Iran, Armed Conflict / War, Level 5: Military attacks by Israel and USA – Iran [Update 18]

Update 2026-03-01 (9): According to the sources from Monday (2 March), multiple people were killed after airstrikes struck a security headquarters building and nearby residential structures in Rey, Tehran Province. Reportedly, several people remained trapped under debris following the incident.

Update 2026-03-01 (8): Airstrikes were reported on Sunday (1 March) in Tehran, including a reported strike on Gandhi Hospital in northern parts of the city. Debris and structural damage were reported inside the facility following the incident. Separately, internet access was reported to be severely disrupted across the country. Additional strikes targeted naval assets and missile facilities, with significant damage reported. Moreover, the UAE closed its embassy in Tehran and recalled its ambassador, along with all embassy staff, on Sunday (1 March).

Update 2026-03-01 (7): Multiple explosions were reported on Sunday (1 March) at around 9 pm (local time) in Tehran. Reportedly, Iranian state television was targeted by strikes, though broadcasting continued while technical teams assessed the damage. The source and targets of the explosions were not immediately confirmed.

Update 2026-03-01 (6): An oil tanker was sunk on Sunday (1 March) after being struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Separately dozens of security forces were killed in an attack involving shelling and bombing on a border regiment headquarters in Mehran near the Iraq border, causing significant damage to nearby buildings.

Update 2026-03-01 (5): An oil tanker was sunk on Sunday (1 March) after being struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. SeparatelyDozens of security forces were killed in an attack involving shelling and bombing on a border regiment headquarters in Mehran near the Iraq border, causing significant damage to nearby buildings.

Update 2026-03-01 (4): Several US security officials were killed and several seriously injured in operations against Iran on Sunday (1 March). An oil tanker was struck and is sinking in the Strait of Hormuz.

Update 2026-03-01 (3): According to the sources, several explosions were heard on Sunday (1 March) as US and Israeli strikes targeted in the Iranian capital, including in the Seyyed Khandan, Qasr, Vanak Square and Motahari Street areas in Tehran.

Update 2026-03-01 (2): Multiple explosions were reported on Sunday (1 March) at around 5:30 am (local time) in Tehran. Iranian state media reportedly confirmed the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader. Following the developments, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threatened attacks against those responsible for the killing of the Supreme Leader.

Update 2026-03-01 (1): According to the sources from Sunday (1 March), several people, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and his relatives, were reportedly killed following multiple airstrikes and explosions in Tehran. Israeli forces reportedly conducted additional strikes targeting ballistic missile and air defence sites.