Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of launching an attack on a desalination plant located on Qeshm Island, according to a report by Al Jazeera. In a post on social media platform X, Araghchi described the incident as an 'open and reckless crime.' The plant was responsible for converting seawater into drinkable water for local communities.

Araghchi stated that the attack disrupted water supplies to 30 villages dependent on the facility. He warned that assaults on Iran’s infrastructure represent a highly dangerous escalation and could have serious consequences. Emphasizing Iran’s position, he said that the United States, not Iran, had set such a precedent.

The report did not include any response from the United States or independent verification of the claim, leaving the broader context of the alleged attack unclear.

Iranian presidential spokesperson stated that President Masoud Pezeshkian’s message was clear: if regional countries do not assist the United States in any attack against Iran, Tehran will not target them. The statement, broadcast on Iran’s state television, emphasized that the Islamic Republic will never bow to aggression and will respond appropriately to any hostile action in line with its armed forces’ directives.

Earlier, President Pezeshkian had expressed regret to neighboring states and reiterated that Iran would not initiate attacks unless first provoked. Despite these assurances, reports on Friday indicated that missile and drone strikes had been intercepted from neighboring territories.

The comments come amid heightened regional tensions, with Iranian officials seeking to clarify their defensive stance while maintaining readiness to respond to any external aggression.

The Israeli military has claimed that its air force destroyed 16 aircraft belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force during overnight attacks in Tehran. According to a statement, Israeli forces carried out what they described as a 'widespread assault' across the Iranian capital, including strikes on Mehrabad Airport.

The Israeli military alleged that the airport had been used by the Quds Force as a hub for transferring weapons and funds to various armed groups in the Middle East, including Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The Quds Force is responsible for operations outside Iran’s borders.

The claims could not be independently verified, and Iranian authorities have not yet issued any official response to the reported attacks.

An Iranian official said the country is identifying new American facilities for potential attacks following threats from US President Donald Trump. On Saturday, Trump warned on his social media platform Truth Social that the United States would deliver a harsh blow to Iran, considering new targets for what he described as 'complete destruction and certain death.'

In response, the Iranian official told CNN that the United States had clearly threatened to expand the war against the Iranian people and directly kill them. He added that Iran would now review American territories, forces, and partner institutions not yet on its armed forces’ target list and include them for possible strikes.

The exchange of threats comes amid heightened regional tensions, with both sides signaling readiness for escalation, though no immediate military action was reported in the source.

Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has issued a warning that individuals who share photos or videos of sites damaged by recent US and Israeli attacks will face severe consequences. In a statement released on March 7, 2026, the ministry said that taking pictures of affected areas and sending them to what it described as “terrorist satellite networks, virtual pages, or enemy media channels” would be treated as collaboration with hostile forces.

The ministry labeled those involved in such activities as “mercenaries” working for Israel and stated that it would monitor these “Israeli soldiers” and take legal action against them. It also urged the public to report any information about such activities to the authorities.

The warning comes amid heightened tensions following attacks that damaged Iranian facilities, with the government seeking to control information flow and prevent the dissemination of images from affected areas.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for an attack on an oil tanker flying the flag of the Marshall Islands in the Persian Gulf. According to a statement published on the IRGC’s official website, Sepah News, the vessel, commercially known as ‘Luis P,’ was struck by a drone in the central part of the Gulf.

The IRGC described the tanker as part of United States assets but did not provide further details about the extent of damage or any casualties resulting from the incident. The statement did not specify the exact location or timing of the strike beyond identifying it as occurring in the middle of the Persian Gulf.

No immediate information was available regarding the response from the vessel’s operators or other regional authorities, and the scale of the impact remains unclear.

Iran has claimed to have shot down 13 advanced US and Israeli drones in a series of surprise attacks across multiple regions. According to a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the drones were intercepted between February 27 and March 7 using missile and artillery defense systems. The statement specified that MQ-9, Hermes, and Orbiter models were among the aircraft destroyed in Iran’s northwest, west, south, and in areas including Isfahan, Kerman, and Tehran.

The announcement came as the conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance entered its second week. During the same period, explosions were reported in West Jerusalem, where air raid sirens were heard. AFP journalists confirmed hearing at least three blasts, while Israeli authorities issued six air raid alerts across various regions within 24 hours.

The developments mark a continued escalation in hostilities, with both sides reporting attacks and counterattacks across multiple fronts.

Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, director of Iran’s think tank Diplo House, dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent statement amounted to a surrender. Gholamzadeh said Trump’s claim was completely false and misrepresented the president’s message.

