MEMO | April 3, 2026
A drone manufacturing company backed by President Donald Trump’s two eldest sons is trying to sell drones to Gulf countries amid Iranian attacks, while these nations continue to rely on the US military led by their father.
Florida-based company Powerus, which announced last month that Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. had joined its team, is using its sales campaign to potentially benefit from a conflict started by their father. … Full article
RT | April 3, 2026
When the first US and Israeli missiles hit Iran more than a month ago, an oil price of $150 per barrel was considered a doomsday prediction. But the price of physical Brent crude is already a hair’s breadth from $150, while the futures price hasn’t caught up yet.
The Brent front-month futures price – which serves as a barometer for 80% of the world’s crude oil – has sat above $100 per barrel for several weeks. Rising and falling as US President Donald Trump changes the war’s aims and end date, it closed above $109 on Thursday, already higher than at any point since the Ukraine conflict escalated in early 2022.
But to understand just how severe the current crisis is becoming, it’s important to look at the Dated Brent price. Only widely monitored during times of market disruption, this represents the actual on-the-spot price that purchasers are paying for Brent cargoes in the North Sea. On Thursday, it reached $141.37, a level unseen since the onset of the 2008 financial crisis.
This speaks to a severe supply shortage on the ground as buyers are willing to pay a huge premium to get their hands on barrels, not in the near future, but right now.
What newspapers and broadcasters typically show is the front-month Brent price: bought by traders for delivery on a specific date the following month. This is the most liquid and widely quoted benchmark. Importantly, pricing reflects future expectations, so in this case investors are betting on at least some kind of deescalation and denouement in the Persian Gulf.
The front-month is also the domain of speculators who have no intention of ever receiving any oil: instead they seek to take advantage of price shifts and exit their positions before delivery. The front-month price does of course reflect physical realities – but it’s also somewhat financialized.
The fact that actual physical Brent crude is moving at prices $32 higher than the front-month indicates that the physical supply of oil is extremely tight. Typically, the spread between the front-month contract and Dated Brent is less than $2, although in a tight market it can drift somewhat higher. What we are seeing now is highly abnormal. This higher Dated Brent price isn’t the result of hedge funds or momentum traders bidding up the price. This is what is changing hands on the ground for real barrels. […]
Based on the price difference, the Brent futures market is still relatively sanguine about the prospects for a resolution. Some analysts, however, believe the market isn’t fully reckoning with the supply shortage that is now driving spot prices through the roof. There is also the typical internet chatter about the futures market being manipulated to keep some kind of lid on oil prices. In other words, the big spread is garnering a lot of attention.
Meanwhile, there is no sign that normal traffic will resume in the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | April 3, 2026
US President Donald Trump asked Congress to enact a $2.2 trillion budget for discretionary programs, seeking a massive increase in defense spending, while also renewing his push for steep cuts to domestic agencies.
The budget proposal released on Friday requests $1.5 trillion for defense, a significant increase over the $1 trillion sought for fiscal year 2026. The new figure includes $1.1 trillion in base discretionary spending for the Department of Defense and another $350 billion in mandatory spending as the US carries out its war on Iran.
To this end, Trump requested a 10% cut in non-defense discretionary spending for fiscal year 2027, alongside a $500 billion increase in defense funding, Reuters reported, citing a White House budget document.
The proposal outlines the administration’s fiscal priorities as it seeks to expand defense capabilities while scaling back funding for a range of domestic programs. Lawmakers from both parties will need to negotiate the plan, and such requests are often revised significantly during the legislative process.
The sharp increase in military spending comes as the United States remains engaged in a war on Iran that has driven up costs and placed a growing strain on financial and military resources. The war cost Washington more than $11 billion in its first six days alone, with estimates placing daily expenditures at between $1 billion and $2 billion, while munitions stockpiles have been drawn down significantly, raising concerns about sustainability and replenishment.
The scale of the war has also prompted the Pentagon to seek more than $200 billion in additional funding and pushed defense officials to accelerate weapons production, as high-end systems are being consumed faster than they can be replaced. The proposed increase also aligns with a broader military buildup that includes investments in missile systems, naval assets, and advanced fighter jets, signaling preparations that extend beyond immediate battlefield needs.
Against this backdrop, the proposed budget reflects a broader reallocation of resources toward sustaining prolonged military operations, while partially offsetting rising military expenditures through cuts to domestic spending. The shift also comes as rising war-related expenditures add to fiscal pressures, with analysts warning that sustained military operations could further strain US public finances and contribute to broader economic uncertainty.
The budget blueprint comes ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections, with Republicans aiming to preserve their narrow control of both chambers of Congress. The proposal is also likely to face scrutiny in Congress, where some lawmakers have already raised concerns over the scale of war-related spending and its long-term fiscal impact. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | April 3, 2026
US-Israeli strikes targeted a research facility at Shahid Beheshti University in northern Tehran, Iranian authorities reported on Friday, as attacks on the country’s scientific and civilian infrastructure continue to escalate.
The Iranian Red Crescent said the assault struck the university’s Laser and Plasma Research Institute, while Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported additional strikes near Mehrabad Airport in the capital.
The aggression follows a series of attacks on research and medical facilities, including a strike yesterday on the Pasteur Institute of Iran, a major public health center that sustained significant damage, according to Iranian officials. […]
In a statement, Shahid Beheshti University said one of its educational and research centers was severely damaged, describing the strike as an attack not only on academic safety but also on “reason, research, and freedom of thought.” … Full article
By Eman Abusidu | MEMO | April 3, 2026
A Bahia state lawmaker has formally urged President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to bar Israeli military personnel from entering Brazil, following a series of controversial incidents involving Israeli tourists in Bahia. The measure argues that individuals who took part in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon could be held accountable for acts described in the document as genocide.
The proposal, submitted by state representative Hilton Coelho of the Socialism and Liberty Party (Psol), calls on the federal government to adopt measures preventing individuals linked to alleged human rights violations from using Brazil as a tourist destination or refuge. The document characterises such acts as potential genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
Coelho grounds the request in Brazil’s Federal Constitution, which prioritises human rights, peace, and the rejection of violence in international relations, as well as the Migration Law (No. 13.445/2017), which permits authorities to deny entry to foreigners suspected of serious violations.
The proposal outlines operational measures, including monitoring arrivals through the Federal Police to identify individuals who participated in military operations, immediate denial of entry where applicable, and international coordination to restrict cross-border movement of those under suspicion.
The initiative comes amid increasing controversy in Bahia, particularly in coastal destinations such as Itacaré and Morro de São Paulo, which have become popular among Israeli tourists, many of whom travel after completing mandatory military service. Local businesses have adapted to this demand, offering Hebrew-language services and tailored hospitality, making the segment economically relevant.
However, tensions have escalated. … continue
IMEMC | April 3, 2026
A Palestinian young man was injured on Thursday evening after Israeli forces invaded the town of Beit Anan, northwest of occupied Jerusalem, and opened fire at residents.
The Jerusalem Governorate reported that the army stormed the town and fired live rounds, striking a young man in the hand. Medical sources described his injury as mild.
In a related development, the governorate said Israeli forces also invaded Dahiat as‑Salam and the town of Anata, east of Jerusalem, where soldiers carried out extensive searches targeting commercial shops and civilian facilities.
Troops issued tax fines to several shop owners in Dahiat as‑Salam and stormed the Abu Khalil fuel station in Anata while firing large quantities of concussion grenades and toxic gas in the area. No injuries were reported.
Later in the evening, Israeli forces invaded the village of Faqou’a, east of Jenin in the northern West Bank, where they broke into several homes, searched them, and seized rooftops, turning some houses into military posts. … Full article
IMEMC | April 3, 2026
A Palestinian woman was killed, a child was wounded, and a young man succumbed to critical wounds on Thursday as Israeli forces intensified gunfire and artillery attacks across multiple areas of the devastated Gaza Strip, marking yet another escalation that has deepened civilian suffering under ongoing military assaults.
Medical sources confirmed that Rawan Fayyad was shot and killed by Israeli forces outside the army’s deployment zone east of al‑Maghazi in the central Gaza Strip.
They added that a 12‑year‑old child was wounded by Israeli gunfire in the al‑Atatra area of Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, before being transferred to al‑Shifa Hospital, where his condition was described as moderate.
In Khan Younis, a Palestinian man died from wounds he sustained earlier after being shot by Israeli forces in the eastern part of the city. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | April 3, 2026
The Israeli occupation army has acknowledged that disarming Hezbollah is not among the objectives of the current war, marking a significant reversal from positions held just two weeks prior, and a tacit admission of the limits of its military options in Lebanon.
