Iran:
Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility attacked, no radioactive material leaked yet
Iranian media reported on the 21st, citing a statement from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, that Israel and the United States attacked Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility on the same day. There has been no leakage from the facility.
The statement said that the facility was attacked that morning, a move that violated international law, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Relevant Iranian agencies have carried out technical investigations nearby. There has been no leakage of radioactive materials from the facility, and the safety of surrounding residents has not been threatened.
International Atomic Energy Agency responds to attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility
According to CCTV International News, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated today (March 21) that it has received notification from Iran that the Natanz nuclear facility in the center of the country was attacked that day, and is currently further verifying the relevant situation. The IAEA pointed out that according to information provided by Iran, no increase in off-site radiation levels has been detected, and there are no abnormalities in the surrounding environment. The agency is investigating the incident and is in contact with Iran's nuclear safety regulatory authorities. Grossi, Director General of Atomic Energy, reiterated that any military action against nuclear facilities may bring serious security risks and called on all parties to exercise restraint to avoid causing nuclear accidents.
Iran's military says it launched attack on Israeli military facilities at Ben Gurion Airport
According to CCTV News, the Iranian army issued Announcement No. 37 on the 21st local time, saying that it dispatched drones in the early morning of that day to attack military infrastructure in Israel. The targets included the fuel storage facilities at Ben-Gurion Airport and areas related to fighter tankers. The announcement stated that relevant crackdowns will continue.
Iran's armed forces say they are taking major action in Strait of Hormuz
According to CCTV News, a spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces in Hatam Anbia stated on the 21st local time that Iran was “taking major actions in the Strait of Hormuz.” The spokesperson emphasized that "if Iran's infrastructure is attacked, Iran will attack more important and critical infrastructure (of the United States and Israel)."
Iranian president calls on Iran to weather storm together
According to CCTV International News, Iranian President Pezeshizyan posted on social media today (March 21) that he hopes Iranian society will put aside its differences, haze and contradictions. He pointed out that the traditional festival Nowruz (the traditional Iranian New Year) is needed more than ever this year to show social unity, cohesion and national harmony. “Let us work together to enable Iran to weather the storm in which it finds itself with its head held high.”
Iran's foreign minister says it seeks a complete end to the war rather than a temporary ceasefire
According to Xinhua News Agency citing Japan's Kyodo News Agency on the 21st, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said that Iran hopes to end the war thoroughly, comprehensively and lastingly, rather than a temporary ceasefire. In a telephone interview with a Kyodo News reporter on the 20th, Araghchi said that the United States and Israel's attack on Iran was an illegal and unjustifiable act of aggression, and he hoped that the world would unite to speak out against it. Many countries have begun to push for a ceasefire, but Iran only considers solutions that end the war in one fell swoop. Iran does not accept a temporary ceasefire, but demands a comprehensive end to the war, including ensuring that Iran will not be attacked again and compensating Iran for the losses it has suffered. Araghchi also said he did not believe the United States was ready to negotiate.
Iran urges residents of UAE's Ras Al Khaimah to evacuate
According to Xinhua News Agency, citing a report from Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the 21st, Iran issued a warning to residents of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, urging residents to evacuate through designated routes. The report said that given that Ras Al Khaimah is used in operations against Iranian islands, it will become a target in the near future. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps posted on social media that day that if Iranian islands are attacked again from the United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaimah will suffer heavy damage.
Iran confirms launching two ballistic missiles at US and UK military bases in the Indian Ocean
According to CCTV News, it was learned from Iran on the 21st local time that Iran confirmed that it had launched two ballistic missiles towards Diego Garcia, a US-UK joint military base located in the central Indian Ocean. It is reported that the range is more than 4,000 kilometers. Iran stated that this move showed that the range of Iranian missiles exceeded the "enemy's" previous expectations and demonstrated Iran's deterrent capabilities against the United States and its allies. According to US sources, neither missile hit the target base.
Iran's military threatens to attack U.S. and Israeli officials: Vacationing abroad will no longer be safe
According to Iranian news, Iranian Armed Forces spokesman Abu Fazl Shekarhi issued a statement on March 20, threatening devastating attacks on U.S. and Israeli officials, commanders and soldiers, saying that they would "no longer be safe" even while vacationing abroad and would pay the price for their actions. Shekarhi also said that Iranian officials live with the people, walk with the people, and are among the people, unlike American and Israeli officials who hide in basements and shelters. The assassination of Iranian officials and armed forces commanders does not show the strength of the enemy. USA:
US media says Trump administration is planning to seize Iran's nuclear materials
According to Xinhua News Agency, citing US media reports on the 20th, the Trump administration is formulating a strategic plan to seize Iran's "nuclear stockpile."
According to reports, the U.S. government has recently turned its attention to a longer-term goal proposed by President Trump early in the war: ensuring that Iran no longer has the ability to build nuclear weapons. U.S. officials say the Trump administration has not ruled out trying to seize Iran's highly enriched uranium as part of its ongoing military campaign.
The report quoted multiple sources as saying that Trump has not yet made a decision on this, but troops from the Joint Special Operations Command may be deployed to implement the plan. This elite force typically performs the most sensitive counterproliferation missions.
The report also stated that a White House spokesman said that the Pentagon was responsible for preparations, but the Pentagon spokesman has not commented yet.
Israel:
Israeli military says Iran launches missiles carrying cluster bomb warheads into central Israel
According to CCTV News, on the 21st local time, the Israel Defense Forces issued a statement stating that the ballistic missile launched by Iran into central Israel not long ago carried a cluster bomb warhead. Israeli rescue forces said Iran launched a ballistic missile carrying a cluster bomb warhead into central Israel, causing damage to three locations in Rishon LeZion. There have been no reports of casualties.
Israeli military says it is attacking "Iranian regime targets"
According to Xinhua News Agency, the Israel Defense Forces issued a statement on the 21st saying that the Israeli army was attacking "Iranian regime targets" in Tehran. Saudi Al Arabiya TV reported that day, citing Israeli sources, that Iranian security forces commander Ahmed-Reza Laden was the target of Israeli air strikes against Tehran that day, but did not disclose any further information. There has been no news from Iran.
