Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / March 09
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
This report is being updated…
31st Wave of “True Promise 4” Launched
WANA (Mar 09) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the 31st wave of its “True Promise 4” military operation has been carried out against U.S. and Israeli targets.
According to the IRGC statement, the latest phase of the operation was conducted using “super-heavy missiles” and was launched under the code phrase “Labbaik Ya Khamenei.” The statement said the operation was dedicated to Iran’s Commander-in-Chief, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei.
31st Wave of “True Promise 4” Launched
WANA (Mar 09) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the 31st wave of its “True Promise 4” military operation has been carried out against U.S. and Israeli targets. According to the IRGC statement, the latest phase of the operation was conducted using “super-heavy missiles” and was launched under the code phrase […]
Iranian Army Drones Target U.S. and Israeli Positions
WANA (Mar 09) – The Iranian Army announced that a series of drone strikes had targeted American and Israeli positions in the region, including locations in the occupied territories and U.S. facilities in Kuwait.
According to Statement No. 19 issued by the Iranian Army, several hours ago units from the Army’s ground, air, and naval forces launched attacks using loitering drones against what it described as “U.S. and Zionist targets.”
The statement said the strikes targeted several sites, including the Rehavam combat support unit, an early-warning radar station at U.S. Base 512 in the occupied territories, as well as U.S. equipment storage facilities and gathering centers at Camp Al-Adiri in Kuwait.
Iranian military officials said the operation was carried out by coordinated drone units from multiple branches of the army. Further details about the scale of damage or casualties were not immediately available.
IRGC: Navy Destroys Al-Udeiri Helicopter Base in Kuwait
WANA (Mar 09) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its naval forces have destroyed the Al-Udeiri helicopter base in Kuwait during an offensive operation.
In a statement released Monday (March 9), the IRGC said its Navy carried out an early-morning offensive against what it described as American terrorist forces, striking the Al-Udeiri helicopter base in Kuwait using various suicide drones and cruise missiles.
According to the statement, the key operation disrupted the enemy’s operational plans, with eyewitnesses and informed sources reporting a chaotic evacuation from the base. The IRGC added that 11 critical targets within the facility were struck by multiple missiles and drones during the attack.
IRGC: Navy Destroys Al-Udeiri Helicopter Base in Kuwait
WANA (Mar 09) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its naval forces have destroyed the Al-Udeiri helicopter base in Kuwait during an offensive operation. In a statement released Monday (March 9), the IRGC said its Navy carried out an early-morning offensive against what it described as American terrorist forces, striking the […]
IRGC Intercepts and Shoots Down Three MQ-9 Drones Over Iran
WANA (Mar 09) – The public relations office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that its advanced air defense systems, in coordination with the country’s integrated air defense network, successfully detected and destroyed three MQ-9 Reaper drones.
According to the statement, two of the drones were intercepted over Jam County and Khormuj in Bushehr Province, while the third was shot down over Tehran.
The announcement emphasized that the interception and neutralization of the drones were carried out under full control of the nation’s integrated air defense network.
“Trump, Look Into Their Eyes”
WANA (Mar 09) – The English-language newspaper Tehran Times has strongly reacted to the denial of a recent attack by publishing a striking front-page tribute to the victims.
The newspaper featured photographs of one hundred children from Minab who were reportedly killed on the first day of U.S.–Israeli attacks while they were inside a school. The headline addressed Donald Trump directly with the message: “Trump, look into their eyes.”
According to the report, the publication released the images as a response to the “shameless denial” of the incident, aiming to draw global attention to the alleged killing of the children and to challenge narratives dismissing the attack.
Iran to Pursue International Complaint Over Airstrike Damage to Falak-ol-Aflak
A view of debris at the historical monument Golestan Palace following an Israeli and U.S. strike on the Justice Building in the area, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 3, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 09) – An official from Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced that the country will pursue the recent airstrike damage to a historic site in Khorramabad through international legal channels.
Khosravi, Director General of Museums at the ministry, said the ministry will file a formal complaint with relevant international authorities regarding damage caused by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes to the historical site surrounding Falak-ol-Aflak Castle and the destruction of the Lorestan Cultural Heritage Department building.
She stated that the complaint will be based on international legal frameworks and the violation of international conventions protecting cultural heritage during conflicts.
Khosravi emphasized that legal avenues remain open for pursuing the case internationally and that the ministry intends to follow the matter seriously. She noted that the ministry had previously sent a letter to the international community requesting protection for museums across the country.
She expressed hope that these diplomatic and legal efforts will yield results.
Americans Call for Trump’s Son to Be Sent to Military Service
WANA (Mar 09) – The German newspaper Bild reported that thousands of Americans have signed a petition calling for Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald Trump, to be sent to military service and deployed to the war with Iran.
