Iran 'just getting started'; US fails to support shipping, bases destroyed, casualties stacking up, allies turn away - IRAN WAR NEWS - 11-Mar-2026 (update 3)

March 11, 2026

UPDATE 3

BREAKING: Trump's EPIC FAIL Moment /Lt Col Daniel Davis - YouTube

Trump claims US has destroyed much of Iran's military capabilities | Middle East Eye

US President Donald Trump said the US has destroyed Iran's navy, air defence systems, radar networks and parts of its leadership during its war on Iran.
"And we could do a lot worse," he told reporters, adding that remaining targets in the country could be eliminated "in an hour".
Trump also said he was not concerned about possible Iran-backed attacks on US soil and urged oil companies to continue using the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian warnings.

IRGC launches 40th wave of Operation True Promise 4 in cooperation with Hezbollah

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has carried out the 40th wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4, launching decisive strikes against hostile targets throughout the region.
According to the Corps, the latest phase of the operation involved the firing of Qadr, Emad, Kheibar Shekan, and Fattah missiles against targets in the occupied territories.
'5 hours of sustained retaliation'
"The operation was designed to maintain continuous and sustained fire over a five-hour period," it said.
The strikes were conducted jointly with the fighters of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement, the Corps noted.
The movement cooperated by firing "large numbers of attack drones and missiles," the IRGC stated, adding that the combined strikes targeted "more than 50 objectives across the occupied territories."
"This powerful and unified front inflicted painful blows on military bases of the child-killing regime, from [the occupied port of] Haifa in the north, Tel Aviv in the center, and Be'er Sheva in the south of the occupied territories."
Enemy faced with 'new reality on the ground'
"As Zionist regime media sources themselves have admitted and confirmed, the launch of missiles from Iran towards Israel has increased noticeably over the past 24 hours, and Zionist casualties have risen exponentially," the IRGC stated.
The deadly strikes are continuing, rendering existence for the Israeli regime's illegal settlers into "life from siren to siren" and prolonged confinement in shelters, the Corps said.
"The strikes confronted the enemy with a new reality on the ground."
The 40th wave of the Corps' counteroffensive additionally hit US bases in the region such as al-Azraq in Jordan and al-Kharj in Saudi Arabia.
The overall situation, the IRGC added, was "the most significant outcome of the war brought about by the lying [US President Donald] Trump and the malicious [Israeli prime minister Benjamin] Netanyahu."

Iran sets 3 conditions for accepting ceasefire - Yemen Press Agency

12bytes: Hmmm. Interesting that there was no mention of Israel, the settlements or the Palestinians. Could this be because Iran intends to keep attacking Israel after the U.S. cries 'uncle'? If Iran stands at the end of all this and the U.S. fails to achieve its objectives, whatever they are, that's a huge victory for the Iranians, however Israel, as a functioning state with a functioning military, needs to be destroyed.

TEHRAN, March. 12 (YPA) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted that the only way to end the war ignited by Washington and Tel Aviv is to recognize Tehran's rights, pay reparations, and provide international guarantees against any future aggression.
Pezeshkian wrote on his X-platform account: "During my talks with the leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed Iran's commitment to peace in the region."
"The only way to end this war ignited by the Zionist entity and the United States is to recognize Iran's legitimate rights, pay reparations, and provide strong international guarantees against any future aggression," he added.

Iranian navy again attacks U.S. aircraft carrier "Abraham Lincoln" - Yemen Press Agency

TEHRAN, March 12 (YPA) - The Iranian Army's public relations office announced on Wednesday that its naval forces launched a missile at the U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln.

Lebanese resistance launches "Al-Asf al-Ma'kul" operations; Israeli occupation acknowledges 100 rockets within minutes - Yemen Press Agency

BEIRUT, March 12 (YPA) - The Islamic resistance in Lebanon announced on Wednesday the commencement of operations titled "Al-Asf al-Ma'kul," launching extensive rocket barrages toward northern settlements in response to the Israeli aggression targeting Lebanese cities and the southern suburbs of Beirut.
The Resistance confirmed in its statement that it targeted settlements within a 5-kilometer range of the border. Meanwhile, Israeli media reported the detection of approximately 100 rockets launched within minutes, triggering sirens from Ras al-Naqoura to Haifa and the Upper Galilee.
On the ground, the announced operations included:
Targeting assemblies of occupation forces south of Al-Khiam, as well as the Manara and Markaba sites.
Shelling the newly established Balat site and a vehicle assembly at the Al-Marj site with rocket and artillery fire.
Interpreting and targeting an Israeli force attempting to advance toward the Al-Khanouq area in the border town of Aitaroun.
In a related context, Israeli media quoted senior officials stating there are indications that the timing of the fire was coordinated between Iran and Hezbollah.