“Israel’s” Channel 12 first reported the shift, with Israel Hayom military correspondent Lilach Shoval confirming that dismantling Hezbollah’s weapons is “not on the agenda.”
Yedioth Ahronoth described it as a formal change in the army’s direction, especially as the reversal came only two weeks after the army had publicly insisted it would pursue the full dismantling of Hezbollah’s arsenal.
The army now defines its primary objectives against Hezbollah as significantly weakening the group, establishing “a deep defensive line”, and demolishing dozens of homes along the frontline villages, mirroring the “yellow line” model applied in Gaza.
On disarmament, Israeli army officials admitted that “we must be modest on this issue.” … continue
Press TV – April 3, 2026
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has revealed hard evidence on the involvement of some Persian Gulf Arab states in the unprovoked US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic. … continue
By Kit Klarenberg | The Grayzone | April 3, 2026
When Syria’s “interim” leader Ahmed al-Sharaa touched down in London on March 31, he was given a much warmer welcome than many once thought possible. As the longtime leader of Syria’s Al-Qaeda branch, the US had been offering a $10 million bounty for information on his location just 15 months prior. Yet here was Al-Sharaa, proudly posing for photo ops with King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
British intelligence had been working towards this day for almost two decades. The path for al-Sharaa’s rule was cleared by MI6 after years of mentoring under Jonathan Powell, who now serves as National Security Advisor to Starmer. The time had come for Britain to formally anoint its Syrian puppet.
The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz’s closure, were reportedly at the top of Starmer and al-Sharaa’s agenda. The British premier praised his counterpart’s supposed success in battling ISIS, while al-Sharaa thanked London for its assistance in pushing for sanctions on Syria’s ruined economy to be lifted. The pair have enjoyed warm relations since al-Sharaa’s seizure of power in December 2024, which Starmer publicly celebrated as a golden opportunity for London to “play a more present and consistent role throughout the region.”
Ever since, the British have systematically steered Damascus’ self-appointed government towards recognition and welcome by Western states. In May 2025, as al-Sharaa’s death squads massacred Alawites and other ethnic and religious minorities, US President Donald Trump received his Syrian counterpart in the oval office, where he gifted him a bottle of Trump-branded cologne. The BBC acknowledged this development would have been “unthinkable just months ago.”
Al-Sharaa took the next steps in January 2026, when he signed an unpopular US-brokered accord with Israel, which former Syrian President Bashar Assad had steadfastly refused to endorse for decades.
The impacts of the deal were immediately visible. As Al-Sharaa’s forces swept through Kurdish territory in north east Syria, the Kurds’ erstwhile Israeli backers refused to intervene, and US envoy Tom Barrack publicly declared that the American partnership with the Kurds had “expired.” … continue
By Kit Klarenberg | The Cradle | April 3, 2026
On 7 March, the British government contractor Siren Associates unveiled Monitor Lebanon, a “real-time situational awareness platform” framed as a public safety tool “designed to help individuals and organizations understand and navigate Lebanon’s rapidly evolving security environment.”
The tool sifts vast swaths of “open-source information” from “news agencies, verified social media accounts, Telegram channels, conflict monitoring initiatives, and traffic data systems.”
Presented as a lifeline for journalists, humanitarian workers, businesses, and civilians during Israel’s ongoing war on Lebanon, the platform carries a far more operational intelligence function. Behind the humanitarian branding lies a sophisticated surveillance infrastructure embedded deep within the Lebanese state. … continue
Al Mayadeen | April 3, 2026
A Bahraini man detained during last month’s missile strikes on the kingdom has died in custody under contested circumstances, sparking renewed scrutiny of the country’s security practices amid wartime tensions.
Mohammad al-Mousawi, a Bahraini national who was detained as Bahrain came under attack from Iran, disappeared for several days before his family was contacted and asked to retrieve his body from a military hospital, relatives said. They reported that his body bore multiple injuries, including slash marks, bruising, and wounds on the soles of his feet.
His death has quickly become a flashpoint in the country, with critics accusing authorities of reverting to tactics used to suppress protests during the 2011 uprising.
Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, has detained dozens of individuals since the outbreak of the war, including people accused of:
- filming strikes and demonstrations,
- expressing support for Iran against US-Israeli aggression
- alleged espionage.
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The Cradle – April 3, 2026
Greek shipping companies have secretly transported oil, coal, and military cargo to Israel using deceptive maritime tactics, according to a report by the No Harbour for Genocide campaign reviewed exclusively by Middle East Eye (MEE) and published on 2 April.
The investigation found that at least 57 covert crude oil shipments reached Israeli ports between May 2024 and December 2025, during Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
These deliveries, totaling roughly 47 million barrels, were routed via Turkiye with vessels disabling tracking systems and listing false destinations to bypass Ankara’s embargo.
Ships departing from the Turkish port of Ceyhan often reported destinations such as Port Said or Damietta in Egypt, before switching off their automatic identification systems, going dark in the Mediterranean, and later reappearing after docking in Israel, primarily in Ashkelon.
Satellite imagery reviewed by MEE confirmed their presence during these blackout periods. … continue
Al Mayadeen | April 3, 2026
The United Nations Security Council on Friday postponed a vote on a draft resolution authorizing force in the Strait of Hormuz, as divisions deepen among major powers amid the ongoing war on Iran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned ahead of the session that any move within the Council could escalate tensions further. “Any provocative action by the aggressors and their supporters, including in the UN Security Council regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, will only complicate the situation,” he said.
The vote, initially scheduled for today, concerned a Bahrain-led proposal that would allow the use of “defensive” force to protect commercial shipping in the strategic waterway. The measure is backed by the United States and several Gulf states, which have been heavily impacted by the disruption of maritime traffic.
However, the session was delayed with no new date announced. Russia, China, and France have raised objections to earlier drafts, particularly over language that could authorize military action, warning that such steps risk widening the war. … continue
The Cradle – April 3, 2026
Austria has rejected multiple US requests to use its airspace for military operations against Iran, citing neutrality laws, Austrian Defense Ministry spokesperson Colonel Michael Bauer announced on 2 April.
“There have indeed been requests, and they were refused from the outset,” Bauer said in a statement reported by public broadcaster ORF, adding that “every time a similar request involves a country at war, it is refused.”
A Defense Ministry spokesperson confirmed there had been “several” requests from Washington but did not specify the number, noting that each case is assessed under Austria’s legal obligation to avoid involvement in active wars.
The ministry added that Austria is not enforcing a blanket ban but is reviewing overflight requests individually in coordination with the Foreign Ministry.
Still, officials emphasized that neutrality remains the main guiding principle behind each decision.
Opposition figures in Austria have called for an even stricter stance, with Sven Hergovich saying Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner “should not approve a single further US military flight to the Gulf,” warning the war is harming “Austrian economic interests, Europe as a whole, and world peace.”
US President Donald Trump criticized European allies as “very unhelpful” and said Washington would “remember” their refusal to support military efforts to take control of the Strait of Hormuz from Iran.
The move places Austria among a growing group of states restricting US military access as Washington and Tel Aviv continue their assault on Iran, favoring either diplomacy over military operations to end the fighting. … Full article
Sputnik – 03.04.2026
The secretary of war’s dismissal of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George and two other top generals signals intensifying rot in the Department amid the Iran war, former senior DoD insider-turned whistleblower Karen Kwiatkowski says.
General George represented “experience in Army battlefield operations,” while general David Hodne and major general William Greene Jr had “their pulse on the readiness, and more importantly the attitudes and thinking,” of younger soldiers, Kwiatkowski told Sputnik.
They see the Iran conflict as an “illegal and unneeded war,” driven by politics, ego and a foreign power (Israel), and understand “the real damage inflicted on US forces and installations” in the Middle East over the past month, the retired Air Force Lt. Col. added. … continue
Press TV – April 3, 2026
The sudden dismissal of the top US Army general may not be about personnel promotions as reports suggest, but a signal that Secretary of War Peter Hegseth is pushing for a ground invasion of Iran, according to a US-based geopolitical analyst.
Shaiel Ben-Ephraim, a geopolitical analyst, in a post on X, said General Randy George, the US Army’s Chief of Staff, was unceremoniously removed because he opposed Hegseth’s aggressive posture toward Tehran, raising concerns that the administration is preparing for a land war that many military minds believe would be disastrous.
