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04 March 2026 16:32

Mojtaba Khamenei survives strikes on Iran, poised to become their next Supreme Leader

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🔴 Ali Khamenei was assassinated on February 28, 2026, during joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, creating a significant power vacuum in the country's leadership.

⚡ Mojtaba Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader's son, is among the leading candidates to succeed his father, along with other potential contenders including Hassan Khomeini (grandson of Iran's founding Supreme Leader), Ali Larijani, and Mohammad-Mahdi Mirbagheri.

🏛️ Iran's Assembly of Experts, composed of 88 elected clerics, will select the next Supreme Leader through a process expected to move relatively quickly; in the interim, a temporary council led by President Masoud Pezeshkian will oversee the country.

🎯 According to leaked reports from November 2024, Mojtaba Khamenei had quit seminary to prepare for succession, positioning him as a serious contender, though some analysts suggest Hassan Khomeini could represent a more moderate alternative.

⚔️ The transition occurs amid escalating regional tensions, and analysts warn the balance of power could shift during the succession process, particularly favoring Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), which has expanded its political influence over the past two decades.

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04 March 2026 02:52

US Troops Told War on Iran is ‘All Part of God’s Divine Plan’, Watchdog Reports More Than 200 Complaints

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🛡️ US military commanders across all branches have informed troops that the war on Iran is 'anointed by Jesus' and part of God's divine plan to trigger Armageddon and Jesus's return, according to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.

📊 The watchdog group received over 200 complaints from more than 40 units at 30 military installations, including reports of commanders citing the Bible's Book of Revelation during briefings.

⚠️ One non-commissioned officer described a commander grinning while declaring the conflict fulfills prophecy and praising President Trump as anointed by Jesus; the Pentagon has not commented.

🌍 Meanwhile, President Trump defends his Iran strategy amid criticism, leaving open options for ground troops as the conflict escalates with Iranian retaliation and strikes involving Israel and Hezbollah. Donald Trump warns of longer Iran-Israel war as violence spreads, Trump Says He Would Deploy Troops to Iran "If Necessary", and Trump, who campaigned against 'endless' wars, enters Iran with no end date.

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03 March 2026 23:51

United States seeking an armed Kurdish uprising inside Iran, with ground operation expected within days

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🚨 The United States and Israel are reportedly supporting an armed Kurdish uprising in western Iran, with weapons smuggled to thousands of Kurdish volunteers since last year; a ground operation is expected within days.

⚔️ This follows the 2025 twelve-day war and recent US-Israel strikes on Iran, including the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei; President Trump has spoken with Kurdish leaders and shared views that Iranians could serve as 'boots on the ground.' This also comes after Israel decided to kill Iran’s leader after Oct. 7 attack and US strikes on Iran triggered by Israel’s plan to launch attack.

🛡️ Iran has ramped up bombings in Kurdish areas and fortified its military presence, raising doubts about the uprising's success given past US abandonment of Kurds and Iran's strong repressive forces. This is amidst ongoing Iran-Israel war and escalating attacks.

🤝 A new coalition of Kurdish opposition groups formed in late February 2026 aims for self-determination in Kurdish regions if the regime falls, though challenges like Turkish opposition persist.

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03 March 2026 18:32

Multiple US embassies are telling Americans they cannot evacuate or help them get out of the Middle East

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🚨 US embassies in the Middle East are not conducting evacuations for American citizens amid escalating tensions from US military actions against Iran since February 28, 2026, with no new evacuation orders announced.

⚠️ Several embassies, including those in Beirut, Amman, and Jerusalem, are at departure status or temporarily closed, with limited consular services and ordered departures for non-essential staff and families. The US embassy complex in Riyadh also experienced a fire after a blast.

🛡️ Americans are advised to shelter in place, monitor travel alerts at Level 3 or 4, and arrange commercial departures, as any future assisted departures would require reimbursement. The private jet market has seen soaring prices as wealthy individuals scramble to leave the region.

📡 Communication issues persist, especially in Iran with restricted internet, while shuttles to border crossings like Taba are available in Israel.

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03 March 2026 16:14

Israel decided to kill Iran’s leader after Oct. 7 attack

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🚀 Israel and the US conducted a joint operation on February 28, 2026, assassinating Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during a meeting of senior officials in Tehran.

🔍 Intelligence efforts included hacking Tehran's traffic cameras, using AI to track Khamenei's movements, and CIA confirmation of his location, with planning dating back years. This intelligence gathering is supported by reports of Israel hacking traffic cameras for years to pinpoint Khamenei's location.

💥 The daylight airstrike involved Israeli jets firing up to 30 precision missiles at Khamenei's compound after US cyberattacks disrupted Iranian communications and defenses. This follows earlier US and Israel joint strikes on Iran targeting military sites.