According to Gholamzadeh, Pezeshkian’s video message stated that Iran would not target neighboring countries unless attacked first. He clarified that Iran’s actions are directed not at its neighbors but at U.S. or Israeli interests and facilities in the region. Gholamzadeh added that Iran has urged neighboring states not to allow their territories or airspace to be used by the United States or Israel for attacks against Iran.

He described this request as both normal and lawful, emphasizing that it reflects Iran’s defensive stance rather than any sign of capitulation.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Iran will never surrender, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for the country’s unconditional surrender. The statement was reported on Saturday by Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera.

According to Iranian officials, the country will resist any military pressure, warning that continued attacks could further expand the conflict. Trump had earlier posted on social media urging Iran to surrender unconditionally and stated that he wanted to be involved in the selection of Iran’s next leader. He also said that any new leader chosen without U.S. consultation would not be accepted.

The exchange underscores escalating tensions between the two nations, with Iranian authorities emphasizing defiance in the face of external pressure.

Iran has launched its 25th round of attacks, employing hypersonic missiles for the first time in this phase, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The announcement, reported by Iranian state media citing an IRGC statement, said the strikes targeted US military bases and support centers using both missiles and drones.

The report specified that the IRGC used the hypersonic Fattah missile and the Emad ballistic missile in the operation. Hypersonic missiles are capable of traveling at speeds more than five times the speed of sound, reaching approximately 6,174 kilometers per hour or 3,836 miles per hour.

The information was reported by Al Jazeera, which cited Iranian state media as its source.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported that an oil tanker named ‘Prima’ was struck by a drone while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made through a statement shared on Telegram, where the IRGC reiterated that it had repeatedly warned against vessel movement through the strait, declaring the area off-limits.

According to the IRGC, ships belonging to countries maintaining friendly relations with what it called ‘enemy nations’ are also being barred from crossing the strait. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy transport routes, carrying nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has already brought maritime traffic in the area to a near standstill.

Earlier in the week, Iran had warned that any ship attempting to pass through the region could be set on fire. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. Navy could escort vessels through the strait if necessary.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters, Khatam al-Anbiya, stated that the country respects the national interests and sovereignty of its neighboring states. However, it warned that if attacks on Iran continue, U.S. and Israeli military bases and interests across the region would become targets. The statement was reported by Al Jazeera.

The IRGC’s declaration followed remarks by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who said the country’s interim leadership council had decided that no attacks would be launched on neighboring states unless they initiated aggression against Iran. The IRGC reiterated through state media that Iran’s armed forces have not taken any aggressive action against neighboring countries so far.

The statement added a clear warning that continued hostile acts would prompt Iran’s armed forces to deliver powerful and destructive strikes against U.S. and Israeli military assets on land, sea, and air throughout the region.

The head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society, Pirhossein Kolivand, has claimed that 65 schools and 13 centers affiliated with the organization were targeted in attacks allegedly carried out by Israel and the United States. According to a report by BBC News Farsi cited in the statement, the strikes affected multiple regions across Iran.

Kolivand stated that a total of 6,668 civilian units were hit, including 5,535 residential and 1,041 commercial buildings. He added that several Red Crescent rescue vehicles were also damaged during the incidents. The report did not specify the exact timing or locations of the attacks.

As of the report’s release, there had been no immediate response from either Israel or the United States regarding the allegations.

The Iranian Red Crescent has reported that at least 6,668 civilian sites across Iran were targeted in joint airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel. According to figures cited from Fars News Agency and reported by Al Jazeera, the targeted locations included 5,535 residential buildings, 1,041 commercial facilities, 14 medical centers, 65 schools, and 13 centers belonging to the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

The report also stated that several rescue and relief vehicles were damaged during the attacks, and some Red Crescent workers were injured while conducting emergency operations. The strikes have caused widespread disruption to civilian infrastructure and humanitarian activities.

No further details were provided about the timing or specific areas affected by the attacks, and there was no mention of official responses from the governments involved.

Experts analyzing evidence have suggested that U.S. forces were likely responsible for a deadly strike on a school in Iran, according to a CNN report. The White House has not dismissed this possibility. The attack on February 28 targeted a primary school in Minab, southern Iran, killing 165 children. Satellite imagery, local videos, statements from U.S. officials, and assessments by weapons experts indicated that the strike coincided with a U.S. attack on an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base in the same area.

An Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson stated that he was unaware of any Israeli operation in that region. Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahraini, initially reported 150 student deaths, later revised to 165. A large funeral and mourning ceremony was held in Iran for the victims.

The report also noted that under international humanitarian law, deliberate attacks on schools, hospitals, or other civilian facilities constitute war crimes.