Vahid Online in English

English translations of Vahid Online reporting. Exported from the Telegram Channel.

  1. 6 Mar 2026, 23:44·

    'A plane on fire'
    Received images with the caption: 'The refueling plane was hit. 1st Fighter Base Mehrabad #Tehran'
    Saturday, March 6
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  2. 6 Mar 2026, 23:39·

    Three minutes of video from explosions during a bombing somewhere in central #Tehran
    Received with the description: 'Friday, March 5th at 5 AM'
    Vahid

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  3. 6 Mar 2026, 23:31·

    Recording of one of the explosions in 'West #Tehran near Mehrabad Airport'
    The received video, Saturday, March 6
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  4. 6 Mar 2026, 23:27·

    "Explosions near Mehrabad Airport #Tehran"
    Received video: "Behind Ekbatan, Saturday, March 6"
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  5. 6 Mar 2026, 23:19·

    "Explosions near Mehrabad #Tehran from a distance"
    Received video: Saturday, March 6
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  6. 6 Mar 2026, 23:15·

    One of the explosions near Mehrabad Airport #Tehran
    Received video, Saturday, March 6
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  7. 6 Mar 2026, 23:10·

    'Mahabad Airport #Tehran is on fire'
    Received photo, Saturday, March 6
    Vahid
    Comment under the above tweet:
    'It's not Mahabad, it's the Defense Industries behind Phase Two of Ekbatan'

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  8. 6 Mar 2026, 23:08·

    'Mehrabad direction #Tehran'
    Received video on Saturday, March 6
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  9. 6 Mar 2026, 23:05·

    "Aircraft Exhibition of Akbatān Aerospace #Tehran, the planes are burning"
    Received video with the above description, Saturday, March 6
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  10. 6 Mar 2026, 22:59·

    'Flames at Mehrabad Airport #Tehran'
    Received video, Saturday, March 6
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  11. 6 Mar 2026, 22:56·

    "Explosions from the attack in the west of #Tehran at 1:56 AM"
    Received video, Saturday, March 6
    Vahid

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  12. 6 Mar 2026, 22:52·

    West #Tehran
    Received video: Saturday, March 6
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  13. 6 Mar 2026, 22:50·

    "Mahabad Airport #Tehran seems to be"
    Received video: Saturday, March 6
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  14. 6 Mar 2026, 22:47·

    "Explosions in the west of #Tehran"
    Received video: Near Mehrabad, Sunday, March 6
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  15. 6 Mar 2026, 22:44·

    'Mehrabad Airport #Tehran'
    Received video: 'March 7 at 2 AM'
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  16. 6 Mar 2026, 22:40·

    "Explosions from the attack at 1:50 in the west of #Tehran"
    Received video: Early morning on Saturday, March 6
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  17. 6 Mar 2026, 22:38·

    "Explosions at 1:50 west of #Tehran"
    Received videos: Early morning Saturday, March 6
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  18. 6 Mar 2026, 22:32·

    Attack on 'Mehrabad #Tehran'
    Early morning Saturday, March 6
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  19. 6 Mar 2026, 22:29·

    Sudden messages received from West Tehran, Karaj, and Shahriar...

    Fighter jets have just started moving over the skies of Karaj

    6 explosions have begun
    The windows are shaking
    South Tehran, Dolatabad

    West Tehran is being hit hard

    They are striking from 1:50 Tehran

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  20. 6 Mar 2026, 22:11·

    ♦️ Continuing the Islamic Republic's air campaign against regional countries, Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced on Friday, March 5, that since dawn today, a wave of attacks involving 10 drones has occurred. According to Doha's statement, the country's air defense successfully intercepted 9 drones, and only one drone crashed in an uninhabited area, causing no casualties.

    The Kuwaiti army also reported the destruction of 14 missiles (2 of which fell outside residential areas) and 12 drones in the northern and central regions of the country. Kuwaiti officials confirmed that the debris from these projectiles caused material damage, but no casualties have been reported.

    In this context, Bahrain's Ministry of Defense also released statistics indicating that since the onset of the conflicts, it has successfully intercepted and destroyed 84 missiles and 147 drones belonging to the Islamic Republic.
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  21. 6 Mar 2026, 22:02·

    'Sepah Region #Ivankh Ilam'
    Images received with the above caption, Friday, March 5
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  22. 6 Mar 2026, 19:23·

    Caroline Levitt, a spokesperson for the White House, announced that the U.S. military campaign against the Islamic Republic may last four to six weeks. Donald Trump had previously stated that this war would likely last about four to five weeks, but it could become "much longer."
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  23. 6 Mar 2026, 19:00·

    The Israeli army announced on Friday, in a statement on the seventh day of its airstrikes, that "more than 400 targets in several areas in Iran were attacked, including launch pads for ballistic missiles and facilities for storing Iranian drones."
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  24. 6 Mar 2026, 18:59·

    Media in Iran have released footage from security cameras at a school in Abik, Qazvin, showing the death of a student named Mahyar Zanganeh during an airstrike on a location near the school.

    The footage reveals that a pole from a "telecommunications tower" located on a nearby hill was thrown into the schoolyard due to the explosion and struck the student on the head.