Hezbollah Targets Israel With Over 150 Rockets In First Joint Operation With Iran's IRGC (Videos)South Front

Hezbollah launched more than 150 rockets in addition to an unknown number of drones at targets in northern Israel over the night of March 11 and 12, with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announcing that the launches were a part of a joint operation.
In a series of statements, Hezbollah said it targeted "the settlements that had been warned to evacuate within a 5-kilometer area" of the border, along with a number of Israeli military sites located as deep into northern Israel as the port city of Haifa and the town of Safad.
The group said that the launches were a part of a new series of operations, codenamed "Devoured Straw," after a phrase from the Quran.
As Hezbollah was launching rockets and drones, a number of ballistic missiles were fired from Iran at central, northern, and southern Israel.
The IRGC later announced that the missile strike was a "joint and integrated operation" with Hezbollah. In a statement carried by the Tasnim news agency, the guards said that they had launched several ballistic missiles, while Hezbollah launched drones and rockets at over 50 targets in Israel.
This was the first time such a joint operation has been officially announced since the start of the American-Israeli war on Iran, which saw Hezbollah resuming attacks in support of the Islamic Republic.
Multiple impacts were reported in northern Israel amid the joint operation. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) didn't provide details on the rocket and drone attacks carried out by Hezbollah, but said that all ballistic missiles launched from Iran were intercepted

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Rockets Keep Penetrating Israeli Defenses - Ground War Escalation

Southern Lebanon report documents civilian casualties and destruction amid escalating conflict. Covers reported Hezbollah capabilities: advanced drones carrying anti-tank missiles, ballistic missiles with 160km+ range, and repulsion of ground incursions. Analysis suggests degraded Israeli early warning systems and strikes on command infrastructure. Explores displacement from northern settlements, Syria/Iran regional dynamics, and resistance resilience despite leadership losses. Addresses Strait of Hormuz tensions, shifting geopolitical alignments, and questions Western strategic assumptions. Emphasizes Palestine as core issue driving regional tensions, with potential for prolonged conflict and global economic impact. Highlights growing Arab skepticism toward Western security guarantees and the miscalculation of resistance movements' resolve.

LOSE THE WAR! The real destruction of Tel Aviv today amid strict censorship - YouTube

12bytes: I'm not familiar with this resource, but the video clips look legit. The voice-over is synthetic.

MILITARY TUBE TODAY - Currently, assessment of the situation regarding the war in Israel is not possible due to censorship, but several powerful images on a sunny day between March 9-10, 2026, represent the level of destruction in central #TelAviv after Iranian heavy missile attack began to take effect, at an unprecedented level! Iran and several media outlets report that 4 of the 6 early warning systems in the Middle East have been destroyed, reducing the early warning time from 30 minutes to less than a minute, effectively eliminating missile defenses. Iran has drastically reduced its missile attacks, but now does so with precision. While Trump claims that the war has been won, and they see bombs falling on Tehran, it is said that Israel has imposed a news blackout to prevent images like these from Tel Aviv from circulating around the world.
Sources including Al Jazeera confirmed that Iranian missiles struck areas around Tel Aviv, such as #PetahTikva and #RamatGan causing damage, fires, and deaths. Later, Iranian missiles caused damage near IDF military buildings, but there was no mass destruction or casualties. Although Israeli advanced missile defense system intercepted many of the incoming threats, many missiles still managed to penetrate the defenses - including missiles that created large craters and completely destroyed buildings, causing concern throughout the region to a ceasefire was declared. Not many official recordings have come out of Israel over the past two days - just as Iran announced it would release larger warheads. They cannot let the world see that they are being destroyed, contrary to everything they have said publicly.
In Israel, authorities are reportedly removing CCTV cameras from streets and residential areas in several parts of Israel to prevent video recordings of the latest attacks and reports of casualties and damage from being sent back to Iran. Ultimately, a fierce propaganda war is underway. After 24 hours, a video is now circulating showing the impact of Iranian missiles in the Holon industrial area, located south of Tel Aviv, in the heart of the Gush Dan metropolitan area. The Holon Industrial Area is one of Israeli largest and most important economic centers, serving as a critical hub for various industries and commercial activities. However, the 28th wave of Iranian missile attacks on March 9, engulfed the location in smoke. Iranian Foreign Minister confirms on Monday that Washington and Tel Aviv's plan to wage war against the Persian nation has failed and that he sees "a certain chaos" in both their actions and statements, Seyed Abbas Araghchi said.

Oil tankers ablaze as Trump vows to 'finish the job' in Iran: LIVE UPDATES, PHOTOS VIDEOS - RT World News

Several tankers off the coasts of Iraq and Kuwait, along with a major port in Oman, are reportedly in flames as the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran continues to send shockwaves across global energy markets.
At least two oil tankers have been targeted in separate attacks early Thursday, while Oman's Salalah port continued to burn into the night.

Qatar says Iran launched 9 missiles at its territory | Middle East Eye

Qatar's Ministry of Defence said Iran launched nine ballistic missiles along with several drones at the Gulf country.

Hezbollah says it fired rockets at 5 Israeli bases | Middle East Eye

Hezbollah said it launched rockets at several Israeli military sites in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
In a series of statements, the group said it targeted the Ami'ad area and the Samson base, as well as the Israeli army's Northern Command headquarters and the Ein Zeitim base near Safad.
Hezbollah also said it fired missiles towards the Haifa naval base and the Carmel airbase in the city of Haifa.

IRAN HAS the WEST BY the B*LLS /Larry Johnson & Lt Col Daniel Davis - YouTube

Gilbert Doctorow : The Trump-Putin Call Everyone Is Trying to Decode

BITS N BYTES...

Gen X - We really weren't allowed in the house

And yes, our folks told us to go out and play with our friends till it was time for supper. After we ate we went back out to play till the street lights came on.

