Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / March 21
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
This report is being updated …
Heavy Casualties Reported in Arad Attack
Heavy Casualties Reported in Arad Attack. Social media / WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 221) – Amid escalating hostilities, Israeli media reported that an Iranian missile strike on the southern city of Arad marked the deadliest incident since the start of the conflict. According to these reports, the قوة of the explosion was so intense that parts of the area were completely destroyed. At least around 100 people were injured, while a number of individuals remain trapped under the rubble.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Ministry of Education announced the closure of schools across the occupied territories, citing missile impacts in Dimona and Arad. In a separate statement, an Israeli military spokesperson acknowledged that the country’s air defense systems failed to intercept the incoming missile despite being activated, adding that the military must draw lessons from the incident.
Rising Diplomatic Outreach to Iran Over New Hormuz Governance Framework
WANA (Mar 21) – Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a political analyst, stated that more than 20 countries have so far reached out to Tehran to coordinate and align with the country’s proposed rules for overseeing the strategic waterway—an indication of potential shifts in regional and global energy transit dynamics.
Marandi also noted that a potential shift in Iran’s transaction currency could carry significant global implications. He stated that if the Chinese yuan, as previously reported, is adopted as the basis for trade, it would mark a major development in the international financial system. According to him, such a move signals the emergence of a new global economic order that could reshape traditional power balances in energy markets and global trade.
Commander Tangsiri: Two U.S.-Israeli Bases Were Crushed
General Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy. Social Media / WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 21) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that two air bases used by U.S. and Israeli forces had been targeted, saying the facilities had served as launch points for attacks on Iranian islands.
According to the political correspondent, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, wrote in a post on X that the force had struck the facilities of the Al Minhad and Ali Al Salem air bases, including aircraft hangars and fuel storage depots used by U.S.-Israeli aircraft, with a large-scale barrage of ballistic missiles and suicide drones.
He said the two bases had been the origin of attacks against Iranian islands.
In the same message, Tangsiri issued a stark warning, saying: “On all Iranian islands, the graves of child-killing aggressors have already been prepared.”
Uzbekistan Sends Humanitarian Aid to Iran
WANA (Mar 21) – The Uzbekistan has delivered dozens of tons of humanitarian aid to the Iran, according to official sources.
Iranian officials, present at the handover ceremony, thanked Uzbekistan and described the assistance as a gesture of friendship and solidarity.
Iran Declares Dominance Over Israeli Skies
WANA (Mar 21) – Seyed Majid Moosavi, commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced in a post on X that Iran has established missile dominance over the skies of what he referred to as the “occupied territories.”
He further stated that new tactics and launch systems will be deployed in upcoming waves, claiming they will leave “American and Zionist commanders astonished and warned that “the skies over the southern parts of the occupied territories will remain illuminated for hours tonight.”
Pezeshkian Responds to U.S. President’s Claim
WANA (Mar 21) – Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, pointed to the widespread public presence in cities, stating that alongside the “powerful battle of the fighters,” citizens have also created a remarkable scene, emphasizing that the streets have “never been empty.”
Pezeshkian was responding to remarks by President of the United States, who had claimed that images of public gatherings were “AI-generated.” In response, he stressed that foreign journalists could witness the situation firsthand to see how people are defending “humanity, their rights, their nation, and the territorial integrity of their country.”
Continuation of Wave 72: New Missile Barrage Hits Israel Minutes After Previous Strikes
WANA (Mar 21) – A new barrage of missiles has been launched toward Israel just minutes after the previous strikes, in what officials describe as a continuation—not a separate phase—of the ongoing 72nd wave of operations.
In a statement, the public relations office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that the latest attacks are part of the continuation of Wave 72 of the “True Promise 4” operation, carried out under the code name “O Messenger of God.”
Continuation of Wave 72: New Missile Barrage Hits Israel Minutes After Previous Strikes
WANA (Mar 21) – A new barrage of missiles has been launched toward Israel just minutes after the previous strikes, in what officials describe as a continuation—not a separate phase—of the ongoing 72nd wave of operations. In a statement, the public relations office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that the latest […]
We’re Sold Out!
