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Government and religious buildings in the Iranian county of Larestan were attacked on Wednesday morning. The incidents coincide with sweeping property confiscations by the Iranian judiciary amid escalating regional conflict.

Iranian media channels report that massive missile strikes have bypassed Israeli air defenses, causing widespread power outages, halting subway operations, and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents in Tel Aviv.

Pro-Iranian channels are circulating reports that a senior Israeli security official was killed by Iranian operatives during a ground operation inside Israel.

Amidst heavy regional warfare, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf praised the Iranian women's national football team for rejecting alleged enemy intimidation and seduction, announcing their proud return to Iran.

Iranian sources report that a judicial building in Larestan was targeted in an attack, leaving an unspecified number of civilian and staff casualties. Local channels attribute the strike to US and enemy forces.

Amidst intense regional warfare, Saeed Jalili has been appointed as Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary and chief nuclear negotiator by Mojtaba Khamenei, following the reported assassination of Ali Larijani.

Iranian media outlets across the political spectrum are circulating a historical anecdote about prominent politician Ali Larijani, notably referring to him as a "martyr" following recent strikes on Tehran.

Iranian officials state that an American and Israeli strike on residential areas in the city of Dorud has left seven people dead and 56 injured amid the ongoing broader regional conflict.

Regional media networks report sounds of a missile strike targeting a residential building in northern Tehran's Zafaranieh neighborhood amidst the ongoing military escalation.

The Israeli military's Persian-speaking spokesperson announced that severe strikes on Tuesday destroyed Basij checkpoints and killed the paramilitary organization's chief.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense announced the successful interception of multiple drones on March 18, including two that approached the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, amid ongoing regional hostilities.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed deep concern that the United States has shifted its focus to the Middle East, leaving Ukraine abandoned as 11 nations seek Kyiv's help to counter Iranian drones.

Iranian authorities executed Kourosh Keyvani on charges of spying for the Mossad and gathering intelligence on sensitive sites. Human rights groups and opposition media noted a lack of due process, framing the execution as part of a broader campaign of state intimidation.

Saudi Arabia is hosting a consultative meeting of foreign ministers in Riyadh to discuss regional security and stability following recent severe military escalations across the Middle East.

The US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is reportedly docking in Crete for repairs after a fire, an event Iranian state media is framing as emblematic of American naval weakness and lost prestige.

Iranian media channels report plumes of smoke rising over Jerusalem following Iranian missile strikes, referring to the area as occupied Quds and the occupied territories.

Iranian military-affiliated media channels are reporting heavy air defense activity over Israel as interceptors attempt to shoot down an incoming barrage of Iranian missiles.

Iranian Telegram channels, including outlets aligned with both the IRGC and President Pezeshkian, are reporting the sound of explosions in Saudi Arabia.

Iranian Judiciary Chief Mohsen Ejei confirmed the death of the Supreme Leader following recent strikes, declaring that the state remains completely stable and that the US and Israel failed to achieve their military objectives.

Iran's ambassador to the UK has issued a stark warning that Tehran will retaliate against London if it intervenes in the escalating regional conflict.

Iranian emergency officials report a 90 percent decrease in deaths and a 70 percent drop in injuries during this year's Chaharshanbe Suri fire festival, with two fatalities and 945 injuries recorded nationwide.

Iranian news channels are amplifying reports from Israeli media that describe the recent overnight period as one of the most difficult in Israel's history following intense regional escalations.

Iranian media networks are prominently highlighting a 30-year record surge in US gasoline prices, reporting average costs above $3.79 per gallon as Middle Eastern oil infrastructure burns.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in an Al Jazeera interview that the assassination of Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani by the US and Israel will not disrupt the Islamic Republic's robust political framework.

Pro-Iranian Farsi media channels are issuing urgent alerts claiming that the area west of Israel's Ben Gurion Airport is engulfed in fire amid the ongoing regional conflict.

Continuous explosions were reported across the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday as Iranian drones and missiles targeted American interests, prompting the UAE Ministry of Defense to activate its air defense systems.

Following massive U.S. strikes on Iran, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is urging President Trump to 'finish the job' and topple the Islamic Republic to secure Middle East peace and Saudi-Israeli normalization.

Armed government forces attacked crowds celebrating the traditional Chaharshanbe Suri fire festival in Tehran's Chitgar district. The crackdown follows warnings from law enforcement commanders amid heightened national tensions.

