Fresh tensions have emerged over the Strait of Hormuz, a key Middle Eastern maritime route, after the US President issued a social media warning to Iran. He stated that if any mines had been placed in the strait, they must be removed immediately, though he acknowledged that the United States had no confirmed evidence of such activity. The warning followed media reports citing US military sources suggesting Iran might be laying or preparing to lay mines in the area.

The US Central Command later announced on social media that it had attacked around 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the strait. Analysts noted that the narrow 34-kilometer-wide waterway, partly controlled by Iran, has become a major concern for the United States and Gulf nations. The strait is the only maritime route for oil exports from Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, giving Iran significant strategic leverage.

Experts cautioned that Iran could disrupt tanker traffic using small submarines or fast boats rather than large warships. Earlier, the US energy secretary deleted a post claiming such attacks had already begun after the information proved unverified.

Iran has claimed that United States and Israeli forces have carried out bombings on nearly 10,000 civilian installations across the country since the war began eleven days ago. According to Iranian sources, more than 1,300 civilians have been killed in these attacks. A large explosion was reported near Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport, with CNN verifying the location of a video showing the incident.

The video, posted on social media early Wednesday local time, captured multiple loud explosions and flashes of fire. Additionally, a new airstrike hit a residential area in Tehran at dawn on Wednesday, prompting rescue operations by the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

The report cites Al Jazeera as the source of information, but further details about the scale of destruction or international responses were not provided.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it has begun what it described as its most intense and powerful operation since the start of the ongoing war. According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, missiles were launched overnight at various targets in Israel and at US installations in the region.

The IRGC stated that it will continue its attacks with precision and determination until the enemy fully surrenders, declaring that the war will end only when the shadow of conflict is removed from Iran. In a Pentagon briefing on Tuesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States would not retreat until the enemy is completely and finally defeated.

Early Wednesday morning, air raid sirens sounded across central Israel as the Israel Defense Forces warned of missile launches from Iran. No casualties were reported, according to initial information.

North Korea has expressed support for Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and condemned what it called “illegal” attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. The statement was released through the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on behalf of North Korea’s Foreign Ministry. A ministry spokesperson said Pyongyang respects Iran’s right and choice in appointing Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader, following the succession from his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

According to the KCNA report, North Korea declared its backing for Khamenei’s appointment and voiced strong criticism of the US and Israel for their military actions against Iran. The spokesperson accused both countries of undermining regional peace and security and increasing instability in the international arena.

The statement underscores North Korea’s alignment with Iran amid heightened tensions involving Western powers, reflecting continued solidarity between the two nations against perceived external aggression.

An airstrike struck a residential area in Tehran early Wednesday, prompting rescue operations by the Iranian Red Crescent Society. The organization confirmed on social media that another residential area in the capital had been hit, and rescue and fire service teams were working at the scene. Video footage released by the Red Crescent showed rescuers entering a damaged building with a search dog amid scattered debris. The exact location of the strike within the city has not yet been confirmed.

According to Al Jazeera, at least one bank employee was killed in a separate airstrike on a Tehran bank. The report added that explosions were heard across the city overnight following new large-scale attack announcements by Israel and the United States. Tehran Governor Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian said that, in addition to residential areas, critical infrastructure such as electricity, water, gas, and communication networks had also been targeted, as reported by Iranian state media.

The extent of the damage and the total number of casualties remain unclear as rescue efforts continue.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it carried out its 37th round of attacks targeting several Israeli cities and US military installations across the Middle East. According to a statement published by Iran’s Fars News Agency, the operation lasted more than three hours and involved the use of new-generation “super-heavy Khorramshahr” missiles in a multi-layered coordinated strike.

The IRGC said it struck the Hayela satellite communication center south of Tel Aviv for the second time, as well as military sites in Bir Ya’akov, western Jerusalem, and Haifa. The statement also claimed that Iranian forces attacked a US base in Erbil, Iraq, and the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain. Israeli media Channel 12, cited by Al Jazeera, reported that one of the Iranian missiles hit an area near Tel Aviv, injuring several people.

The report, sourced from Reuters, did not include official responses from Israel, the United States, or Iran beyond the IRGC statement.

A senior Iranian security official told Iran’s Press TV that the country’s forces are fully prepared to resist any potential sabotage or ground operation by the United States. The official stated that Iran has been preparing for such a scenario for 20 years, drawing on experiences from conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and other regions to strengthen its readiness.

According to the source, Iranian forces view any confrontation as an opportunity to neutralize or capture enemy personnel. The official warned that the United States should pay closer attention to the deadly risks ahead and learn from past bitter experiences.

The statement came in response to claims from the United States and Israel about possible airstrikes or ground operations targeting Iran’s sensitive facilities, particularly its nuclear capabilities. Iranian security forces reiterated that they are ready to face any situation that may arise.

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that Tehran does not seek a ceasefire but intends to deliver a strong retaliatory response against aggressors. In a post cited by Tasnim News Agency, he stated that Iran must strike in a way that deters future aggression and accused Israel of perpetuating a cycle of war, negotiation, and ceasefire to preserve what he called its “shameful existence.”

