Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / March 25
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
This report is being updated …
UAE Wants Continued Attacks on Iran
WANA (Mar 25) – The United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to the United States, Yousef Al Otaiba, wrote in an article published tonight in The Wall Street Journal:
“Iran’s nuclear capabilities have been damaged. Its branches have been weakened. But more effort is needed to remove the missile and drone threat. We are ready to join an international initiative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and keep it open.”
Ghalibaf Warns of Alleged Plot to Occupy an Iranian Island
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran December 2, 2025 / WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 25) – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, has issued a warning on social media regarding what he described as a plan by Iran’s adversaries to occupy one of the country’s islands.
In a message posted in both Persian and Arabic on his account on X, he stated that, based on certain information, Iran’s enemies—backed by a regional country—are preparing for such an operation. He emphasized that all related movements are under full surveillance and control of Iran’s armed forces.
Ghalibaf also delivered a strong warning, saying that if any action is taken, all critical infrastructure of the supporting country would be targeted without limitation and subjected to relentless attacks.
Iranian Army Announces Drone Strikes on Israeli Military and Defense Facilities
WANA (Mar 25) – In an official statement, the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced that it had carried out a series of drone strikes targeting sites in Israeli-controlled territories.
According to statement No. 43, air support centers, drone production facilities, and certain critical infrastructure linked to Israeli security institutions were targeted in the operation. The statement emphasized that the strikes were conducted with the aim of weakening military operational and support capabilities.
Iranian Army Announces Drone Strikes on Israeli Military and Defense Facilities
WANA (Mar 25) – In an official statement, the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced that it had carried out a series of drone strikes targeting sites in Israeli-controlled territories. According to statement No. 43, air support centers, drone production facilities, and certain critical infrastructure linked to Israeli security institutions were targeted […]
Brent Oil Rises Above $100 After Reports of Iran Rejecting U.S. Proposal
WANA (Mar 25) – Brent crude oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel following reports that Iran had rejected a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the conflict.
IRGC Downs a U.S. F/A-18 Near Chabahar
WANA (Mar 25) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it shot down a U.S. F/A-18 fighter jet near Chabahar on Tuesday, according to an official statement.
The IRGC said the aircraft was hit by missiles from an advanced air defense system and crashed into the Indian Ocean. This marks the fourth such interception of U.S. and Israeli aircraft by Iran’s domestically developed air defense systems.
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters Spokesperson: “The Strait Will Not Return to Its Previous State”
WANA (Mar 25) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters delivered a sharply worded statement, warning that the current status of a key strategic strait will not revert to previous conditions.
He said that while opposing sides seek to avoid a prolonged war, “the resilience of our nation and the power of our armed forces increase with every passing moment.”
He added that adversaries would eventually be forced to reach conclusions about the outcome of the conflict themselves and would ultimately submit to negotiations.
He also criticized foreign political leadership, claiming they appear to be suffering from “severe miscalculation at the policymaking level.
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters Spokesperson: “The Strait Will Not Return to Its Previous State”
WANA (Mar 25) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters delivered a sharply worded statement, warning that the current status of a key strategic strait will not revert to previous conditions. He said that while opposing sides seek to avoid a prolonged war, “the resilience of our nation and the power of our […]
IRGC Aerospace Commander: Any Threat Against Iran Considered an Act of War
WANA (Mar 25) – Seyed Majid Moosavi, the IRGC Aerospace Commander has stated that any threat or ultimatum issued against Iran will be treated as an act of war.
The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force said that U.S. President Donald Trump “must understand that every threat and ultimatum directed at Iran is part of a war action.”
He added that recent strikes by Iranian forces on strategic locations in Dimona and Haifa carry a broader message beyond military objectives.
“The recent blows delivered by our fighters to strategic points in Dimona and Haifa, in addition to following Iran’s military strategy, send a clear message in response to the two-day and five-day threats made by the Americans,” he said.
Iranian Military Spokesman Urges Reporting of U.S. Troops in Region
Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 25) – The Iranian military spokesperson says U.S. forces in the region have left their bases and are now in hiding, calling on local populations to report their locations.
Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said all U.S. bases in the region have been destroyed, and that American commanders and soldiers have fled and taken shelter outside military installations.
“We are pursuing the American commanders and soldiers who have fled,” Zolfaqari said. “They have taken refuge in hiding places outside their bases, and we are searching for them.”
He also urged people across countries in the region to report the whereabouts of these forces and to call for the removal of U.S. troops. “We ask the people of the region to report their hiding places and, for their own safety, to demand the expulsion of Americans from the region,” he added.
Wave 81 of “True Promise 4”: IRGC Reports Missile Strikes on Over 70 Targets in Israeli Territory
WANA (Mar 25) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the 81st wave of Operation “True Promise 4” has been carried out, stating that dozens of targets across Israeli territory were hit by Iranian missiles.
According to the statement, precision-guided missiles, including Emad, Qiam, Khorramshahr-4, and Ghadr, were launched in multiple rounds and struck more than 70 locations, including areas in Haifa, Dimona, al-Khdeira, as well as northern and southern Tel Aviv, with significant impact. The operation was conducted under the code “Ya Baqir al-Ulum” and dedicated to fallen soldiers, particularly the late Seyed Javad Izadi.
Wave 81 of “True Promise 4”: IRGC Reports Missile Strikes on Over 70 Targets in Israeli Territory
WANA (Mar 25) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the 81st wave of Operation “True Promise 4” has been carried out, stating that dozens of targets across Israeli territory were hit by Iranian missiles. According to the statement, precision-guided missiles, including Emad, Qiam, Khorramshahr-4, and Ghadr, […]
Malaysia Backs Iran’s Right to Self-Defense, Supports Pakistan’s Mediation Initiative
A residential building lies in ruins in the aftermath of a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 16, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 25) – Malaysia’s prime minister has reaffirmed Iran’s right to defend its sovereignty against attacks, while expressing support for Pakistan’s initiative to facilitate dialogue between Tehran and Washington.
According to official sources, Anwar Ibrahim said in a post on X that Islamabad’s proposal was “timely and constructive,” adding that Kuala Lumpur supports the plan. He also warned that West Asia needs a more sustainable solution to reduce tensions, stressing that Iran has the right to defend itself, particularly against ongoing attacks by Israel.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Islamabad is ready and honored to host “meaningful and decisive” negotiations aimed at achieving a comprehensive resolution to the ongoing conflict, should the United States and Iran agree.
UN Human Rights Council to Hold Emergency Session on Minab School Bombing
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 25) – The United Nations Human Rights Council has announced it will convene an emergency session on Friday following reports of a school bombing in Minab.
According to official sources, the meeting was requested by Iran, China, and Cuba, and aims to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident as well as assess its humanitarian and legal implications.
Iranian Missile Hits Near Dimona Nuclear Facility, Reports Point to Impact in Rotem Industrial Zone
Iranian Missile Hits Near Dimona Nuclear Facility, Reports Point to Impact in Rotem Industrial Zone. Social Media / WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 25) – An Iranian missile struck near the Dimona nuclear facility; reports indicate an impact in the Rotem industrial area.
Denial of Donald Trump’s Alleged 15-Point Proposal by Elias Hazrati; “Narrative-Building to Compensate for Failures”
WANA (Mar 25) – Elias Hazrati, head of the Government Information Council, responded to claims about a supposed 15-point proposal by Donald Trump aimed at ending the war, describing them as “unrealistic and lacking credibility.”
He emphasized that certain opposing groups are attempting to compensate for their failures on the ground through media narratives, stating that objectives they failed to achieve in practice are now being presented in the form of alleged proposals. Hazrati also stressed that such claims should not serve as a basis for analysis or be taken seriously.
Iranian Embassy in London Responds to UK’s Use of Fake Name for Persian Gulf
WANA (Mar 25) – The Iranian Embassy in London issued a strong statement in response to the UK government’s use of a fake name for the Persian Gulf, emphasizing that “every geographic location has a name, and the gulf located south of Iran is the Persian Gulf.”
