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Signs of Iranian forces failing to report for duty - Economist

Mar 5, 2026, 14:16 GMT+0

There are signs that Iranian soldiers, police officers and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are failing to report for duty as the war intensifies, The Economist reported, citing Israeli intelligence sources.

“Most importantly, perhaps, Israeli intelligence sources suggest that there are signs of Iranian soldiers, police officers and IRGC members failing to show up for duty,” the magazine said.

It cautioned, however, that “military attrition, however overwhelming and effective, by no means guarantees the regime’s demise,” describing regime collapse as Israel’s key war aim and one of President Donald Trump’s shifting goals.

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Iran denies drone attack on Nakhchivan, says Israel seeks to harm ties

Mar 5, 2026, 14:11 GMT+0

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied that Tehran launched drones toward Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan and said its armed forces were investigating the reported explosions, stat emedia reported.

Araghchi told Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov that Iran “denies any drone launch toward that republic” and stressed Tehran is committed to good neighbourly relations.

He also said Israel has a history of carrying out such actions to “disrupt relations between Muslim countries,” asserting the latest allegations were aimed at harming Iran’s ties with its neighbours.

WHO verifies 13 attacks on health facilities in Iran

Mar 5, 2026, 13:52 GMT+0

The World Health Organization said it has verified 13 attacks on health infrastructure in Iran during the US-Israeli campaign, killing four health workers and injuring 25 others.

“WHO has verified 13 attacks on health care in Iran and one in Lebanon,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference.

A WHO official said four ambulances were affected and that hospitals and other health sites suffered minor damage from nearby strikes.

Turkey condemns Iranian drone attacks on Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan

Mar 5, 2026, 13:41 GMT+0

Turkey strongly condemned Iranian drone attacks on Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave and called for an end to strikes targeting third countries.

“We emphasize once again the need to stop attacks targeting third countries in the region and carrying the risk of spreading the war,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The ministry said the top diplomats of Turkey and Azerbaijan discussed the attacks in a phone call earlier on Thursday.

US says Iran’s ability to target its forces declining

Mar 5, 2026, 13:09 GMT+0

US Central Command said Iran’s ability to impact US forces and regional partners is “rapidly declining,” while American combat power in the region continues to build.

“The Iranian regime's ability to impact US forces and regional partners is rapidly declining, while American combat power continues to build,” CENTCOM said in a post on X.

Attacks hit sports venues and a water park used by security forces in Tehran

Mar 5, 2026, 12:57 GMT+0
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Attacks struck sports venues, police stations and a waterpark in Tehran used by Iran’s security forces for self-protection, Iran International has learned.

An anti-narcotics police station, another police station in southeastern Tehran and the municipal building of Tehran’s District 18 were among the locations.

Others included Be’sat and Azadi stadiums, the Shahidan Esmaili and Eskandarlou sports complexes as well as Azadegan water park.