Iranian media outlets are amplifying statements by former US National Security Advisor John Bolton asserting that President Donald Trump failed to prepare for Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian state-aligned media outlets report a fresh barrage of ballistic missiles has been launched at Israel, triggering widespread warning sirens.

Iranian news channels are circulating claims attributed to a US State Department official in Foreign Affairs, asserting that the recent conflict has ended to America's detriment and that Tehran is now setting the terms of peace.

Following intense military exchanges with Israel and the United States, IRGC-aligned media claims the Iranian public has successfully defeated foreign conspiracies.

Iranian news channels, including outlets aligned with the IRGC, are circulating German media reports claiming Donald Trump's poll numbers and trust metrics are crashing.

US President Donald Trump claimed the war against the Islamic Republic is proceeding powerfully while criticizing allies for failing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, IRGC-affiliated media highlighted Trump's perceived diplomatic isolation as international partners reject his military coalition.

Iranian-aligned Telegram channels report fresh drone strikes hitting the US embassy in Baghdad and targets in Erbil, continuing the ongoing regional escalation.

Iranian state-affiliated and military channels claim massive fires and multiple explosions in Tel Aviv following direct Iranian missile strikes.

Iranian forces launched a nighttime attack against the headquarters of separatist groups in the Kurdistan region, continuing a wave of regional military operations.

Iranian news channels claim a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks have targeted American military bases in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, resulting in multiple explosions.

A projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, prompting the IAEA to call for restraint while Russian and Iranian officials criticized the agency for downplaying the risk of a nuclear disaster.

Following the assassination of Supreme National Security Council Secretary Larijani amid broader regional conflict, Iranian military leadership has vowed a decisive and regret-inducing retaliation.

Persian-language news channels published a photo showing the location where prominent Iranian political figure Ali Larijani was targeted, amid ongoing military escalations.

Farsi-language media channels report multiple explosions heard in the Qatari capital of Doha and the Iranian capital of Tehran as the regional conflict continues.

Iranian state media has officially confirmed the death of senior politician Ali Larijani and his son in an Israeli airstrike on a residence in the Pardis area. The assassination occurs amid an ongoing wave of intense Israeli military strikes across Iran.

US Central Command announced the successful destruction of fortified Iranian anti-ship missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz using 5,000-pound bunker-buster munitions.

Iran's IRGC Aerospace Commander has announced impending strikes, promising citizens that the night sky over enemy territory will be highly visible and spectacular tonight.

Following a massive wave of Israeli airstrikes across Iran, the Israeli Air Force has published video footage showing a direct hit on an IRGC and Basij checkpoint in Tehran.

Following widespread allied refusal to join US-led military operations against Iran, President Donald Trump criticized NATO and declared the United States does not need assistance from its European or Asian partners.

The Director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has reportedly resigned in protest against the ongoing US-led war in Iran, citing Israeli pressure.

Iran's emergency services have asked citizens to avoid dangerous Chaharshanbe Suri fire festival traditions, as medical responders are overwhelmed treating casualties from the ongoing war.

Multiple Farsi Telegram channels are reporting that internal sources have confirmed the deaths of prominent Iranian politician Ali Larijani and his son at their residence.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that 84 sailors were killed and 20 remain missing following an attack on the Iranian warship 'Dena', condemning the strike as an 'anti-human crime.'

Following widespread military strikes across Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the targeted killings of Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. Netanyahu stated the assassinations aim to weaken the Islamic Republic and empower the Iranian people.

The Iranian Army issued a statement claiming it has launched targeted drone strikes against Israeli cyber technology centers and the Rafael weapons manufacturing complex.

Persian-language war alert channels published new footage from Dubai Airport on March 17, closely following recent drone strikes on the facility.

Following massive coordinated US and Israeli airstrikes across Iran, videos circulating on opposition media show destroyed Iranian police and IRGC facilities, while citizens on the streets observe the Chaharshanbe Suri fire festival.

The Israeli military has issued immediate evacuation warnings to residents of Tehran's Atabak and Fallah neighborhoods, signaling potential localized strikes following a massive wave of bombardments across Iran the previous night.

Iranian news channels report that the Israeli military has officially published materials confirming the assassination of Larijani, following widespread Israeli and American strikes across Iran.

Citing a senior official's remarks to Reuters, Iranian channels report that Iran's leadership has outright rejected proposals for peace or de-escalation with the United States following widespread strikes.

