran’s only center dedicated to that work. Israel said the strike would significantly limit Tehran’s ability to build new advanced submarines and upgrade its existing naval fleet. Source: Israeli military; AFP; The Wall Street Journal; AP.
2026/03/25Israel Says Tehran Infrastructure Hit in New Waves of Strikes
The Israeli military said it had completed several waves of attacks against the Islamic Republic's infrastructure in Tehran , while parallel citizen reports pointed to a broader pattern of strikes and explosions in multiple locations across Iran. According to reports cited by Iran International’s audience network, one message said the “Imam Ali” air defense site in Kahrizak was hit several times between 12:30 and 14:00 on Wednesday . Another citizen reported hearing several explosions around midday in Fardis, Marlik, and Malard . A separate message said two relatively strong explosions were heard at around 15:00 on Wednesday in Isfahan and Zarrinshahr . Taken together, the reports suggest that the latest Israeli campaign was not limited to Tehran alone, but may have involved a wider operational footprint targeting or affecting multiple areas during the day. Source: Israeli military; Iran International audience reports
2026/03/25Sharp Criticism Targets Ghalibaf’s Record and Role
A sharply worded commentary has targeted Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , portraying the Iranian parliament speaker as a symbol of costly and inefficient management inside the Islamic Republic. The text argues that if Ghalibaf were to become the main interlocutor with Donald Trump , any eventual agreement could come at a heavy price for Iran, comparing such a possibility to deeply unfavorable historical treaties. The commentary also accuses Ghalibaf of having a long record of poor governance, expensive administration, and damaging decision-making , presenting him as one of the best-known examples of a political system in which senior officials generate costs rather than value. In this framing, the criticism goes beyond one individual and extends to a broader attack on the governing style of the Islamic Republic’s top managerial class.
2026/03/23Sunni Cleric Calls for End to War in Iran
Molavi Abdolhamid , the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, called for an end to the war, saying that continuing the conflict would bring greater destruction to national resources and further damage to vital infrastructure. In a short message posted on social media, he said that choosing to end the war would now be a worthy and realistic decision . Drawing a parallel with the final phase of the Iran-Iraq war, Abdolhamid said that accepting a difficult decision at that time helped preserve the country’s territorial integrity, even though it came at a high political and emotional cost. He argued that the current situation requires a similar sense of realism, warning that prolonging the war would only deepen the strain on the country’s economy and essential systems. He also urged all sides involved to avoid attacking vital infrastructure and the energy sector, stressing that such facilities serve the general public and their destruction would mainly harm ordinary people. Source: Molavi Abdolhamid's statement on social media
2026/03/23U.S. Reportedly Seeks Meeting With Iran’s Parliament Speaker
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Washington has requested a meeting with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Iran’s parliament speaker, for Saturday, in what could signal an attempt to open a new political channel amid escalating tensions. According to the official, Tehran has not yet responded to the request. The source also said Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has not yet reviewed the matter, suggesting that no decision has been made so far on whether such a meeting will take place. The report adds another layer of uncertainty to the diplomatic picture, especially as Iranian officials have publicly insisted that no negotiations with the United States are currently underway. Source: Reuters
2026/03/23Israel Says It Hit Military and Arms Infrastructure Across Tehran
The Israeli military said it had carried out a broad wave of airstrikes in Tehran , targeting command centers and sites tied to Iran’s military and security apparatus. According to IDF updates and Israeli media citing the military, the targets included Basij and internal security command centers , missile launchers and related systems , and several weapons-production sites and headquarters, including intelligence and military facilities. Reuters separately reported on Monday that the Israeli military said it was conducting strikes in Tehran, underscoring that operations in the capital remain active. The target details remain based on Israeli military claims . Source: Reuters; IDF; Times of Israel.