UPDATE 2

Trump's attorney general moves into military housing over threats - media - RT World News

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has quietly relocated to a military base in the Washington DC area, joining multiple other top officials of the administration of President Donald Trump who have opted for more secure housing, the New York Times has reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Bondi moved to military housing within the past month, having allegedly faced numerous threats from drug cartels and critics of her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein affair, the newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Trump says he's unaware of evidence indicating US bombed girls' school in Iran | Middle East Eye

Four days after US President Donald Trump put the blame on Tehran for the bombing of a girls' school in Minab, Iran, he told reporters he's unaware of the mounting evidence that it was likely the result of a US air strike.
At least 165 people died in that air strike. Most were children.
"A new report says a military investigation has found it was the United States that struck the school," a reporter told the president on Wednesday, as he took questions outside the White House.
She repeated her statement a second time when he didn't appear to hear it, and asked him to respond.
"I don't know," Trump said.

Lindsay Graham says he stands with Israel over Americans

Well open gates of fire upon Israel, US; enemies wont be safe even at home: IRGC Quds Force

The Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a forceful statement, denouncing the United States and the Israeli regime for their ongoing unprovoked aggression against Iran and promising unwavering retaliation.

Sanchez effect | 'US has burnt through years' worth of cruise missile production in just ten days'

In the latest Sanchez Effect, we're thrilled to welcome one of the world's top experts on ballistic missiles. With viral online videos showing Iranian drones and rockets slipping through U.S. defence systems, Rick can't help but ask: we were promised Iron Domes and impenetrable anti-ballistic systems like THAAD and Patriot. So what's going on?
Our guest breaks it all down - as it turns out that, while Patriot batteries cost a whopping $1 billion each, their radar struggles to properly detect incoming missiles because they're simply too fast. They may be good against aircraft, but not missiles and drones. But why - if those drones seem like an easy target? Professor Postol says they don't need to be more advanced - only good enough to breach such defences. He reveals that the current interception rate by Patriot missiles is only 4-5% - so it's a gigantic fraud. Patriots were ineffective in the 90's and have made zero improvement since then.
Professor Postol says Iranians have production facilities set up to maintain firing capacity. Unlike American private companies, which only produce what contracts require, Iran's setup allows it to sustain operations. The U.S. arms industry simply isn't equipped to keep pace in a prolonged conflict like this. Learn more - only on RT!

Interceptor shortage could force Gulf states to be selective in their targets: Report | Middle East Eye

The Trump administration has been informed that its Gulf partners are running so low on missile and drone interceptors that they now need to be selective about which projectiles to target amid the war on Iran.

US Sergeant describes Iran's attack on American base in Kuwait

Rescue Efforts in Tehran After a Triple Strike Hit Apartment Buildings, Killing 40

TEHRAN, IRAN-Less than an hour before a deadly airstrike tore through a residential neighborhood in Resalat Square in eastern Tehran late Monday evening, Hassan Sharifi was walking through the area on his way home. He passed by the mid-rise apartment buildings that housed bakeries, shops, cafes, and small grocery stores on their ground floors. When the missile struck, he immediately ran back to the square.
"I didn't think about myself," Sharifi, a 40-year-old accountant, told Drop Site News. "I ran toward the collapsed buildings to help whomever I could. I felt that every minute mattered."
What he found was devastating. The building facades had been blown away. Balconies had collapsed. Windows shattered. Rubble was everywhere. Inside, where families lay buried under the broken concrete, screams began to fill the air.

WHO says 54 of health facilities shut in Lebanon amid Israeli attacks | Middle East Eye

The World Health Organisation said 49 primary healthcare centres and five hospitals in Lebanon have shut down as the US-Israeli war on Iran and its wider spillover in the region intensifies.
In a post on X, WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the closures followed evacuation orders and were severely limiting access to medical care.
He warned that health systems across the region are under heavy strain, more than 10 days into the escalation.
The WHO has also verified 18 attacks on health facilities in Iran, 25 in Lebanon and two in Israel since 28 February.

IRAN EXPORTS OIL TO CHINA AS U.S. PANICS OVER SHUTDOWN + HEZBOLLAH HUMILIATES ISRAEL | Laith Marouf

While President Trump continues to throw a temper tantrum on social media over Iran enforcing a shut down of the Strait of Hormuz, dozens of countries are agreeing to release their strategic reserves of oil to try to keep prices from soaring as supply from the Middle East comes to a halt.
Meanwhile, Iran is continuing to send oil to China, with reports saying nearly 12 million barrels of Iranian crude have been exported since the start of the war.

UPDATE 1

You Try Watching The Iran Regime Change But The Anchors Keep Noticing by JakeGTV

As Iran War Escalates, Congress Passes Automatic Involuntary Draft Registration - YouTube

As often happens, the NDAA bill contains some of the worst language of all legislation. This year is no different, with language slipped into the bill that automatically and involuntarily registers young men for the military draft. With the war in Iran escalating and talks of troops needed.

Trump deflects questions on Iranian school strike | Middle East Eye

Trump had earlier suggested the school may have been hit by an Iranian missile, a claim military analysts quickly dismissed. Administration officials have since attempted to distance themselves from that explanation.

Operation Epic Fail

Given their bellicose nature and what is at stake, you would think that Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, and the Pentagon busybodies would heed Machiavelli's advice that "A prince should have no other aim or thought, nor select anything else for his study, than war and its rules and discipline." But the 2026 Iran War shows that they are complete amateurs in the art of war.

