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  1. 4 Mar 2026, 21:30·

    Trump: The leadership option of the Islamic Republic will be killed.

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said on Wednesday that the U.S. and Israel are in a strong position in their war with Iran, and anyone who becomes the leadership option of the Islamic Republic will be killed.

    Speaking to a group of technology company executives at the White House, he said: "We are now in a very powerful position, and their (Iran's) leadership is rapidly disappearing. Anyone who seems to want to become a leader will ultimately be killed."
    Mr. Trump added that Tehran's ballistic missile arsenal is "rapidly being destroyed."
    The U.S. President clarified the status of the joint military operations between the U.S. and Israel: "If I were to say it on a scale of 10, I would give it about a 15."
    He reiterated that the Islamic Republic was on the path to acquiring nuclear weapons before the U.S. and Israel began their attacks.
    Donald Trump added: "When crazy people have nuclear weapons, bad things happen."
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  2. 4 Mar 2026, 21:24·

    "This is the last battle, Khamenei will return!"

    A slogan in support of Mojtaba Khamenei?
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  3. 4 Mar 2026, 21:21·

    Peter Hegst, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, in a press conference in Washington, responded to a BBC reporter's question about the attack on a primary school in Minab, Hormozgan province, Iran, stating that the United States "does not target civilian facilities and is currently investigating this matter."

    In response to the second question from the BBC reporter, who referred to the U.S. capability in identifying and gathering data, asking whether it has been determined which party the munitions used in this attack belonged to after several days, he said: "We are investigating."

    Mr. Hegst, when asked by another reporter about the possibility of the U.S. arming Kurdish groups opposing the Islamic Republic, stated: "None of our objectives are based on supporting or arming a specific force. We are aware of potential actions by regional actors, but our goals are not focused on that."

    Earlier, Axios reported, citing American sources, that Donald Trump had a phone call with two leaders of Kurdish groups opposing the Islamic Republic.
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    The White House spokesperson denied President Trump's agreement to arm groups, including Kurdish groups, against the Iranian government. Caroline Levitt confirmed in a press conference on Wednesday that Donald Trump had discussed the "U.S. base in northern Iraq" with Kurdish leaders. She added: "However, any report claiming that Trump agreed to arm any group is completely false."

    Some media outlets, including CNN and Reuters, reported on the "dialogue" between Iranian Kurdish armed groups based in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and American officials in recent days regarding the possibility and manner of "attacking" the security forces of the Islamic Republic in western Iran.

    Ms. Levitt also announced that the presence of American forces on Iranian soil is currently not on the agenda, stating: "This issue is not currently in the operational plan, but I never rule out military options from the Commander-in-Chief's agenda."
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    Caroline Levitt, the White House spokesperson, announced in a press conference that the Donald Trump administration has launched a large-scale military operation against the Islamic Republic named "Epic Fury," which, according to her, aims to destroy the missile, naval, and nuclear capabilities of this government.

    She stated that American forces have targeted over two thousand sites in Iran so far and have destroyed hundreds of ballistic missiles, launch pads, and drones. According to her, more than 20 Iranian military vessels, including a submarine, have also been destroyed, and currently, no Iranian ships are operating in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, or the Sea of Oman.

    She said the Islamic Republic has rejected U.S. proposals for negotiations and lifting sanctions in exchange for halting uranium enrichment, and for this reason, it has chosen the path of military confrontation. Caroline Levitt also mentioned that U.S. intelligence agencies are monitoring reports about the potential succession of the son of the Islamic Republic's leader, but it is still unclear who is in control of the situation in Iran. She concluded by stating that Washington hopes the fate of freedom will ultimately be in the hands of the Iranian people.
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    Pete Hegst, the U.S. Secretary of War, announced that the U.S. and Israel will take "full control of Iranian airspace" within the next week. He stated in a Pentagon press conference that operations to achieve a "uninterrupted airspace" began last night.

    Hegst explained that under such conditions, American and Israeli forces will "fly around the clock" to target Iran's missiles, military infrastructure, and defense industries. He added: "Whenever Iranian leaders look at the sky, they will only see the air power of the U.S. and Israel; every minute of every day until we decide to end this operation."