According to Ben-Ephraim, George, a seasoned infantry officer who was involved in the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, had raised serious concerns about the high costs and logistical nightmares of a ground war in Iran’s difficult geography.
The top American general reportedly argued that a ground invasion of Iran would be “too costly to launch and too destabilizing to sustain.”
The friction between George and Hegseth reportedly escalated as thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division began arriving in West Asia.
Unlike Marines, these soldiers fall under direct Army control. While the Trump administration has publicly avoided confirming plans for a ground war, the deployment of these elite units is widely seen as clear preparation for one – a move George reportedly resisted as premature or strategically unsound.
Ben-Ephraim noted that Hegseth has publicly criticized senior military leadership for being “overly concerned with the legalities of warfare” and has sought to install officers more aligned with what he calls a “lethal mindset” for immediate combat. … Full article
The Cradle – April 3, 2026
Search and rescue efforts were launched on 3 April to find the two crew members of a US F-15 fighter jet, which was downed over Iran the night before, Axios confirmed – after the US army initially denied the news.
“A search and rescue effort is underway to locate two crew,” a source told the US outlet on Friday.
Iranian media outlets had released footage on Thursday night showing an F-15 being struck down, reporting that the jet was hit by defenses over the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm. CENTCOM released a statement denying it.
Axios’s confirmation on 3 April came after footage circulating on social media allegedly showed US helicopters and planes flying low over Iran in search of the two pilots.
Iranian media released pictures of what appeared to be a destroyed F-15 jet.
“Following the destruction of the advanced American fighter jet by the [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] IRGC, the pilot ejected and landed inside the country. There are indications the Americans, believing the pilot might be alive, attempted to extract him from Iran’s borders. However, some sources say the pilot has likely been captured by Iranian forces,” a correspondent for Iran’s Tasnim News Agency said. … Full article
Press TV – April 3, 2026
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has said that Israel carried out an earlier attack on Kuwait’s power and desalination plant, warning regional countries to stay vigilant.
On Friday, Kuwait said that an electricity generation and water desalination plant came under attack. The country’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy accused Iran of attacking the facilities.
In its statement, the IRGC’s Public Relations Office condemned the attack as an “inhumane act,” carried out by the aggressors.
It said that the “unconventional and illegitimate attack” by the US-Israeli aggressors on Kuwait’s energy and civilian infrastructures is a sign of their “depravity and baseness.” […]
The strike on Kuwait’s power and desalination plant, which it did not name, came hours after the country’s al-Ahmadi oil refinery was targeted.
Local media reported that the attack caused fires in a “number of operational units,” and that no employees were injured.
According to reports, this was the third time the refinery has been hit, and people across the country are on “high alert.”
Tehran has long warned of US- and Israeli false flag operations to draw regional states into the war. – Full article
By M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | Indian Punchline | April 3, 2026
The only clue the US President Donald Trump has given in his prime time televised speech on Wednesday at the White House regarding the ending of his war in Iran is that the core “objectives are nearing completion” and that he is “very close” to finishing the war.
The big question is whether Trump is any longer in command of the situation. For all practical purposes, the war seems set to cascade as the US is preparing for a potential ground operation in Iran and threatens to destroy “bridges next, then electric power plants”.
Revealing himself primarily as YHWH (Yahweh) in the Old Testament — the personal, holy, and covenant-making Creator who demands exclusive worship from Israel — Trump thundered, “Over the next two to three weeks, we are going to bring them [Iranians] back to the Stone Ages, where they belong” .
Yet, Iran is in no mood to surrender. Tehran has lost respect for Trump and instead sees him as a master craftsman of the art of deception. The Iranian statements underscore that the US intelligence lacks even the foggiest idea of its capabilities to retaliate.
Perhaps, the most vicious no-holds-barred phase of the war is about to begin, with a dynamics of its own — in particular, taking into account the Israel factor, which is a revisionist power seeking to alter the established international order, rules, territorial boundaries or distribution of power in the West Asian region to better serve the establishment of a Zionist state of Greater Israel. … continue
Press TV – April 2, 2026
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday that it struck a data center and computing infrastructure belonging to the US tech giant Oracle, based in the United Arab Emirates, in response to the latest assassinations in Iran.
In a statement released by the IRGC public relations wing, it said the attack was a direct retaliation for what the enemy’s “terrorist operations” targeting Iranian individuals.
“Just as we had warned, in response to the assassination of Iranian individuals, we will target intelligence, information technology, and artificial intelligence spy companies that are pillars of the enemy’s terrorist operations,” the statement read. … continue
RT | April 2, 2026
A Ukrainian conscription officer was fatally stabbed in Lviv on Thursday, the national police force has reported.
The western city is widely regarded as a bastion of Ukrainian nationalism and has historically been a stronghold for the country’s most radical parties where support for the country’s war with Russia is thought to be highest. … Full article
Palestinian Information Center – April 2, 2026
GAZA – Two Palestinian citizens were martyred and others were injured in fresh Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, according to media sources on Thursday.
A Palestinian young woman was reportedly martyred last night after being shot and injured by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in central Gaza.
Local sources identified the woman as 19-year-old Rawan Fayyad, saying she was fatally shot by Israeli gunfire east of al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza.
Another citizen with special needs was pronounced dead on Thursday after Israeli forces opened fire at him, critically wounding him in Khan Yunis, south of Gaza.
Media sources also reported that three displaced people, including a child, were injured by Israeli gunfire in Gaza.
Meanwhile, media sources reported on Thursday morning that the IOF opened fire east of al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.
Israeli tanks also shelled the northern parts of Rafah in the south, and opened machinegun fire towards tents sheltering displaced families in the al-Mawasi area of southern Gaza.
The eastern areas of Gaza City, particularly al-Zeitoun neighborhood, witnessed continuous artillery shelling, along with heavy gunfire east of al-Bureij refugee camp and Juhor al-Deek.
Press TV – April 2, 2026
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the United States committed a “despicable” war crime by conducting a strike on a crowded sports stadium using a short-range ballistic missile called the Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM, on the very first day that the US and Israel started an unprovoked war against the Islamic Republic.
In a post on X on Friday, Emaeil Baghaei said 21 young boys and girls were killed when the American new PrSM missile, which made its combat debut on February 28, struck the sports hall filled with innocent teenagers in the city of Lamerd in the southern province of Fars.
“The missile explodes above its target, dispersing thousands of lethal fragments (tungsten pellets) to maximize human casualties. This is a despicable war crime,” he added. … Full article
MEMO | April 2, 2026
The United States has begun an emergency evacuation of around 60,000 American citizens from Egypt, according to a report by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth.
In a report published on Tuesday, the paper said that about 60,000 US nationals are currently in Egypt and have been advised to leave immediately. It added that Washington has arranged special charter flights for those wishing to depart.
According to Yedioth Ahronoth, Americans were urged to “leave immediately”, although it did not specify how many have responded to the call. The report also referred to wider evacuation operations in the Middle East in recent months, including the evacuation of more than 36,000 to 40,000 US citizens from countries in the region.
The paper added that the US State Department has recently included Egypt on a list of 13 Arab countries — including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq — where Americans have been advised to leave immediately due to potential risks.
MEMO | April 2, 2026
The United Arab Emirates has rejected reports suggesting that it is willing to join the war against Iran in order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying such claims are misleading and do not reflect its actual position.
In a statement issued by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi said: “Recent reporting suggesting a shift in the UAE’s posture is misleading.” The ministry stressed that the UAE maintains a defensive posture focused on protecting its sovereignty, population and infrastructure, while reserving the right to self-defence against what it described as “ongoing unlawful and unprovoked attacks.”
The statement came in response to a report by The Wall Street Journal, which claimed that the UAE “is willing to join the fight” to reopen the strategic waterway by force. … continue
By Robert Inlakesh | The Palestine Chronicle | April 2, 2026
A new Syrian resistance group has emerged and is the only organization in the country currently carrying out offensive actions against both Israeli and US targets. This development comes as Israel uses the newly occupied territories in its ground assault on Lebanon, a move that could easily rope Tel Aviv into a new quagmire.
While a US allied leader now technically controls Damascus, the reality on the ground in Syria is that there is no functional State. This being the case, the outbreak of chaos is simply one miscalculation away. … continue
Al Mayadeen | April 2, 2026
Three Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) fighters were martyred in a US-Israeli airstrike targeting Brigade 53 of the Nineveh Operations Sector in Tal Afar district, west of Nineveh province, the PMF announced.