NEW POLL: Majority of Americans Believe Trump Launched Iran War to Cover Up Epstein Scandal

A new Drop Site/Zeteo/Data For Progress survey also finds likely American voters are split on whether Trump is more responsive to the American people or to Israel.

The split in the White House is escalating

J.D. Vance actually broke with the hawks in Trump's entourage, he distanced himself from the war in Iran. Vance fears that the current adventure in the Middle East will bury not only Trump's presidency, but also his own campaign for 2028.

IRGC continues strikes on Israeli, US military targets using new missiles - Yemen Press Agency

TEHRAN, March 11 (YPA) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday the launch of the 39th wave of missile attacks as part of Operation "True Promise 4," targeting U.S. military bases in the region.
According to official statement, the IRGC published by the Tasnim News Agency, the strikes involved several types of missiles, including multiple-warhead Qadr missiles, Khorramshahr missiles with multiple payloads, and Emad missiles, which were used to conduct focused strikes on American targets.
The statement added that the attacks had caused widespread alarm in the occupied territories, noting that air raid sirens had been sounding continuously and that Israelis had remained in shelters for 11 consecutive days.
on the morning of Saturday, February 28, the United States and Israeli enemy launched a new round of attacks against Iran, killing hundreds of civilians and targeting schools, hospitals, mosques, and other civilian infrastructure.
According to the statement, Iran launched Operation "True Promise 4" in response, targeting Israeli positions and U.S. military bases in the region.

True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 11

Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continue to carry out retaliatory military operations against the United States and the Israeli regime.
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army conducted multiple operations as part of Operation True Promise 4, which was launched immediately after the US-Israeli coalition carried out an unprovoked act of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran on February 28.
Iranian armed forces have so far carried out 38 waves of missile and drone strikes with advanced weaponry targeting Israeli military facilities in the occupied territories, as well as US occupation bases and assets scattered across the West Asia region.

Huge Blow for Petrodollar as War Pushes Gulf Countries Towards BRICS.

The Treasury may need to borrow an extra $1.6 trillion

TimesLIVE: Trump administration seeks South Africa's withdrawal from BRICS

According to the publication, the US Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell, recalled that about a year ago Washington appealed to the authorities of the republic with five key demands.
In particular, the United States insists that the African state leave the BRICS and acquire a non-aligned status. In addition, the country is expected to completely abandon a lawsuit against Israel in the International Criminal Court.

'All ports in Persian Gulf will be legitimate targets if Iranian ports are attacked'

The senior spokesman of Iran's armed forces has warned that all ports and economic centers in Persian Gulf littoral states will be considered legitimate targets for Iran if the United States attacks Iranian ports as part of the ongoing joint aggression with Israel against the country.

NO MORE OIL: Iran Teaches Trump a Lesson in Geopolitics - YouTube

12bytes: Actually the U.S. is a producer of oil, so Iran's closure of the Hormuz Strait shouldn't impact the U.S. that much, hence why gas prices in the EU are skyrocketing far more than in the U.S.. That said, there's a hell of a lot more commodities that are now not passing through the strait and this will effect the U.S. economy.

Drones Set Omani Fuel Facility Ablaze, Iran Declares Economic Interests In Gulf Targets (Videos)South Front

A drone attack targeted oil storage facilities in the Omani port of Salalah causing a massive fire on March 11, as Iran declared a new phase in the war with the United States and Israel.

IRGC declares US, allied navigation prohibited in Hormuz strait - Yemen Press Agency

TEHRAN, March 11 (YPA) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared on Wednesday that two ships were stopped in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings issued by its naval forces, stressing that it would prevent the United States and its partners from passing through the strait.

IRGC strikes 2 vessels defying warnings in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has conducted strikes on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after they repeatedly ignored warnings.

Three Vessels Hit Near Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Renews Threats (Photos)South Front

At least three vessels have been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), other maritime security agencies and news agencies reported on March 11, amid a de facto Iranian blockade on the strategic waterway.

Hezbollah and Iran Overwhelm Israeli Communications and Houthis May Join Next

Continuous missile alerts, hacking and coordination across several fronts piles pressure on the Israeli communication system, warns the pundit.
"Israel almost certainly maintains multiple redundant communication and common infrastructures," Trombetta says. "But how efficiently [do] they function under the stress?"

US troops killed; at least 17 sites damaged in Irans reprisal attacks: Report

A recent analysis has revealed that Iran's retaliatory missile and drone strikes on American military installations and other assets across West Asia have damaged a number of sites and killed US troops.

100 American soldiers wounded in Irans attack on Kuwaits al-Udairi base: IRGC

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that around 100 American "terrorists" have been injured in a retaliatory attack by Iran's navy on al-Udairi base in Kuwait.

US burns through two years' worth of Patriot missile production in war on Iran: Report

The US military is facing a "historic challenge" as it attempts to counter Iran's vast arsenal of "low-cost" drones and ballistic missiles, says a new report.

The United States has deployed air defenses at its largest base in Syria, amid growing signs that Damascus could soon join the ongoing American-Israeli war on Iran by attacking the Islamic Republic's ally in Lebanon, Hezbollah.

