Photo IRNA. A ceremony of oath-taking for the new Supreme Leader of Iran took place in Tehran
A ceremony of oath-taking for the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, was held in Enghelab Square in Tehran, gathering thousands of people.
Iran has also begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, according to CNN. So far, the mining has been limited in scale, and according to two sources, several dozen mines have been laid in recent days.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which controls the Strait of Hormuz, is capable of organizing minefields and deploying coastal missile batteries, significantly increasing the threat to passing vessels, the publication states.
In early March, IRGC representatives stated that they would destroy any vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The state oil company of Abu Dhabi, ADNOC, suspended operations at the largest oil refinery in Ruwais after a drone attacked its territory, causing a fire. Local authorities report that no one was injured as a result of this incident.
According to Iran's Ministry of Health, 15,000 Iranians have been injured as a result of the strikes since February 28.
The Russian consulate in Isfahan was damaged as a result of a strike on the nearby governor's administration building, as reported by the Russian Foreign Ministry. "Windows were shattered in the office building and residential premises, and several employees were injured by the shockwave. Fortunately, there were no casualties," the statement added.
Two members of the Iranian women's national football team have sought asylum in Australia, according to CNN. The player and the coach decided not to return to their homeland. It is worth noting that earlier five Iranian athletes also received support from Australia.
At the same time, about 150 American soldiers were injured during the operation against Iran, Reuters reports, citing its sources.
The IRGC announced the beginning of attacks on the technological infrastructure of opponents in the region, according to the Tasnim agency.
Despite the military actions, life in Tehran continues, as noted by state media.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that negotiations with the USA are no longer relevant. He pointed out that the experience of interacting with the American side was too unpleasant to consider the possibility of resuming dialogue.
According to the U.S. Central Command, 16 Iranian military ships were destroyed during operations near the Strait of Hormuz, which is a key route for oil exports. The destroyed vessels include 16 mine sweepers.
Tehran accused Israel of killing four Iranian diplomats as a result of a strike on the Ramada hotel in Beirut. Iran's ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani, officially accused Israel of this incident, which occurred last Sunday.
The G7 countries are convening an emergency meeting to discuss the release of their oil reserves.