⚠️ US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu confirmed the strike, amid concerns of escalation with groups like Hezbollah; Iran's leadership succession remains unclear. The Iranian state media confirmed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death on March 1, 2026.

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02 March 2026 01:17

Iran taps general linked to 1994 Buenos Aires Jewish center bombing as new IRGC chief

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🚨 Iran has appointed Ahmad Vahidi, a former defense and interior minister, as the new commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

🔗 Vahidi replaces Mohammad Pakpour, who was killed in recent US-Israeli airstrikes, amid Iran's political turmoil following Supreme Leader Khamenei's death.

🛡️ A founding IRGC member, Vahidi previously led the Quds Force for external operations and accelerated Iran's weapons development as defense minister.

⚠️ He faces US sanctions for protest suppression and is linked to the 1994 Buenos Aires Jewish center bombing, raising international concerns.

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01 March 2026 18:26

Saudi prince quietly lobbied Trump for military action on Iran

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28 February 2026 08:06

🚀 Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran early Saturday, February 28, 2026, as announced by Defense Minister Israel Katz to counter an expected missile and drone attack.

🛡️ State of emergency declared nationwide in Israel, with sirens sounding and civilians instructed to stay near bomb shelters, though no immediate need to enter them.

💥 Explosions reported in Tehran, including near key sites like the Supreme Leader's residence; no casualty reports yet, and details on strike scope remain unclear.

🇺🇸 US involvement noted in some reports, with strikes possibly underway alongside Israel amid rising tensions.

#IsraelIran #BreakingNews #MiddleEast

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26 February 2026 19:26

🚨 Cuban authorities intercepted a Florida-registered speedboat in territorial waters near Villa Clara on February 25, 2026, claiming it was an armed infiltration attempt by 10 Cuban residents of the U.S.

🔫 A shootout ensued after the boat allegedly fired first, wounding a Cuban officer; Cuban forces returned fire, killing four and detaining six wounded individuals, with weapons like rifles, handguns, and Molotov cocktails seized.

🛡️ U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, denied government involvement, launched independent investigations, and noted at least one deceased was a U.S. citizen, amid rising diplomatic tensions.

🇨🇺 Cuba also arrested a seventh person on land for logistical support, identifying some involved as wanted for prior alleged terrorist activities.

#CubaBoatIncident #USCubaTensions #FloridaBoatShootout

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26 February 2026 13:41

🚨 Democratic lawmakers in California, Illinois, Maryland, and Washington have introduced bills to prevent ICE agents who joined after January 20, 2025—from Trump's inauguration—from future state and local civil service jobs, especially in law enforcement.

⚖️ These measures target agents from the Trump-era ICE, motivated by concerns over aggressive immigration enforcement tactics like masked arrests and clashes with protesters.

📜 In California, Assembly Bill 1627 expands the ban to various roles, including law enforcement officers and teachers, as a pushback against federal immigration actions.

🔍 The proposals aim to disqualify these individuals from serving as peace officers in state agencies amid ongoing debates over immigration policy.

#ImmigrationPolicy #ICE #CivilServiceBan

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25 February 2026 16:01

🚨 Ukraine's ambassador to the US revealed that the State Department warned Kyiv against strikes affecting American interests after a Ukrainian attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal near Novorossiysk in late November 2025.

⚠️ The warning came via a formal diplomatic protest, focusing specifically on US economic stakes, including Chevron's involvement in the pipeline, without calling for a halt to all strikes on Russian targets.

🛢️ The strike damaged an offshore mooring unit at the major oil export facility, halting operations and restricting oil loading, though no oil spill or casualties occurred.

🌍 The Caspian Pipeline Consortium transports Kazakh oil over 1,500 km to the Black Sea port, involving Russian, Kazakh, and Western companies like Chevron.

#UkraineRussia #USWarning #OilPipeline

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25 February 2026 13:41

🇭🇺 Hungary's opposition Tisza party has widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party in recent polls ahead of the April 2026 parliamentary elections.

📊 A Medián poll shows Tisza at 55% among decided voters compared to Fidesz's 35%, a 20-point gap, and an 11-point lead among the full voting-age population.

🔄 Tisza gained 2 percentage points since the last survey, while Fidesz lost the same amount; higher turnout certainty among Tisza supporters boosts the lead.

🗳️ The elections on April 12 will decide the National Assembly, with Tisza led by Péter Magyar challenging Fidesz's long dominance amid scandals affecting Fidesz.

#HungaryElection #TiszaLead #OrbanFidesz

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25 February 2026 09:16

🌍 The UN General Assembly adopted Ukraine's "Support for Lasting Peace in Ukraine" resolution on February 24, 2026, with 107 votes in favor, 12 against, and 51 abstentions.

🛑 The resolution demands an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, full prisoner exchanges, return of detained civilians including children, and upholds Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its recognized borders.

