IranMAR 25 (DAY 27) — IAEA Expands Access to Iranian Nuclear Sites as IDF Completes Dahiyeh Demolitions and Ground Forces Converge
On March 25, 2026 (Day 27 of Operation Epic Fury), the conflict continued on both military and diplomatic tracks. IAEA monitoring teams expanded their access to Iranian nuclear facilities under Artesh escort, consistent with Secretary of State Rubio's earlier statement that the US may need to ensure nuclear material is secured. No confirmed removal or exfiltration of enriched uranium was reported by official sources on this date. IDF Combat Engineering units completed the final major demolition phases in Dahiyeh, shifting focus to consolidating the Litani Security Line. The USS Tripoli, carrying the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit with approximately 2,200 Marines, was expected to arrive in the CENTCOM area of responsibility by the end of the week. Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service continued operations against Kata'ib Hezbollah in Babil Province. Isolated Iranian-aligned militia ballistic missile launches continued targeting coalition positions in the region.
IAEA Monitoring Teams Expand Access to Iranian Nuclear Facilities
IAEA monitoring teams continued to expand access to Iranian nuclear sites under Artesh military escort. The access came following US Secretary of State Rubio's statement that the US was considering how to ensure Iranian nuclear material is physically secured. The IAEA had previously confirmed Iran entered 2026 with approximately 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity — sufficient for multiple nuclear weapons if further enriched. No confirmed removal or exfiltration of this material was officially reported on this date. The IAEA continued to act as the primary international monitoring body.
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Reports: Artesh Forces Engage IRGCN Holdouts Near Bandar Abbas Naval Complex
Unconfirmed reports indicated Artesh forces conducted operations against IRGC Navy holdout elements near the Bandar Abbas naval complex. The Bandar Abbas naval base is Iran's primary Persian Gulf naval facility and its control is critical to the security of the Strait of Hormuz. These reports have not been officially confirmed by the Iranian government or CENTCOM and should be treated as preliminary.
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IDF Completes Final Major Demolition Operations in Dahiyeh
IDF Combat Engineering Corps (Yahalom) units completed the final major controlled demolition phase targeting Hezbollah subterranean command infrastructure beneath the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut. The operations marked the conclusion of the high-intensity demolition phase within the Lebanese capital. IDF operational posture began shifting toward consolidating and fortifying the Litani Security Line in southern Lebanon, with engineering units beginning fortification construction at key terrain features.
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US Patriot Battery Intercepts Militia Ballistic Missile Over Erbil
US Army Patriot PAC-3 missile defense batteries at Harir Air Base in Kurdistan intercepted a short-range ballistic missile attributed to an Iran-aligned militia group operating from central Iraq. The successful interception prevented impact on coalition aviation infrastructure at the base. Iran-backed Iraqi militia groups continued to conduct periodic missile and rocket attacks on coalition positions despite the broader strategic context of the conflict.
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Iraqi CTS Expands Raids Against Kata'ib Hezbollah in Babil Province
Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service units expanded operations against Kata'ib Hezbollah infrastructure in Babil Province. Operations targeted drone manufacturing facilities, weapons caches, and command nodes. The Iraqi government framed the operations as an assertion of state sovereignty and an effort to prevent further US retaliatory strikes on Iraqi territory. The raids reflected the complex dynamics of Iraqi domestic politics amid the broader regional conflict.
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US Navy Strikes Houthi Coastal Defense Battery in Red Sea Area
US Navy aircraft from the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group conducted preemptive strikes against a Houthi coastal defense battery that was preparing to engage commercial shipping. The strikes were consistent with the ongoing maritime security campaign to maintain freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Houthi operational capability had been significantly reduced over the course of the conflict but isolated launch capability persisted.
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IDF Strikes Hezbollah Infrastructure Along Litani Security Line
IDF aircraft conducted strikes against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon as engineering units continued Litani Security Line fortification work. Isolated Hezbollah cells fired anti-tank guided missiles at IDF engineering patrols operating in the buffer zone. An IDF soldier was killed in Lebanon on this date. IDF confirmed the strikes were targeting Hezbollah assets that posed a threat to forces constructing the security line.
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US-Iran Diplomatic Track Continues Through Pakistani Intermediary
Diplomatic activity continued through Pakistani intermediary channels. Pakistan had confirmed the transmission of a 15-point US framework to Iranian leadership. Iranian officials continued to publicly deny formal negotiations were occurring while simultaneously indicating willingness to listen to proposals through intermediaries. NPR reported that Israeli officials wanted to continue fighting for several more weeks and that Israel was accelerating targeting of Iranian arms factories in anticipation of a potential ceasefire.
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