Photo IRNA. A ceremony was held in Tehran for the oath of the new Supreme Leader of Iran
A ceremony for the oath of the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, took place in Tehran, gathering thousands of people in Enghelab Square.
According to CNN, Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, although this is not yet on a large scale. In recent days, several dozen mines have been laid, according to information from U.S. intelligence sources.
The IRGC, which jointly controls this passage with the navy, may create a "corridor" of mine barriers and boats with explosives, as well as coastal missile systems.
In early March, the IRGC threatened to burn any vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
As a result of the attacks carried out by the U.S. and Israel since February 28, about 15,000 Iranians have been injured, according to the Iranian Ministry of Health.
The Russian consulate in Isfahan was damaged as a result of a strike on the governor's administration building, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported. As a result of the explosion, windows were shattered in office spaces and residential apartments, and several employees were injured by the shockwave. Fortunately, there were no casualties or serious injuries.
Two Iranian footballers from the women's national team have requested asylum in Australia, according to CNN. They refused to return home, following the example of five of their colleagues who previously received support from Australia.
According to Reuters, about 150 U.S. servicemen were also injured during the operation against Iran.
The IRGC announced the start of attacks on the technological infrastructure of its opponents in the region, according to information from the Tasnim agency.
Despite the ongoing hostilities, life in Tehran continues, state-controlled media report.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that negotiations with the U.S. are not a priority for Tehran. He expressed doubts that the issue of negotiations with Washington would become relevant again.
“I don’t think we will ever return to negotiations with the Americans, as our experience of interaction has been too painful,” he noted.
U.S. military reported the destruction of 16 Iranian military vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for exported oil. According to U.S. Central Command, among the destroyed vessels were 16 mine sweepers.
Tehran accused Israel of killing four Iranian diplomats as a result of a strike on a hotel in Beirut. Amir Saeed Iravani, Iran's ambassador to the UN, officially reported this incident, which occurred last Sunday at the "Ramada" hotel.
The G7 countries are planning to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the release of oil reserves.