❌ A US proposal to remove references to territorial integrity and just peace was rejected by 69 votes against, with only 11 in favor and 62 abstentions; the US later abstained from the main vote.

📈 This marks increased international support compared to 93 votes the previous year, amid the war's fourth anniversary.

#UNGA #UkrainePeace #TerritorialIntegrity

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25 February 2026 04:31

🚀 Iran is close to finalizing a deal with China to purchase CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, which fly low and fast to evade defenses and have a range of about 290 kilometers.


⚔️ The negotiations, ongoing for two years, accelerated after a 2025 conflict with Israel and the US, boosting Iran's naval strike power amid rising tensions with US carrier groups nearby.


🛡️ Details like missile quantity, cost, and delivery timeline remain unclear, as this deal could challenge US naval operations in the region while reflecting broader alliances between Iran, China, and Russia.


#IranChinaDeal #AntiShipMissiles #MiddleEastTensions

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24 February 2026 05:26

🚀 Russian forces launched a massive strike on Ukraine overnight February 21-22, using 347 drones and 50 missiles, shifting targets to water and railway systems alongside energy infrastructure, with Ukrainian defenses downing most threats.

💥 Deadly attacks reported in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa on the war's fourth anniversary eve, killing at least four civilians, as peace talks loom amid stalled EU sanctions due to Hungary and Slovakia vetoes.

⚔️ Frontline sees slow Russian gains but Ukrainian counteractions, liberating 200 sq km near Novopavlivka; Russia controls about 20% of Ukraine in a grinding stalemate.

🤝 EU reaffirms support, providing nearly €195 billion in aid and pushing peace plans with security guarantees, while Zelenskyy warns of escalating sabotage and assassination plots.

#UkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #WorldNews

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04 March 2026 16:15

Mojtaba Khamenei survives strikes on Iran, poised to become their next Supreme Leader

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🚨 Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged as the top candidate to become the next Supreme Leader after his father's death in US-Israeli strikes.

⚠️ Iran's Assembly of Experts held virtual meetings to discuss succession, with strong support from the Revolutionary Guards due to Mojtaba's security ties, though some clerics worry it could make him a target.

🔍 No formal announcement yet, but reports from multiple outlets indicate he's the front-runner over others like Hassan Khomeini; concerns exist about hereditary rule and his lower clerical rank.

💼 Mojtaba, 56, has worked behind the scenes in his father's office, building influence in military and security without holding public office.

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04 March 2026 00:22

White House denies Rubio said that Israel dragged Trump into war with Iran

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📰 The White House, through press secretary Karoline Leavitt, denied claims that Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israel dragged President Trump into war with Iran, calling such interpretations false.

📢 Rubio's actual remarks acknowledged expected Israeli action against Iran that could lead to attacks on U.S. forces, but he stressed the U.S. strikes were necessary regardless to counter Iran's growing missile and drone threats. This aligns with Rubio's earlier statement that US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, targeting military sites, missiles, and nuclear facilities.

🔄 President Trump contradicted Rubio by stating Iran planned to attack first, suggesting he may have prompted Israel's actions amid failed nuclear negotiations. This contrasts with Pentagon officials briefing Congress that no intelligence indicated Iran planned to attack US forces.

⚖️ The dispute highlights differing narratives within the administration amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliations. The ongoing conflict has seen Iran's death toll reach 555 from U.S. and Israeli strikes since February 28, 2026.

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03 March 2026 20:33

Poland Will Eventually Seek Its Own Nuclear Weapons, Tusk Says

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🚀 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated Poland will eventually pursue its own nuclear weapons while engaging in talks with France and European allies on an enhanced nuclear deterrence program.

🇫🇷 Tusk confirmed negotiations following French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement to expand France's nuclear arsenal and offer cooperation to eight countries, including Poland, potentially involving hosting French nuclear assets. Macron says France will increase size of its nuclear arsenal

🛡️ Poland aims to avoid passivity in nuclear security, cooperating with allies like France while building autonomous capabilities, amid discussions raised in a 2025 treaty with Paris.

⚠️ Poland's President's office expressed doubts about joining the French program, preferring a US nuclear sharing arrangement, highlighting internal divisions on the approach.

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03 March 2026 17:30

Israel sends troops into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah says it is ready for open war

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🛡️ Israel has sent troops into southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's rocket and drone attacks from Lebanese territory toward Israel on March 2, 2026, amid ongoing tensions after a 2024 ceasefire.

💥 IDF airstrikes targeted over 70 Hezbollah sites, including command centers, weapon depots, and rocket launchers in Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley, resulting in at least 52 deaths and 154 injuries, with significant civilian evacuations. This follows Israel launching airstrikes on Beirut and other Lebanese areas and rocket fire from Lebanon triggering sirens in Haifa.