The attack unfolded in two waves. The first bombing hit Brigade 53’s headquarters on Wednesday night, killing one fighter and wounding several others. A second followed in the early hours of Thursday, at 5:20 am, targeting the same location.
Earlier in the week, the PMF announced that its positions had come under a “treacherous aerial assault” involving multiple simultaneous attacks across two separate operational sectors. … Full article
Sputnik – 02.04.2026
The US Embassy in Baghdad called on US citizens in Iraq on Thursday to leave the country immediately due to threats by pro-Iranian groups to attack central Baghdad, where foreign diplomatic missions are located, according to a statement from the diplomatic mission. […]
It warned that pro-Iranian groups might attack US citizens, businesses, universities, diplomatic missions, energy facilities, hotels, and airports believed to be associated with the US, as well as Iraqi institutions and civilian targets. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | April 2, 2026
Iranian air defense systems have downed two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) belonging to the United States and “Israel” in the southern city of Shiraz, Iran’s military announced on Thursday.
In a statement, the Public Relations Department of the Iranian Army said the drones were identified as MQ-9 models and were intercepted successfully over the area.
The announcement brings the total number of drones shot down by Iranian air defenses to 154 since the start of the ongoing US-Israeli aggression on Iran.
The United States has lost 16 MQ-9 Reaper drones since the beginning of the war on Iran, including two that were shot down near Isfahan earlier this week, a CBS News report claimed. The losses highlight the mounting cost of Washington’s reliance on drone-based operations in the ongoing war.
The reported losses represent a significant financial setback, with each MQ-9 Reaper estimated to cost around $30 million. This brings the total value of the destroyed drones to nearly $500 million. The MQ-9A Reaper is widely used by the US military for both surveillance and precision strike missions. … Full article
The Cradle | April 2, 2026
Sources informed The Cradle on 1 April that an “Israeli-aligned current” within the White House, led by Jared Kushner, has been supplying US President Donald Trump with “manipulated information” that downplays Iran’s missile attack frequency and minimizes the casualties caused by Iraqi and Lebanese resistance strikes.
Furthermore, leaked information from the US National Security Council (NSC) indicates that, over the past 72 hours, senior officials, including War Secretary Pete Hegseth and State Secretary Marco Rubio, have been steering Trump toward a “broader escalation plan” ahead of his April 1 speech.
The misinformation operation allegedly also involves manipulated casualty numbers from Israeli National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and recent comments made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Hebrew media.
The sources indicated that as this escalation approaches, anti-war officials in the US, along with European and regional governments, have expressed fears that Iran may escalate to a “devastating battle scenario,” based on the course of the 33-day war.
“This would involve destroying Saudi oil production infrastructure and Israel’s electricity infrastructure, followed by destabilizing and closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and ultimately withdrawing from the Non-Proliferation Treaty,” the sources said. … Full article
The Cradle | April 2, 2026
Nearly 750 US soldiers have been injured or killed since October 2023, The Intercept revealed in a new investigation released on 1 April – citing a defense official as saying that Washington is engaged in a “casualty coverup.”
At least 15 soldiers were injured last week in an Iranian attack on an air base in Saudi Arabia, two officials confirmed to the outlet, adding that “Hundreds of US personnel have been killed or injured in the region since the US launched a war on Iran just over a month ago.”
The report adds that CENTCOM’s updates have been outdated. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | April 2, 2026
Gulf Arab states are increasingly reconsidering long-discussed pipeline projects aimed at bypassing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as the war on Iran raises concerns among them over how Iran showed its capability to gain control over the waterway.
Officials and energy industry executives say the prospect of prolonged Iranian control over the strait has revived interest in alternative overland export routes, despite the high financial, political, and logistical barriers such projects entail. … continue
RT | April 2, 2026
Fuel shortages have spread across France after drivers rushed to fill their tanks following the introduction of price caps, straining supplies at hundreds of stations, according to the Energy Ministry and media reports.
Around 900 stations have run out of at least one type of fuel, including around 700 operated by energy major TotalEnergies, the Energy Ministry said on Wednesday, blaming logistical issues rather than a national supply shortage.
Other estimates suggest that up to 1,600 sites may have experienced temporary shortages amid surging fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict. Diesel prices in France reached record highs of around €2.25 ($2.45) per liter. … Full article
MEMO | April 1, 2026
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved the passing of six Bangladeshi fuel ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid a serious fuel crisis in the South Asian country during the US–Israel war against Iran, the Iranian envoy in Dhaka said on Wednesday, Anadolu reports.
Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi said at a news conference in the capital of Dhaka that there is no problem in the movement of Bangladeshi fuel ships through this route.
The approval came in response to Bangladesh’s request that Iran allow oil ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Later, the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka asked the government to provide advance information on its fuel-carrying vessels. … Full article
The Cradle | April 2, 2026
Iran has formally started enforcing a controlled transit system in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring ships to undergo vetting and pay fees for safe passage, according to a report by Bloomberg on 1 April.
The report describes a system managed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), where vessels must submit their detailed information, including ownership, cargo, and crew, to an intermediary for review. … continue
Al Mayadeen | April 2, 2026
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) carried out a large-scale missile and drone operation targeting US-linked industrial and military sites across the Gulf, as part of the 90th wave of Operation True Promise 4.
The operation was launched by the IRGC Aerospace Force and the IRGC Navy in response to US aggression targeting Iran’s steel industry, which killed and injured multiple workers.
“We dedicate this operation to the families of the oppressed martyred workers and warn the delusional American president to refrain from repeating threats that could escalate the war beyond the region and make the world unsafe for America,” the IRGC underlined.
According to the statement, the operation targeted US steel and aluminum industries based in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, as well as facilities in Bahrain.
The strikes also hit remaining operational sections of US aluminum facilities that had not been damaged in previous attacks, in addition to sites linked to the Israeli military industries company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and a hideout of US forces near the Bahraini capital, Manama.
The statement confirmed that key sections of these sites were destroyed. … continue
TEHRAN – The US and Israeli assessment of Iran’s military capabilities is inaccurate, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command, said on Thursday amid claims by US President Donald Trump that Iran no longer posed a threat.
“Your information about Iran’s capabilities and military might, as well as our weapons, is incorrect. You do not know anything about our huge strategic potential,” Zolfaghari was quoted as saying by the Iranian state-run broadcaster IRIB.
The facilities destroyed during the attacks by the US and Israel were “nothing,” and the strategic facilities of the defense industry are located in places unknown to Washington, which “it cannot reach,” the spokesman added.
Zolfaghari also warned that the US and Israel should prepare for more powerful and large-scale strikes than before.
Global Times | April 2, 2026
The root cause of the obstruction to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is the illegal military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran.
Only by ceasing fire and stopping the war, and realizing peace and stability in the Gulf region, can the safety and unimpeded flow of international waterways be fundamentally safeguarded, Chinese Foreign spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday, in response to media inquiry over US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks suggesting that some countries should directly go to the Strait of Hormuz to “take the oil.”
All parties should jointly make efforts to promote the de-escalation of the situation and prevent regional turbulence from causing even greater impact on the global economy and energy security, Mao said.
By Kelley Beaucar Vlahos | Responsible Statecraft | April 1, 2026
Washington was literally sizzling Wednesday with expectations ahead of President Donald Trump’s evening address on Iran. Would he announce a ceasefire? Would he just declare the war over, wash his hands of the mess, and leave the Strait of Hormuz to the Persian Gulf and Europe? What about a full land invasion?
Turns out he did none of that — except maybe the part about the Strait, but we’ll get to that in a second. … continue
… [Trump] provided a Reader’s Digest summary of his recent Truth Social posts… i.e., Iran is defeated, the Iranian Navy and Air Force are destroyed, victory is ours, but we’re going to bomb the hell out of them over the next three weeks.
I am pretty sure that some on Wall Street will continue to delude themselves with the belief that this war is nearing an end and, once Trump declares the final victory in three weeks that he will order US troops to come home and the war will be over. Not a chance. During the next three weeks, Iran will continue to degrade and demolish the US bases and equipment that is in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. As long as Qatar does not allow combat aircraft to take off from Al Udeid, Iran will ignore it.
Prior to his speech, the market for oil futures had dropped significantly, with both WTI and BRENT falling below 100. After his speech, both surged back above 100, increasing 3.5% and 4.4% respectively. Trump’s speech failed to reassure the oil markets that the war would end anytime soon.
