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Germany Says Iran War “Not NATO’s Fight”
Germany said the conflict triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran is not a NATO war, pushing back against pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
Which is more? If oil spiked to $150 but Putin was getting 70% of that, or oil stays at $95 to $100? Where is he getting more money? If it spikes to $150.
So roughly his coffers are unchanged.
Israel Launches “Limited” Ground Operation in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced a limited ground operation targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, aiming to strengthen forward defense lines amid escalating tensions along the border.
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Professor John Mearsheimer:
Trump was surprised that after he sent the armada to the Middle East the Iranians did not throw up their hands and capitulate.
In light of what happened in Venezuela, he thought he could float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, and so forth and so on.
So he attacked.
Trump criticised the UK for being slow to support US efforts in the Strait of Hormuz.
He said Britain, which he called “the number one ally, the longest serving,” initially “didn’t want to come” when he asked for help.Читать полностью…
According to Trump, the UK only offered to send ships after the main threat had already been reduced, prompting him to complain: “We need these ships before we win, not after we win.”
He used the episode to repeat his broader criticism of the alliance, saying “NATO is a one-way street.”
Source: FT
A French delegation asked Russia to allow European countries to join the Ukraine peace talks. Russia rejected the idea and made clear that Europe would not be included.
As one senior European diplomat described Russia’s response:
“The Russian response from Ushakov was basically, ‘Sorry, actually, no we don’t, fuck you.’”Читать полностью…
Source: FT
Iraq’s Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah has released drone footage of an attack on the U.S. Victory Base near Baghdad International Airport.
It is believed to be the first time the group has successfully used an FPV attack drone to bypass U.S. defenses.
Satellite analysis by Oregon State University shows widespread structural damage across Iran since the start of the U.S.–Israel war.
Major damage clusters in Tehran and Shiraz.Читать полностью…
40+ structures damaged in Bandar Abbas, home to a key naval base near the Strait of Hormuz.
Researcher Jamon Van Den Hoek said:
“There’s really no frontline at the moment — it’s simultaneous damage across different corners of Iran.”
Source: WaPo
NEW: Iran says docks on Qeshm Island were hit by missiles.
Qeshm Island is strategically important because it sits at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran can monitor or threaten tanker traffic from the island.
It hosts IRGC naval forces, missiles, drones, and fast boats.
Russia sent 13 tons of humanitarian medical aid to Iran after Tehran requested help due to rising civilian casualties and damage to hospitals.
The shipment was sent on orders from President Vladimir Putin.Читать полностью…
It includes medicines, first-aid kits and other medical supplies.
The aid was flown by Il-76 cargo aircraft to Azerbaijan, then transferred by truck to Iran via the Astara border.
Russian officials said Iran requested support after hospital and ambulance infrastructure was damaged in the conflict.
Israel is preparing to significantly expand its ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to capture the area south of the Litani River.
The move could become Israel’s largest ground invasion of Lebanon since the 2006 war and may lead to a prolonged occupation of southern Lebanon.
Source: Axios
Kilmeade: Do you think Putin is helping Iran?
Trump: I think he might be helping them a little bit. He probably thinks we are helping Ukraine, right?
Kilmeade: And you are, right?
Trump: Yeah, we are helping them also, and he says that and China would say the same thing.
They do it, and we do it, in all fairness.
Trump on James Talarico:
He is so woke. He is beyond woke.
Brian Kilmeade: Would you say that it is important to get the uranium that Witkoff talked about? Is there some type of operation in place to grab it?
Trump: No, not at all. We are not focused on that, but at some point we might be.
AP Investigation Ties Mystery Flights From Gaza to Israeli Group
The Israeli group Ad Kan, known to advocate for Palestinian emigration & tied to far right groups, organized mysterious flights since May transporting Palestinians from Gaza enclave to Indonesia & South Africa.
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Keir Starmer on Iran:
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not a simple task.
Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven, former Deputy Head of the BND (Germany’s foreign intelligence service), was hacked after a fake “Signal support” message tricked him into entering his PIN, giving attackers access to his account.
Source: Der Spiegel
Energy Secretary Says Iran War Will End in Weeks
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has stated that the ongoing conflict with Iran is expected to conclude within the next few weeks, amid rising concerns over soaring gas prices.
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The Finalissima between EURO 2024 winners Spain and Copa América 2024 champions Argentina has been officially cancelled.
The match was scheduled for 27 March in Doha, Qatar, but UEFA announced it cannot take place due to the current political situation in the region.
UEFA tried to find alternative solutions, but none were accepted by the Argentine Football Association.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have vowed to “hunt down and kill” Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Zelensky: Trump and I aren't the same age. Maybe because of that, he sees our relationship like father and son.
Reporter: You think he sees you as his son?
Zelensky: I don't know. Maybe not his favorite son. But why not?
U.S. to Defend Israel in ICJ Gaza Genocide Case Against South Africa
The U.S. administration filed an intervention at the International Court of Justice on Thursday to support Israel against South Africa’s case over Gaza genocide.
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Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee:
The end of the war is in our hands. We will consider ending the war only when, first, we receive full compensation for all our damages from the United States, and second, we obtain a 100% guarantee for the future, which is not possible without the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Persian Gulf.Читать полностью…
Therefore, the second condition is the U.S. withdrawal from the Persian Gulf.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani created a new Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs and appointed Taylor Brown as its first director.
Brown, a civil rights attorney and openly transgender advocate, becomes the first transgender person to lead a NYC government office.
Zelensky met Reza Pahlavi in Paris today.
They discussed Iran’s situation, the U.S. operation against the Iranian regime, and supporting change in Iran.
Zelensky emphasized wanting a “free Iran” that stops cooperating with Russia.
Trump on shoes:
When they tell me they have a problem, I say, “Let me get you a pair of shoes.” It seems to work out pretty well.Читать полностью…
Now they look all spiffy and nice.
I never like Cabinet members walking in on sneakers. Sneakers are wonderful, but I don’t want my Cabinet members wearing sneakers, so I’ll get them a pair of shoes. It’s a gift from Donald Trump.
Trump on Iran:
They literally have people in the streets machine-gunning people down if they want to protest, okay?
That’s a pretty high standard to say, “I want to go out and protest.”
IRGC Aerospace Commander says 30 “super-heavy” ballistic missiles weighing 1–2 tons were launched at targets in Israel.
Maj. Gen. Seyed Majid Mousavi says the strike “disrupted and destroyed key aerospace monitoring systems,” calling it “the heaviest operational barrage against the regime so far.”Читать полностью…
He added “a new part of the regime’s sky is now under our control.”