Australia helping US 'rain down horror' on Iran - senator - RT World News

Australia has been "hitched at the hip" to the US and Israel's "catastrophic" war with Iran, Senator Nick McKim has warned, after dozens of Australian troops departed for the Middle East.
Australia is deploying surveillance aircraft, stocks of air-to-air missiles, and 85 military personnel to the UAE to defend the Emirates against "unprovoked attacks" by Iran, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday. Albanese insisted that Australia would not be "taking offensive action against Iran."

Iran urges UNICEF to take action against 'barbaric' US-Israeli attacks on schools

Iran has called on the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to take immediate and decisive action to stop a wave of "barbaric" attacks by the United States and Israel against schools across the country.

IN OTHER NEWS

Poland launches human trafficking probe linked to Epstein network - RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Polish prosecutors have launched an investigation into suspected human trafficking linked to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after documents released by the US Justice Department indicated victims were allegedly recruited in the country.

END UPDATES

Cowardice is Paralysing Western Leaders: Hegseth Calls for Murder of Iranians "While they are Down". Trump Says "I'm Proud of you Pete, You're Doing a Great Job". - Global Research

That is all the proof that's needed to know the state of US leadership this March 2026.
Actually, the state of the North American electorate, because large numbers of supposedly 'human beings' allowed these tyrants to get into office and still support them in spite of their brazenly fascist behaviour.

US faces mounting logistical crisis as allies reject Trumps pleas for help in Iran war: Source

As the war against Iran enters its twelfth day, the US military is struggling with severe shortages of air defense missiles in the region, according to an informed military source.
Through a source within the US Army with direct knowledge of American military operations, an assessment was conducted regarding US logistical efforts to transfer weapons from strategic locations around the world to the West Asia region.
The source revealed to Press TV that US forces are racing to transport weapons from other global strategic theaters to the region amid rapidly dwindling resources, a direct consequence of Iran's powerful retaliatory strikes under Operation True Promise 4.
The emergency redeployment comes as all Iranian drone and missile strikes in recent days have successfully struck their targets, both in the occupied territories and at US military bases across the region, exposing critical gaps in American air defense capabilities.
These setbacks have prompted US President Donald Trump to urgently appeal to European and Southeast Asian allies for assistance, only to be met with widespread refusal, the source noted.

White House Lies - Iran War, Strait of Hormuz, Oil Spikes and Nukes - Global Research

While oil prices have skyrocketed to a high of $119+, gold and silver seem to be under the thumb of Wall Street. A shortfall of cash has hit BlackRock and Blackstone as clients put in orders to covert shares to cash and withdraw the funds.
Both hedge funds lowered their caps for cash withdrawals per transaction as a bank crash style maneuver, but the reality remains despite Trump's continued War Cry that the Strait of Hormuz is open for business because exactly ONE ship passed through.

'Just getting started': Iran blasts Israeli censorship of punishing blows

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has slammed the Israeli regime for censoring how Iran is punishing the regime for its aggression, saying "we're just getting started."
In a post on his X account on Tuesday, Araghchi slammed the Israeli regime for its severe censorship over what Iranian missiles are doing to the occupied territories.
"Netanyahu doesn't want you to see how Iran's powerful Armed Forces are punishing Israel for its aggression," he said.
"Here's what our men & women on the ground report: utter destruction caused by our missiles, panicked leader and their air defenses in disarray," he noted, adding that "we're just getting started."
[...]
The Israeli regime's military censorship has made extensive efforts to prevent any information from spreading.
Despite the military censorship office's attempts to control the narrative, Hebrew outlets have had to admit "human casualties," indicating that Iran's missile attacks have dealt a serious and unprecedented blow to the illegal entity.
In another remark, Araghchi warned that US officials are manipulating markets by spreading false news."This will not save them from the inflationary tsunami they have imposed on the American people," he said.
Markets are facing the greatest loss and gap in history-a crisis even larger than the Arab oil embargo of 1973, the 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution, and Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
Araghchi had earlier written on X that the claim that Iran intended to attack the United States or American forces, whether pre-emptively or as a pre-emptive action, is a pure and obvious falsehood.
"The only purpose of this lie is to justify the 'big mistake operation'-a dangerous adventure devised by Israel and paid for by ordinary Americans," he added.

In 36th wave, IRGC targets "Israeli" with Qadr, Emad, and Kheibar Shekan missiles - Yemen Press Agency

TEHRAN, March 11 (YPA)-Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out the 36th wave of "Operation True Promise IV" targeting sites in the 'Israel' and US bases.
In its statement, The IRGC added that the latest wave involved the use of Qadr, Emad, and Kheibar Shekan missiles, in addition to suicide drones, as part of the operation.
The statement said the attacks targeted locations in the occupied territories as well as US military bases in the region.

IRGC says it targeted US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain | Middle East Eye

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that it had targeted several US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain during the war with the United States and Israel.
"Key infrastructure at the US base at Mina Salman port, the nerve centre of the US Fifth Fleet... was hit by Iranian missiles and drones," the IRGC said on its website Sepah News, referring to US installations in Bahrain.
"At the same time Camp Patriot (in Kuwait), including equipment hangars, accommodation and assembly centres for American soldiers at the Mohammed al-Ahmad and Ali al-Salem naval bases, also suffered heavy losses," it said, adding that it also attacked the Camp Buehring base in Kuwait.

