Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / March 01
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
This report is being updated…
Warning to Iran’s Northern Neighbours
WANA (Mar 01) – Sources indicate that if any of Iran’s northern neighbours, who have so far not been targets of Iranian missile strikes, become involved in the military aggression by the U.S. and Israel, these countries will be added to Iran’s target list.
The sources further warn that Iran’s northern neighbours, if they support the U.S. and Israeli attacks, will face missile strikes similar to those directed at the Persian Gulf states.
In the past few hours, several foreign media outlets have reported the deployment of U.S. and Israeli fighter jets in two of Iran’s northern neighboring countries. The Iranian government has made it clear that any hostile actions or attacks originating from these countries will be met with a decisive response.
Ali Larijani’s Message to Regional Countries
WANA (Mar 01) – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, conveyed a message in Arabic to the countries of the region, emphasizing that Iran does not intend to attack them. However, he clarified that when U.S. forces use bases located in these countries to conduct operations against Iran, those bases become legitimate targets for retaliation.
Larijani stated: “These bases are not the territory of these countries; they belong to the United States.”
China Condemns the Assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader
People gather to mourn after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Saturday, in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 01) – The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the assassination of Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, by the United States and the Israeli regime.
China described this act as a serious violation of Iran’s sovereignty and national security, and as contrary to the principles of the United Nations Charter and fundamental rules of international relations.
China further emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East, stressing the need to prevent the escalation of the crisis in the region.
Tehran to Host Mourning Ceremonies Tonight
People gather to mourn after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Saturday, in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 01) – Seyed Mohsen Mahmoudi, head of the Islamic Propagation Coordination Council of Tehran, announced that mourning ceremonies will take place tonight after Maghrib and Isha prayers in major squares across Tehran’s districts and villages, locations such as Haft-Houz, Tajrish, and Sattar Khan, etc.
All Chain Stores in Iran Are Operational
People shop in a store in Tehran, Iran, January 16, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 01) – The National Union of Chain Stores of Iran announced that all chain stores across the country are operating normally and regularly to provide essential goods and services to the public. There is no shortage at any of the chain store branches nationwide, and citizens can proceed with their usual shopping to meet their needs.
Initial Images of Iranian Army Jets Prepared for Bombing U.S. Bases
Ayatollah Khamenei Was a Leader, Guide, and Devoted Mujahid
WANA (Mar 01) – Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri expressed his condolences following the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, describing him as a steadfast leader and guide.
Nabih Berri, the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, mourned the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, stating: “We offer our condolences to the nation, the freedom-loving people of the world, and the wise religious authorities. We regard him as an Imam, a guide, a leader, and a devoted Mujahid who remained loyal to his covenant with God and never deviated from his path.”
WANA (Mar 01) – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, wrote in a post on X: “Yesterday, Iran’s missiles were fired toward the United States and Israel, and it was painful; today, they will be fired more painfully.”
Multiple Explosions Rock Tehran as U.S. and Israeli Attacks Continue
WANA (Mar 01) – Several powerful and successive explosions were heard minutes ago across northern and eastern Tehran. News sources have described the blasts as the result of missile and aerial strikes. Officials have not yet released full details regarding possible damage or casualties.
At the same time, reports have emerged of Israeli fighter jets flying extensively at low altitude over the capital. Some sources have also claimed that the Army Joint Staff headquarters was heavily bombed, although this has not been independently confirmed.
A new attack on Sepah Square in Tehran was reported minutes ago as well.
Wrestling National Teams’ Camp Hit in Attack
WANA (Mar 01) – Iran’s National Wrestling Teams’ camp, including the “Ebrahim Hadi” and “Mostafa Sadrzadeh” wrestling houses, was targeted in an attack following the aggression of the U.S. and the Israeli regime.
The attack caused damage to the restaurant, entrance areas, athletes’ accommodation rooms, heating and cooling facilities, electrical panels, security posts, and the camp’s entryway. Due to the completion of the national teams’ training camp and precautions taken by the federation, there were no casualties in the attack.
Advanced MQ9 Drone Destroyed by IRGC Air Defense Forces
WANA (Mar 01) – The Public Relations of the IRGC announced that the Air Defense Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have targeted and destroyed the highly advanced MQ9 drone of the U.S. army using cutting-edge defense systems, integrated into the country’s unified air defense network, in the southern region of Iran.
