Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / March 22
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
This report is being updated …
Ghalibaf Warns Financial Backers of U.S. War Machine Could Become Next Targets
WANA (Mar 22) – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, in a statement posted on social platform X. Ghalibaf said that, in addition to military bases, “financial entities that finance the U.S. military budget are legitimate targets.”
He further stated that U.S. Treasury bonds are “soaked in Iranians’ blood,” arguing that investing in them equates to supporting hostile actions against Iran. “Purchase them, and you purchase a strike on your headquarters in assets,” he wrote, adding, “We monitor your portfolios. This is your final notice.”
‘Erasing Iran’ an Illusion, Hormuz Open to All But Violators
Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 22) – Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on X: “The illusion of erasing Iran from the map shows desperation against the will of a history-making nation.”
He added, “Threats and terror only strengthen our unity. The Strait of Hormuz is open to all except those who violate our soil. We firmly confront delirious threats on the battlefield.”
Drone Strikes by Iran Target Israel Aerospace Industries, U.S. Prince Sultan Air Base
WANA (Mar 22) – The Iranian Army carried out drone attacks targeting Israeli aerospace industries and the deployment site of U.S. reconnaissance aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base in the region.
According to Army Public Relations in Statement No. 39, since early morning, Iranian attack drones struck two fronts: the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) facilities near Ben Gurion Airport and the location of U.S. reconnaissance aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base…
Drone Strikes by Iran Target Israel Aerospace Industries, U.S. Prince Sultan Air Base
WANA (Mar 22) – The Iranian Army carried out drone attacks targeting Israeli aerospace industries and the deployment site of U.S. reconnaissance aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base in the region. According to Army Public Relations in Statement No. 39, since early morning, Iranian attack drones struck two fronts: the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) […]
Iran Warns of Immediate Retaliation if US Targets Power Plants
WANA (Mar 22) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said immediate retaliatory measures would be taken if the United States follows through on its threats against Iran’s power plants.
Referring to recent remarks by the US president, the spokesperson said Washington had threatened to target Iranian power facilities if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Warns of Immediate Retaliation if US Targets Power Plants
WANA (Mar 22) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said immediate retaliatory measures would be taken if the United States follows through on its threats against Iran’s power plants. Referring to recent remarks by the US president, the spokesperson said Washington had threatened to target Iranian power facilities if Iran does […]
Iran Warns Its Adversaries Following Recent Threats Against the Country
The account affiliated with the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning regarding war and its objectives.
In a post on X, the account wrote: “So far, in a regional battle, we have achieved the evacuation of U.S. bases, consolidated power in the Strait, gained control over global energy, damaged Israeli technology companies, and fueled global hatred against you. From this moment on, we are thinking beyond just the ‘region’; the ‘red target bank’ of technology and political assets stands in response to threats against power facilities. In less than 48 hours!”
Iran Reports 210 Children Killed, Over 1,500 Injured in Recent Conflict
Pictures of child victims killed in strikes are displayed at Tajrish Bazaar, ahead of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 19, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 22) – Mohammadreza Zafarghandi, Iran’s Minister of Health, announced that 210 children were killed and more than 1,500 teenagers injured during the recent conflict. He also reported significant damage to 300 medical centers and 30 ambulances.
Minister Zafarghandi described the attack on Shajareh Taybeh School in Minab as an “unforgettable tragedy” and a “crime against humanity.”
Iran Red Crescent: 81,365 Civilian Units, 3 Helicopters Damaged in Attacks
WANA (Mar 22) – Pirhossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, has detailed extensive damage to civilian infrastructure caused by recent attacks, describing them as “alarming acts and war crimes” by Israeli and U.S. forces.
He urged international bodies to take immediate action to halt assaults on civilians, medical personnel, relief workers, schools, and critical infrastructure, and to ensure legal accountability for perpetrators.
According to Kolivand, field assessments indicate that 81,365 civilian units have been damaged across Iran, including 61,555 residential units and 19,020 commercial units. “These figures are not just numbers,” he said.
Iran Red Crescent: 81,365 Civilian Units, 3 Helicopters Damaged in Attacks
WANA (Mar 22) – Pirhossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, has detailed extensive damage to civilian infrastructure caused by recent attacks, describing them as “alarming acts and war crimes” by Israeli and U.S. forces. He urged international bodies to take immediate action to halt assaults on civilians, medical personnel, relief workers, […]
First 21 Days of Conflict with Iran Cost U.S. Over $27 Billion
Spokesperson of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: War Dynamics Are Changing Rapidly
WANA (Mar 22) – Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, stated that the dynamics of the conflict in the region are rapidly changing, and that the Israeli military’s control over the defense of occupied Palestinian territories is “collapsing.”
Zolfaghari said that following a series of successful interceptions of enemy aircraft by Iran’s air defense forces on Saturday, an Israeli-American combat drone was shot down over Tehran during reconnaissance operations. The drone was reportedly neutralized under the control of Iran’s integrated air defense network before it could carry out any combat mission.