Trump did not back down from his previous threat to attack Iran’s power grid. If he does that, along with Israel, Iran will turn off the lights in Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait. Iran’s ability to do this is a direct consequence of the depletion of the US air defense systems — i.e., the Patriot missile batteries and the THAAD. Iran also will retain its choke hold on the Strait of Hormuz — even if the US decides to put troops on Kharg Island or some other piece of Iranian territory.
Although the Saudis and the Emiraties are threatening to join the US and Israel by declaring war on Iran, both countries will face devastating economic pressures in the coming weeks… Especially the UAE. Dubai, once a glittering city filled with wealthy ex-pats and hookers, has become a ghost town. Its economy is frozen and shows no signs of thawing anytime soon. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | April 2, 2026
Iran has received messages through intermediaries, which are currently under careful review, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, confirmed on Thursday. He stressed that the country remains fully prepared to respond to any form of aggression, including potential ground attacks.
Baghaei described US demands as “illogical and impossible to meet,” highlighting Tehran’s stance that negotiations cannot be dictated under pressure. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | April 2, 2026
An Iranian political-security official speaking to Al Mayadeen has confirmed that Iran will gradually increase its missile launches in the coming period. The official also emphasized that this escalation will be matched by a significant increase in operations by the resistance axis, targeting enemy interests across the region.
The official further clarified that Iran’s strategic plan will leave no opportunity for the enemy, specifically focusing on the destruction of radar and defense infrastructures. This effort aims to undermine the enemy’s military capabilities and further strengthen Iran’s defense posture.
Highlighting Iran’s military strength, the official assured that the targeting of the enemy’s diverse military infrastructures will continue without interruption until deterrence is achieved. Iran’s missile arsenal, which he stressed was vast and advanced, will likely surprise adversaries, especially with the experience gained during the recent 12-day aggression.
In addition, the official pointed out that Iran possesses the necessary capabilities to defend itself and launch sustained strikes against its enemies for a prolonged period. … Full article
MEMO | April 1, 2026
Israeli forces targeted a Syrian television crew and several journalists in the countryside of Quneitra on Wednesday while they were covering the falling of an Iranian drone, Syria’s Al-Ikhbariyah TV reported.
The journalists were reporting on the drone after it was brought down by Israeli air defenses when they came under direct fire, the outlet said.
No injuries were reported among the journalists, the channel said. … Full article
Palestinian Information Center – April 1, 2026
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM – A horde of extremist Jewish settlers performed Talmudic prayers in the Bab al-Sahira area of the Old City of Occupied Jerusalem on Wednesday evening to mark the “Jewish Passover,” amid ongoing restrictions on Muslim worshipers.
The Jerusalem Governorate said that a number of settlers performed prayers in the area after Jewish temple groups incited their followers to attempt conducting rituals, including animal sacrifices, as close as possible to the Aqsa Mosque.
Meanwhile, the Israeli occupation police have continued to block Muslim worshipers from entering the Aqsa Mosque for the 33rd consecutive day, citing security claims to justify its closure of the holy site.
Since the outbreak of the Zio-American aggression against Iran on February 28, the Israeli police have closed the Aqsa Mosque, banning prayers throughout most of the holy month of Ramadan, as well as the Eid al‑Fitr prayer.
This closure of the holy site persists amid a heavy deployment of Israeli forces and police checkpoints throughout the Old City, which remains accessible only to Palestinian residents of its neighborhoods.
Palestinian Information Center – April 1, 2026
AL-KHALIL – A group of extremist Jewish settlers attacked Palestinian shepherds in the Masafer Yatta area south of al-Khalil on Wednesday.
Local activist Osama Makhamra told the WAFA news agency that armed settlers from an illegal outpost in Masafer Yatta attacked shepherds from the Aliyan Awad family in Wadi Abu Shabban.
Makhamra added that the settlers pelted the shepherds with stones and attempted to steal a flock of sheep, but the shepherds stood their ground and tried to fend off the attackers despite lacking any means of protection.
He noted that Israeli forces later intervened and detained the shepherds at the site.
IMEMC | April 1, 2026
Illegal Israeli paramilitary colonizers attacked Palestinian residents east of Tubas in the northeastern occupied West Bank on Tuesday, wounding four people and setting fire to agricultural equipment and civilian property.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Tubas said its medical teams treated four Palestinians who were injured when colonizers assaulted residents in the Safah–Tayasir area east of the city. All four were transferred to a hospital for further treatment.
Hani Abu Ali, head of the Tayasir Village Council, said that a group of colonizers attacked Palestinians in the area and set fire to a tractor, a private vehicle, and several tents belonging to local families. … Full article
Palestinian Information Center – April 2, 2026
GAZA – Three Palestinian civilians, including a child, were injured on Wednesday evening by Israeli army fire in the Gaza Strip, amid ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement. The incidents coincided with artillery shelling and demolition operations targeting various areas across the enclave.
Local sources reported that a child sustained serious injuries after being hit by machine-gun fire and artillery shelling in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Two other civilians were also wounded by Israeli gunfire, one near Ali Mosque in the Zeitoun neighborhood, south of Gaza City, and another east of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
Several areas east of Khan Yunis, as well as eastern neighborhoods of Gaza City, particularly Zeitoun, and eastern Jabalia in the north, came under continuous artillery fire, accompanied by heavy gunfire.
Israeli forces also carried out large-scale demolitions of residential homes east of Khan Yunis, marking a continued escalation on the ground despite the ongoing ceasefire. … Full article
RT | April 1, 2026
Lebanon has asked the Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut to hand over a suspected Israeli Mossad agent, according to Lebanese security chief Hassan Choukeir, who alleged that the suspect was involved in bombing and assassination plots.
According to AFP, a Syrian-Palestinian national who also holds a Ukrainian passport was detained by the Lebanon-based armed group Hezbollah in September 2025 after parking a motorbike rigged with explosives on a road leading to Beirut airport through the city’s southern suburbs.
The man escaped in early March, when the Israeli military was striking Hezbollah targets, and fled to the Ukrainian Embassy, AFP said. Ukrainian diplomats have reportedly asked Lebanese authorities to allow the man, who “had lost his passport,” to leave the country.
“After checking his name and photograph, we became aware that he is wanted by the Lebanese judiciary,” Choukeir told AFP. The embassy did not respond to the French media outlet’s request for comment.
Ukraine is among a number of European countries which support the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. Vladimir Zelensky has offered to help the US and Gulf states hosting American bases intercept Iranian drones and secure the Strait of Hormuz. … Full article
Palestinian Information Center – April 2, 2026
BEIRUT – Lebanon’s Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that the number of victims from the ongoing Israeli assault on Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 1,318 killed and 3,935 injured, amid escalating military operations and a widening scope of confrontations.
In its daily report, the ministry said that Israeli airstrikes over the past 24 hours alone killed 50 people and injured 185 others, reflecting the sustained intensity of attacks targeting multiple areas.
On the ground, Hezbollah reported carrying out attacks using artillery shells and drones, targeting Israeli army gatherings and military positions in several locations, including Al-Qawzah and Al-Qantara, as part of its ongoing response to Israeli strikes. … Full article
By Dr. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat | MEMO | April 1, 2026
Three Indonesian soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon in less than 48 hours. They were not fighters. They were part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission (UNIFIL). They were stationed in known positions. And still, they died.
This is not a tragic accident. It is a clear signal.
The sequence of events matters. On 29th March, a projectile struck a UN position near Adchit al-Qusayr, killing one Indonesian peacekeeper and critically injuring another. Hours later, a second incident—an explosion that destroyed a UN vehicle near Bani Hayyan—killed two more.
Three dead. In uniform. Under a UN flag. … continue
Press TV – April 1, 2026
Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent statements on Iran, claiming that it no longer poses an existential threat to the regime is a complete strategic failure that suggests he is leaving office “defeated,” says an analyst.
Patricia Marins, a Brazilian military analyst, in a post on X on Thursday, characterized Netanyahu’s remarks not as a sign of strength, but as the ultimate admission of failure.
“There is nothing more defeatist than this. It is 100% defeatist rhetoric,” Marins said.
Her critique centers on the unfulfilled war objectives that Netanyahu himself had laid out.
According to Marins, he had consistently articulated three primary goals regarding Iran: regime change, limiting Iran’s missile capabilities, and dismantling its nuclear program.
“He has achieved none of these objectives,” Marins stated.
Instead, she maintained, the war has saddled Israel with staggering economic damage. … continue
MEMO | April 1, 2026
Amazon’s cloud computing operation in Bahrain was damaged in an Iranian strike, according to a report Wednesday by the Financial Times, which cited someone familiar with the matter.
