Israel hit hard (again); Iran killing it in meme war; US/Israel butchering civilians, kids; UAE threatens to ... LOL, never mind! - IRAN WAR NEWS - 1-Apr-2026 (update 4)

April 1, 2026

12bytes: In the purist spirit of 'FAFO' (fuck around, find out) Trump initiated a religious war at the direction of his Chabad-Lubivitch Zionist masters that he has been losing badly since 165 school girls were slaughtered by 2 US Tomahawk missiles during the opening salvos. Any delusions Trump had of achieving his ever-changing goals in the Middle East have since evaporated. US bases in the region have been largely destroyed and abandoned, leaving their hosts and Israel blind to incoming munitions and no one can stop Iran's hypersonic and multi-warhead missiles. Israel and the Gulf states are running out of interceptors. Their reporting of incoming missiles/drones being "intercepted" are largely lies. The damage to Israel is immense and worsens by the hour. The "Iron Dome" has been dismantled and reduced to providing Israeli's with a 1-2 minute warning to shelter, if any at all. It is strictly forbidden to report on the damage inflicted by Iran, many of which have been arrested. Organizations publishing satellite imagery of damage to Israel and US bases are being prevented from doing so.

Trump seeks an exit ramp, but his back is against the Wailing Wall and 'plan B' is being fabricated on-the-fly. Worse still, it is a near certainty that even if the US pulled out, the Iranian's will continue attacking Israel until the parasitic Zionists have paid a price that Iran deems sufficient and that price increases with every bomb the US/Israel drops on their people, their leaders and their infrastructure. Meanwhile, Iran controls shipping in the Hormuz Strait, a primary shipping lane of global importance, and thus has its enemies by their proverbial balls until its demands are met, including US withdrawal from the region and the elimination of sanctions. What will the end look like? Will the US and/or Israel deploy nuclear weapons? Russia and China are unlikely to allow Iran to fall.

Stay tuned.

UPDATE 4

Trump admits Iran war was only at behest of 'allies', gives no withdrawal timeline | Middle East Eye

US President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that the US only launched its war on Iran to assist its partners in the region, a statement that likely references a long-held Israeli bid for Washington to attack Tehran.
The remarks echo those of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who suggested in the early days of the war that Israel's concerns about Iran drove the US into action. The administration later veered away from that message.
"We're now totally independent of the Middle East, and yet, we are there to help," Trump said in a scripted evening address in reference to US energy production.
"We don't have to be there. We don't need their oil. We don't need anything they have. We're there to help our allies."

Countries should show 'courage' and seize Hormuz Strait, Trump urges | Middle East Eye

US President Donald Trump in his address said countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz should show "courage" and seize the key waterway.
"Just take it, protect it, use it for yourselves," he said.
Over a month since Israel and the US began their attack on Iran, Trump exclaims that Tehran is "really no longer a threat".
The US president concluded his statement by stressing that the war is already won and almost over, saying: "We are on the cusp of ending Iran sinister threat to America and the world."

12bytes: No end to the bullshit spewing out of his penis-shaped mouth. The most powerful military on the planet is too cowardly to open the strait and he's calling his (former) allies cowards? Somebody needs to put this draft-dodging pedophile out of his misery.

Trump vows to bring Iran back to 'Stone Ages' | Middle East Eye

US President Donald Trump said in a televised address to the nation said that the war on Iran has left it "decimated".
"Tonight Iran's navy is gone, their air force is in ruins, their leaders, most of them... are now dead," he said.
"Their ability to launch missiles and drones is dramatically curtailed, and their weapons factories and rocket launchers are being blown to pieces - very few of them left," he added.
The US president also said that Iran will be hit "extremely hard over the next two to three weeks," vowing to bring it back to the "Stone Ages".

12bytes: Blah blah blah. Meanwhile Iran continues to knock your Zionist dick into the dirt. He's desperate to find a way out but as long as Israel is in charge, there is no way out.

Iran launches attacks on Israel after Trump address ends | Middle East Eye

The Israeli military said air defences were responding to an Iranian missile salvo, shortly after US President Donald Trump delivered an address.
Air raid sirens sounded across northern Israel, according to the Home Front Command.
The latest launch of strikes is the third wave of Iranian attacks on Israel in the past three hours.

