Iran’s Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf has accused foreign adversaries of secretly planning a ground assault while publicly signaling interest in dialogue. His remarks came in a message marking one month since the start of the ongoing war, as reported by Iran’s state news agency IRNA and other local media outlets.

Ghalibaf stated that the United States is presenting a 15-point list outlining its demands, attempting to achieve through negotiation what it failed to secure in battle. He added that Iranian forces are prepared for any U.S. ground operation and ready to respond with artillery fire. Addressing the issue of surrender, Ghalibaf emphasized in Arabic that Iran’s stance is clear and that humiliation will not be accepted.

The comments come amid continuing regional tensions, with reports of heavy casualties in Iran from U.S.-Israeli attacks and diplomatic efforts by Pakistan to mediate between Washington and Tehran.

Iran’s Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), one of the country’s leading academic institutions located in Tehran, was heavily damaged in airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel. The incident occurred amid ongoing regional tensions, with reports confirming extensive destruction across the university campus.

Following the attack, several videos circulated on social media showing widespread devastation. The footage depicted collapsed structures, flames, and thick smoke rising from multiple university buildings, indicating severe structural damage. The reports were sourced from Al Jazeera and Reuters, which confirmed the scale of the destruction.

The extent of casualties or further details about the attack’s timing and immediate response were not specified in the available reports.

An Israeli airstrike on Sunday caused extensive damage to the Tehran office of Qatar-based news network Al Arabi TV, according to authorities cited by Middle East Eye. The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported that at least ten people were injured in the attack.

Al Arabi TV stated on social media platform X that an Israeli missile struck its office building in the Iranian capital, forcing the channel to halt live broadcasts. Footage from the scene showed shattered glass, debris inside the building, and damaged broadcasting equipment. Streets outside were littered with rubble, and nearby buildings also bore signs of damage.

The incident adds to the ongoing regional tensions, though the report did not specify further details about the broader military context or official responses from either side.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned an Israeli attack in Lebanon that killed three journalists. In a statement on his official Telegram channel, Araghchi described the incident as a “planned assassination,” saying it represents a deep wound for the media in the region and the world, as well as a serious warning to global conscience.

He asserted that the attack was not merely an attempt to eliminate individuals but a deliberate effort to intimidate truth-tellers and silence voices that speak out. Araghchi also claimed that Israel has a long history of targeting media professionals, which he said constitutes a clear violation of international law and conventions.

The condemnation follows reports of the journalists’ deaths in the Israeli strike in Lebanon, drawing renewed attention to the safety of media workers in conflict zones.

The United States and Israel carried out the highest number of attacks in a single day since the start of the war in Iran. According to reports, between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, at least 701 strikes were launched across the country, with about 74 percent concentrated around the capital, Tehran. The attacks caused extensive damage in the city and surrounding areas.

The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), cited by the BBC, reported that civilian casualties have reached 1,551 within the first month of the conflict, including at least 236 children. The scale of the attacks and the rising death toll underscore the severity of the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East have further escalated as Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a second round of missile strikes targeting Israel. Observers warn that the violence could spread across the region if the situation continues to deteriorate.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it launched missile and drone attacks on aluminium facilities in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. The statement, broadcast by Iran’s state media overnight on Sunday, said the targeted sites were linked to the United States military. Aluminium Bahrain reported two employees injured, while Emirates Global Aluminium in Abu Dhabi confirmed significant damage and six injuries. The IRGC described the strikes as retaliation for a US-Israeli attack on Iranian industrial infrastructure allegedly launched from Gulf bases hosting US forces.

The attacks come amid escalating regional hostilities following the outbreak of the Middle East war at the end of February. Al Jazeera reported that between 4 to 9 percent of global aluminium supply originates from the Gulf, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions. Additional drone incidents were reported across the region, including an attack at Oman’s Salalah port that injured one worker and prompted Maersk to halt operations temporarily. Oman condemned the assault and began investigating its source.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait also reported intercepting multiple drones over their territories. Analysts warned that continued retaliatory strikes could further escalate tensions across the Gulf Cooperation Council states.

Iranian officials have warned that the United Arab Emirates will face extensive attacks on its state assets if the United States proceeds with a ground offensive against Iran. According to a report by Middle East Eye citing two senior Iranian officials, Tehran believes the UAE is playing an active role alongside the US and Israel in the ongoing conflict. The warning comes as US President Donald Trump reportedly plans a ground operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has kept closed since the war began.

The officials claimed that the US assault could target Kharg Island, a key hub for Iran’s crude oil exports, and that the operation might be launched from Gulf Arab states, including the UAE and Bahrain. They alleged that the UAE has provided air power and bases to US forces and that Iran has already conveyed a message to Abu Dhabi about potential consequences.

If the ground attack originates from Emirati territory, Iran said it will treat the UAE as a direct enemy and expand strikes beyond military and intelligence sites to include government-owned civilian infrastructure.

An Iranian official this week introduced a new condition for ending the war initiated by the United States and Israel, demanding recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. The narrow waterway, through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passes, has become a central element of Tehran’s strategy. Iran now aims to turn it into a major source of annual revenue worth hundreds of billions of dollars while leveraging its global economic influence.

Analysts noted that Iran’s long-standing threat to close the strait in case of attack has gained new weight. The country’s leadership, including new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, emphasized the strategic importance of using the strait’s blockade potential. Bloomberg Economics’ Middle East head Dina Esfandiary said Iran was surprised by how effective and inexpensive it was to pressure the global economy through this route.

