“Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei survived Israeli-US strike by minutes – report,” I24, 3-16-26.  “The report says the new Iranian leader stepped outside moments before the attack that struck the supreme leader’s compound in Tehran. … This is “according to leaked audio obtained by The Telegraph. The recording reportedly captures remarks by Mazaher Hosseini, head of protocol for the office of former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei. Hosseini addressed senior clerics and commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during a meeting on March 12 in Tehran’s Qolhak neighborhood. The audio, which the newspaper said it independently verified.”

Romania is near the limit of Iran’s missile range.  Iran would also have to shoot across Turkey, raising NATO alarms and possible shootdown from Patriot batteries near Incirlik AFB.  And Romania is in NATO, triggering a decision by NATO whether to fire back at Iran.  “Iran warns Romania against allowing US to use bases for operations,” Iran International, 3-16-26.

Checkpoints, apartment searches, menacing recorded phone calls.  “Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC,” BBC, 3-16-26.

“UN report says Iran crushed protests with force, arrests and digital curbs,” Iran International, 3-16-26.

“Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport,” BBC, 3-16-26.  “Iran has launched over 1,900 missiles and drones at the UAE.

“Saudi Arabia Says It Intercepted Nearly 100 Drones in 24 Hours,” WSJ, 3-16-26.  “Saudi Arabia’s forces have intercepted 98 drones in the last 24 hours, the largest single-day wave of attacks since the U.S.-led war on Iran began. Most of the attacks were concentrated in the eastern region where the majority of the kingdom’s oil is produced, according to statements by the defense ministry. Other drones were intercepted over the capital of Riyadh.”

“Arab states urge US not to stop short in war on Iran,” Iran International, 3-16-26.

“Iran’s Northern Neighbors Are Facing Fallout From the War, Too,” Carnegie, 3-16-26.