Ambassador Jalali said that Iran damaged the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

Iran was able to damage the American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
[...]
"The damage to the aircraft carrier Lincoln was a message that, hopefully, the aggressor received," the diplomat said.

Scott Ritter: Why the US Military Will LOSE the War on Iran - YouTube

Is the US military walking into an unwinnable trap? In this episode of Deep Dive Perspective, Scott Ritter explains why America will ultimately lose the War on Iran due to critical munitions shortages and catastrophic strategic failures.
Join us on Deep Dive Perspective as we sit down with former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter and geopolitical analyst Ryan Dawson to uncover the truth behind the escalating conflict in West Asia. Scott Ritter breaks down the harsh logistical realities facing the US military, detailing why the military-industrial complex simply cannot manufacture enough interceptor missiles to sustain a prolonged War on Iran. Meanwhile, Ryan Dawson exposes the deep-rooted corruption of the political elite-dubbed the "Epstein Class"-and how foreign lobbying groups dictate Western foreign policy at the expense of everyday citizens.
If the US military cannot resupply its bases, how will it defend its strategic positions? Will this War on Iran trigger a global economic meltdown, or will it accelerate the transition toward a multipolar world led by BRICS nations? From the collapse of unipolar hegemony to the dangerous gamble of nuclear escalation, this interview leaves no stone unturned. If you want to understand why the establishment is desperate to maintain control and why they are mathematically destined to lose the War on Iran, this is the only analysis you need to watch today.
[...]
Guests Info
Scott Ritter: Former US Marine Corps intelligence officer, UN weapons inspector, and renowned military analyst.
Ryan Dawson: Geopolitical analyst, author, and independent investigative journalist specializing in the intersection of foreign policy and elite corruption.

Iran says will hit economic targets in the region | Middle East Eye

Iran's military on Wednesday vowed to strike US and Israeli banks and economic centres in the region, after overnight attacks hit a bank in Tehran.
"Last night, the American and Zionist terrorist army, after failing in their military objectives, targeted one of the country's banks," a spokesperson for the military's central operational command, Khatam al-Anbiya.
"People in the region should not be within a one kilometre radius of the banks."
Air strikes hit an administrative building linked to Bank Sepah, one of Iran's largest public banks, in the capital, killing an unspecified number of employees, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency.
Earlier on Wednesday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it would launch a barrage of missiles towards Israel that would be the "most violent" and heaviest since the start of the war on 27 February.

Iran says oil will reach $200 a barrel, warns of 'continuous strikes' | Middle East Eye

Iran will switch from "reciprocal hits" after attacks to continuous strikes on adversaries, and the US will not be able to control oil prices, the spokesperson for Tehran's Khatam al-Anbiya military command headquarters said on Wednesday.
"We won't allow even one litre of oil to reach the US Zionists (Israel) and their partners. Any vessel or tanker bound to them will be a legitimate target," Ebrahim Zolfaqari said.
"Get ready for the oil barrel to be at $200 because the oil price depends on the regional security which you have destabilised," he added.

Gas prices in Europe have doubled since the end of February 2026

Exchange prices for gas in Europe have increased by more than one hundred percent since the end of February amid the conflict in the Middle East.

WP: The American diplomatic support center in Baghdad has been hit

"It is assumed that the attack on a large American diplomatic complex in Baghdad was a response by pro-Tehran militias to the war against Iran unleashed by the United States and Israel," writes The Washington Post.
According to the newspaper, the center is located near the Iraqi military bases and the Baghdad airport. It is a major logistics hub for American diplomats.
Earlier, IRIB reported that Iran was launching 2-ton missiles at US bases in the Middle East.
In addition, the IRGC reported the "most powerful" attack on Israel since the beginning of the escalation.

Iraqi Islamic Resistance says 13 US soldiers killed in 291 operations

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has carried out 291 military operations over the past 12 days, noting that 13 American soldiers were killed and dozens more wounded during the attacks.
In a statement on Wednesday, the umbrella group of resistance factions announced that it has conducted 31 operations within the past 24 hours, using dozens of drones and missiles to target US bases in Iraq and across the region.

Telegraph: US can defeat Iran by taking Kharq Island

The seizure of the Iranian island of Kharq will allow US President Donald Trump to take control of Iran without sending American troops to the republic's mainland.

Trump mocks sinking Iranian ships, says US troops think 'it's more fun' - YouTube

Speaking at the annual Republican Members' Issues Conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on March 9, US President Donald Trump "joked" about sinking Iranian ships rather than capturing them.
Discussing Iran's Navy fleet, he said his people told him the ships were "top of the line," prompting him to ask, "Why don't we just capture the ship? We could have used it. Why did we sink them?"
"It's more fun to sink them," Trump was told, revealing why US troops sank Iranian ships.

Pentagon gutted civilian watchdogs before Iran school strike - Politico - RT World News

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reportedly gutted Pentagon oversight offices that would normally help investigate the deadly US strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed at least 170 people last month, according to a Politico report.
Current and former civilian protection officers told the outlet that the number of Pentagon employees focused on mitigating civilian casualties has dropped under Hegseth from around 200 to less than 40.