According to a CNN estimate cited in the report, if Iran charged $2 million per large oil tanker daily, its monthly income could exceed $800 million, potentially surpassing Egypt’s Suez Canal revenues.

Russia has sent a shipment of drones, including advanced models, to Iran to help counter potential joint attacks by the United States and Israel, according to US and European officials cited by the Associated Press this week. The drones were originally supplied by Tehran to Moscow after the start of the Ukraine war. The transfer marks a reversal in the flow of military technology between the two countries.

Following the February 28 US-Israeli strikes, Iran has carried out continuous drone attacks on Israel, its Gulf neighbors, and US bases across the Middle East for over a month. Although Iran possesses its own Shahed drones, Russia reportedly improved their design during the Ukraine conflict, adding enhanced navigation capabilities.

Officials said Russian and Iranian representatives held “very active” discussions this month about the drone transfer. However, it remains unclear whether the shipment is a one-time delivery or part of a larger series. The number of drones sent and the strategic significance of the transfer have not been disclosed, and Moscow’s motive for providing Tehran with advanced drones remains uncertain.

Multiple Iranian cities were struck in recent hours by airstrikes from the United States and Israel, according to Iranian media reports. One of the attacks targeted a water supply facility in Haftkel, Khuzestan province, which contained a 10,000-cubic-meter reservoir. Israeli and American warplanes also reportedly hit two universities on Saturday night, causing damage in several areas including Tabriz, Shiraz, and Hormozgan.

Iran’s state news agency IRNA quoted Deputy Governor Valiollah Hayati as confirming the strike on the critical water facility. Al Jazeera’s Tehran correspondent Mohammad Val said Iran typically responds to such attacks with counterstrikes across the region, warning that the situation remains highly dangerous for civilians.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a strong statement threatening retaliatory attacks on US-linked universities across the region. The full extent of the damage in Tehran and other cities remains unclear as reports continue to emerge.

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s former shah, addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, on Saturday, calling on US President Donald Trump to reject any deal with Iran and instead pursue regime change. Declaring his intention to “make Iran great again,” Pahlavi received a standing ovation from the audience, some of whom chanted “Long live the king.” His remarks coincided with the one-month anniversary of the US and Israel’s joint war against Iran, which has killed at least 1,937 people and injured tens of thousands.

Pahlavi has become a prominent opposition figure among the Iranian diaspora, whose supporters often display his image and the pre-revolutionary flag at global protests. While some exiles have voiced concern over the war’s toll on civilians, Pahlavi has aligned himself with Trump’s most hawkish allies, insisting that “this regime in its entirety must go.” Analysts, however, caution that Iran’s government is unlikely to collapse and may emerge more hardened.

Within the US, the war has exposed divisions among conservatives. Polls show strong Republican support for the conflict, while overall US voters largely oppose it. Some right-wing commentators and younger activists have criticized the war as a betrayal of Trump’s earlier promises to avoid foreign entanglements.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its forces identified and defused 120 cluster bombs in the southern province of Fars. According to a report by Al Jazeera citing Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency, the explosives were allegedly dropped during recent attacks carried out by the United States and Israel in and around the village of Kafri.

An IRGC public relations deputy in Fars province stated that security forces conducted an operation to locate and neutralize the dangerous explosives. The report did not provide further details on the timing of the attacks or any casualties.

The claim underscores ongoing regional tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, though independent verification of the incident was not mentioned in the report.

Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee spokesperson, Ebrahim Rezaei, has indicated that Iran may withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). In a post on social media platform X on March 28, 2026, Rezaei stated that Iran has gained no benefit from the treaty and that it has failed to protect the country from attacks. He argued that Iran’s nuclear facilities have repeatedly been targeted despite international agreements.

Rezaei reaffirmed that Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons and that its policy on this issue remains unchanged. He criticized the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency for making what he called a “provocative and dangerous” remark about Iran’s nuclear program. Rezaei also pointed out that while the United States has withdrawn from 60 international organizations and treaties, any Iranian withdrawal from the NPT would likely face Western opposition.

Rezaei concluded that the time has come for Iran to leave the treaty, signaling a potential shift in Tehran’s nuclear policy direction.

Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the parliament’s National Security Commission, has warned that anyone attacking Kharg Island will not return alive. The statement was reported on Saturday by Iran International. Rezaei said any assault on the island would be met with a severe response, emphasizing that those who attempt such an attack would face deadly consequences.

Kharg Island is one of Iran’s key oil export hubs, controlling a major portion of the country’s energy shipments. Recent reports indicate growing tension and military alerts surrounding the island. Tehran previously claimed that intelligence suggested enemies, with the help of a regional country, were planning to seize an Iranian island, which Al Jazeera indicated was Kharg.

In response, Iran warned that any attack would trigger strikes on the critical infrastructure of the involved regional country. The Iranian parliament speaker added that Tehran is monitoring enemy movements and would launch continuous retaliatory attacks if provoked.

Russia’s state nuclear agency Rosatom has warned that the situation at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is deteriorating, with recent attacks posing a direct threat to nuclear safety. The agency’s chief said on Saturday that repeated strikes in the Bushehr area are alarming and could lead to a major nuclear risk. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that this was the third attack near the facility in the past ten days.

According to the IAEA, Iran reported no damage to the operating reactor and no radiation leaks following the incidents. However, continued military activity around the nuclear site could increase the likelihood of a serious accident, potentially affecting both regional and global security.

The warnings underscore growing international concern over the safety of nuclear infrastructure in conflict zones, as repeated attacks heighten the risk of a broader crisis if containment measures fail.