Weekly Farsi digest

US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu claim to have severely dismantled Iran's military and nuclear capabilities. In response, Islamic Republic officials threaten to destroy all regional oil and gas infrastructure if their energy grid is targeted.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced devastating strikes against Iran's military infrastructure and leadership, while Iranian officials threatened catastrophic retaliation against regional energy targets.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assert that Iran's military capabilities and leadership have been critically degraded. Meanwhile, Iranian state officials threaten catastrophic retaliation against Middle Eastern oil and gas infrastructure if the U.S. strikes Iranian energy grids.

A massive, multi-day wave of airstrikes has targeted military and IRGC infrastructure across Iran, prompting widespread civilian panic and heavy internal security mobilizations by the regime.

A coordinated wave of heavy bombardment and fighter jet activity struck across Iran early Friday, with citizen reports describing continuous, earthquake-like explosions in Tehran, Isfahan, Kashan, and Ahvaz.

A massive wave of explosions and reported airstrikes targeted multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran, Karaj, and Ahvaz, during the early hours of March 12 and 13, 2026, with citizen reports describing unprecedented and continuous bombardments.

A massive wave of severe explosions was reported across major Iranian cities, including Tehran and Isfahan, alongside strikes on oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. Conflict-focused Iranian Telegram channels broadcasted rapid-fire alerts of fighter jets and consecutive blasts spanning the region.

US and Israeli forces continued extensive military strikes across Iran into their 13th day, targeting Basij checkpoints in Tehran, drone launch sites, and military transport fleets. The IDF explicitly stated the operations are intended to cripple the Islamic Republic's infrastructure and nuclear layers.

US President Donald Trump announced the near-total destruction of Iran's military capabilities and leadership, while Israeli and Iranian officials exchanged threats over regional infrastructure.

US President Donald Trump claims Iran's military and nuclear capabilities are completely destroyed following devastating strikes, while Israeli PM Netanyahu urges Iranians to overthrow the government. In response, Iranian commanders threaten catastrophic regional responses to any attacks on infrastructure.

Unprecedented airstrikes attributed to US and Israeli forces have heavily targeted Iranian military bases and government centers across multiple cities, while residents utilize the chaotic nighttime conditions to stage anti-regime protests.

Intense overnight military activity, including drone flights, fighter jets, and anti-aircraft fire, swept across Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Kashan. Citizen reports indicate multiple explosions and strikes on military infrastructure.

A series of heavy explosions were reported across Tehran and nearby Karaj, with citizen reports indicating strikes on a Basij base in West Tehran and areas near Mehrabad Airport.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a direct message to the Iranian people, asserting that intense joint US-Israeli strikes have decimated the IRGC and explicitly claiming "the Ayatollah no longer exists" as he urged citizens to prepare for a historic uprising.

Sensationalist Iranian breaking news channels are reporting a series of severe explosions and the sounds of fighter jets across Tehran, Karaj, Isfahan, and Bandar Abbas.

President Trump claims the US has wiped out Iranian military capabilities and leadership, issuing severe warnings against mining the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iranian sources threaten to impose 'security tolls' on Western shipping and control global oil prices.

Following unprecedented U.S. military strikes that reportedly obliterated Iran's defense systems and leadership, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of catastrophic retaliation if Tehran disrupts oil flow or deploys mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

During a press briefing, Donald Trump addressed concerns that ending military operations in Iran constitutes a betrayal to its citizens, praising the Iranian populace while sharply criticizing their governing system.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz holds the Iranian government fully responsible for the ongoing regional war, calling it the center of international terrorism and endorsing continued US and Israeli military actions.

Following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Assembly of Experts has officially selected his son, Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, as the nation's third Supreme Leader, prompting declarations of allegiance from top state officials.

On March 9, 2026, major Persian-language Telegram channels focused heavily on distributing their daily audio broadcasts, headline programs, and war coverage roundups.

Senior Iranian official Ali Larijani has sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of a defensive naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz, blaming the US and Israel for regional instability.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denied launching projectiles at neighboring countries and warned regional states against hosting US forces. Opposition media juxtaposed these denials with recent claims by Azerbaijan of thwarted IRGC terrorist plots.

A senior advisor to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that Iran's armed forces are fully prepared to sustain a military conflict with the United States for "at least ten years."

Iranian Telegram channels are amplifying reports that a CNN investigation identified an American Tomahawk missile as the weapon used in a recent attack on an elementary school in Minab.

French President Emmanuel Macron has allegedly announced a defensive maritime mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian media channels to warn that French forces may soon face Iranian missile strikes.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced the official constitutional transition to the country's third Supreme Leader and assured the international community that over half of foreign diplomatic missions in Iran remain active despite the ongoing conflict.

