Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / March 31
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
This report is being updated …
Araghchi: War Imposed on Both Nations Undermines “America First”
WANA (Mar 31) – In a message on the social media platform X, Abbas Araghchi referred to recent developments and emphasized that nothing undermines the “America First” slogan more than the start of a war that benefits Israel and profits from the deaths of American soldiers.
He described the conflict as a “chosen war” and added that it has been imposed not only on the people of Iran but also on the people of the United States. Araghchi criticized the consequences of such decisions, highlighting their human and political costs for both nations.
Drone and Missile Strike on Al-Kharj Base in Saudi Arabia Leaves U.S. Forces Casualties
WANA (Mar 31) – The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force reported a strike targeting the residence of U.S. pilots and flight personnel at the Al-Kharj base in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the housing and gathering site of U.S. Air Force squadron personnel stationed at the base was targeted in a joint drone and missile operation.
According to the statement, more than 200 U.S. military personnel were killed or injured in the operation. It also noted that, given the nature of the base’s mission, a significant number of those affected were fighter pilots.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Reacts to Rise in Gas Prices
WANA (Mar 31) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote in a post on X: “I just read about Sarah and others in the U.S. skipping meals because gas prices keep climbing.
Sad, but this is what happens when your leaders put others ahead of hard-working and ordinary Americans. It’s not America First anymore… it’s Israel First.”
IRGC Navy Claims Strike on U.S. Command Center in UAE
WANA (Mar 31) – The Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on X that it struck a concealed location hosting U.S. military commanders and officers in the United Arab Emirates.
According to the post, “Both U.S. bases in the region and their presence in covert locations have become unsafe.”
The statement added that Iranian intelligence identified a secret U.S. Army command center outside Al Minhad Air Base and successfully destroyed it yesterday. The IRGC claimed that approximately 200 U.S. officers and commanders were present at the site prior to the strike.
Satellite Station in Salmas Targeted in Airstrike
WANA (Mar 31) – A satellite research station in the city of Salmas was struck in an air attack carried out by U.S. and Israeli forces, according to a local official.
Ali Alaei, governor of Salmas County in Urmia, said the facility—recently launched to monitor and receive satellite data—was targeted hours earlier.
He added that parts of the structure were damaged, but no casualties have been reported at the site.
154 Academic Sites Damaged in Recent Attacks
Aftermath of strikes on Iran University of Science and Technology. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 31) – Iran’s Ministry of Science, Research and Technology says 154 scientific and educational sites across 21 universities and research centers were damaged following recent U.S. and Israeli attacks, according to a new official report.
IRGC Threatens Retaliatory Action Against U.S. Companies Following Assassination
WANA (Mar 31) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to the United States, declaring that “for every assassination, a U.S. company will be destroyed,” in response to what it described as ongoing terrorist operations.
In an official statement, the IRGC said that repeated warnings to halt such operations had been ignored, adding that recent attacks by the United States and its Israeli allies resulted in the deaths of several Iranian citizens.
IRGC Threatens Retaliatory Action Against U.S. Companies Following Assassination
WANA (Mar 31) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to the United States, declaring that “for every assassination, a U.S. company will be destroyed,” in response to what it described as ongoing terrorist operations. In an official statement, the IRGC said that repeated warnings to halt such operations had […]
Iran Football Team Displays Images of War Victims and Damages Ahead of Costa Rica Match
WANA (Mar 31) – Members of Iran’s national football team and coaching staff held images depicting Iranian victims of the war, including those killed aboard the IRIS Dena, as well as damaged sports facilities and historical sites, before their match against Costa Rica.
The images also featured Red Crescent and firefighting personnel affected during the conflict, in a gesture ahead of the game.
Araghchi Slams Strikes on Pharma Firms, Says “Aggressors Will Be Punished”
WANA (Mar 31) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned reported Israeli strikes on pharmaceutical facilities, warning of retaliation.
In a post on X, he wrote: “The war criminals in Israel are now openly and unashamedly bombing pharmaceutical companies. Their intentions are clear.
What they’ve gotten wrong is that they’re not dealing with defenseless Palestinian civilians. Our Powerful Armed Forces will severely punish aggressors.”