WANA (Mar 21) – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, reacted to recent remarks by the United States Department of the Treasury regarding Iranian oil shipments. He wrote on X:
“Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil currently stranded at sea? Sorry- we’re sold out.”
National Security Commission Spokesman: Iran’s UN Security Council Veto Right Should Be Condition for Ending the War
Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s National Security Commission, stated that permanent membership for Iran in the UN Security Council with veto power should be considered one of the conditions for ending the war.
US-Israeli Attack Targets Iranian Passenger Ship in Kharg Island
WANA (Mar 21) – Reports indicate that the Iranian passenger ship Permisa was targeted by enemy forces at the Morvarid Pier on Kharg Island.
The vessel normally carries around 350 passengers per trip, but at the time of the incident, it reportedly had no passengers on board.
Iran Health Ministry Reports on Casualties and Medical Services During the War
Emergency personnel carry a body at the site of a strike on a residential building, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 16, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 21) – According to a new report from Iran’s Ministry of Health, 970 people are currently hospitalized in medical centers across the country.
The report states that since the beginning of the war, 20,984 individuals have been discharged after receiving treatment, and a total of 849 surgeries have been performed during this period.
The ministry also announced that the number of injured individuals under the age of 18 has reached 1,510, including 53 children under the age of two. Additionally, 13 children under five and a total of 208 individuals under 18 have lost their lives in the conflict.
The report further notes that seven hospitals have been evacuated and 36 ambulances have been damaged.
According to the data provided, as of March 21, 2026, 234 women are among the deceased, while the number of injured women has reached 3,600. Among the affected regions, Tehran and Hormozgan have recorded the highest number of fatalities.
Enemy Fighter Jets Downed by Iran Rise to Six
U.S. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle fighter jet. Social Media / WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 21) – Reports indicate that the total number of enemy fighter jets shot down has increased to six. According to these reports, three aircraft — an F-15, an F-35, and an F-16 — have so far been targeted and brought down by Iran’s air defense systems over Iranian airspace. In addition, three F-15 Strike Eagles have reportedly been shot down in Kuwait.
Meanwhile, it has been stated that the U.S. military has also acknowledged the downing of these aircraft.
Furthermore, during the first three weeks of the war, more than 200 aerial vehicles — including drones, cruise missiles, and refueling aircraft — have been intercepted and destroyed by Iran’s defense systems.
IRGC Launches “Wave 72” Attack
WANA (Mar 21) – The public relations office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the execution of the 72nd wave of its “True Promise 4” operation, targeting locations in northern and central Israel, as well as assets associated with the United States Fifth Fleet.
According to the statement, the operation was carried out using advanced and precision-guided missile systems, referred to as “Qadr” and “Emad.”
The IRGC stated the strikes followed an earlier engagement involving Israeli military aircraft over central regions, which it described as a “significant success” coinciding with a holiday period in Iran.
Pezeshkian Calls for Unity Among Muslim Nations in Eid al-Fitr Message
WANA (Mar 21) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a message to Muslim countries in a post on the social media platform X, marking the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
In his message, written in Arabic, Pezeshkian addressed Muslim nations and neighboring countries, stating: “You are our brothers.”
He emphasized that Iran does not seek conflict with other Muslim states, adding that “only the Zionist regime benefits from divisions among us.”
Pezeshkian Calls for Unity Among Muslim Nations in Eid al-Fitr Message
WANA (Mar 21) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a message to Muslim countries in a post on the social media platform X, marking the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. In his message, written in Arabic, Pezeshkian addressed Muslim nations and neighboring countries, stating: “You are our brothers.” He emphasized that Iran does not […]
IRGC Announces 71st Wave of Operation True Promise 4
WANA (Mar 21) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of the 71st wave of military operations, describing the introduction of new offensive tactics and more advanced systems in what it called “impact-focused operations” on the battlefield.
In a statement addressed to the Iranian people, the IRGC extended greetings on the holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz, stating that its forces had carried out what it described as a “first fiery strike” in the early hours of the new year. The operation, part of “Operation True Promise 4,” allegedly targeted Israeli and U.S. forces.