Following extensive Israeli strikes on Iranian territory on March 16, Iranian media channels are broadcasting claims attributed to the Israeli Defense Minister that prominent political figure Ali Larijani and the chief of the Basij forces were killed overnight.

Senior Iranian official Dr. Ali Larijani released a handwritten message praising the "martyrdom" of Iranian Navy personnel from the warship Dena, framing their deaths as sacrifices in the struggle against "international oppressors."

Following unprecedented US and Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory, Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged Europe to support the campaign against the Islamic Republic and Hezbollah.

Farsi-language Telegram channels are amplifying claims from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz that Iranian official Ali Larijani has been assassinated. Iranian state media has denied the reports, prompting mockery from opposition-leaning channels over the state's history of covering up high-profile deaths.

Hezbollah's Deputy Political Council Head warned the Lebanese government it must apologize to the resistance or face a government-collapsing popular uprising following the ongoing war.

Iranian media across the political spectrum are urgently reporting that an imminent message from Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, will be published shortly.

Iranian Telegram channels are relaying Israeli media reports that senior political figure Ali Larijani was targeted and potentially assassinated during the massive wave of Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

The Iranian government has automatically extended all business licenses expiring after February 28, 2026, for an additional three months, explicitly citing ongoing war conditions.

Following unprecedented military escalations with the United States, Iran is urging FIFA to transfer its 2026 World Cup matches from the US to Mexico, citing visa rejections and security warnings from US President Donald Trump.

Following massive military escalation across the Middle East, Chinese authorities have announced plans to dispatch humanitarian aid to Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan.

The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that 26 of its commercial ships are stranded around the Strait of Hormuz amid widespread regional military escalation.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announced successful eliminations of senior officials in Tehran and ongoing strikes against IRGC targets, following an extensive wave of joint Israeli-US military operations.

US Representative Jim McGovern criticized the financial toll of the ongoing conflict with Iran, noting that the $22 billion spent in 16 days could have built nearly 100,000 affordable homes in America.

Following massive military strikes on Iran, opposing media outlets report widespread armed security checkpoints across major cities and state-organized mass anti-Israel street rallies in Mashhad.

The Iranian government has tripled the distribution of essential goods ahead of the Persian New Year, citing current "war conditions" following severe military escalations with Israel and the U.S.

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office released a video and photos of Benjamin Netanyahu to counter rumors of his death following the outbreak of regional war. However, Iranian Telegram channels are mocking the footage, pointing out a continuity error where Netanyahu's ring seemingly disappears.

Iranian media networks are widely circulating claims that the Israeli Ministry of Health has reported 3,530 injured Zionists since the outbreak of the war, alongside allegations of heavy censorship by Israeli media.

Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to hold a classified briefing with a bipartisan group of US senators regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran and options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

A severe fire aboard the US Navy's largest aircraft carrier burned for more than 30 hours last week, leaving dozens of crew members with smoke inhalation, according to reports amplified by Iranian media.

Iranian state-affiliated media announced that Bank Sepah has restored its ATM and point-of-sale services, though mobile and internet banking remain temporarily offline. The restoration follows a period of widespread shutdowns affecting major banking systems across Iran.

Iran's Relief Committee has outlined the retirement conditions for its beneficiaries, establishing age and premium-payment requirements to receive official Social Security Organization pensions.

The UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar intercepted dozens of Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday amid ongoing regional warfare. The strikes damaged major UAE oil facilities and maritime shipping, leaving one civilian dead from falling shrapnel in Abu Dhabi.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf declared that Iran will no longer accept the cycle of ceasefires and negotiations, warning US President Donald Trump and promising a 'firm response'.

Iranian state-aligned media outlets claim that missiles successfully bypassed air defenses and struck within meters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem.

The head of the International Maritime Organization has warned that deploying warships to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is not a sustainable solution and will not guarantee their safe passage.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf delivered a defiant speech confirming the martyrdom of top military and political leadership, including the Supreme Leader, while asserting Iran's military resilience and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Following massive coordinated strikes between US, Israeli, and Iranian forces, the United States has reportedly deployed a historic number of B-2 bombers to the Indian Ocean. Iranian media describes the emergency deployment to Diego Garcia as the largest in US Air Force history.