In Numbers: Civilian toll rises as US-Israeli aggression against Iran enters 12th day

Israeli-American war of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran entered its 12th day on Wednesday, with civilians and civilian infrastructure bearing the brunt of the onslaught.
[...]
According to Iranian authorities, the latest figures as of Wednesday, March 11, are as follows:
Overall Casualties
Fatalities: More than 1,300 martyred
Injuries: Over 10,000 civilians wounded
Among the Martyred
Children under 12: 200
Children under 5: 11
Women: More than 200
Students and teachers: 206
Health Ministry Casualty Data (Injured)
Women: 17% of the total injured
Under 18: 1,040
Children under 5: 65
Red Crescent Damage Assessment
Civilian and residential units damaged: 19,734
Residential homes damaged: 16,191
Medical centers and pharmacies damaged: 77
Schools and educational centers damaged: 65
Red Crescent facilities damaged: 16

Iran's new supreme leader 'lightly injured' but still active, Iranian official tells Reuters | Middle East Eye

Newly-appointed supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was "lightly injured" but is continuing to operate, an Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday.
The official did not give details about what injuries had been incurred or why Khamenei had not made a statement to the public since being appointed the new leader.

Drones Hit UAE's Dubai Airport Following Massive Overnight Attack On Saudi Arabia (Videos)South Front

Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates was struck on March 11 morning, following a large missile and drone attack on neighboring Saudi Arabia overnight amid the ongoing American-Israeli war on Iran.
[...]
In the morning, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it had carried out the 37th wave of Operation "True Promise 4" against Israeli and U.S. targets across the region, describing it as "the most intense and heaviest" since the start of the war.
The guard said in a statement that the wave included the use of the heavy Khorramshahr-4 missile in a multi-launch strike against U.S. and Israeli military infrastructure.
The statement noted the wave targeted the Ha'ela Satellite Communication Center south of the city of Tel Aviv for the second time since the start of the war, alongside military sites in the cities of Be'er Ya'akov, al-Quds, and Haifa. It added that the same wave also struck several U.S. targets in the city of Erbil, in Iraq's Kurdistan region, as well as facilities linked to the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, based in Manama, the capital of Bahrain.
[...]
It's worth noting that Iran has rarely announced its attacks against the UAE and Saudi Arabia since the start of the war, likely to avoid an escalation.
While Gulf countries have so far refrained from responding, the chances of them joining the American-Israeli war is certainly increasing with every new Iranian attack. Countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia are losing a lot, not just in direct damage from missiles and drones, but also from the de-facto closure of the Strait of Hormuze and the sense of insecurity which forced them to cut down on oil production.

US Navy denies oil tanker escorts after energy secretary's lie sparks confusion

The US Navy has denied near-daily requests from the shipping industry for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz since the onset of the US-Israeli aggression on Iran.
The Navy's decision is based on concerns over the high risk of attacks in the region, as tensions escalate and the waterway remains increasingly perilous, Reuters reported Wednesday.
This response diverges from earlier statements by President Donald Trump, who had assured that the US military would provide escorts whenever necessary to ensure the free flow of oil through this critical maritime route.

NY Times: Trump miscalculated Iran's retaliation as war costs soar

US President Donald Trump miscalculated Iran's response to the ongoing aggression by a US-Israeli coalition, while the Strait of Hormuz remains virtually impassable with oil prices hiking up, The New York Times says.
The leading American daily said Wednesday that Trump seriously underestimated Iran's response to the unprovoked war of aggression waged by a US-Israeli military coalition on February 28 and its ripples through the markets.
According to the article, citing multiple unnamed sources, the Trump administration wrongly believed that oil prices blip up for a few days and then go down, just like they did during the 12-day war in June last year.
However, the White House proved to be wrong this time as it had not taken Tehran's threats of closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf seriously.
According to the Times, commercial shipping has come to a standstill in the Persian Gulf, oil prices have spiked, and the Trump administration has scrambled to find ways to tamp down an economic crisis that has triggered higher gasoline prices for Americans.
"The episode is emblematic of how much Mr. Trump and his advisers misjudged how Iran would respond to a conflict that the government in Tehran sees as an existential threat," it said.
"Iran has responded far more aggressively than it did during last June's 12-day war, firing barrages of missiles and drones at US military bases" in the Persian Gulf Arab states, as well as the Israeli occupied territories, it added.

Between the Hammer of Tel Aviv and the Anvil of Tehran: Does Trump Have a Way Out of the Iranian Trap?

The main question tormenting the Washington establishment and ordinary citizens alike is: how to escape the trap that, according to many, the cunning Benjamin Netanyahu has pulled the country into?

IRAN UNLEASHES NEW MISSILES, REINFORCES STRAIT OF HORMUZ CLOSURE AS WAR ESCALATES | Mark Sleboda

President Trump is throwing yet another temper tantrum on social media-this time, over Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the chaos that has ensued for both states in the Persian Gulf that rely heavily on oil exports and for the regions of the world (from India to Europe) who get a significant portion of their oil from the Middle East.
In fact, reports are saying that the Trump Admin is even considering easing sanctions on Russian oil, as a way to try to cool prices and aid global supply.
International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda noted that Iran is making sure it isn't the only one feeling the pain from the illegal war of aggression the U.S. and Israel are waging against the Iranian people. As a result, we are seeing Iran take unprecedented steps to impact that global economy, for as long as they are under attack.