Araghchi Slams Strikes on Pharma Firms, Says “Aggressors Will Be Punished”
WANA (Mar 31) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned reported Israeli strikes on pharmaceutical facilities, warning of retaliation. In a post on X, he wrote: “The war criminals in Israel are now openly and unashamedly bombing pharmaceutical companies. Their intentions are clear. What they’ve gotten wrong is that they’re not dealing with […]
“Nasir Hackers” Conduct Cyberattack on Saudi Oil Company
WANA (Mar 31) – The “Nasir Hackers” group said it organized a cyberattack against the “Al-Safi” oil company in Saudi Arabia and gained access to what it described as confidential information related to oil contracts, private correspondence, and details of fuel stations across the kingdom.
The group said the obtained data has been handed over to relevant resistance actors for appropriate use. It also issued a message to what it called “traitors in Saudi Arabia,” urging them to return to what it described as the path of truth and resistance and to distance themselves from Israel.
Trump Expresses Anger Over France Blocking U.S. Military Flights Bound for Israel
WANA (Mar 31) – Donald Trump expressed anger over France’s decision to deny U.S. military aircraft carrying equipment bound for Israel access to its airspace.
In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump wrote that France did not allow aircraft transporting military equipment heading to Israel to pass through its airspace. He added, “The United States will remember this!!!”
Trump: Countries Facing Fuel Shortages Should Secure Their Own Oil
WANA (Mar 31) – Donald Trump said in his latest remarks on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that countries experiencing fuel shortages should “go and secure their own oil.”
He added that the United States will not step in to assist countries facing fuel shortages, saying: “Just as you were not there to help us, we will not be there to help you.”
Ghalibaf Reacts to Israeli Withdrawal from Ground Operation with U.S.
WANA (Mar 31) – According to Channel 12 of the Israeli regime, Israeli soldiers will not participate in any ground operations alongside the United States.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf responded by sharing a video showing a U.S. soldier shouting at his commanders, saying, “We do not want to die for Israel.” He warned American audiences that the “America First” policy is being replaced by an “Israel First” approach within U.S. decision-making.
IRGC: Long-Term Strategy to Exhaust Israeli Regime and U.S. Forces in the Region
WANA (Mar 31) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it is pursuing a “long-term horizon to erode the Israeli regime and the U.S. army in the region,” according to a statement by its Public Relations Office.
The statement said combined operations by Iran’s armed forces and the “Axis of Resistance” continued under the 88th wave of Operation “True Promise 4,” carried out under the code “Ya Fatima al-Zahra (PBUH),” and dedicated to Hezbollah martyrs. It claimed these operations have intensified pressure on what it described as “aggressor forces.”
IRGC: Long-Term Strategy to Exhaust Israeli Regime and U.S. Forces in the Region
WANA (Mar 31) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it is pursuing a “long-term horizon to erode the Israeli regime and the U.S. army in the region,” according to a statement by its Public Relations Office. The statement said combined operations by Iran’s armed forces and the “Axis of Resistance” continued under […]
Two ‘LUCAS’ Drones Downed Over Bandar Abbas and Minab
The copied version of the Iranian drone Shahed-136, operating under the new name “Lucas”. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 31) – The public relations office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said two “LUCAS” drones were intercepted and destroyed over Bandar Abbas and Minab.
According to the statement, the drones were downed by an advanced air defense system operating under the country’s integrated air defense network.
Poland Rejects U.S. Request to Deploy Patriot System to Middle East
WANA (Mar 31) – Poland has refused a U.S. request to send one of its MIM-104 Patriot air defense systems to the Middle East, according to official statements.
The Polish defense minister said the systems are currently used to protect Poland’s airspace and NATO’s eastern flank, stressing that Warsaw has no plans to relocate them.
Pezeshkian Praises Iraq’s Support
WANA (Mar 31) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for Iraq’s support during what he described as an “unjust war,” in a post on X. He wrote:
“The Muslim people of Iraq stood bravely alongside Iran in this unjust war; this steadfastness is not due to geography, but to shared history, identity, and religious values. I warmly shake the hands of the people, officials, and fighters of Iraq in Mesopotamia. I value your resilience and honor our commitment.”