Multiple Iranian state-aligned media channels are broadcasting footage of a fire they claim occurred at facilities connected to Dubai Airport, following recent regional drone strikes.

Iranian media outlets report that American military installations throughout Iraq, including the Victory base in Baghdad and facilities in Erbil, are under coordinated assault by the Islamic Resistance of Iraq.

Following expansive airstrikes across Iran, the IDF announced the killing of Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran. Meanwhile, the Iranian military launched drone strikes against Israeli defense firm Rafael in retaliation.

Massive bombardments and fighter jet activity were reported across Iran on Tuesday, with successive waves of airstrikes hitting Tehran, coastal cities, and provincial centers from 1:00 AM through midday.

Iranian Telegram channels widely report direct missile strikes, including cluster munitions, hitting multiple areas in Tel Aviv and impacting Baghdad amid massive regional escalation.

A new wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes has targeted Israel, triggering sirens and reports of heavy explosions in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and northern border cities, according to Iranian state media.

Pro-resistance channels report an imminent Iranian attack on Israel, claiming missiles have been launched toward Tel Aviv a day after heavy explosions rocked the Iranian capital.

Iranian state-aligned media outlets report that a US military base in Dubai was struck by Iranian drones and missiles, causing explosions, just a day after suspected US-Israeli strikes on Tehran.

Iranian news networks, citing unspecified Arab sources, report that an installation housing US military personnel in eastern Saudi Arabia was targeted early Tuesday. The reports follow severe explosions in Tehran on Monday that local channels linked to potential US and Israeli involvement.

State-aligned Iranian media channels claim the United States is firing surface-to-surface missiles into Iran from Kuwait, releasing a video they describe as definitive proof following massive explosions in Tehran.

Following joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran, global energy markets have seen massive price surges, even as Iranian channels report the country continues to export millions of barrels of oil daily.

Iranian media is amplifying US reports that Donald Trump's inner circle fears the recent military attack on Iran was a mistake, claiming the president cannot rely on improvisation to manage the fallout.

The United Arab Emirates has temporarily closed its airspace as a precautionary measure, according to Iranian media reports following severe explosions in Tehran.

Iranian media reported the activation of air defense systems in western Tehran on March 17 to intercept hostile targets, following heavy Israeli and U.S. bombardments the previous night.

Following severe blasts in Tehran yesterday, Iranian breaking news channels are reporting a new series of explosions and air defense activations in the southern cities of Khorramshahr, Abadan, and Bandar Abbas.

Early Tuesday morning, a series of drone strikes targeted the US Embassy in Baghdad, activating the compound's C-RAM defense systems.

Iranian state-aligned media reports deadly American and Israeli airstrikes hitting central Baghdad and the Jurf al-Nasr region in Iraq, following massive explosions in Tehran the previous day.

Iranian breaking news channels are reporting the detection of ballistic missile launches from Iran directed at Israel amidst severe regional escalation.

Following suspected foreign strikes in western Tehran, Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei has ordered the confiscation of property belonging to anyone collaborating with the aggressor enemy.

Online services for Bank Sepah and Bank Melli's mobile application have gone offline across Iran, coinciding with a series of severe explosions at strategic sites in Tehran.

Japanese officials, including the Prime Minister and Defense Minister, have publicly denied any current plans to deploy naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz amidst spiking regional tensions.

Following heavy strikes on Tehran's strategic infrastructure, former Iranian diplomats are threatening the closure of the Strait of Hormuz while acknowledging that rebuilding the country's damaged energy sector will take years.

Germany and the UK have reportedly refused US requests to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to form a military coalition against Iran.

A series of intense early morning explosions shook western Tehran on Monday, targeting Mehrabad Airport and strategic fuel infrastructure amid allegations of foreign strikes.

Following severe blasts targeting strategic sites in western Tehran, conservative Iranian outlets are circulating commentary praising Iran's ability to wage asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior adversary.

Iranian media reports that an airstrike hit a boys' school in Khomein early Monday morning, an attack conservative outlets are blaming on an American-Israeli Jewish coalition. The strike aligns with a broader wave of explosions that severely damaged strategic infrastructure across western Tehran.

Tehran's transit authorities announced free bus services for traditional end-of-year cemetery visits, coming hours after severe explosions rocked the western part of the Iranian capital.

Following heavy explosions in Tehran earlier in the day, Iranian state-aligned and IRGC-affiliated media are distributing footage claiming to show the devastation of Iranian missile strikes hitting central Israel and Tel Aviv.