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said earlier that civil defense teams were “extinguishing a fire in a facility of a company as a result of the Iranian aggression,” but did not identify the company or provide details on the extent of the damage. Amazon declined to comment on any specific strike, according to the report.
The attack is the latest sign that the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran is spilling into the Gulf’s commercial technology infrastructure.
READ: Iranian drones strike Amazon data centres in Bahrain, UAE
The development came one day after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened to target major US technology companies operating in the Middle East, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Apple, widening concerns that digital and economic assets may increasingly come into the line of fire.
Amazon said on March 2 that two of its data center facilities in the United Arab Emirates and one in Bahrain sustained physical impacts from drone strikes.
By Murad Sadygzade | RT | April 1, 2026
The war’s second ‘ring of fire’ is no longer forming around Iran. It is already there. What we are witnessing is not a limited clash between a state under pressure and its immediate enemies, but the gradual emergence of a wider regional confrontation in which Tehran’s allied forces are moving from symbolic solidarity to practical engagement.
In Lebanon, Iraq, and now once again in Yemen, groups aligned with Iran are opening new fronts and making any American or Israeli campaign far more difficult to execute. If Iran cannot stop pressure by matching superior military power plane for plane or missile for missile, it can still answer by stretching the battlefield across time and space.
That is the real significance of the current escalation. Wars are easiest to sell and easiest to sustain when they look concentrated, technically manageable, and politically clean. They become much harder to continue when every strike produces another zone of instability, when every advance prompts retaliation, and when every promise of decisive success runs into a new and costly complication.
Iran and the forces loyal to it understand this perfectly well. Their goal is not necessarily to win a spectacular conventional victory over Israel or the US. They are trying to deprive their adversaries of a quick result, to turn military superiority into strategic over-extension, and to make the price of escalation rise with every passing week. … continue
By Eduardo Vasco | Strategic Culture Foundation | April 1, 2026
Another country has joined the war against the United States and Israel: Iraq. Not officially, of course. The Iraqi state has not declared war on anyone, nor has it signaled direct participation in the conflict that began a month ago, when Washington and Tel Aviv began cowardly attacks against Iran.
But the Iraqi state is not particularly relevant for the purposes of this article. This is because, similarly to Lebanon, Iraq has lived for more than a decade under a kind of dual power: the state, represented by its institutions controlled by the ruling classes, the national bourgeoisie, large landowners, and bureaucrats aligned with the United States; and, on the other hand, an extremely powerful popular armed organization: the Popular Mobilization Forces. … continue
Press TV – April 1, 2026
Iran mocks the US administration’s “America First” slogan after reports emerged that a broker linked to the US war secretary explored profiting from military investments as Washington was about to attack the Islamic Republic upon Israeli instigation.
“Nothing says ‘America First’ like launching a war for a foreign regime, while trying to profit as young soldiers are sent off to die,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote in a post on X on Tuesday.
Earlier, The Financial Times had reported that, in the weeks leading up to the United States’ and the Israeli regime’s latest bout of unprovoked aggression targeting the Islamic Republic, a financial broker linked to US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth explored a substantial investment in major military contractors.
Sources cited by the daily said the broker, operating through Morgan Stanley, contacted BlackRock in February about putting millions of dollars into the firm’s newly launched iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF (IDEF).
The fund, which debuted in May 2025, focuses on global military procurements, aerospace, and security-related companies.
In the months preceding the launch of the aggression, the Israeli regime was reported to be feverishly trying to push Washington towards attacking the Islamic Republic.
The efforts were witnessed by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s travelling to Washington ahead of schedule to ensure US President Donald Trump would consent.
“This war of choice is imposed on both Americans and Iranians,” Araghchi’s post concluded. … Full article
Tasnim News Agency | April 1, 2026
In an interview with Al Jazeera in Tehran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi underscored Iran’s determination to defend itself without regard to timelines set by its adversaries […]
On timelines mentioned by the US regarding the war’s duration, Araqchi said Iran sets no deadline for its defense and will continue as long as necessary and in whatever way required to defend the country and its people, adding that Iran does not care about timelines set by its adversaries but advises them to end the war completely and permanently before incurring further losses.
When asked whether Iran is prepared for a six-month war, Araqchi replied that it is prepared for at least six months. … Full article
By Freddie Ponton | 21st Century Wire | April 1, 2026
While MOW Secretary Pete Hegseth was telling other nations to “step up” in the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump was already backing away, insisting its security was “not for us.” In between those contradictions, Washington dumped a fog of conflicting slogans on the public—slogans that never looked like strategy so much as panicked improvisation. That confusion is not a sideshow to the war, but the political static masking a brutal reality. While the White House and its zionist neocon war camp lurch between bluff and retreat, Iran has been moving with cold discipline, quietly building what Iranian reporting calls the Larak Corridor and what maritime trackers have identified as a tightly managed lane through the Qeshm-Larak gap inside Iranian waters. … continue
Al Mayadeen | April 1, 2026
… Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Kuala Lumpur had received assurances from Iran that its vessels would be allowed to pass safely through the strategic waterway. He also confirmed that Malaysian ships would not face any tolls.
“The Iranian ambassador has confirmed that no toll will be imposed on Malaysian vessels, and it is because we are a friendly party,” Loke said, noting the strong diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Iran. He added that the matter had been reported to the National Economic Action Council.
Loke said several Malaysian ships remain anchored and are awaiting clearance to transit the Strait, but described the situation as under control. Malaysian officials expect the vessels to resume their journey soon following diplomatic coordination with Tehran, with a designated window for passage likely to open in the near term.
Trump concedes Strait of Hormuz to Iran
US President Donald Trump has made it clear that he is willing to end the US aggression on Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains firmly closed, effectively waving the white flag on one of his most touted objectives, according to US administration officials cited by the Wall Street Journal.
Officials said Trump and his aides concluded that any serious attempt to reopen the strait would almost certainly drag the war past his preferred four- to six-week deadline. Faced with Iran’s iron grip on the vital chokepoint, the president appears to have decided it is easier to punt than to fight, leaving the strategic waterway in Tehran’s hands and signaling an extraordinary retreat.
Instead of tackling the Strait head-on, the administration is now focused on inflicting limited damage to Iran’s navy and missile capabilities while applying diplomatic pressure, a strategy insiders describe as “all hat, no cattle,” given Iran’s steadfast resistance. … Full article
Press TV – April 1, 2026
Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani says US President Donald Trump’s threats to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure is a blatant violation of international law.
In a letter addressed to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the president of the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, Iravani drew the urgent attention of UN chief and the members of the Security Council “to yet another explicit and escalating threat issued by the President of the United States against the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
In a public social media post published on Monday, Trump openly threatened that should an agreement with Iran not be reached “shortly”, the US would “blow up and completely obliterate” Iran’s critical civilian infrastructure, including its electric generating plants, oil facilities, Kharg Island, a sea port for the export of up to 90% of Iran’s oil products, and all desalination facilities.
This follows his earlier threat on March 21 to “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants, “starting with the biggest one first.”
“The deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure … for the purposes of economic coercion, collective punishment, or with the intent to terrorize the civilian population, constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law and amounts to war crimes,” the letter said. … continue
The Cradle | March 31, 2026
US-Israeli attacks on Iran have killed over 2,000 people and devastated civilian infrastructure across the country, damaging more than 90,000 homes, 300 health facilities, and at least 760 schools, according to reports compiled on 30 March.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IFRC) said the scale of destruction has intensified, describing widespread damage to residential areas, hospitals, and education centers.
It warned that essential services have been crippled as strikes continue to hit facilities protected under international law.
Iranian authorities say the pattern of attacks reflects a deliberate campaign targeting civilian life, with homes, schools, and medical centers having been repeatedly struck, placing millions under sustained pressure as Washington and Tel Aviv expand their assault beyond military targets.
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said at least 249 women and 216 children have been killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran since the start of the war, according to statements carried by IRNA.
She said all those killed were civilians, including 17 children under the age of five, adding that strikes on civilian infrastructure have caused additional casualties in multiple locations across the country.
US and Israeli attacks have also hit critical infrastructure, targeting energy facilities, desalination plants, banks, and industrial sites, disrupting daily life and economic activity.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a strike on a desalination plant cut water access for 30 villages, warning that “Attacking Iran’s infrastructure is a dangerous move with grave consequences. The US set this precedent, not Iran.” … Full article
Press TV – April 1, 2026
Isfahan’s Mobarakeh Steel Company says it has been attacked for a second time by the US-Israeli aggression.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the company said warplanes targeted a number of vital sections of its infrastructure at 23:00 p.m. local time Tuesday.