In a pointed tone directed at British officials, the embassy added, “Repeat this to yourself every day so you don’t forget.”
The embassy also accused London of political bias, stating that if the UK government had “courage and fairness,” it should condemn the United States and Israel instead of
Iran — arguing that these two parties were the initiators of war, while Iran acts solely within the framework of legitimate self-defense.
IRGC Intelligence: The “Control Over the Strait” Pattern Is Expanding to Other Fronts
WANA (Mar 25) – The IRGC Intelligence Organization said in a message posted on the social media platform X that the so-called “control over the strait” pattern is being expanded to other environments and arenas of confrontation. The message was published simultaneously with reports that the GPO service — the Israeli government’s media coordination center — had gone offline.
Without providing further details, the organization described the disruption of this system as a sign that the scope of pressure is expanding from traditional battlefields into communication and media domains.
The GPO service is considered one of the key structures for live coverage of the Israeli prime minister’s press conferences, sensitive meetings, and emergency notices for the media. Disruption to this service could reflect the vulnerability of the regime’s information infrastructure in the midst of the current tensions.
Iranian Air Defenses Destroy Hostile U.S.-Israeli Drone Over Khuzestan
WANA (Mar 25) – The public relations office of the IRGC in Khuzestan announced that Iran’s integrated air defense system had identified and destroyed a hostile drone belonging to the U.S.-Israeli enemy in the skies over Khuzestan Province.
According to the statement, the drone was targeted as part of ongoing monitoring and countermeasures against enemy aerial movements.
The IRGC in Khuzestan also noted that two enemy “Hermes” drones had previously been hit and brought down in the Dokouheh area of Andimeshk County — a development that points to the continued air defense confrontation in the skies over southwestern Iran.
Pezeshkian Commends Erdogan’s Stance Against Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 25) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the “decisive stance” of his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in condemning the “warmongering Zionist regime.”
Pezeshkian highlighted the long-standing solidarity of the Turkish people with Islamic causes, describing Turkey as a “friendly and brotherly” nation. “By God’s grace, we will continue this proud path of solidarity together,” the President added, emphasizing a shared commitment between Tehran and Ankara.
Iranian Navy Targets USS Abraham Lincoln with Cruise Missiles
WANA (Mar 25) – The Iranian Navy reportedly launched shore-to-sea cruise missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group, forcing the U.S. naval unit to alter its position.
According to Iranian state media, the operation was personally authorised by Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, commander of the Iranian Navy, from the naval operations headquarters.
He paid tribute to the memory of the crew of the destroyer Dena and emphasised Iran’s commitment to maintaining what he described as “full maritime sovereignty” in the Persian Gulf and control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
We Are Closely Monitoring the U.S.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, December 2, 2025 / WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 25) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, wrote in a post on X:
“We are closely monitoring all US movements in the region, especially troop deployments. What the generals have broke, the soldiers can’t fix; instead, they will fall victim to Netanyahu’s delusions. Do not test our resolve to defend our land.”
Tehran Emergency Services: 21 Ambulances Damaged
WANA (Mar 25) – The Deputy Head of the Tehran Province Emergency Management Organisation has released a detailed report on the destruction of medical infrastructure and casualties among first responders following recent military strikes by the United States and the Israeli regime.
Esmail Farahani outlined the toll on emergency services since the onset of the conflict on February 28, noting significant losses to both equipment and personnel.
According to Farahani, the emergency response infrastructure has been a primary victim of the recent hostilities. The reported damages include:
- 21 Ambulances damaged in total.
- 8 Ambulances completely destroyed.
- 23 Emergency Bases sustaining severe structural damage.
Handala Hackers Releases Massive Data Breach of Former Mossad Chief
WANA (Mar 25) – The hacker group Handala announced that it has released 14 gigabytes of personal and highly confidential documents belonging to Tamir Pardo as proof of concept (PoC). These documents not only reveal Mossad secrets but will also expose details of assassination projects and covert operations.
The Handala hacker group reported that it hacked and gained access to images and documents related to Tamir Pardo, the former head of Mossad, and has published them.