    The U.S. Secretary of War warned that the Islamic Republic "can do nothing" and said: "Death and destruction will come from the sky; all day." He also emphasized that American pilots have broad authorities to conduct operations and that the rules of engagement are designed to "unleash American power, not to limit it."
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  4. 4 Mar 2026, 20:38·

    Replying to message #71408

    A video received about the situation at 'Police Station 121 Suleimaniyeh on Nabard Street #Tehran'
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  5. 4 Mar 2026, 20:34·

    #Yazd
    Received videos with the description: 'Missile site behind the Mountain Park in Yazd, Wednesday, March 4th'
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  6. 4 Mar 2026, 19:48·

    #Marivan
    Received images with the caption: 'The Ramadan base of the IRGC in Marivan was just attacked [22:15].'
    Wednesday, March 4
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  7. 4 Mar 2026, 19:24·

    An F-15 (or F-22 or F-35) fighter jet registered in the sky over Tehran and a targeted fighter jet.
    Vahid
    Earlier:
    The Israeli army announced on Wednesday, March 4th, that an F-35 "Adir" fighter jet from their country shot down a Yak-130 fighter jet of the Islamic Republic.
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    But I'm not sure if this is the same jet that fired. I had previously asked on Twitter for help identifying the aircraft model: Vahid

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  8. 4 Mar 2026, 18:55·

    'Darreh-Daraz #Kermanshah, 10:05 PM'
    The received image with the above description, Wednesday, March 4
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  9. 4 Mar 2026, 18:48·

    Location of "Border Guard Command Building of FARAJA"
    Received video: #Tehran, Wednesday, March 4
    📍 35.763, 51.2452
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  10. 4 Mar 2026, 17:22·

    ⚠️ 'Massive explosions in Tehranpars #Tehran'

    The received video with the above description: 'Related to the same Esteghlal industrial town that had a warning for evacuation. Tuesday, March 3rd'
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    So that video was probably accurate too:
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  11. 4 Mar 2026, 17:21·

    An 11-year-old Iranian girl named "Elena Hosseinnia" lost her life due to the impact of debris from an Islamic Republic missile that struck her room.

    The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced: "Resuscitation efforts were made in the ambulance during the transfer of the girl to the hospital, and attempts continued for nearly half an hour upon arrival at the hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries."

    The statement mentioned that four members of her family, including her mother, are currently undergoing medical evaluation and are being monitored in the hospital to ensure their health and physical condition.
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  12. 4 Mar 2026, 17:09·

    Reuters: 80 people killed in US submarine attack on Iranian frigate Dena

    Reuters reports, citing a spokesperson for the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry, that "at least 80 people" have been killed in the attack by a US submarine on the Iranian frigate Dena in the Indian Ocean.

    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters moments ago that "a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate that it believed was safe in international waters."

    The frigate Dena was targeted by the US submarine on Wednesday morning (March 4) in waters near Sri Lanka.

    The Sri Lankan Foreign Minister stated that the country's military "rescued 32 Iranian sailors," but it has been reported that the status of 140 other sailors remains unknown.
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    Sri Lankan police and defense officials announced on Wednesday that the country's navy has recovered the bodies of 87 crew members from an Iranian destroyer that was sunk by a US submarine near the southern shores of the island on Wednesday.
    A naval official, who wished to remain anonymous, told AFP: "We have collected 87 bodies, and the search for other individuals who are still missing continues."
    Police and navy spokespersons stated that 61 sailors are still missing. According to officials, 32 people have been rescued and are receiving treatment at a hospital in Galle.
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  13. 4 Mar 2026, 16:57·

    The Israeli army announced on Wednesday that it targeted the Parchin military complex in eastern Tehran. According to Israeli officials, this large center housed the command headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards, the Quds Force, and the Basij Resistance Force. In an official statement, the Israeli army stated: "This center included the command headquarters of all Iranian security organizations." The Israeli army further added that, in addition to the aforementioned entities, other centers such as the intelligence organization, internal security forces, and the cyber warfare unit of the Islamic Republic were also located in this complex and were targeted in the attacks.
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  14. 4 Mar 2026, 16:47·

    "This morning they attacked #Shiraz. At 6:20"
    Received video: Wednesday, March 4
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  15. 4 Mar 2026, 16:34·

    The targeting of someone's house on Army Boulevard #Tehran
    Received images with the caption: 'Kowsar Town, Tower 1, 15th floor. Wednesday, March 4th around 12 PM'
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  16. 4 Mar 2026, 16:14·

    Replying to message #71533

    The video received from the 'IRGC factory in Tehranpars' after the attack on Tuesday, March 12
    Vahid
    The sender of yesterday's images also wrote: IRGC factory
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  17. 4 Mar 2026, 15:37·

    Replying to message #70678

    Remains of the skeleton 'Police Station 153, Vali Asr Town #Tehran'
    Images received 'were targeted on Tuesday, March 2.'
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  18. 4 Mar 2026, 15:26·

    Videos received from damaged locations in order with descriptions:
    'Fourth Square Tehranpars / First Square Tehranpars, Pars Daru / Water Organization Damavand Street'
    Wednesday, March 4
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  19. 4 Mar 2026, 15:09·