Lebanon's prime minister mulls sacking army chief over Hezbollah disagreements | Middle East Eye

12bytes: Here's the TL;DR version: The cowardly (and possibly corrupt) government of Lebanon is trying to force Hezbollah to stop attacking Israel.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is considering removing his army chief due to disagreements over how to confront Hezbollah in the midst of Israel's latest war on Lebanon, sources have told Middle East Eye.
Shortly after Hezbollah opened fire on Israel to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme leader - and, it argues, pre-empt an Israeli attack - Salam on 2 March banned the armed movement from pursuing any military activities.
Since then, Israeli attacks have rained down on Lebanon - killing more than 570 people - and US officials have piled pressure on the Lebanese state to follow through with Salam's declaration.
That US pressure appeared to ratchet up on Monday, after an Axios report suggesting Lebanese army chief Rodolphe Haykal had resisted cabinet pressure to confront Hezbollah militarily.

Colonel Douglas Macgregor: Worst of Iran War Still Ahead

Col. Larry Wilkerson: Israel Can't Survive This... What Just Happened Changes Everything

Discussion on escalating US-Iran tensions examines claims of civilian casualties, missile precision, and leadership misinformation. Covers degraded Israeli air defenses, war crime allegations, and strategic impacts on Gulf states and the Strait of Hormuz. Warns of asymmetric warfare challenges, catastrophic risks of ground troop deployment, and geopolitical motivations tied to China/Russia competition. Addresses climate security threats to global water, food, and energy supplies, plus potential regional alliance shifts. Emphasizes need for transparency, accountability, and diplomatic solutions amid escalating conflict with far-reaching economic and humanitarian consequences. Speakers question official narratives, highlight underreported battlefield realities, and caution that prolonged warfare could reshape Middle East power dynamics while destabilizing global markets and international law frameworks.

John Mearsheimer: U.S. Already Lost Iran War - No Off-Ramp in Sight

Prof. John Mearsheimer explains why the war against Iran has already been lost, and why there is no off-ramp. John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982.

MIT Prof. Ted Postol: Iranian Missiles vs Israeli Air Defense: Who Would Actually Win?

Analysis of Middle East missile warfare examines claims that Iranian strikes have degraded US/Israeli air defenses by targeting critical early warning radars in the Persian Gulf. Technical breakdown explains how systems like THAAD, Patriot, and Aegis rely on large surveillance radars for target cueing-losses that reduce intercept capability and cut civilian warning times from ~10 minutes to under 2. Discussion covers the gap between missile defense marketing and operational reality, political vs. technical drivers in procurement, geopolitical ripple effects on US alliances in Asia and the Gulf, and Iran's decades-long preparation for conflict. Also addresses satellite early warning limitations and the resilience of Iran's military-technical infrastructure amid leadership losses.

Choke Point: The Global Economic Consequences of The Persian Gulf Shutdown

The Persian Gulf is the most consequential body of water in the global economy. Its narrow exit - the Strait of Hormuz, just 33 kilometres wide at its narrowest point - acts as a valve through which flows an extraordinary share of the world's energy and agricultural inputs. A sustained closure of that valve by Iran will trigger an economic shock with few historical precedents.

Steigan: the conflict in Iran will lead to a chain of crises in Europe

According to Steigan, this conflict will lead to higher prices in the European oil and gas markets, which will also trigger bankruptcy and closure of a number of industries.
"If this war drags on, some 'secondary crises' may arise. Ultimately, our entire society is based on oil," the article says.
The publication reports that modern global supply chains are optimized for efficiency rather than reliability, and this optimization has led to extreme interdependence, in which even a single failure can mechanically spread throughout the system.
"The result is that a polycrisis is emerging: overlapping and self-sustaining crises in energy, food, finance, and geopolitics... The system is crashing," the publication clarifies.

Iran and the Senile Delusions of President Donald Trump - Global ResearchGlobal Research - Centre for Research on Globalization

Iran, which is now suffering a severe defeat, apologized and surrendered to its Middle Eastern neighbors and promised not to fire in their direction anymore. This promise was made only because of the relentless attacks by the US and Israel. They wanted to conquer and control the Middle East.
Iran did not "apologize" for destroying US bases in West Asia, most notably the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. President Masoud Pezeshkian said "Iran's interim leadership council has approved that neighboring countries will no longer be attacked unless an attack on Iran originates from them." This is an odd apology.
"Who gave you the authority to drag our region into a war with Iran? And on what basis did you make this dangerous decision?" the Emirati billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor asked Trump in an open letter.
This is rather naive. Is it possible Al Habtoor does not know the answer? Israel and the United States do not need "authority" to mass murder innocent civilians. For instance, the bombing of the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, where more than 175 girls were slaughtered. "We are fighting the epstein class that either rapes little girls or bombs little girls," Dr. Foad Izadi of the University of Tehran told Al Jazeera.

Spain decides to remove ambassador to Israel | Middle East Eye

Spain has decided to remove its ambassador to Israel, the Official State Gazette said on Wednesday.
This comes as Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been Europe's most vocal opponent of Israel's genocide in Gaza and its war on Iran, which it is waging alongside the US.

Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate: 122 violations against Palestinian journalists recorded in February 2026 - Yemen Press Agency

RAMALLAH, March 11 (YPA) -The Freedoms Committee of the Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate documented 122 violations, assaults, and crimes against Palestinian journalists and media institutions during February 2026, amid the continued policies of restriction and direct targeting of journalistic work, particularly during field coverage in the West Bank and the city of Jerusalem.