Initial assessments indicate the attack has caused significant damage to several parts of the company, the report said. … continue
Press TV – April 1, 2026
Iran has condemned attacks on its nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling such strikes a “war crime.”
The warning from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Wednesday comes days after a military assault as part of the US-Israeli terrorist war on the Islamic Republic on two nuclear sites in Arak and Ardakan.
Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the AEOI, said that attacking nuclear facilities under IAEA oversight is inconsistent with international principles and constitutes an international offense, even against a heavy water complex.
The Khondab heavy water complex in Arak was targeted for a second time, following an earlier attack during the 12-day war last June. On the same day, Iranian authorities reported that a yellowcake production facility in Ardakan, in the central province of Yazd, was also struck.
“Attacking nuclear facilities that are under IAEA safeguards is totally inconsistent with international principles and such an international offense, even against a heavy water complex, is definitely a war crime,” Kamalvandi stressed. … Full article
Al Mayadeen | April 1, 2026
Two-thirds of Americans believe the United States should work to end its involvement in the Iran war on Iran quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the Trump administration, a Reuters/Ipsos poll has found.
Some 66 percent of respondents to the poll, conducted March 28-30, voiced that view, while 27 percent said the US should work to achieve all its goals in Iran, even if the war goes on for an extended period. Six percent did not answer the question. … continue
By Larry C. Johnson – SONAR – April 1, 2026
What is Donald Trump going to say about Iran on Wednesday night? Before I layout three possible outcomes, let’s examine what Trump is actually doing in terms of some key military assets… continue
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- US-Israeli strikes kill 15 in Qom, target residential areas in Urmia
- Iran mobilizing one million soldiers to ‘create hell’ for any US ground assault: Report
- The coming military and psychological unravelling?
- Iran has the last laugh
- Iran declares hotels hosting US forces as potential targets: Fars
- US-Israeli aggression on Iran triggers review of GCC countries’ investment pledges to Washington
- Russia slams UK plan to seize tankers suspected of carrying its oil
- IOF, settlers open fire on vehicles, kill 1, injure 8 south al-Khalil
- Colonizers Kill One in Bethlehem, Injure Others in Nablus
- Rights groups accuse Israeli police of executing Palestinian in his home in Jerusalem
- Israeli Airstrike Kills Palestinian, Injures Several in Central Gaza
- “Massacre of Tanks”: How Hezbollah Resistance Annihilated Elite Israeli Armored Force in Southern Lebanon
- Iran submits response to US plan, sets terms for war’s end: Tasnim
- Pakistan ramps up food exports to Persian Gulf nations as war deepens food insecurity
- Iran Allows Passage Through Hormuz for Friendly Countries — Araghchi
- US vs Iran: Kharg Island Talk — Bluff or Escalation? Ex-Military Officer Weighs In
- Zelensky unnecessarily involves Ukraine in the Middle East crisis
- Ukraine ‘on the verge of a financial catastrophe’ – senior MP
- Turkish tanker blacklisted by Ukraine hit in drone attack – media
- Canada, the U.S., and NATO: the inescapable trap
- Villains of Judea: Leonid Radvinsky
- Democrats flip Florida seat home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago as voters reject his Iran war
- Israel displaces Jerusalemite families from 11 homes in Silwan
- Israeli court says Palestinian minor likely died of starvation in custody
- Israel rearrests 100 freed prisoners since latest exchange deals
- Israeli Defense Minister Admits Israeli Policy Is Ethnic Cleansing And A Land Grab In South Lebanon
- Telegraph removes article about bond between Lebanese Christians and Hezbollah
- Jordan cracks down on opponents as it joins US, Israel in intercepting Iranian strikes: Sources
- Former Israeli Negotiator: Netanyahu Pushed Iran War To ‘Achieve Greater Israel’
- Seven killed, over a dozen injured in strike on military clinic in western Iraq
- US-Israeli strikes hit 85,000 civilian sites, Iran Red Crescent says
- Former Head Of MI6 Admits That The U.S. And Israel Are Losing The Iran War
- Scattered Thoughts on War and Peace
- Shock and awe is dead: What Russia understood – and Washington still doesn’t
- Iran Threatens to Close Red Sea to Shipping in Response to Invasion
- Iran in excellent position to prevail in war with US, Israel: John Mearsheimer
- Iran Not Holding Talks With US – Foreign Ministry
- Iran warns US: Do not call your retreat an agreement
- Europe to face fuel shortage – Shell CEO
- Bushehr nuclear plant struck again, no damage reported: Iran, IAEA
- Qatar’s Real Problem Isn’t the War. It’s the Machines.
- Neighbors first – Moscow signals shift in energy strategy
- Volkswagen to produce Iron Dome components in deal with Israeli Rafael
- Almost 400 Ukrainian drones downed over Russia in single night – MOD
- Hungary to halt gas deliveries to Ukraine – Orban
- Brussels warns Slovakia over ‘discriminatory’ dual fuel pricing targeting foreign drivers
- Battle for Hungary: How the Russiagate blueprint has been unleashed against Orban
- The London Ambulances Attack: Of Course It Was A False Flag
- Five Workers Injured in Colonizer Vehicular Attacks
- Israeli Colonizers Torch Palestinian Home in Masafer Yatta
- Israel using ‘Gaza playbook’ in Lebanon, destroying water infrastructure: Report
- Child Killed, Several Palestinians Injured, Across Gaza
- Russian civilian killed in Ukrainian drone attack
- US threatening EU energy supply to push through trade deal
- EU shelves Russian oil ban as Iran war rattles energy markets
- Italy pivots to Algerian LNG as US war on Iran disrupts Qatari supply
- Embarrassing Pivot: U.S. considers dropping Iran oil sanctions amid war
- India’s largest oil company buys five million barrels from Iran as Tehran establishes ‘safe passage’ through Hormuz
- US has 2 months of rare earths left to replenish weapons amid Iran war: Report
- US-Israeli strikes fail to disrupt gas supply in southwest Iran
- Iran controls Strait of Hormuz, dictates terms of war and peace as US excursion backfires
- Strait Of Hormuz closure brings Empire to brink
- Outlasting the Superpower: The Reasons Why Iran is Beating uhe US and Israel
- Top PMU commander, over a dozen fighters killed in new US strikes on Iraq
- Is Netanyahu’s war gamble threatening the future of ‘Israel’?: FT
- Looks Like Donald Trump is Serious About Puting US Boots on the Ground in Iran
- Echos of Gallipoli? Hormuz and the Geography of Hubris
- Pakistan PM backs Iran’s right to self-defense amid tensions
- ‘No middle ground’: Qalibaf urges world to choose sides after Israeli torture of Gaza toddler
- Smotrich calls for annexation of South Lebanon to Litani River
- Israeli Forces Shoot Three, Including a Child, in Nablus
- Gaza: 6–10 patients die daily while awaiting medical evacuation abroad
- Paul Mason instigated GCHQ targeting of The Grayzone’s Kit Klarenberg, leaks reveal
- Hungary blasts ‘fake’ EU accusation
- SAFE Debt Trap: Poland’s €43.7 Billion Bet on Unipolar Illusion
- EU ‘at end of queue’ for Russian energy – Putin envoy
- War on Iran threatens global Gulf capital flows: FT analysis
- Iranian engineering professor and his two children martyred in Israeli-US aggression
- Mossad De Facto Admits To Inciting Riots In Iran
- Tehran: World grown thoroughly exhausted with US-Israeli ‘false flag storylines’
- Khatam al-Anbiya HQ details latest US-Israeli target list
- Iran warns US-Israeli forces against hiding in civilian areas
- Some US Troops Disappointed With Iran Operation, ‘Don’t Want to Die for Israel’ – Reports
- Trump’s bombardment of fake news so far is working quite well. But where is it heading?