    "This launcher drone that was placed next to the main road was targeted."
    Received videos with the above description from '#Khoramshahr, Bushehr Province, Wednesday, March 4th at 1:21 PM'
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  20. 4 Mar 2026, 14:59·

    Received videos with descriptions about 'explosions at military facilities in the eastern mountains of #Tehran (near Parchin, Surkh Hesar, and the Doukhveh barracks, etc.)'
    Wednesday, March 4th, from 11 AM onwards
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  21. 4 Mar 2026, 14:34·

    Received + published images:
    'At 11:40 in the Boroujerdi neighborhood in the southeast of Tehran, they targeted someone's house. Three or four floors of the building are completely gone, we still don't know who it was.'

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  22. 4 Mar 2026, 14:12·

    An Israeli F-35 has shot down an Islamic Republic Yak-130 fighter jet over Tehran.
    [People in the video believed that the Israeli fighter was targeted.]

    The Israeli army announced on Wednesday, March 4, that an F-35 "Adir" fighter jet from the country has shot down an Islamic Republic Yak-130 fighter jet.
    In a statement, the Israeli army said: "This is the first time in history that an F-35 has shot down a manned fighter jet."

    Previously, reports on social media had circulated about the downing of an Islamic Republic fighter jet over Tehran.
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  23. 4 Mar 2026, 14:09·

    On Wednesday, March 4, the Israeli army announced in a statement that its air force targeted the air defense and reconnaissance systems affiliated with the Islamic Republic at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport in its "tenth wave of attacks" on the positions of the Islamic Republic within Iranian territory.
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  24. 4 Mar 2026, 14:05·

    Explosion in #Baneh, Kurdistan
    Received videos with descriptions about the targeting of the army base around 10:55 AM on Wednesday, March 4th.
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  25. 4 Mar 2026, 06:29·

    The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that a ballistic missile fired from Iran struck the Al Udeid base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East.

    In a statement, the ministry said that two ballistic missiles were launched from Iran towards Qatar. According to the statement, air defense systems intercepted one of the missiles, but the second missile hit the Qatari base of Al Udeid, although there were no human casualties.

    The Islamic Republic Army also stated that the attack on this base was in response to the joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on Saturday.
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  26. 4 Mar 2026, 06:20·

    The news agency "Reuters," citing British intelligence sources, has reported that "an unidentified projectile" struck a commercial ship east of "Fujairah," UAE.
    Reuters stated that the "UK Maritime Trade Operations" announced that on Wednesday morning, March 4, 2025, a commercial vessel was hit by a projectile approximately 7 nautical miles (about 13 kilometers) east of Fujairah in the UAE.
    The organization reported that all crew members of the ship are safe, and there are no signs of fire or water ingress into the vessel.
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  27. 4 Mar 2026, 05:44·

    The Israeli army announced that it targeted dozens of bases affiliated with the police and Basij forces, stating that the Islamic Republic used these centers to maintain its control throughout Iran. The Israeli army also mentioned that in its operation, the logistics and support units of the Islamic Republic's ground forces, missile launch pads, and defense systems were also targeted.
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  28. 4 Mar 2026, 04:09·

    #Isfahan
    The first photo was part of the messages at 3:40, reporting 'several explosions near Khomeini and Shapur Jadid streets.'

    The second photo: they hit the area near Sofeh in Isfahan twice at 7 o'clock.
    Video: 7:02
    I also received a message at 7:20 AM: For about 20 minutes, there's been a continuous sound of fighter jets, they just hit the military base near Sofeh mountain three times.
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  29. 4 Mar 2026, 03:47·

    "They hit somewhere around the Oil Square #Kermanshah.
    6:55 AM, Wednesday, March 4th"
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  30. 4 Mar 2026, 02:50·

    The New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing "three Iranian officials familiar with the discussions," that members of the Assembly of Experts held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the selection of a new leader for Iran, with Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei, being presented as the "main candidate for succession."

    These officials stated that the members of the Assembly of Experts are considering the possibility of announcing on Wednesday morning that Mojtaba Khamenei will succeed his father. However, some of them have expressed concerns that announcing this decision could make him a target for the United States and Israel. These officials spoke on the condition of anonymity regarding these sensitive internal discussions.

    According to these sources, the members of the Assembly of Experts held two virtual meetings on Tuesday, one in the morning and another in the evening. Meanwhile, Israel targeted a building in the city of Qom; a building that was supposed to be the venue for the Assembly of Experts' meeting to select the new leader, but according to the Fars news agency, which is close to the Revolutionary Guard, it was empty at the time of the attack.
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