IRGC Announces 71st Wave of Operation True Promise 4
WANA (Mar 21) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of the 71st wave of military operations, describing the introduction of new offensive tactics and more advanced systems in what it called “impact-focused operations” on the battlefield. In a statement addressed to the Iranian people, the […]
Drone Strikes by the Iranian Army Target Israeli Military Infrastructure
WANA (Mar 21) – According to the public relations of the Iranian Army’s announcement No. 37, early this morning, drones of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army struck military infrastructure of the Israeli regime in the occupied territories, targeting fuel depots and the stationing areas of fighter refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport.
The army statement emphasized that, despite severe censorship by the Israeli side, repeated attacks by the Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the “occupier’s military installations”, air refueling operations, airport activities, and flights at Ben Gurion Airport have caused serious disruptions…
Drone Strikes by Iranian Army Target Israeli Military Infrastructure
WANA (Mar 21) – According to the public relations of the Iranian Army’s announcement No. 37, early this morning, drones of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army struck military infrastructure of the Israeli regime in the “occupied territories”, targeting fuel depots and the stationing areas of fighter refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport. The […]
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Reports Renewed Attack on Natanz Enrichment Facility
WANA (Mar 21) – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran reported that the Natanz enrichment facility, named after nuclear scientist, Ahmadi-Roshan, was targeted in a renewed attack by what it described as U.S. and Israeli forces on the morning of March 21, 2026.
The organization condemned the incident as a violation of international laws and obligations, including the NPT and other regulations concerning nuclear safety and security.
Technical and specialized assessments were immediately conducted by Iran’s National Nuclear Safety Center to evaluate any potential release of radioactive materials within the facility…
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Reports Renewed Attack on Natanz Enrichment Facility
WANA (Mar 21) – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran reported that the Natanz enrichment facility, named after nuclear scientist, Ahmadi-Roshan, was targeted in a renewed attack by what it described as U.S. and Israeli forces on the morning of March 21, 2026. The organization condemned the incident as a violation of international laws […]
“Handala” Hackers Expose Architect Behind Israeli Army’s Doctrine
WANA (Mar 21) – The hacker group Handala announced that it successfully breached the email account of General Eran Ortal, exposing him as the principal architect behind the Israeli army’s recent aggressive strategies.
According to Handala, Ortal is not only the former head of the General Staff Planning Directorate but also the mastermind behind the army’s new war-oriented doctrine.
He is credited with reshaping Israel’s military strategies, particularly those implemented after October 7, including large-scale attacks and operations that redefined the army’s approach to conflict…
“Handala” Hackers Expose Architect Behind Israeli Army’s Doctrine
WANA (Mar 21) – The hacker group Handala announced that it successfully breached the email account of General Eran Ortal, exposing him as the principal architect behind the Israeli army’s recent aggressive strategies. According to Handala, Ortal is not only the former head of the General Staff Planning Directorate but also the mastermind behind […]
Warning from Iran: Any Strike on Our Infrastructure Will Be Met with a Stronger Response
WANA (Mar 21) – The spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters stated that Iran’s current strategy is focused on ensuring sustainable security for the country and its people, describing the opposing side’s actions as strategic miscalculations and signs of retreat.
He noted that Iran is not only acting in self-defense but also with the objective of safeguarding regional and broader Islamic security. According to him, the country’s primary focus remains on protecting its territorial integrity and maintaining regional stability—an approach reflected in its recent actions.
Warning from Iran: Any Strike on Our Infrastructure Will Be Met with a Stronger Response
WANA (Mar 21) – The spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters stated that Iran’s current strategy is focused on ensuring sustainable security for the country and its people, describing the opposing side’s actions as strategic miscalculations and signs of retreat. He noted that Iran is not only acting in self-defense but also with the objective […]
Israel Acknowledges Over 4,000 Injured in Iranian Missile Attacks
WANA (Mar 21) – The Israeli Ministry of Health has confirmed that more than 4,000 Israelis were injured following retaliatory missile strikes carried out by Iran. The injuries were reported amid recent escalations between the two sides, marking one of the most significant disclosures of casualties so far.
The statement comes as the Israeli government continues to face criticism for withholding detailed wartime casualty figures, with officials historically limiting the release of precise data due to strict censorship policies during ongoing conflicts.