A new wave of intense early-morning airstrikes hit multiple military and industrial targets across Iran's Isfahan province, including IRGC-affiliated facilities and major steel plants.

A reported drone strike has hit Bahrain's Bapco oil refinery, prompting the company to declare force majeure and suspend its contractual obligations to the Bahraini government.

Saudi Arabia has escalated its warnings to Tehran, condemning continued Iranian attacks on civilian and oil facilities while rejecting claims by Iran's president that the strikes had been halted.

Following the martyrdom of his father, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has been officially selected by the Assembly of Experts as the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, triggering massive waves of allegiance from state, military, and regional allies.

Foreign-based Persian news outlets report that the Bandar Abbas airbase in southern Iran was struck by a missile or aerial attack on Monday morning, citing local media and citizen videos.

Global oil prices have skyrocketed past $100 a barrel following US and Israeli military operations against Iran, drawing sharp domestic criticism even as Donald Trump defends the economic fallout as a small price for eliminating the nuclear threat.

As oil prices surge past $100 a barrel due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, President Trump defends the economic cost while facing reported rifts with Israel over strikes on Iranian fuel depots and growing anti-war sentiment at home.

US President Donald Trump announced that any decision to end the ongoing war with Iran will be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Iranian state media mocked Trump's remarks, framing him as subservient to Israel as tensions rise over the Assembly of Experts' appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader.

Oil tanker traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has completely halted, leaving over 150 vessels anchored in the Persian Gulf according to maritime tracking data.

The United States has ordered non-essential diplomatic staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to escalating security risks. The directive follows a deadly Iranian attack on an American soldier and recent drone strikes targeting the US embassy in Riyadh.

US President Donald Trump stated he will coordinate with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on ending the war with Iran, prompting derision from domestic Iranian media as the country officially names its new Supreme Leader.

Iranian state-aligned and IRGC-affiliated Telegram channels are amplifying recent comments by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, framing his acknowledgment of troop fatalities in the conflict with Iran as a confession of American vulnerabilities.

Following the introduction of Iran's third Supreme Leader, state-aligned media reports that the hashtag #Another_Khamenei has widely trended across social media networks.

Iranian media channels report severe explosions at American military installations in Bahrain and Qatar, alongside claims of a failed US Patriot missile interception resulting in civilian casualties in Bahrain.

Iranian state media and IRGC-affiliated channels are amplifying remarks by US Senator Lindsey Graham about Venezuelan and Iranian energy reserves to accuse the US of imperialism.

Regional media and resistance-aligned networks are amplifying a CBS News report suggesting that an initial assessment points to the U.S. being responsible for an accidental strike on a school in southern Iran.

Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction over Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's new Supreme Leader, while Iranian media emphasized his military coordination with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Iranian media channels report that explosions have shaken American military installations, including Victory Base in Baghdad and a US base in Bahrain.

Multiple Iranian state-aligned and political channels report that an Iranian strike on Bahrain's Sitra region has injured 32 people, framing the attack as retaliation for previous strikes on Iranian oil centers.

Following the succession of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader, US political and military figures have issued strong condemnations and thinly veiled warnings, while regime-aligned media mocked the US reaction.

Multiple Iranian Telegram channels, including those aligned with the IRGC and domestic political factions, claim a massive barrage of Iranian missiles—including cluster munitions—has struck the skies over Haifa and Tel Aviv.

Iranian news channels are reporting a series of major regional security incidents, including renewed explosions at Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oil facilities and successive blasts heard in Haifa.

Iranian state-aligned media reports that British and French jets are intercepting Iranian drones over Iraq due to depleted US and Israeli air defenses, alongside reports of airstrikes on a PMF headquarters in Baghdad.

Multiple Iranian Telegram channels report hearing severe, continuous explosions and fighter jets in northern Tehran, with some sources implicitly linking the blasts to an Israeli strike.

Iranian breaking news networks are circulating Donald Trump's first remarks regarding the election of Mojtaba Khamenei, highlighting his cryptic comment to the Times of Israel.

Multiple Iranian channels report that an Iranian strike on the Sitra region of Bahrain has injured 32 people, with four individuals in critical condition.

Hardline Iranian and IRGC-affiliated media channels are widely circulating a Wall Street Journal projection warning that global oil prices could surge to $215 per barrel.

Several Iranian Telegram channels are broadcasting footage claiming to show direct impacts of Iranian missiles equipped with cluster warheads hitting targets within Israel, referred to as the occupied territories.

Following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Assembly of Experts convened under tight security in Qom to elect Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the nation's third Supreme Leader.