Islamic Republic

Iran International reported that Iran's President Pezeshkian criticized the IRGC's approach of increasing tensions in the region and attacking neighbouring countries.

The attack has been condemned by France and Iraq, but Iran has distanced itself from the incident.

Zelensky held key meetings in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, showing that countries aligned with the US and the west can work together.

Thousands of people demonstrated at three main rallies across the country, in Tel Aviv at Habima Square, in Haifa near the Horev Center, and in Jerusalem at Paris Square.

In his CPAC address, Reza Pahlavi urges for a free Iran, rejects any partial settlements with the regime, and presents Iran as a future democratic partner of the US and Israel.

“If the Lebanese government does not disarm Hezbollah, the IDF will. We will not allow Hezbollah to rearm, and we will continue operating in order to protect our civilians on our northern border.”

The UAE plans to deploy its navy in a multinational task force to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect global shipping from Iranian attacks.

Witkoff says he 'thinks' meetings with Iran will happen this week • IAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah, IDF says • IDF conducts wave of strikes in Beirut.

This is a cult-like regime that feeds on grievance, fear, and deception. It is, in essence, a death cult, one that glorifies death and martyrdom while devaluing life itself.

To understand Iran in March 2026, a Shi'ite text may at times illuminate the present more clearly than a headline.