The MQ-9 is the first strike drone designed for long-duration reconnaissance at high altitudes. The MQ-9 is a larger, heavier, and more powerful aircraft than the MQ-1. It can be controlled using the same ground systems designed for the MQ-1.
Iraq Mourns After Reported Assassination of Iran’s Leader
WANA (Mar 01) – Following the announcement of the assassination of Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Iraqi government and the country’s political and religious movements issued a range of official and public reactions—responses that have resonated widely across Iraqi cities and the broader regional landscape.
According to official Iraqi sources, the cities of Najaf, Karbala, Maysan, Basra, Diwaniyah, and Wasit declared Sunday an official holiday in response to the event. Meanwhile, the city of Babil witnessed large public mourning ceremonies.
At the political level, Muqtada al-Sadr, leader of the Sadrist Movement, along with Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework, issued separate statements offering condolences to the people of Iran and the wider Muslim world, emphasising the Iranian leader’s religious and political role in regional dynamics.
The Government of Iraq also declared three days of national mourning. Government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi, in an official statement, expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and described the event as an act contrary to humanitarian principles and in violation of international laws and charters. The statement further stressed the urgent need to halt military actions and de-escalate tensions in the region…
Iraq Mourns After Reported Assassination of Iran’s Leader
WANA (Mar 01) – Following the announcement of the assassination of Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Iraqi government and the country’s political and religious movements issued a range of official and public reactions—responses that have resonated widely across Iraqi cities and the broader regional landscape. According to official Iraqi sources, the cities of Najaf, […]
Mass Protests in Yemen Tomorrow in Support of Iran
WANA (Mar 01) – In response to the U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran, and in solidarity with the Iranian people, large-scale demonstrations are set to take place across Yemen tomorrow. The protests aim to express support for Iran and condemn the foreign military actions targeting the country.
Head of Iran’s Law Enforcement Intelligence Agency Assassinated
WANA (Mar 01) – Following yesterday’s enemy attacks, Brigadier General Rezaian, head of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Law Enforcement Force (FARAJA), was assassinated.
Iranian Fighter Jets Bomb U.S. Bases in the Region
WANA (Mar 01) – The Iranian Army has announced that its Air Force jets have successfully bombed U.S. military bases in the region.
In its fourth statement, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army declared: “Moments ago, the fighter jets of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force carried out a successful bombing of U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf countries and the Kurdistan region of Iraq in several stages of operation.”
The Iranian Army further stated: “All enemy military centres in the region will be within the reach of the Air Force’s fighter jets.”
Handala Hacker Group Warning to All Countries in the Middle East
WANA (Mar 01) – In a post on X, this hacker group wrote: “Evacuate all military facilities immediately; history has never witnessed a hellish day like today.”
Mourning Flag Raised Atop Iran’s Tallest Flagpole Following Ayatollah Khamenei’s Assassination
WANA (Mar 01) – Following the announcement of the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a criminal attack carried out by the Israeli regime and the United States, the flag of mourning was raised this morning (March 1) atop Iran’s tallest flag tower.
The 150-meter-high flag tower is located in Taleghani Park, part of the Abbasabad Cultural and Tourism District—one of the highest elevated areas in the capital.
WANA (Mar 01) – These Images shows the office complex of Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in the Pasteur area of central Tehran, before and after Saturday’s Israeli attack.
Assassination of Iran’s Defense Minister and Chief of the Armed Forces General Staff
WANA (Mar 01) – Following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, official sources reported the assassination of Iran’s Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi.
Ghalibaf: We Will Inflict Such Devastating Blows That You Will Beg for Mercy
WANA (Mar 01) – The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament stated that the country “will settle accounts with the United States and Israel,” asserting that the formation of a Leadership Council would generate unprecedented unity and authority among officials and the armed forces.
Speaking in a televised address on Sunday morning, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf referred to the reported assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader. He said that when General Qassem Soleimani was killed, he believed he was experiencing the bitterest days of his life and felt as though the world had come to an end.
“I never imagined that a day would come when I would face circumstances even more painful than that,” he said, adding that he wished there had been time to speak about the depth and greatness of “that divine and devoted man.”