Handala Hackers Releases Massive Data Breach of Former Mossad Chief
WANA (Mar 25) – The hacker group Handala announced that it has released 14 gigabytes of personal and highly confidential documents belonging to Tamir Pardo as proof of concept (PoC). These documents not only reveal Mossad secrets but will also expose details of assassination projects and covert operations. The Handala hacker group reported that […]
Number of Students and Teachers Killed Rises to 243
WANA (Mar 25) – The Head of the Public Relations and Information Center of the Ministry of Education of Iran announced that 243 students and teachers have been killed since the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran.
China Urges Its Citizens to Leave Israel Immediately
WANA (Mar 25) – The Chinese Embassy in the occupied territories has called on all Chinese citizens to leave Israel as soon as possible. Citizens are also advised to stay away from airports, ports, power plants, refineries, and other critical Israeli infrastructure.
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: “Don’t Call Your Defeat a ‘Deal’”
WANA (Mar 25) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Second Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari, warned against framing what he called a strategic failure as a diplomatic agreement.
“The strategic power you boasted about has turned into a strategic defeat,” Zolfaghari said. “If the self-proclaimed global superpower could have escaped its predicament, it would have done so by now. Don’t call your failure a ‘deal.’ The era of your empty promises is over.”
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: “Don’t Call Your Defeat a ‘Deal’”
WANA (Mar 25) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Second Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari, warned against framing what he called a strategic failure as a diplomatic agreement. “The strategic power you boasted about has turned into a strategic defeat,” Zolfaghari said. “If the self-proclaimed global superpower could have escaped its predicament, […]
IRGC Launches 80th Wave of Operations Against Israeli Targets
WANA (Mar 25) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the start of the 80th wave of its military operations targeting Israeli positions, describing it as part of a pre-declared campaign.
In a statement, the IRGC said strategic locations and military centers in northern areas of what it described as occupied Palestinian territories were struck during the 80th wave of “Operation True Promise 4.” The operation, carried out by the IRGC’s aerospace division, involved sustained missile strikes.
IRGC Launches 80th Wave of Operations Against Israeli Targets
WANA (Mar 25) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the start of the 80th wave of its military operations targeting Israeli positions, describing it as part of a pre-declared campaign. In a statement, the IRGC said strategic locations and military centers in northern areas of what it described as occupied Palestinian […]
Iran Says Non-Hostile Vessels Can Transit Strait of Hormuz with Coordination
WANA (Mar 25) – Iran’s mission to the United Nations has announced that non-hostile vessels can pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, provided they coordinate with Iranian authorities.
In a post on X, the mission stated that ships not engaged in or supporting hostile actions against Iran may benefit from safe passage.
This includes vessels belonging to or associated with other countries, on the condition that they fully comply with announced safety and security regulations and coordinate with relevant Iranian authorities.
Iran Says Non-Hostile Vessels Can Transit Strait of Hormuz with Coordination
WANA (Mar 25) – Iran’s mission to the United Nations has announced that non-hostile vessels can pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, provided they coordinate with Iranian authorities. In a post on X, the mission stated that ships not engaged in or supporting hostile actions against Iran may benefit from safe passage. […]
Iranian Military Spokesperson Reports Strikes on U.S. and Israeli Targets
WANA (Mar 25) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has outlined recent military operations by the country’s armed forces and criticized restrictions on coverage of the conflict.
In a video message, Second Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari said that on the 25th day of the ongoing conflict, Iranian forces carried out multiple offensive and defensive operations.
He stated that Iran’s integrated air defense network intercepted several aerial threats in recent hours, including Tomahawk and JASSM cruise missiles, as well as a number of combat and loitering drones, in central and southern regions of the country.
Iranian Military Spokesperson Reports Strikes on U.S. and Israeli Targets
WANA (Mar 25) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has outlined recent military operations by the country’s armed forces and criticized restrictions on coverage of the conflict. In a video message, Second Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari said that on the 25th day of the ongoing conflict, Iranian forces carried out multiple […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
