Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / March 23
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
This report is being updated …
636 Killed in Attacks on 430 Sites Across Tehran Since Start of War
WANA (Mar 23) – The head of Tehran Province’s Emergency Center announced that 636 people have been killed following enemy attacks on 430 locations across the capital since the beginning of the conflict.
According to the official, a total of 6,848 individuals have been injured in Tehran as a result of the current war.” Of those, 5,608 were transferred to medical centers after receiving initial treatment from emergency response teams.
IRGC Aerospace Commander: “Battle Will Continue Until National Goals Are Achieved”
WANA (Mar 23) – IRGC Aerospace Commander, Seyed Majid Moosavi, said Iran’s military operations will continue until Iran’s national objectives are met.
He attributed what he described as enemy retreats to strong public support, adding that citizens’ presence in the streets has boosted effectiveness and will contribute to future victories.
IRGC Targetes Ali Al-Salem, Al-Kharj, and Al-Dhafra Bases
WANA (Mar 23) – The Public Relations office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that Wave 77 of Operation True Promise 4 has been successfully carried out with full precision.
Launched under the sacred code “Ya Haidar Karrar,” the operation was dedicated to the “narrators of resistance: Martyr Ali Mohammad Naeini, Martyr Abu Obeida, and Martyr Mohammad Afif.”
IRGC Targetes Ali Al-Salem, Al-Kharj, and Al-Dhafra Bases
WANA (Mar 23) – The Public Relations office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that Wave 77 of Operation True Promise 4 has been successfully carried out with full precision. Launched under the sacred code “Ya Haidar Karrar,” the operation was dedicated to the “narrators of resistance: Martyr Ali Mohammad Naeini, […]
Iranian Army Statement: Tel Nof and U.S. Bases Hit by Drones
WANA (Mar 23) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army issued Statement No. 40, declaring:
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army announced that, since early this morning, its drone units from the ground, air, and naval forces, operating from multiple locations across the country, have targeted Israel’s Tel Nof Airbase and the site hosting U.S. F-35 and F-15 fighter jets at Azraq Airbase with attack drones.
Iranian Army Statement: Tel Nof and U.S. Bases Hit by Drones
WANA (Mar 23) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army issued Statement No. 40, declaring: The Islamic Republic of Iran Army announced that, since early this morning, its drone units from the ground, air, and naval forces, operating from multiple locations across the country, have targeted Israel’s Tel Nof […]
Ahvaz Residents Form Human Chain Around Ramin Power Plant
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- Ahvaz Residents Form Human Chain Around Ramin Power Plant. Social media/ WANA News Agency
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- Ahvaz Residents Form Human Chain Around Ramin Power Plant. Social media/ WANA News Agency
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- Ahvaz Residents Form Human Chain Around Ramin Power Plant. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 23) – Today, a group of students and citizens in Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province, formed a human chain around the Ramin Power Plant, demonstrating their support for the country’s critical infrastructure.
Participants emphasized their resolve to stand firm against threats and hostile actions from Israel and United States.
U.S. “Lucas” Drone Shot Down by Iranian Army Air Defense
WANA (Mar 23) – A U.S.-made “Lucas” suicide drone was intercepted and destroyed by the Iranian Army’s air defense systems in the southeastern region of the country, according to reports.
Omani Foreign Minister: This Conflict War Not Driven by Iran
WANA (Mar 23) – Oman’s Foreign Minister, Badr Albusaidi, wrote on X:
“Whatever your view of Iran, this war is not of their making. This is already causing widespread economic problems and I fear they promise to get much worse if the war continues. Oman is working intensively to put in place safe passage arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz.”
Iran Launches Wave 76 Strikes on U.S. and Israeli Targets
WANA (Mar 23) – In the latest developments, Iran has launched the seventy-sixth wave of Operation “True Promise 4,” targeting U.S. and Israeli positions with a combination of drones and advanced missile systems.
According to reports, the new phase of the operation began early morning with the code “Ya Aba Abdillah al-Hussein (peace be upon him),” marking the opening of a new offensive front. The strikes were described as part of ongoing efforts to degrade the military infrastructure of opposing forces.
Iran Launches Wave 76 Strikes on U.S. and Israeli Targets
WANA (Mar 23) – In the latest developments, Iran has launched the seventy-sixth wave of Operation “True Promise 4,” targeting U.S. and Israeli positions with a combination of drones and advanced missile systems. According to reports, the new phase of the operation began early morning with the code “Ya Aba Abdillah al-Hussein (peace be […]
IRGC Strikes Separatist Positions Near Erbil
WANA (Mar 23) – In continuation of wave 75 of “Operation True Promise 4”, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a drone attack on separatist positions and gatherings near Erbil, Iraq.
The statement warned that “enemies will not be safe anywhere” and reaffirmed Tehran’s vow to track and punish those it deems hostile.
Iranian Forces Shoot Down Enemy Heron Drone in Kerman
WANA (Mar 23) – A Heron drone, reportedly operated by American and Israeli forces, was intercepted and shot down by the integrated air defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran near one of the eastern counties of Kerman province, according to the province’s Deputy Governor for Security.
Interception and Destruction of Two Combat Drones by Iran Before an Attack on Bandar Abbas
WANA (Mar 23) – The Iranian Army’s Public Relations Office announced that two U.S. military suicide drones were identified and destroyed by the country’s air defense systems before they could carry out an operation against naval units in Bandar Abbas.
According to the statement, the drones were detected, tracked, and neutralized by rapid response from the air defense systems before reaching their intended targets.
It was also reported that with the destruction of these two drones, the total number of drones shot down by the country’s integrated air defense network has risen to 129.