The statement comes as tensions between Iran and Israel intensify following the February 28 killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, senior military officials, and civilians. In response, the United States and Israel launched extensive military operations targeting both military and civilian areas in Iran, causing rising casualties and severe damage to infrastructure such as power, gas, and communications.

Iran has retaliated with missile and drone strikes on Israeli-occupied territories and U.S. bases in the region, describing these actions as a fight for survival. Meanwhile, Washington and Tel Aviv have pledged to continue joint operations to counter what they call Iranian aggression.

Iran is pursuing a strategy to prolong its conflict with the United States and Israel rather than seeking a direct military victory. According to the report, Tehran aims to exhaust its adversaries through sustained warfare, using drone and missile strikes to spread fear and disrupt global energy supply routes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken full control of the battlefield, directing attacks and overall strategy after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in initial strikes. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has since been installed as the new supreme leader with IRGC backing.

Experts cited in the report describe Iran’s approach as an existential struggle, with some warning that the country has become more dangerous after suffering heavy losses. Iran has expanded its attacks across the Gulf region, targeting energy facilities in countries from Qatar to Saudi Arabia to pressure global markets and test Washington’s resolve.

U.S. President Donald Trump told Republican lawmakers that the war would continue until Iran is “completely and finally defeated,” though he predicted it would end soon.

Iran’s police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan has warned citizens against participating in anti-government protests, saying those acting under foreign influence would be treated as enemies. In a televised interview, he stated that all security forces were ready to defend the revolution and were prepared to respond firmly to any unrest.

Radan’s warning followed a social media post by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who urged Iranians to overthrow the current regime and seize what he called a historic opportunity for freedom. Netanyahu had earlier called for regime change in Tehran after a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran in late February, and again on March 8 encouraged Iranians to rise for independence.

The warning also comes amid memories of the late-December wave of anti-government protests in Iran, which became one of the deadliest crackdowns in the country’s history. According to the U.S.-based human rights group HRANA, at least 7,000 people were killed during those demonstrations.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sent a congratulatory letter to Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been elected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Pakistani government on Tuesday, March 10, citing Al Jazeera as the source. In the letter, Sharif also expressed condolences over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Sharif wrote that under Mojtaba Khamenei’s leadership, Iran would move toward peace, stability, dignity, and prosperity in the coming years. The message reflects Pakistan’s formal diplomatic response to the leadership transition in Iran.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed a few days earlier in a joint airstrike by Israel and the United States, according to the report. The leadership change in Tehran follows that event, marking a significant shift in Iran’s political and religious hierarchy.

Iran has launched a new wave of attacks, firing hypersonic missiles along with three other types of missiles in its 34th round of strikes. According to a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) cited by the semi-official Mehr News Agency, the attacks targeted Israeli and American military sites across the Middle East.

The IRGC stated that the strikes were directed at US military installations near Al-Dhafra air base in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and Juffair air base in Bahrain. In addition, Israel’s Ramat David air base and Haifa’s civilian airport were also targeted. The report, sourced from Al Jazeera, did not specify the scale of damage or casualties.

The use of hypersonic missiles, which can travel at speeds exceeding five times the speed of sound, marks an escalation in Iran’s regional military actions, though further details on the outcomes of the strikes were not provided in the report.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that several countries, including China and Russia, have contacted Tehran to discuss a possible ceasefire. In an interview with Iran’s state news agency ISNA, he stated that Iran also supports a ceasefire but insists that any agreement must include a guarantee that the United States will permanently halt its attacks.

The statement follows a joint US-Israel strike on Iran on February 28, which reportedly killed more than 1,200 people, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Since the attack, regional tensions have sharply escalated, with Iran launching drone and missile strikes against Israeli, Jordanian, Iraqi, and US military bases in Gulf countries.

The ongoing exchanges have heightened instability across the Middle East, and Tehran’s condition for a ceasefire suggests that diplomatic efforts remain uncertain amid continuing hostilities.

Iranian government adviser Yousef Pezeshkian stated that the country’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is safe and healthy following widespread rumors that he had been injured in an attack. Pezeshkian, who is the son of President Masoud Pezeshkian, shared the update through an Instagram story, saying he had verified the information with friends connected to Khamenei.

Earlier, Iran’s state television had described Mojtaba Khamenei as a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war,” but did not provide any details about the nature or timing of his injuries. The lack of official clarification fueled speculation across social media and other channels.

Amid ongoing conflict conditions, various unverified reports have circulated about Iran’s top leadership. Authorities have said that such information is being officially checked to prevent misinformation from spreading further.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying a major Israeli military and strategic facility south of Tel Aviv. According to the IRGC’s public relations office, the ‘Ha’Ela Satellite’ communication center, which connected Israeli warplanes with airbases, was demolished through a special operation using suicide drones. The center reportedly served as a crucial part of Israel’s satellite control network for its air force.

The attack comes amid an intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel following a deadly assault on February 28 that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, several senior military commanders, and civilians. In response, the United States and Israel launched large-scale military operations targeting both military and civilian sites in Iran, causing heavy casualties and infrastructure damage.

Iran’s armed forces have since retaliated with missile and drone strikes on Israeli positions in occupied territories and on U.S. bases deployed across the region, signaling a continued cycle of escalation.