Spokesperson of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: War Dynamics Are Changing Rapidly
WANA (Mar 22) – Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, stated that the dynamics of the conflict in the region are rapidly changing, and that the Israeli military’s control over the defense of occupied Palestinian territories is “collapsing.” Zolfaghari said that following a series of successful interceptions of enemy […]
Iran Air Defense Targets Intruding F-15 Fighter Jet Near Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Mar 22) – A few hours ago, an intruding fighter jet was targeted in southern Iranian airspace.
According to Iran’s Joint Air Defense Headquarters, an enemy F-15 fighter jet was detected and tracked near the southern coasts of the country, around the Strait of Hormuz. The aircraft was then hit by a surface-to-air missile fired by the Army’s air defense systems.
The Army’s public relations office stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the fate of the targeted jet.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Issues Firm Warning in Response to Trump Threat
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran December 2, 2025 / WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 22) – In response to recent threats by Donald Trump, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf delivered a sharp warning, stating that any attack on Iran’s infrastructure would trigger an immediate and irreversible response.
He emphasized that if such an action occurs, critical energy and oil infrastructure across the region would be targeted and completely destroyed. Ghalibaf also used a symbolic expression, saying, “Cast down what is in your hand, and it will swallow what they have made,”
Iran Shifts Military Doctrine to Offensive, Vows to Disrupt Enemy Calculations
WANA (Mar 22) – Major General Abdollahi, commander of the Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya [Iranian military corps], stated that, as previously announced, the Iranian armed forces’ doctrine for defending the Islamic Republic has shifted from a defensive to an offensive posture. Battlefield tactics have been adapted to reflect this new doctrine.
He added that the armed forces, leveraging the capabilities of motivated and dedicated young scientists, have developed—and continue to develop—advanced weapons and equipment that will completely disrupt enemy calculations…
Iran Shifts Military Doctrine to Offensive, Vows to Disrupt Enemy Calculations
WANA (Mar 22) – Major General Abdollahi, commander of the Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya [Iranian military corps], stated that, as previously announced, the Iranian armed forces’ doctrine for defending the Islamic Republic has shifted from a defensive to an offensive posture. Battlefield tactics have been adapted to reflect this new doctrine. He added […]
Iran Reports Drone Strike on Ben Gurion Airport Using Advanced Arash-2 UAV
WANA (Mar 22) – The spokesperson for the Islamic Republic of Iran Army stated that Iranian forces had carried out a drone attack on Ben Gurion Airport using advanced unmanned aerial vehicles.
According to the spokesperson, the operation primarily involved the use of Arash-2 drones, described as a more advanced and destructive version of the Kian and Arash-1 models.
Iran Says Armed Drone Shot Down Over Tehran
WANA (Mar 22) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Army announced that an armed combat drone, described as belonging to a “Zionist-American enemy,” was intercepted and destroyed in the skies over Tehran before carrying out any operation.
According to the statement, the drone was targeted by Iran’s air defense systems and dismantled mid-air. The army added that since the start of the recent conflict, a total of 127 advanced enemy drones have been intercepted and destroyed by the country’s air defense units.
Explosions Reported at U.S. Military Bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
WANA (Mar 22) – Multiple explosions were reported early this morning at a U.S. military installation in Saudi Arabia, specifically at the Prince Sultan Air Base south of Riyadh. Some sources indicated that the base may have been targeted by drone and missile attacks.
In Kuwait, warning sirens were activated before several explosions were heard at a U.S. military facility, further heightening concerns over escalating tensions in the region.
Over 200 Reported Killed and Injured as Iran’s “Wave 73” Strikes Intensify
WANA (Mar 22) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) announced that southern and northern areas of the “occupied Palestinian territories” were targeted in the 73rd wave of its “Operation True Promise 4,” carried out under the code name “Ya Haidar.”
According to the IRGC statement, the attacks involved missile and drone units from its aerospace division and were conducted “forcefully and decisively” in tribute to fallen air defense personnel.
Over 200 Reported Killed and Injured as Iran’s “Wave 73” Strikes Intensify
WANA (Mar 22) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) announced that southern and northern areas of the “occupied Palestinian territories” were targeted in the 73rd wave of its “Operation True Promise 4,” carried out under the code name “Ya Haidar.” According to the IRGC statement, the attacks involved missile and […]
Iran Missile Strike on Arad Causes Widespread Destruction
WANA (Mar 22) – The city of Arad in southern Israel was struck by a missile attack carried out by Iran, which, according to reports, was conducted with a single missile yet caused extensive damage. Local sources reported heavy casualties within a confined area, with around 1,000 people said to have been killed or injured. The strike reportedly destroyed an entire residential neighborhood, while rescue operations are still ongoing.
Initial assessments describe the attack as a sign of Iran entering a new phase in the conflict. According to these analyses, Tehran has launched a fresh wave of missile and drone operations targeting sites in Israel, characterized by heavy strikes on sensitive targets with minimal interference from missile defense systems.
Iran Missile Strike on Arad Causes Widespread Destruction
WANA (Mar 22) – The city of Arad in southern Israel was struck by a missile attack carried out by Iran, which, according to reports, was conducted with a single missile yet caused extensive damage. Local sources reported heavy casualties within a confined area, with around 1,000 people said to have been killed or injured. […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