Following a heavy bombardment of Tehran on March 16, Donald Trump claimed the military strikes have caused so much damage it will take Iran a decade to rebuild, though he declined to declare the operation finished.

Warning sirens and explosions were reported in the UAE as its Defense Ministry announced interceptions of Iranian missile and drone attacks. The incident follows a series of severe explosions in Tehran earlier the same day.

A densely populated residential complex in Arak has been severely damaged in a missile strike, with pro-government Iranian channels attributing the attack to US and Israeli forces amid a broader wave of intense bombardments across the country.

Iranian media channels report that the Strait of Hormuz is completely devoid of non-Iranian vessels and oil tankers in the aftermath of severe explosions in Tehran.

The US Central Command stated that the Islamic Republic has indiscriminately targeted Persian Gulf countries over 300 times in the past two weeks, dismissing Iranian claims of concern for civilian safety in the UAE.

Warning sirens sounded at the US Embassy in Baghdad as air defense systems engaged at least one drone. The incident occurred on the same day as a series of severe explosions at strategic sites in Tehran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israel of war crimes following strikes on fuel reservoirs in Tehran, stating the attacks will cause multi-generational environmental and health damage.

Iranian state-aligned channels are broadcasting footage of missile strikes targeting central Israel, declaring that Israeli shelters have been compromised following severe explosions in Tehran earlier today.

The Israeli military launched simultaneous, large-scale airstrikes across Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz early Monday, heavily damaging Iranian air defenses and targeting Mehrabad Airport, while also initiating limited ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Spanish actor Javier Bardem used his appearance at the 2026 Academy Awards to protest a new US-led war against Iran and express solidarity with Palestine, drawing parallels to the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Iranian media channels report that Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base has been targeted once again, coming on the same day as massive explosions struck Tehran.

Iranian Telegram channels report multiple explosions near Dubai, the Dubai airport, and Al Dhafra in the United Arab Emirates, hours after severe strikes targeted strategic infrastructure in Tehran.

Following severe explosions at strategic sites in Tehran early Monday, Iranian media reported widespread sirens across Israel, claiming direct missile strikes from Iran and Lebanon, alongside a reported explosion in Saudi Arabia.

Efforts by the US to build a naval coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz face widespread rejection from allies. Meanwhile, an escalating information war sees Trump accusing Iran of using AI to fake military victories and civilian rallies.

Vessel traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz reportedly plummeted to zero for the first time on Saturday, preceding a massive wave of explosions that struck strategic infrastructure in Tehran early Monday morning.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan denounced continued Iranian attacks as a dangerous escalation, while Saudi forces intercepted over 60 drones early Monday.

A heavy wave of airstrikes and explosions hit Tehran and several other Iranian cities early Monday morning, targeting airport infrastructure and military sites in what local and opposition networks describe as extensive Israeli and US attacks.

A drone strike on a fuel tank at Dubai International Airport caused a massive fire and temporary airspace closures on March 16. The attack coincides with a series of heavy explosions reported in Tehran amid ongoing regional hostilities.

Iranian state-affiliated channels report that an Iranian missile successfully bypassed air defenses to strike central Israel, hours after massive explosions targeted strategic infrastructure in Tehran.

Regional conflict monitors report that the U.S. military base at Camp Victoria in Baghdad International Airport has once again been targeted by missile strikes.

Iranian security forces have detained three individuals in Lorestan province, accusing them of treason, disturbing public opinion, and sharing images with hostile media networks amid ongoing national unrest.

As US and Israeli forces intensify airstrikes on Iran, European allies are resisting President Trump's calls for military support in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran refuses ceasefire proposals, characterizing the conflict as a long-prepared existential battle while regional instability spreads.

Iranian banks have begun distributing new one-million Toman banknotes nationwide to ensure citizens' access to cash under "special conditions" following unprecedented military and economic disruptions.

Iranian authorities have issued widespread weather warnings for heavy rain, snow, and severe flooding across 18 provinces, threatening to exacerbate the ongoing national crisis following recent massive infrastructure destruction.

Iranian authorities have announced the arrest of 30 individuals across West Azerbaijan and Razavi Khorasan, accusing them of spying for Israel and plotting sabotage. Human rights organizations warn the sweep is an effort to instill fear and prevent protests following recent devastating US and Israeli airstrikes.