- US Would Be Making Mistake If Sends Troops to Kharg Island – Former Official
- Trump ‘stuck between a rock and a hard place’, lacks Iran war strategy: Ex-CIA chief
- Iran to Mine Sea Lanes in Persian Gulf in Case of Attack – Defense Council
- Barak blasts Netanyahu: ‘Stop lying – you can’t destroy Iran’s nuclear, missile capabilities’
- Trump backs down on Iran strikes; Tehran denies any talks
- BBC “imposed restrictions” on its journalists during coverage of the Gaza war, UK Court hears
- Israeli strike kills four Palestinians, injures others in Gaza
- Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody: UN special rapporteur Albanese
- How the US-Israeli aggression against Iran is affecting the war in Ukraine
- Italy Is Caught Between Two Wars. Russia’s LNG Tanker
- Iran Beats US & Israeli Missile Defenses by Exploiting Their Weaknesses
- Report: White House Making ‘Detailed Preparations’ for Invasion of Iran
- US Air Defenses Not Suited for Modern Combat — Ex-Air Force Officer
- Israeli Escalation Intensifies in Southern Lebanon with Widespread Airstrikes
- US Dirty War Iran Revelations 2026: Ex-Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent Exposes Proxy Strategy
- Syrian tribes, clans condemn Israeli aggression, defy Netanyahu, Trump
- Eight Iraqi resistance attacks hit US Victoria base near Baghdad airport
- US, NATO forces are now limited to the Kurdistan region: Iraqi Resistance
- UK Navy Nuclear Sub Moves Into Iran Strike Range – Report
- Russia warns of nuclear disaster amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s civilian atomic facilities
- Iran’s Dimona Strike Shatters Myth of ‘Impenetrable’ THAAD, Patriot & Arrow Air Defenses – Analyst
- ‘Israel’ sees surge in settlers fleeing through Taba crossing
- ‘Maniacal tyrant’: Trump’s threat to attack Iran’s power plants sparks fierce backlash
- Iran warns of retaliation as Trump issues Strait of Hormuz ultimatum
- Iran retaliation shakes helium, global tech supply chains
- Putin’s Envoy Dmitriev Sees Fuel Crisis in EU, UK in 2-3 Weeks
- Zionist takeover: Trump’s war on Iran reveals who really dictates US foreign policy
- Bahrain admits US Patriot missile hit residential area, injured dozens
- Iran’s strike on Dimona – Israel’s nuclear weapons research center – shows Israeli air defences are weakened
- US Trying to Oust Russia From All Energy Markets – Lavrov
- Fidel Castro’s War on Jewish Mobster Meyer Lansky
- Is Pharma ‘Stalking’ Him? British Doctor Could Lose Medical License for Questioning COVID Vaccines
- Angela Lipps Spent 108 Days in Jail Because a Facial Recognition Algorithm Was Wrong
- Israeli Colonizers Attack School, Vehicles in Two West Bank Areas
- Child Seriously Wounded by Israeli Forces in Beit Lahia
- Western silence allows Israel to get away with killing journalists
- The Israeli Media Is Laying The Groundwork For a Permanent Israeli Occupation Of Southern Lebanon
- Israeli strike kills civilian, injures two others in Lebanon
- Role reversal – “divide & conquer” used against the west
- Iran offers conditional Hormuz access to Japan
- How Iran shattered the ‘invincibility’ of US F-35 fighter jet
- Iran signals upper hand as the US-Israeli war reaches third week
- Airlines Suffer Losses Estimated at $53Bln Due to Middle East Conflict
- Araghchi Condemns US Use of UK Bases for Aggression Against Iran
- Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility again attacked by US, ‘Israel’
- US-Israeli strikes hit residential homes in Gilan, north Iran
- Trump signals possible wind-down of aggression against Iran despite unresolved Hormuz crisis
- Have you heard the latest joke about Trump and Iran?
- The American Fantasy of Iranian Surrender
- US sends Marines as Trump hints at wind-down; contradiction reflects face-saving bid to unsustainable war
- Trump White House plagiarized Iran war manifesto from Israel-aligned think tank
- AfD co-chair calls for end to funding ‘corrupt’ Ukraine
- Ukraine adds Russian Paralympians to ‘kill list’
- Western media whitewashes Israel’s attempted murder of British journalist in Lebanon
- More than half of Palestinian child detainees have no charges
- Israel-linked arms facility set ablaze in EU
- Spanish premier unveils $5.7B plan to cope with ‘illegal’ Iran war
- Switzerland halts weapons exports to US over Iran war
- IRAN: The Three Islands Unmaking American Unipolar Sea Power in the Persian Gulf
- Trump’s dispatch of Marine Expeditionary Unit signals desperation for any symbolic success
- Italian NATO troops flee to Jordan: Iraqi source to Al Mayadeen
- Iran War: Pentagon’s $200B Budget Could Run Out in Just Five Months
- Seven US allies endorse Hormuz ‘coalition,’ offer ‘no commitment’ for military action
- Iran Proposes Creating Middle East Security Structure With All Regional States – President
- ‘Safe’ corridor opening up through Strait of Hormuz: What we know so far
- Washington approves billions in new arms sales to Gulf states as concerns grow over stocks of air defenses
- Hormuz disruption exposes hidden strain on US military supply chains
- Iran’s weapons industry still churning out missiles despite war: IRGC
- Sri Lanka refused ground access to US fighter jets
- Allowing US to use UK bases amounts to participation in war: Araghchi
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- FBI Resumes Buying Americans’ Location Data Without Warrants
- Ukrainians arrested in India suspected of aiding terrorist insurgents with drone tech
- Kremlin warns of global fallout from Ukrainian attacks on pipelines
- Israeli forces demolish structures, water well south of Hebron amid rising attacks
- Colonizers, Soldiers Attack Communities Across West Bank
- Four Palestinians martyred in Israeli strikes on Gaza City as ceasefire violations escalate
- Hezbollah strikes six Israeli tanks, inflicts heavy casualties on invading troops in south Lebanon
- RT journalists injured by direct Israeli strike during report from south Lebanon
- IDF threatens ‘elimination’ for Russian leaders who ‘wish Israel ill’
- ‘No chance for dissent’: Joe Kent describes lead up to Iran war
- Iranian missile hits Haifa oil refinery causing fires, power outage
- Attacks on enemy energy facilities not over yet, strikes ongoing: Iran
- US dragged by Israel into ‘unlawful war’ with Iran – Gulf state
- Israel’s War on Iran’s Grid: How the South Pars Strike Turned Energy into a Weapon
- Energy Prices Spike After Attacks on Middle East Infrastructure
- SAS cancels 1,000 flights after jet fuel price doubles in just 10 days
- War on Iran to impose trillion-dollar ‘Israel First Tax’ on US citizens: Araghchi
- The State Is Socializing the Cost Of the Iran War
- Washington’s War on Cuba Is Older Than You Think
- Protesters call on Brussels university to cut partnership with Israeli defense-linked firm
- Israeli settlers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian in front of family
- Weapons makers cash in on Trump’s Iran war
- Why Trump’s anti-Iran naval coalition in Strait of Hormuz is doomed to fail
- Iranian gas supply to Iraq stops after South Pars gas facilities attack
- Qatar condemns ‘dangerous’ Israeli attack on gas field
- IRGC says regional energy sites linked to US will be reduced to ashes
- Iran made ‘unexpectedly substantial’ offer during Geneva talks, US envoys ‘dragged’ Trump into war: Report
- Israeli strike kills Palestinian, injures others in southern Gaza
- Israeli war chief offers ‘apology’ to Sde Teiman rapists, orders their reinstatement into army
- Israel detains at least 17 women in West Bank raids, mostly wives of prisoners
- Israeli Journalist Demands Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens Be Placed in WWII-Style Internment Camps
- Al-Manar Mourns Director of Political Programs Martyred in Israeli Bombing of Beirut
- Civilian killed in Ukrainian strike on Russian city – governor
- Russia condemns Israel’s attack near Bushehr plant, files complaint
- Russia Strongly Condemns Actions Aimed at Harming Health of Iranian Leadership – Kremlin
- Maker of Ozempic, Wegovy Failed to Report Strokes, Suicidal Ideation and Deaths
- No Liability, No Studies, No Accountability: The Vaccine System Aaron Siri Exposed in Federal Court
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- Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani in US-Israeli strikes
- Israeli occupation forces kill man, wound other in West Bank
- Israeli strike in Gaza kills three civilians, injures many others
- Woman injured in overnight Israeli strikes on Aramoun, Mount Lebanon
- Two Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli drone strike in South Lebanon
- No time for losers: Why the war meant to save Israel may destroy it
- Top US Counterterrorism Official Resigns in Protest of Operation Against Iran
- Fatality Reported as Russian Defenses Repel 206-Drone Ukrainian Attack
- PMF: 3 injured in US-Israeli airstrike targeting Baghdad
- Drone strike hits US Embassy in Baghdad after killing of top resistance leader
- Just Get Out! Now!
- Araghchi rebukes Hegseth’s moral bankruptcy, ignorance of armed conflict law
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