⚔️ Hezbollah declared readiness for open war, while Israel's defense minister authorized advances to secure strategic positions; all options, including ground operations, remain on the table to eliminate the threat. This escalates the regional conflict, which has seen IRGC warning of 'most intense' operation and Donald Trump warning of longer Iran-Israel war.

🏛️ Lebanese government condemned Hezbollah's actions, banned their military operations, demanded weapon surrender, and ordered security forces to prevent further attacks and implement disarmament north of the Litani River. This aligns with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announcing an immediate ban on Hezbollah's military and security.

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02 March 2026 20:16

Private jet prices soar as wealthy scramble to leave Dubai

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🛩️ Private jet prices have surged dramatically, with flights from nearby hubs like Muscat and Riyadh to Europe now costing up to $350,000 due to overwhelming demand from wealthy individuals fleeing Dubai amid the crisis.

✈️ Dubai International Airport is closed after Iranian missile and drone strikes damaged infrastructure, including hotels and landmarks, in retaliation to US and Israeli attacks on Iran, leaving tourists and executives stranded.

🚗 Many rich evacuees are driving 10 hours overland to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—the main operational airport in the region—where private security firms arrange SUVs and onward private flights.

🌆 The attacks have shattered Dubai's image as a safe luxury haven, sparking panic among billionaires, influencers, and business leaders who are prioritizing rapid exits.

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01 March 2026 18:26

Belgium seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker

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01 March 2026 17:26

US official, via a mediator, proposed an immediate ceasefire; Iran rejected it outright.

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@WorldNews #CeasefireTalks #DiplomacyInFocus #MiddleEastConflict #MediatorRole #IranRejectsProposal

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28 February 2026 08:06

Israeli Defense minister: We have launched preemptive strike against Iran

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@WorldNews #IsraelDefense #IranStrike #SecurityUpdate #PreemptiveAction #Geopolitics

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26 February 2026 19:26

10 Cubans on U.S. boat intended to carry out an 'armed infiltration,' Havana says

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@WorldNews #CubaNews #USPolitics #ImmigrationDebate #SecurityAwareness #HavanaReports

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26 February 2026 13:41

🛡️ EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola warns Donald Trump's MAGA supporters against interfering in European elections, stressing the need to protect democratic processes.

🌍 This comes amid reports of US fossil fuel lobbies and Trump-linked groups influencing EU policies, including efforts to weaken the Green Deal and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive through ties with EPP leaders like Metsola.

🇺🇸 Tensions rise over Trump's threats, such as tariffs to annex Greenland, prompting Metsola to postpone EU-US relations votes and affirm Europe's firm stance on sovereignty while calling for respectful dialogue.

🗳️ Metsola also predicts 2026 as the end of dictatorships globally, urging stronger EU actions like sanctions.

#ElectionSecurity #EUSovereignty #TransatlanticTensions

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25 February 2026 16:01

US Warns Ukraine Over Novorossiysk Oil Hub Strike That Involved Chevron

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@WorldNews #UkraineNews #OilHubStrike #Chevron #USAlerts #Geopolitics

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25 February 2026 13:41

Hungary's opposition Tisza party widens its lead ahead of Orban's Fidesz

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@WorldNews #HungaryPolitics #OppositionLead #TiszaParty #FideszChallenge #ElectoralMomentum

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25 February 2026 09:16

UNGA backs Ukraine’s peace resolution with 107 votes, rejects US push to drop territorial integrity

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@WorldNews #UNGApeace #UkraineResolution #GlobalSupport #TerritorialIntegrity #DiplomacyInAction

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24 February 2026 22:17

🛡️ North Korean parents are arranging fake divorces to exempt their sons from mandatory military service, as only children of single-parent households qualify for deferment.

😨 The trend stems from widespread fears that new recruits could be sent to fight in Russia amid ongoing troop deployments supporting Moscow's war efforts.

📉 This practice highlights deepening social anxieties and desperation among families, potentially straining North Korea's recruitment system.

🚫 Authorities have cracked down on these sham divorces, but the tactic persists due to intense parental concerns over their sons' safety.

#NorthKorea #MilitaryDraft #RussiaUkraineWar

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23 February 2026 17:02

🚨 Mexican security forces killed cartel leader El Mencho (Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes) during a raid in Tapalpa, Jalisco, where he was wounded and died en route to Mexico City.

💥 The operation faced heavy resistance, resulting in four people killed at the scene, three wounded (including El Mencho) who later died, two arrests, and seizure of armored vehicles, rocket launchers, and arms; three soldiers were wounded but are receiving treatment.

🔥 Violence erupted across western Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta, prompting U.S. citizens to shelter in place amid widespread chaos and security concerns.

🌍 U.S. officials hailed the death as a major win against drug trafficking, comparing it to the captures of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar.

#ElMencho #MexicoViolence #CartelNews