Iran has officially confirmed the death of its naval commander Alireza Tangsiri, four days after Israel claimed responsibility for his killing. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement through the Tasnim news agency acknowledging that Tangsiri died from the severity of an attack while organizing his forces and strengthening coastal defenses.

The IRGC statement added that despite Tangsiri’s absence, its naval units continue to deliver strong blows and maintain full control over the Strait of Hormuz. The force vowed not to rest until its enemies are completely destroyed. Tangsiri had been overseeing vessel movements through the strategic waterway and had previously declared that ships linked to aggressors against Iran had no right to pass through it.

Known for his outspoken stance against the United States and Israel, Tangsiri was among senior IRGC commanders sanctioned by Washington in 2019 after Iran shot down a U.S. surveillance drone near the strait.

Iran has denied holding any direct talks with the United States, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei. Speaking to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, Baghaei said Tehran has so far not engaged in direct negotiations with Washington but has received messages through intermediaries indicating that the U.S. is interested in dialogue.

Baghaei questioned the consistency of U.S. diplomatic positions, saying Iran’s stance remains clear while the other side keeps changing its position. He described the messages from Washington as containing excessive and unreasonable demands. The spokesperson also clarified that Iran did not participate in meetings organized under Pakistan’s initiative, describing them as part of an independent framework.

The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, with observers noting that such remarks could further widen the diplomatic gap between the two nations.

The US President issued a stern warning on Sunday, stating that Iran would not survive as a nation if it continues efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he said Iran must abandon its nuclear ambitions, surrender everything to the United States, and comply fully. He added that Iran could rebuild itself as a great country if it complies, but otherwise, it would face total destruction.

When asked about reports that Iran might impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the President said he would verify the claim. He asserted that if such a move occurred, the United States could halt it within minutes. The remarks were reported by Al Jazeera.

The warning came amid heightened tensions in the region, with related developments including alleged Iranian attacks on infrastructure in Kuwait and claims of progress in US-Iran talks through Pakistan.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s governing system has already changed. In an interview with The Financial Times, he said that the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials during the early days of the war resulted in a ‘regime change’ in Iran. Trump described the current Iranian leadership as a completely different and highly professional group.

He reiterated his claim that Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, who had succeeded his father as Iran’s Supreme Leader, is either dead or critically injured. Trump stated that there has been no information about Mojtaba’s condition and asserted that he believes Mojtaba is dead.

Trump further expressed his belief that Iran may eventually reach an agreement with the United States. The interview was reported by BBC and published by Amar Desh Online on March 30, 2026.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying a US Boeing E-3 Sentry surveillance aircraft worth $700 million using a Shahed-136 drone costing about $20,000. The attack reportedly took place last Friday at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, where Iran launched a coordinated missile and drone strike. According to the IRGC, at least 12 US soldiers were injured in the incident.

In a statement released Sunday, the IRGC said its Aerospace Force carried out the joint operation in response to what it called hostile actions by US forces. The group asserted that the E-3 Sentry, part of the Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS), was completely destroyed, and nearby aircraft were also damaged. Images circulating on social media appeared to show wreckage of the aircraft at the US-operated base in Saudi Arabia, which had been deployed from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City.

The IRGC added that the drone struck the aircraft near its tail section, hitting the sensitive AN/APY-2 radar area. The report was sourced from Press TV.

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued another message, though he has yet to appear in public. According to a BBC report on Sunday, the message expressed gratitude to Iraq’s religious leaders and people for taking a clear stance against aggression toward Iran. Iranian media said the message was delivered to an Iraqi official following a meeting between the speaker of Iraq’s Supreme Islamic Assembly and Iran’s ambassador in Baghdad.

Since assuming the position of Supreme Leader earlier in March, several written messages have been released in Mojtaba Khamenei’s name, but he has not been seen publicly or on state television. His appointment followed the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, the first day of a major attack.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is either dead or in very poor condition, citing his absence from public view. However, Iran’s ambassador in Geneva stated that security reasons are preventing the new leader from appearing publicly.

Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported that the United States and Israel carried out an airstrike on a university in Isfahan. The attack targeted the Isfahan University of Technology around midday on Saturday. The report described the strike as “severe,” but no information was provided about casualties or damage.

The incident followed an earlier attack the same day on the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran, which was also attributed to US and Israeli forces. The sequence of strikes marks a continuation of military actions targeting Iranian academic institutions, according to the reports cited.

No official statements or details on the extent of the damage were available at the time of reporting, and the broader implications of the attacks remain unclear.

An airstrike hit Iran’s Isfahan University of Technology on Sunday, marking the second such attack on the institution within a week. According to Akbar Salehi, deputy head of security and law enforcement for Isfahan province, several campus buildings were damaged and at least four staff members were injured. He confirmed that a similar strike had occurred the previous Thursday.

Following the latest incident, Iran issued a warning that it could target American universities in the region in retaliation for attacks on Iranian institutions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that such actions would be a response to continued assaults on Iranian facilities.