Damage to Five Sports Facilities in Tehran Following Recent Attacks
WANA (Mar 09) – The Director General of Youth and Sports of Tehran Province has announced that five sports facilities in the capital were damaged during recent attacks.
Speaking in an interview, Sotoudeh-Nejad stated that several sports venues in Tehran were targeted and sustained damage during attacks carried out by the United States and the Israeli regime.
According to him, the Ba’athat Sports Complex, the 12,000-seat Azadi Indoor Hall, and three other sports facilities affiliated with the Tehran Municipality were among the sites hit in the past few days.
Damage to Five Sports Facilities in Tehran Following Recent Attacks
WANA (Mar 09) – The Director General of Youth and Sports of Tehran Province has announced that five sports facilities in the capital were damaged during recent attacks. Speaking in an interview, Sotoudeh-Nejad stated that several sports venues in Tehran were targeted and sustained damage during attacks carried out by the United States and […]
A Sarcastic Reaction to Rising Oil Prices
WANA (Mar 09) – Following the recent rise in global oil prices amid the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, Iranian online commentator Milad Goudarzi reacted to the development with a post on social media.
In a sarcastic remark, he wrote that for years the news and political positions of opposing sides had influenced fluctuations in the U.S. dollar’s value in Iran, but that the situation has now changed.
According to him, news related to the appointment of Iran’s “third leader” is now affecting their oil prices. He concluded his message with the phrase, “Welcome to the new Middle East era,” referring to what he described as a shift in the region’s dynamics.
Hezbollah: We Are Under the Command of Ayatollah Khamenei
WANA (Mar 09) – Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement said in a statement that it remains committed to the principles of Iran’s Islamic Revolution and follows the leadership of Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, adding that it will continue its path within the framework of these principles.
In the statement, Hezbollah referred to the ideological foundations of the Islamic Revolution and spoke of a “renewed pledge to the principles of the revolution’s imams,” emphasizing that members of the movement consider themselves committed to continuing this path. Part of the statement also referred to a pledge of allegiance to Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei.
Hezbollah: We Are Under the Command of Ayatollah Khamenei
WANA (Mar 09) – Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement said in a statement that it remains committed to the principles of Iran’s Islamic Revolution and follows the leadership of Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, adding that it will continue its path within the framework of these principles. In the statement, Hezbollah referred to the ideological foundations of […]
30th Wave of “True Promise 4” Launched Concurrently with Appointment of Iran’s New Leader
WANA (Mar 09) – The public relations office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the 30th wave of Operation “True Promise 4” was carried out simultaneously with the leadership of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, targeting what it described as American “terrorist bases” in the region and northern occupied territories. According to the statement, the operation was executed with full success.
In a further statement, the IRGC public relations office said the 30th wave of Operation “True Promise 4” took place on the night of the nineteenth day of the holy month of Ramadan. The operation was launched under the code phrase “Ali Vali Allah” and targeted U.S. bases in the region as well as sites in the northern occupied territories.
The statement added that the operation involved the use of Khorramshahr, Fattah, and Kheibar missiles, fueled by both liquid and solid propellants, along with strategic drones, and was carried out with what it described as 100 percent success.
Global Markets React to Iran’s New Leadership: Bitcoin Falls as Oil Prices Rise
WANA (Mar 09) – Following the announcement of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, after the assassination of the country’s previous leader by the United States and Israel, global markets showed notable reactions.
Bitcoin entered a downward trend with a clear decline in price, while the oil market experienced rising demand and higher prices.
Iran Signals Major Military “Surprises” as Tensions with the U.S. Intensify
Iranian missiles are displayed in a park in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 09) – A senior Iranian military source said recent threats by Donald Trump about reopening the Strait of Hormuz and intensifying attacks on Tehran appear aimed more at influencing global markets and pushing oil prices higher after the weekend trading break in the United States than at signaling immediate military action.
According to the source, Tehran is simultaneously strengthening its defensive measures while preparing several potential “surprises” on the battlefield that could catch Washington off guard, possibly as early as Monday.
The official also claimed that the destruction of some enemy radar systems has expanded the scope of Iran’s offensive operations, warning that the United States could face increasingly difficult days in the region if tensions continue to escalate.
Baghaei: U.S. Using Neighbouring Countries’ Territory to Attack Iran
WANA (Mar 09) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that missile attacks against Iran are being launched from the territory of some neighbouring countries and that the United States is using their airspace to conduct military operations against Iran.
Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wrote in a post on the social media platform X on Monday, March 9, after publishing a video, that “American aggressors are endangering regional security by exploiting the territory of neighboring countries to attack Iran.”
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
