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European gas surges more than 30% after Iran attacks a gas facility in Qatar.
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NASA’s FIRMS satellite map shows something is indeed burning near the oil terminal and refinery in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea.
Iranian sources had earlier claimed they carried out a missile strike in that area.
BIG: The Pentagon wants more than $200 billion from Congress to fund the Iran war, a huge increase over current costs.
Early costs are already high, exceeding $11 billion in the first week alone.Читать полностью…
The money would mainly go to replacing weapons and boosting production after heavy use in strikes.
Even inside the administration, there’s doubt: “does not think the Pentagon’s request has a realistic shot of being approved in Congress.”
Expect a major political fight. Public support is weak and lawmakers are divided.
Source: WaPo
Qatar's Ras Laffan isn’t just a refinery. It’s one of the most important energy hubs in the world.
Qatar exports ~20% of the world’s LNG, and almost all of it goes through Ras Laffan.Читать полностью…
It's the core of Qatar’s economy. It processes gas from the North Field (world’s largest gas field) → turns it into LNG, fuels, and petrochemicals.
Attacks or shutdowns there can affect: Gas prices worldwide. Electricity in Europe/Asia. Even industries like semiconductors (helium production).
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:
Israel has no regard for the repercussions of the normalization of its heinous methods of terror.Читать полностью…
But the international community should not disregard that recklessness; as for every action there will inevitably and always be a reaction.
Tulsi Gabbard on Iran:
If a hostile regime in Iran survives, it will likely seek to begin a years-long effort to rebuild its military, missiles and UAV forces.
Trump:
I wonder what would happen if we “finished off” what’s left of the Iranian Terror State, and let the Countries that use it, we don’t, be responsible for the so called “Straight?”
That would get some of our non-responsive “Allies” in gear, and fast!!!
Putin, Abiy Discuss Cooperation After Ethiopia Disaster via Phone
Russian President Vladimir Putin & Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed held phone call Monday on Russia-Ethiopia cooperation, nuclear energy plans & a deadly landslide in Ethiopia, reinforcing ties after a September 2025 nuclear agreement.
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BREAKING: CENTCOM:
Hours ago, U.S. forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles in these sites posed a risk to international shipping in the strait.
Turkish President Erdogan:
Israel has been keeping Al-Aqsa Mosque closed to Muslim worship for 17 days without any authority and for completely arbitrary reasons.
Trump:
I WILL NEVER (EVER!) ENDORSE ANYONE WHO VOTES AGAINST “SAVE AMERICA!!!”
The IDF says Ali Larijani was the “de facto leader of the Iranian regime.”
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EU's Kaja Kallas on Iran:
If the U.S. is not putting their ships to keep the navigation routes open, then the question for our member states is the same.
Iran is in talks with FIFA to move its 2026 World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico, citing safety concerns after comments from Trump about not guaranteeing the team’s security.
FA chief Mehdi Taj said the team won’t travel to the U.S. under those conditions.
Iran is scheduled to play group games in Los Angeles and Seattle, though withdrawal remains possible.
More than 200 U.S. troops have been wounded across seven Middle Eastern countries during the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran, mainly from Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. positions.
Many injuries involve traumatic brain injuries, some discovered days later.
Ten troops are seriously injured, and 13 U.S. personnel have died—seven in Iranian attacks and six in a KC-135 plane crash in Iraq.
Source: WaPo
China says peaceful reunification would solve Taiwan’s energy concerns by giving it access to mainland power and resources.
The comments come as Taiwan worries about fuel supplies due to Middle East tensions.
Source: SCMP
Ex–NCTC chief Joe Kent is under FBI investigation for allegedly “leaking classified information.”
Officials say the probe was already underway “for weeks or even months” before he resigned.
He quit over Iran war policy, saying Iran posed “no imminent threat.”
Source: CBS
Pennsylvania voter who backed Trump three times now regrets it after getting pissed off about rising gas prices:
I’m an idiot. That was my bad.
You’re a worthless pile of sh*t.
WATCH: Very low Iron Dome interception of an Iranian missile at the last moment.
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BREAKING: Iranian missiles have struck multiple points in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Tulsi Gabbard on Iran:
The regime in Iran appears to be intact but largely degraded.
Its conventional military power projection capabilities have largely been destroyed.
Iran’s strategic position has been significantly degraded.
The funeral of Ali Larijani and other officials killed by Israel has begun in Tehran.
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BREAKING: Israel tried to assassinate Iran’s Intelligence Minister Ismail Khatib in his home overnight.
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Russia is increasing military support to Iran by sharing satellite intelligence and improved drone technology. This helps Iran better target U.S. and allied forces in the Middle East.
Moscow is also advising Iran on drone tactics based on its experience in Ukraine.Читать полностью…
In return, Russia benefits from prolonged conflict, including higher oil prices and reduced Western focus on Ukraine.
Source: WSJ
Ali Larijani was seen by the US and Israel as a preferred transitional figure as of September 2025, but became a target by early February 2026.
This shift came after he supported a crackdown on protesters, took a leading role in attacking the US and Israel rhetorically, and became central in planning IRGC military actions, especially against GCC states.
Source: CNN
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis:
We don’t believe that the structural problems of the Middle East can be solved through military operations.
At the same time, of course, we fully acknowledge that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons and cannot threaten its direct neighbors.
EU's Kaja Kallas on Iran:
The main concern of the European countries is that we were not consulted before starting this war… the feeling is that this is not Europe’s war.
Zelensky on Reza Pahlavi:
He wanted to meet and to speak about the future...
I think that a lot of people in Iran — civilians — want to live a normal life and to be free.
Trump has publicly claimed that Iran wants negotiations, but Iranian officials say the opposite is happening behind the scenes.
According to them, Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff privately contacted Iran’s Foreign Minister seeking talks, yet Tehran ignored the messages and says it will not negotiate for now.
Source: Drop Site News