The situation underscores rising regional tensions after repeated strikes on Iranian sites, with potential implications for educational and diplomatic relations between Iran and the United States.

Six people were killed in a joint US-Israeli attack on the Iranian village of Osmavandan, according to Iran’s Mehr news agency, as reported by Al Jazeera. The strike hit a residential area, killing two people on the spot and four others later at a hospital. The attack also destroyed five houses and severely damaged twenty-two more.

Iran claims that nearly 93,000 civilian structures have already been damaged in ongoing US-Israeli operations targeting civilian infrastructure. The latest strike adds to a series of incidents that have intensified tensions in the region, with repeated reports of civilian casualties and property destruction.

The report did not include official statements from the United States or Israel regarding the incident, and further details about the broader military context remain unclear.

Israel has carried out a series of strikes on multiple Iranian command centers during the ongoing conflict. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), these attacks have prompted Iran to relocate its key security headquarters to mobile infrastructure in recent days. The IDF stated that Israeli air forces launched a powerful strike on Tehran yesterday, targeting several of these temporary command sites.

The Israeli military claimed that Iranian commanders were conducting military operations from these temporary bases at the time of the attacks. The report also mentioned related developments, including threats from Iran following university attacks and casualties in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran’s Osmavandan village.

The situation underscores heightened military tension between Israel and Iran, with both sides appearing to adjust their strategies amid ongoing hostilities.

Iranian authorities have arrested 35 people in the western province of Lorestan on charges of illegally photographing military installations and spreading false information, according to the Tasnim news agency as reported by Al Jazeera. Among those detained, 16 individuals are accused of capturing images or videos of sensitive and military sites and collaborating with what officials described as 'hostile' media outlets. The remaining 19 were detained for allegedly disseminating false information.

The Iranian government has categorized the incident as a matter of national security. The arrests come amid heightened scrutiny of information sharing and media activity within the country, particularly concerning military and security-related content.

Authorities have not released further details about the detainees or the specific nature of the alleged misinformation, leaving questions about the broader implications of the arrests for media freedom and civil activity in the region.

Tehran has issued a strong warning following reports that the Pentagon is preparing for a week-long ground operation in Iran. According to The Washington Post, US officials said the plan involves both special operations forces and conventional infantry units, though President Donald Trump has not yet given final approval. The move comes as the Iran war enters its fifth week, with additional US troops, including thousands from the 82nd Airborne Division, deployed to the Middle East.

In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that any US troops entering Iran would return in coffins. The IRGC also urged students, teachers, and staff to stay away from institutions that could become targets. It warned that American and Israeli-linked educational institutions in West Asia might be attacked as retaliation.

The escalating exchange of threats has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict as both sides increase military readiness and rhetoric.

According to a report by The Telegraph cited by Amar Desh Online on March 29, 2026, Iran is seen to be on the path to victory in its ongoing confrontation with the Trump administration. Western intelligence agencies have long sought to weaken the Islamic Republic, but Iran’s leadership is reportedly maintaining control. The Revolutionary Guard Corps has become the dominant force in the country, and without a direct U.S. ground invasion, the regime’s collapse appears unlikely. Even leaders like Netanyahu and Trump are said to be exploring behind-the-scenes agreements rather than pursuing regime change.

The report identifies four main reasons for Iran’s perceived advantage. First, the regime’s survival itself is considered a victory. Second, Iran’s control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global oil supplies, forcing the Trump administration to negotiate. Third, Iran has turned the strait into a new source of revenue by charging fees to countries such as China and India for oil shipments. Finally, if Iran endures the conflict, it could use this income to rebuild its missile and nuclear capabilities, potentially emerging stronger in the coming years.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the start of a new phase of its military operation, involving 86 missiles and drones. According to a statement from the IRGC’s public relations department, the operation, named “Sunday Dawn,” targeted US bases located in Iraq’s Victoria, Kuwait’s Arifjan, and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base in Al Kharj.

The statement said the objective of the strikes was to damage US aerial and drone operation infrastructure and weapons stockpiles. It also claimed that the attacks extended to secret US and Israeli facilities in multiple locations, including Arad, Negev, Tel Aviv, Erbil, Bahrain—where the US Fifth Fleet is based—and Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra area.

The announcement follows earlier tensions involving Iran and US-linked military sites in the region, though the statement did not specify the scale of damage or casualties resulting from the attacks.

The conflict in Iran has entered its second month as US-Israeli attacks continue, resulting in a rising death toll. According to Iran’s Ministry of Health, 2,076 people have been killed so far, including 216 children. The ministry’s latest update also reports that 26,500 people have been injured, among them 1,767 children.

The health sector has suffered extensive damage, with 336 health and emergency service centers across the country affected. The ministry had previously released casualty figures in stages, indicating a rapidly deteriorating situation. The report was cited by Al Jazeera.

The continuing escalation underscores the severe humanitarian impact of the ongoing strikes, with both civilian casualties and infrastructure losses mounting across Iran.