Beijing Warns Against Any Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
WANA (Mar 31) – Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stressed today the need to halt the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, warning that “attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities could have serious consequences for regional security and stability, and China firmly opposes such actions.”
She emphasized that any attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities would “violate the UN Charter, international law, and the statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
Ulyanov: IAEA Did Not Condemn Attacks on Iran Due to U.S. Pressure
Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (Mar 31) – Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of inaction regarding U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Mikhail Ulyanov said on Tuesday that the agency did not condemn the June attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran during the previous conflict because, according to him, Washington had pressured and threatened both the agency’s secretariat and its member states.
He also stated that under current conditions, satellite imagery is the only tool available to the agency for assessing the situation in Iran. He claimed that developments surrounding Iran indicate that the “law of the jungle” has overtaken the rules of international law.
Italy Opposes U.S. Use of Sigonella Base for Operations Against Iran
WANA (Mar 31) – Amid ongoing disagreements over aligning with Washington in regional tensions, reports indicate that Italy has opposed the United States’ use of the Sigonella air base for operations related to Iran.
According to a report by the Italian news agency ANSA, some U.S. aircraft had planned to stop at the Sigonella base en route to West Asia. Still, Italian authorities did not approve the request.
The report comes as Donald Trump has repeatedly called on NATO members in recent days to support the United States in its confrontation with Iran.
Three Chinese Vessels Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Mar 31) – A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that three Chinese vessels have recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said at the ministry’s press briefing on Tuesday that Beijing appreciates the coordination of the relevant parties in this matter. She described the Strait of Hormuz and its surrounding waters as vital routes for the international flow of goods and energy.
Referring to regional developments, she also stressed that China is calling for an immediate ceasefire, an end to the war, and the swift restoration of peace and stability in the Persian Gulf region.
Zarif: Attack on Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Producer Shows the Aggressors’ Desperation
WANA (Mar 31) – Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s former foreign minister, said the attack on Tofiq Daru Research Engineering Company was a sign of the attackers’ desperation.
Referring to the strike on the company, Zarif said that after a month of what he described as “war crimes,” the firm — which produces pharmaceutical raw materials — had now been targeted.
He stressed that, after failing to achieve their objectives, the attackers had deliberately struck a producer of pharmaceutical ingredients, including materials used to make medicines needed by cancer patients.
Handala: “Everything Will Change”
WANA (Mar 31) – The Handala cyber group announced that a city in the United States is experiencing a widespread cyber disruption, adding that further details will be released soon. The group stated, “In the coming hours, everything will change—stay tuned.”
Radar Footage Shows Destruction of Two MQ-9 Drones Over Isfahan
WANA (Mar 31) – Radar images have captured the moment two MQ-9 Reaper drones were struck and destroyed in the skies over Isfahan.
Iran Says Air Defenses Down ‘LUCAS’ Drone Over Qeshm
WANA (Mar 31) – Iran’s air defense forces shot down an enemy “LUCAS” drone at around 10:30 a.m. local time in the area of Qeshm, according to a military statement. The drone, described as belonging to U.S.-Israeli forces, was intercepted and destroyed by the Army’s air defense system.
The statement added that with this incident, the total number of drones downed by the country’s integrated air defense network has reached 147.
Fadavi: U.S. Failed to Achieve Goals, Miscalculations Deepened Crises
WANA (Mar 31) – Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, advisor to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said the United States has failed to achieve its declared objectives and that developments in the energy sector—particularly the growing role of the Strait of Hormuz in the global economy—alongside actions outside international norms, have intensified crises and created what he described as a “notorious record” for the U.S.
In a televised interview, Fadavi referred to what he called U.S. miscalculations, stating that while Americans believed they could destroy Iran, they are now seeking to achieve very basic objectives.
Fadavi: U.S. Failed to Achieve Goals, Miscalculations Deepened Crises
WANA (Mar 31) – Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, advisor to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said the United States has failed to achieve its declared objectives and that developments in the energy sector—particularly the growing role of the Strait of Hormuz in the global economy—alongside actions outside international norms, have intensified […]
The 88th Wave of Operation “True Promise” Launched with a Heavy, Multi-Layered Naval Assault
WANA (Mar 31) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that in the early hours of today, IRGC Navy forces carried out four rapid, coordinated, and successful operations as part of the 88th wave of Operation “True Promise,” under the code name “Ya Fatemeh al-Zahra (PBUH),” targeting positions attributed to American-Israeli forces in the region.
