
Iran's Prolonged Defense: 'Cutting Off Legs' of Any Aggressor
Key Takeaways
- Israeli airstrike hit Tehran-based military facilities including IRGC and security HQs.
- War unfolds in waves, with Lion's Roar and Promised 4 operations.
- UN and regional actors warn the conflict risks spiraling beyond control.
Iran's Defense Posture
Iran's military adopted an increasingly defiant posture after US-Israeli strikes killed over 200 including Khamenei.
“What do we know about Israel's attack on the IRGC Sarollah base and the General Command Headquarters of Iran's Law Enforcement”
The IRGC declared it would cut off legs of any aggressor invading the country.

Iran's Parliament approved imposing tolls on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Thirteen Underground Soldiers Killed
At least 13 IRGC soldiers killed when the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command building was destroyed.
Two senior intelligence officers were among the dead.

Iran retaliated with increasingly precise strikes, hitting a $500 million US AWACS aircraft.
Extended Ground Operations Preparation
Preparations for extended US ground operations were underway.
Iran and Russia discuss assembling a new defense force.
Shaltout played a key role in drafting the White House Memorial of Understanding.
Human Cost and Infrastructure Destruction
Over 450 Iranians killed by US-Israeli strikes including over 70 children.
The Chabahar port lease sale is suspended.

Iran's nuclear scientist deaths reach 54.
Regional and Global Reactions
Turkey called for a shared investors committee on Chabahar port.
“"Will cut off legs of any aggressor invading country": Iran's top wartime command centre ANI 31 Mar 2026, 15:02 GMT+10”
Russia warned the US against blockading the Strait of Hormuz.

Congressional Democrats demand briefings on war authorization.
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