2026/03/21Israel Says It Struck Malek Ashtar University Facility in Tehran
The Israeli military said it struck a facility at Malek Ashtar University in Tehran , claiming the site was being used by Iran’s defense establishment to develop components for nuclear weapons and other military systems. Israeli reports described the strike as part of a wider wave of attacks in Tehran carried out with what the IDF called precise intelligence . This remains an Israeli military claim, and I did not find an independent confirmation from Iranian authorities in the sources reviewed. Malek Ashtar University is widely described in sanctions records as being linked to Iran’s defense ministry and to work related to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs . Official sanctions materials from the UK and EU say the institution has been associated with research relevant to missiles and nuclear activities, which is why it has appeared in international sanctions frameworks. Source: IDF; Times of Israel; UK and EU sanctions records.
2026/03/21Kharg Ferry Fire and Bushehr Pier Damage Highlight Expanding Pressure on Civilian Maritime Sites
Iranian outlets reported fresh strikes affecting civilian-linked maritime infrastructure in the Persian Gulf on Saturday. Tasnim said the passenger vessel Permisa caught fire after being hit at Morvarid pier on Kharg Island around the New Year turnover. The report said the ferry normally carried about 350 passengers per trip on the Kharg–Genaveh route, but appeared to have no passengers on board at the time of the incident . Separately, Shargh , echoed by other Iranian outlets, reported that the Valfajr passenger pier in Bushehr and the Jofreh fishing pier were also struck on Saturday morning, causing damage to passenger facilities, fishing equipment, mooring areas, and some vessels. I did not find independent verification of these specific incidents from major international wire services, so the details should be treated as reported claims from Iranian media during wartime conditions . Source: Tasnim; Shargh, as cited by Iran International, Moj News, and ILNA-linked republication.
2026/03/21Iran Military Source Warns Kharg Strike Could Widen Maritime Risk
An unnamed Iranian military source , quoted by Tasnim , warned that any U.S. attack on Kharg Island would trigger a response beyond the recent phase of the war and could make other chokepoints, including Bab al-Mandab and the Red Sea , less secure. The source also said a strike on Kharg could cause a temporary disruption to Iran’s oil production and threaten energy infrastructure across the wider region. These remarks should be treated as an Iranian threat claim , not as an independently verified operational development. The warning matters because Kharg Island is the hub for about 90% of Iran’s oil exports , making it one of the most sensitive energy targets in the conflict. Reuters previously reported that U.S. forces had already struck more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island while saying they avoided the oil infrastructure itself, underscoring how closely military pressure and global energy risk are now linked. Source: Tasnim; Reuters.
2026/03/19Netanyahu Says Iran’s Command Structure Is in “Complete Disarray”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran’s command-and-control structure is in “complete disarray,” presenting the claim as evidence that Israel is gaining the upper hand in the war. Speaking at a Thursday press conference, he also said Iran had been heavily weakened over the past 20 days and argued that its ability to enrich uranium and manufacture ballistic missiles had been severely degraded. Netanyahu added that the campaign would continue “as long as is necessary,” while insisting Israel was acting in close coordination with the United States even as differences emerged over attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure. Source: Reuters; Associated Press; The Guardian live coverage of Netanyahu’s press conference.
2026/03/19US F-35 Makes Emergency Landing After Iran Mission
A U.S. F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at a regional American airbase after flying a combat mission over Iran , according to CENTCOM . U.S. military spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins said the aircraft landed safely, the pilot is in stable condition , and the incident is under investigation . So far, U.S. officials have not publicly confirmed the cause of the emergency landing, making this a significant but still unresolved development in the widening conflict. Source: CENTCOM; Reuters/Al Jazeera; Anadolu.
2026/03/19Iran Commander Warns of “Surprises” as U.S. Reviews F-35 Incident
Major General Ali Abdollahi , commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters , said President Donald Trump should “wait for our surprises” and claimed Iran’s response would be more severe than the enemy expects. In remarks cited by outlets reporting on Tasnim , Abdollahi also claimed Iranian forces had targeted an F-35 . Separately, CENTCOM spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins said a U.S. F-35 made an emergency landing at a regional airbase after a combat mission over Iran. He said the aircraft landed safely, the pilot is in stable condition , and the incident remains under investigation . The U.S. has not publicly confirmed that the aircraft was hit by Iranian fire. Source: Tasnim, as cited by regional outlets; Reuters / Al Jazeera citing CENTCOM.
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