According to the statement, in the first operation, a container ship affiliated with Israel, identified as “Express Halfong,” was struck in the central waters of the Persian Gulf by IRGC Navy ballistic missiles, sustaining heavy damage.
The 88th Wave of Operation “True Promise” Launched with a Heavy, Multi-Layered Naval Assault
WANA (Mar 31) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that in the early hours of today, IRGC Navy forces carried out four rapid, coordinated, and successful operations as part of the 88th wave of Operation “True Promise,” under the code name “Ya Fatemeh al-Zahra (PBUH),” targeting positions attributed […]
Burying the Dream of Dominating the Strait of Hormuz with a Decisive Response from Iran
WANA (Mar 31) – The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated that what he described as “miscalculations” by the U.S. President and leaders of the Israeli regime have led them to assess the resilient Iranian nation and its powerful armed forces solely through material and worldly standards.
He added that such flawed assessments have made the unprecedented presence of aware and revolutionary people in the streets, as well as the strength and steadfastness of Iran’s armed forces on the battlefield, unpredictable for the enemies.
Burying the Dream of Dominating the Strait of Hormuz with a Decisive Response from Iran
WANA (Mar 31) – The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated that what he described as “miscalculations” by the U.S. President and leaders of the Israeli regime have led them to assess the resilient Iranian nation and its powerful armed forces solely through material and worldly standards. He added that such flawed […]
Ghalibaf Dismisses Trump’s “Psychological Operations” as Wishful Thinking
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, December 2, 2025 / WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Mar 31) – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, has dismissed what he described as psychological operations by Donald Trump, accusing him of presenting “wishful thinking as news.”
In a post on X, Ghalibaf wrote: “The enemy promotes its desires as news while threatening our nation at the same time. Big Mistake. If they hit one, they’ll take several back. God willing, the people of Iran, under the leadership of the Supreme Leader, will make the enemy regret the aggression and reclaim their rights.”
IranAir Defense Shot Down U.S.-Israeli MQ-9 Drone Near Isfahan
WANA (Mar 31) – Iran’s Army Public Relations Office announced that an enemy MQ-9 Reaper drone, described as belonging to U.S. and Israeli forces, was intercepted and destroyed early this morning. According to the statement, the drone was targeted and downed by the Army’s air defense system in the general area of Isfahan.
With this latest incident, Iranian officials say the total number of drones intercepted and destroyed by the country’s integrated air defense network has reached 146.
Iran Judiciary Warns of Severe Penalties for Cooperation with Israel and Hostile States
WANA (Mar 31) – The spokesperson for Iran’s judiciary, Asghar Jahangir, has warned that any cooperation with Israel or other hostile governments could result in severe punishment, including asset confiscation and the death penalty.
Jahangir stated that any operational activity carried out on behalf of Israel or hostile groups with the intent to endanger Iran’s national security would be met with the confiscation of all assets and execution.
He further noted that under another provision of the law, intelligence cooperation with Israel and hostile states—including the United States—would carry the same penalties.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Calls for U.S. Withdrawal from Region
WANA (Mar 31) – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has called for the withdrawal of United States forces from the region while emphasizing Tehran’s respectful and brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia.
In a message posted on the social media platform X, Araghchi stated that Iran regards Saudi Arabia as a “brotherly country” and holds it in high esteem. He stressed that Iran’s operations are directed not at regional nations, but at what he described as an “aggressor enemy” that shows no respect for either Arab nations or Iran.
Araghchi further argued that this adversary lacks the capability to ensure regional security, pointing to recent developments as evidence of its weakness. He suggested that Iran’s actions against key elements associated with this opponent demonstrate its inability to maintain stability.
Highlighting shifting dynamics in the region, the Iranian foreign minister declared that “the time has come” for U.S. forces to leave the region.
He reiterated that Iran’s actions are focused on countering external threats, while also underscoring Tehran’s commitment to maintaining and strengthening relations with regional countries, particularly Saudi Arabia.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