Iran Gains Estimated $8.7 Billion from Oil Sales Amid Recent Conflict
WANA (Mar 21) – The global trade intelligence firm Kpler estimates that Iran has generated approximately $8.7 billion in potential revenue from oil sales during the recent conflict, driven largely by a $47 surge in global oil prices over the same period.
According to the report, Iranian oil volumes currently stored at sea or in transit have reached around 187 million barrels—equivalent to roughly one and a half days of total global oil consumption—highlighting the scale of supply positioned for international markets.
Iran Issues Urgent Evacuation Warning for Residents of Ras Al Khaimah
WANA (Mar 21) – Iran has issued an urgent warning calling for the immediate evacuation of citizens and residents of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.
According to the statement, the warning was issued amid claims that the area has been used in operations targeting Iranian islands, raising concerns that Ras Al Khaimah could become a target in the near future…
Iran Issues Urgent Evacuation Warning for Residents of Ras Al Khaimah
WANA (Mar 21) – Iran has issued an urgent warning calling for the immediate evacuation of citizens and residents of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. According to the statement, the warning was issued amid claims that the area has been used in operations targeting Iranian islands, raising concerns that Ras Al […]
Iran: Hormuz Open, Safe Passage Requires Coordination
WANA (Mar 21) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to vessels from non-hostile countries, adding that Tehran is prepared to ensure safe passage if prior coordination is made.
In an interview with Japan’s Kyodo News, Araghchi emphasized that Iran has not closed the strategic waterway, but has imposed restrictions only on ships belonging to countries involved in attacks against Iran. “We have not closed the Strait of Hormuz; restrictions apply only to vessels from countries that have taken part in hostile actions against us,” he said…
Iran: Hormuz Open, Safe Passage Requires Coordination
WANA (Mar 21) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to vessels from non-hostile countries, adding that Tehran is prepared to ensure safe passage if prior coordination is made. In an interview with Japan’s Kyodo News, Araghchi emphasized that Iran has not closed the strategic waterway, but […]
“Wave 70” of Operation True Promise 4 Launched Across More Than 55 Locations
WANA (Mar 21) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of a new phase of “Operation True Promise 4,” referred to as “Wave 70,” targeting more than 55 locations in areas with U.S. and Israeli presence across West Asia.
According to the statement, reports of large-scale explosions, fires, and rising columns of smoke emerged from the targeted areas within the first minutes of the operation. The IRGC stated that the operation was carried out under the code “Allahu Akbar” and in response to the killing of Iranian military advisors…
“Wave 70” of Operation True Promise 4 Launched Across More Than 55 Locations
WANA (Mar 21) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of a new phase of “Operation True Promise 4,” referred to as “Wave 70,” targeting more than 55 locations in areas with U.S. and Israeli presence across West Asia. According to the statement, reports of […]
Velayati Says Global Order Moving Toward Multipolarity, Criticizes U.S. and Israel
WANA (Mar 21) – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader on international affairs, said the global system is shifting toward a multipolar order, with Iran playing a central role in the Islamic world.
In a post on the social media platform X, Velayati wrote: “In geopolitics, there is one fundamental principle: real power is proven in action, not by rhetoric.”
Velayati Says Global Order Moving Toward Multipolarity, Criticizes U.S. and Israel
WANA (Mar 21) – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader on international affairs, said the global system is shifting toward a multipolar order, with Iran playing a central role in the Islamic world. In a post on the social media platform X, Velayati wrote: “In geopolitics, there is one fundamental principle: […]
Iran Issues Warning to UAE Over Potential Aggression
WANA (Mar 21) – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has issued a strong warning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), stating that any renewed act of aggression originating from Emirati territory would trigger a direct military response.
The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters emphasized that Iran has previously demonstrated its willingness to target the source of any attack against its territory and national sovereignty…
Iran Issues Warning to UAE Over Potential Aggression
WANA (Mar 21) – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has issued a strong warning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), stating that any renewed act of aggression originating from Emirati territory would trigger a direct military response. The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters emphasized that Iran has previously demonstrated its willingness to […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