Handala Publishes Israeli Water and Power Infrastructure Maps
WANA (Mar 23) – The hacker group Handala has released detailed maps of water and electricity infrastructure in Israel and the surrounding region. In a statement, the group said:
“As seen today, all information and precise coordinates of critical water and power infrastructure in the occupied territories have been fully recorded and stored in Iran’s target database.”
Japanese Public Opposes Tokyo’s Intervention in the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Mar 23) – Japanese citizens are against their country joining the United States in the Strait of Hormuz issue and sending troops to the region.
According to a survey by the Yomiuri Shimbun, 67% opposed sending Japanese military forces abroad. A poll conducted by the ANN news network also showed that 52% of respondents were against the deployment.
Bitcoin Falls to Two-Week Low
WANA (Mar 23) – Amid rising concerns over escalating conflict in the Middle East and a flight from high-risk assets, Bitcoin dropped in Monday trading, continuing its recent downward trend.
The cryptocurrency fell 0.7% to $68,652.
Iran Defense Council Warns Entire Persian Gulf Could Be Closed Alongside Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Mar 23) – Iran’s Defense Council has issued a strongly worded statement warning that not only the Strait of Hormuz but the entire Persian Gulf could be effectively shut down in the event of further military escalation.
Citing the Quranic principle “whoever transgresses against you, respond in kind,” the statement emphasized Iran’s commitment to retaliation proportional to any attack.
Iran Defense Council Warns Entire Persian Gulf Could Be Closed Alongside Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Mar 23) – Iran’s Defense Council has issued a strongly worded statement warning that not only the Strait of Hormuz but the entire Persian Gulf could be effectively shut down in the event of further military escalation. Citing the Quranic principle “whoever transgresses against you, respond in kind,” the statement emphasized Iran’s commitment […]
U.S. Must Answer for Daily Casualties Among Its Forces
WANA (Mar 23) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a statement that U.S. officials must answer to the American public and to the families of military personnel over the casualties suffered by U.S. forces in the war.
The statement said American and Zionist politicians are making decisions about the region from a distance while exposing their own troops and the people of the region to the consequences of those policies, while at the same time continuing to threaten Iran.
U.S. Must Answer for Daily Casualties Among Its Forces
WANA (Mar 23) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a statement that U.S. officials must answer to the American public and to the families of military personnel over the casualties suffered by U.S. forces in the war. The statement said American and Zionist politicians are making decisions about the […]
Majority of Iranians Believe Country Will Emerge Stronger After Current Conflict
A man holds an anti-Israeli poster of the Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, during the funeral of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani and victims of the IRIS Dena warship at Enghelab Square, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 18, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 23) – A new national survey suggests that a majority of Iranians believe the country’s power will increase following the ongoing conflict, while many also view recent military developments as a sign of shifting regional dynamics.
According to the poll, 59.9% of respondents said they believe the Islamic Republic of Iran will become more powerful after the current war.
The survey also examined public perceptions of U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf. Amid ongoing media attention surrounding U.S. naval deployments, participants were asked whether Iranian military operations had influenced the positioning of American forces in the region.
In response, 69% of those surveyed said they believe Iran’s military actions against the United States have contributed to pushing U.S. naval forces away from the Persian Gulf.
Additionally, 64% of respondents expressed the view that the United States lacks the capacity to sustain a prolonged war of attrition with Iran.
Iran Reports Fresh Strikes on U.S. and Israeli Targets
WANA (Mar 23) – A spokesperson for Iran’s central military command announced that U.S. and Israeli forces in the region are “fully under surveillance” by Iranian armed forces, while detailing a new wave of drone and missile operations targeting multiple locations.
According to the spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iranian Army forces launched drone attacks early Sunday using Arash-2 loitering munitions. The strikes reportedly targeted Israeli aerospace-related facilities near Ben Gurion Air Base, as well as locations hosting U.S. reconnaissance aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base in the region.
Iran Reports Fresh Strikes on U.S. and Israeli Targets
WANA (Mar 23) – A spokesperson for Iran’s central military command announced that U.S. and Israeli forces in the region are “fully under surveillance” by Iranian armed forces, while detailing a new wave of drone and missile operations targeting multiple locations. According to the spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iranian Army forces […]
IRGC Announces 75th Wave of “True Promise 4,”
WANA (Mar 23) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of the 75th wave of Operation True Promise 4, saying the latest strikes targeted newly identified locations used by Israeli forces for deployment and concealment across the occupied territories.
In an official statement, the IRGC’s public relations office said the operation was carried out under the code name “Ya Fatemeh al-Zahra (peace be upon her)” and in memory of Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, the slain IRGC spokesperson, and Hojjatoleslam Khatib, the martyred intelligence minister. According to the statement, the operation was directed against Israeli and American targets.
IRGC Announces 75th Wave of “True Promise 4”
WANA (Mar 23) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of the 75th wave of Operation True Promise 4, saying the latest strikes targeted newly identified locations used by Israeli forces for deployment and concealment across the occupied territories. In an official statement, the IRGC’s public relations office said the […]
Brent Crude Surges Past $114 as Iran-US-Israel War Shakes Global Markets
Brent Crude Surges Past $114, 23th March 2026. Social media / WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 23) – Brent crude oil prices surged above $114 per barrel in global markets following the escalating military conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, reflecting deep concerns among traders over a broader Middle East crisis and potential threats to critical energy transit routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.
As tensions intensify and the risk of supply disruptions across the region grows, the global energy market has entered a state of heightened anxiety, with analysts warning that prices could climb even higher if the conflict continues or spreads to key oil infrastructure.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