    The date recorded on the security camera footage is March 1st, which marks the first day of the joint attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran.
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  25. 6 Mar 2026, 18:40·

    "Bombing at 5:30 AM near the Leader's House"
    Video received from #Tehran, Friday, March 6
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    Previous video
    (I reduce the size of the videos to share them on Telegram. If you are downloading for media broadcasting, always download from my Twitter account.)

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  26. 6 Mar 2026, 18:38·

    ♦️According to the "Financial Times," global oil prices have surged sharply due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, surpassing $90 per barrel for the first time since the start of the Iran war. On Friday, March 15, Brent crude reached around $93.5, marking its highest level since 2024. Analysts say concerns about the prolonged war and the potential halt of oil production in some countries in the region have shocked the global energy market with supply disruptions.
    Meanwhile, some regional producers have also reduced their output; for instance, Kuwait has cut production due to full oil storage tanks, while Iraq has halted a significant portion of its production. Experts warn that if the war continues and oil exports from the Gulf are further disrupted, prices could even exceed $100.
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  27. 6 Mar 2026, 18:38·

    ♦️Majid Takht-Ravanchi, the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, said in an interview with France 24 on Friday, March 5, that Tehran had previously warned European countries and other parties not to get involved in what it called "aggression against Iran." He emphasized: "If any country joins the United States and Israel in this aggression, it will become a legitimate target for the Islamic Republic's response."
    In this interview, Takht-Ravanchi also claimed that Islamic Republic officials had participated in negotiations with the United States "in good faith," and that the last round of talks in Geneva on Thursday had been "successful." However, he stated that the U.S. government, "with the help of Israel," began an attack against the Islamic Republic on Saturday. He also confirmed that Iran is targeting Kurdish groups within Iraqi territory. In response to reports about U.S. and Israeli intelligence support for these groups, he said: "If it is necessary to protect our sovereignty, we will definitely do it."
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  28. 6 Mar 2026, 18:13·

    "92nd Armored Division #Ahvaz around 5 PM"
    The received video with the above description, Friday, March 6
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  29. 6 Mar 2026, 18:09·

    'Rostamabad #Ramhormoz Khuzestan at 15:30'
    Received videos, Friday, March 6
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  30. 6 Mar 2026, 18:01·

    Forwarded from channel 3544445948

    Council on Foreign Relations: The Fate of the Iran War Remains Uncertain

    Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations in the United States, writes in an analysis about the ongoing war that the conflict with Iran has now entered its second week; while Ali Khamenei and a large portion of the leaders of the Islamic Republic have been killed, over 2,000 targets in Iran have been attacked, and according to the U.S. Central Command, more than 30 Iranian vessels have also been targeted or sunk. In response, Iran has reacted by attacking military, civilian, and infrastructure targets in 11 countries.

    He writes that although many countries will not express sympathy for the fall of the leader of the Islamic Republic, there are doubts about the consequences of this operation in Europe, the Middle East, and even within the United States. According to him, the final judgment about this war depends on its long-term outcome: if it leads to a more stable region and a less hostile government in Iran, it will be considered a success; however, if it results in instability and prolonged conflict, criticisms will increase.

    Froman notes that one of the main ambiguities is the future of governance in Iran. The power structure in the Islamic Republic is divided between the clergy and security apparatuses, and it is unclear what order will replace it if leadership changes. Some analysts suggest that Mojtaba Khamenei is a primary candidate for succession, but other scenarios are also proposed, including collective leadership among security institutions, the rise of the Revolutionary Guards, the emergence of ethnic divisions in the country, or even the rise of opposition figures like Reza Pahlavi.

    He also reminds that the goals of the U.S. and Israel are not entirely the same. According to Elbridge Colby, a senior Pentagon official in defense policy, Washington's goal is to destroy the Islamic Republic's ability to project military power in the region, including its nuclear program, missile capabilities, drone technology, and naval forces. In contrast, regime change in Tehran is more prominently an Israeli objective, although Washington does not oppose it.

    Froman emphasizes that even after heavy blows to Iran's missile capabilities, the country still has capacities for retaliation. Tens of thousands of American forces in the region are within range of Iranian attacks, and Washington's allies are also vulnerable. So far, six American servicemen have been killed in this war.

    He also points to a significant military challenge: the use of very expensive missiles to counter cheap drones. He states that technologies such as interceptor drones or directed energy systems like lasers could change this equation in the future. Reports have also emerged about the experimental use of laser systems like "Iron Beam" and "HELIOS" to counter missiles and drones.

    This analysis also addresses the economic consequences of the war. The Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied gas passes, is one of the critical points of this conflict. Although oil prices have risen, they have not yet reached crisis levels. However, the traffic of oil tankers has decreased by more than 90% compared to the previous week, and the U.S. has announced that if necessary, its Navy will escort commercial vessels.

    Froman concludes by stating that there is a significant difference between the end of a successful military operation and achieving a positive outcome for the people of Iran. According to him, U.S. military objectives may be attainable, and Israel's political goals may be more complex, but the most important question is what the outcome of this war will mean for the future of freedom and prosperity for the people of Iran.

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