Strikes Hit Northern Tehran As US Warns Civilians Away From Ports On 12th Day Of War – OpEd
March 11, 2026, marks the twelfth day of the escalating military conflict between Iran’s regime, the United States, and Israel. The twelfth day of the war follows an intense period of bombardment, which the US Defense Secretary previously described as the “most intense day” of strikes against the regime.
The crisis, which began on February 28, 2026, saw the death of regime supreme leader Ali Khamenei on its first day and the hasty appointment of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor.
As the conflict continues to disrupt global energy supplies—with roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply halted and global prices surging past $100 per barrel—Iran’s regime faces crippling domestic destruction, rising casualties, and a massive nationwide internet blackout that has kept the country largely offline for hundreds of hours.
Roundup of key events on day 12
Maryam Rajavi called for the protection of Iranian civilians and civilian infrastructure following strikes on power plants in Tehran and Karaj, urging Resistance Units to aid those affected.
Airstrikes targeted northern Tehran, while US Central Command warned civilians to immediately vacate ports used by the Iranian regime’s navy.
US President Donald Trump stated the war will end “soon” as there is “practically nothing left to target,” confirming the destruction of 16 Iranian mine-laying boats.
The regime’s police chief issued a direct shoot-to-kill order against any protesters who take to the streets, threatening them as “enemies.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dispatched drone experts to the Gulf to help Middle Eastern countries counter the regime’s drone attacks.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strongly criticized the US and Israeli intervention as being outside international law, while emphasizing that Iran must not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.
The regime’s internet blackout entered its 12th day, reaching 264 hours with connectivity at just 1%, as officials confirmed the implementation of an internet “whitelisting” system.
Maryam Rajavi calls for protection of civilians
Following reports of targeted strikes on power plants in Tehran and Karaj, Maryam Rajavi emphasized the urgent need to protect the........