Comparing recent military actions known domestically as “True Promise 3 and 4,” Ghalibaf said that during “True Promise 3,” it took only a few hours under the command of “our martyred Imam” for Iranian forces to regroup and deliver what he described as a lesson to the….
Ghalibaf: We Will Inflict Such Devastating Blows That You Will Beg for Mercy
WANA (Mar 01) – The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament stated that the country “will settle accounts with the United States and Israel,” asserting that the formation of a Leadership Council would generate unprecedented unity and authority among officials and the armed forces. Speaking in a televised address on Sunday morning, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf referred […]
Death Toll in Minab School Attack Rises to 148, 95 Injured
WANA (Mar 01) – The death toll from the Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Minab, located in Hormozgan Province, has risen to 148, with 95 others reported injured, according to local officials. The airstrikes, which took place early Saturday morning, targeted multiple areas in Iran, including a girls’ elementary school in Minab County.
The school, identified as Shajareh Tayyebeh, was directly hit during school hours, causing significant casualties among the students. The attack left many dead and wounded, triggering an immediate response from local medical facilities.
Trump Issues Another Threat Against Iran
WANA (Mar 01) – In his latest message following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Donald Trump once again threatened Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump wrote in a new post: “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before.”
He continued his warning: “They better not do that, however, because if they do, we will hit them with a force that has never been seen before!”
IRGC: The Most Intense Attacks Against Israel and the United States
A trace of an Iranian missile is seen in the sky in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 01) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that what it described as the most intense offensive operation in the history of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has begun, targeting what it called the “occupied territories” and U.S. military bases.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces and the Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya also emphasized that the enemies of the Iranian nation—particularly the United States and Israel—would be made to regret their actions through strength, resolve, and public support.
The IRGC stated that Iran’s Armed Forces would carry out what it described as a “different and severe step” in retaliation.
In Statement No. 6, the IRGC Public Relations Office announced that 27 locations linked to U.S. bases in the region were targeted, along with Tel Nof Airbase, the Israeli army’s General Command Headquarters in HaKirya, and a major defense industry complex in Tel Aviv.
According to Statement No. 6, the sixth wave of “Operation True Promise 4” was conducted with extensive missile and drone strikes by the IRGC against targets in the “occupied territories” and U.S. military bases in the region….
IRGC: The Most Intense Attacks Against Israel and the United States
WANA (Mar 01) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that what it described as the most intense offensive operation in the history of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has begun, targeting what it called the “occupied territories” and U.S. military bases. The General […]
Assassination of Major General Pakpour and Admiral Shamkhani
WANA (Mar 01) – Admiral Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of the Supreme Defense Council, and Major General Mohammad Pakpour, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were assassinated in an attack carried out by the United States and Israel.
According to reports, Admiral Shamkhani and Major General Pakpour were killed in the U.S.–Israeli attack that took place on Saturday.
Mokhber Outlines Iran’s Transitional Governance After Leader’s Assassination
WANA (Mar 01) – Following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mohammad Mokhber, the aide to Iran’s late Supreme Leader outlined the country’s transition plan. According to Article 111 of the Iranian Constitution, the President, Head of the Judiciary, and a clerical member of the Guardian Council will manage the transitional period.
Mokhber assured the nation that despite the tragic loss of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, there will be no disruption to the path set by the Revolution’s leaders. He emphasized the Islamic system’s capacity to reorganise and maintain stability.
A council, comprising the President, Judiciary head, and a Guardian Council jurist, will temporarily assume the Leader’s responsibilities until a new Supreme Leader is appointed.
Ayatollah Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Martyred
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Seyed Ali Khamenei. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 01) – The Supreme National Security Council announced in a statement the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, following what it described as a criminal attack by Israel and the United States.
The Supreme National Security Council issued a statement confirming the martyrdom of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a criminal attack by Israel and the United States.
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was assassinated at his workplace in the Leader’s Office (Beit-e Rahbari).
At the moment of his martyrdom, he was carrying out his official duties and was present at his place of work (his office). The attack took place in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Also, news of the death of the daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild of Iran’s leader was confirmed. It was also said that one of the Leader’s daughters-in-law was killed in Saturday morning’s attack.
The Government of Iran announced 40 days of national mourning and seven days of public holidays across the country following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