US-Israeli aggression on Iran: What happened on 33rd day of the imposed war

Key developments from Day 33 of the imposed war:
Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, in a message, urged nationwide efforts to repair war damage and sustain national prosperity.
He described the nation as having passed through this year's spring commemorations with a spirit of steadfastness and dignity, referring to their successful resilience in the face of the aggression, which has been witnessed by the proud defense of the country.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a letter to the people of America, questioned US policy, asking whether Washington prioritizes "America First" or serves as a "proxy for Israel" that is willing to fight "to the last American soldier."
US-Israeli airstrikes continued across multiple cities, targeting industrial and civilian infrastructure, including steel plants, pharmaceutical facilities, ports, and residential areas.
The bombing of Tofigh Daru pharmaceutical complex in Tehran, including its research and development department, triggered widespread condemnation inside and outside Iran.
US-Israeli fighter jets struck the Shahid Haqqani passenger pier in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province.
The death toll surpassed 2,000, with widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, universities, sports facilities and mosques.
Explosions were reported in civilian neighbourhoods across eastern and western Tehran, resulting in several injuries according to reports.
A Tehran City Council member confirmed that more than 10,000 residents have been relocated to emergency shelters across 28 hotels.
US-Israeli strikes in Kermanshah province destroyed three bridges.
The Russian Embassy reported damage to the Orthodox Cathedral and nearby service buildings after missile strikes near the site; a nearby elderly care home was also significantly damaged.
New round of strikes in southern Bushehr province targeted a poultry farm, greenhouse, and a nomadic tent.
Britain is set to host a meeting involving approximately 35 countries to discuss strategies for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions about the ongoing Israeli-US war on Iran.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned that the coming months "may not be easy," stating, "No government can promise to eliminate the pressures that this war is causing."
A major Kuwaiti bank announced a temporary closure of its headquarters for two days amid escalating tensions over the war against Iran.
A White House official indicated that US President Donald Trump may announce a two- to three-week timeline for concluding the war of aggression.
In a Reuters interview, Trump said the US plans to leave Iran "pretty quickly" but may return for "spot hits."
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed Moscow's readiness to mediate between Iran and the United States to end the ongoing war.
US Senator Chris Coons warned that the war is increasing the cost of groceries, utilities, and mortgages for American families.
US Vice President JD Vance reportedly said that Trump is "impatient" to reach a deal to end the war.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that no basis for negotiations exists under current conditions, citing a lack of trust in US commitments.
Araghchi added that any decision on negotiations will depend on the judgment of Iran's leadership and national interests.
Trump signaled dissatisfaction with NATO and is reportedly considering a US withdrawal from the alliance.
A Trump adviser revealed Saudi pressure on Washington to "complete the job," though such an outcome is not considered a US objective.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the UAE is urging the US to occupy key Iranian islands in the Strait of Hormuz, including Abu Musa.
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war, urging de-escalation and renewed diplomatic efforts.

IRGC commander says Netanyahu's 'holiday gift' to settlers was sirens, fear under Iranian strikes

A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) highlights the abysmal conditions that are faced by Zionist settlers as a result of Iran's decisive retaliation against unprovoked aggression triggered by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Brigadier General Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC's Aerospace Force, made the remarks in a Hebrew-language post on X on Wednesday.
"Repeated sirens and shaking inside shelters' narrow and dark basements as Iran rains down missiles; this was part of Netanyahu's holiday gift to the Zionists," he wrote on the eve of the Passover holiday.

Hezbollah claims several attacks on Israel | Middle East Eye

Hezbollah said it launched missiles targeting Israeli army infrastructure in Kiryat Ata, east of Haifa.
It also claimed attacks on Israeli troops in the settlements of Malkia and Metula, located in northern Israel.
The group indicated that attacks were launched on troops attempting to invade southern Lebanon.

Matthew Hoh: This One Move Against Iran Could Collapse Everything...

Iran war analysis: Europe's reluctance to back US in Hormuz contrasts with 2003 Iraq, signaling multipolar shift. NATO's purpose questioned as alliance frays. Axis of Resistance uses decentralized strategy; Iran's mosaic defense thwarts conventional attacks. US ground ops deemed risky amid drone warfare. Gulf states weigh US ties vs regional realities. Economic fallout: recession risks, energy chaos. Does this conflict mark end of American century? Can 20th-century military thinking succeed in modern asymmetric warfare? Key discussion on geopolitical transition, alliance dynamics, and the high stakes of miscalculation in an increasingly fragmented global order.

IRAN DE-DOLLARIZES STRAIT OF HORMUZ WITH TOLLS IN YUAN: U.S. DESPERATE FOR AN OFF-RAMP | Carl Zha

Reports say the Trump Admin is desperate for an off-ramp from the war in Iran it just started... and willing to drop the demand for Tehran to remove restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. This, as the U.S. also continues to move toward reported plans for a "special ops" ground invasion that would severely escalate the conflict.
Carl Zha, a geopolitical analyst and Host of the Silk & Steel Podcast, noted that the Trump's Admin desperation is showing in a number of ways, as it removes oil sanctions on Russia AND Iran, and as its vassal states around the world see the start of a fuel crisis.
But Iran isn't budging, and it is instead implementing a toll in order for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, in Iranian territorial waters, that is paid in Chinese Yuan... de-dollarizing the vital waterway for oil trade.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran War Just BROKE the Global Economy & the US Empire

Experts discuss US-Iran conflict escalation and global economic consequences. Critique of 'good vs bad' geopolitical framing amid potential oil market disruption. Analysis covers Iranian strategic responses, Hormuz tensions, and energy trade weaponization. Short-term market volatility contrasted with long-term structural shifts: de-dollarization, BRICS growth, and West Asian economic bloc emergence. Warning: US attempts to control global oil may accelerate Global South realignment, triggering worldwide crisis. Europe and Asia seek insulation from US policy volatility as dollar-dominated finance faces challenges. Rising energy costs could spark deflation abroad while creating inflationary pressures domestically, reshaping international trade for a post-Western economic order.

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Strikes HARD: Air & Ground Attacks Escalate-Israel Plans Buffer Zone

This interview examines the escalating conflict in Southern Lebanon, detailing significant Israeli military losses including over 160 tanks destroyed in 30 days through coordinated resistance tactics using drones, ATGMs, and ambushes. Discussion covers the strategic coordination among Axis of Resistance forces across Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and Iran, and how attrition has weakened Israeli air superiority and intelligence capabilities. The conversation analyzes the fragile military posture of Gulf states like UAE and Saudi Arabia, reliant on foreign mercenaries and advanced weaponry they cannot independently operate. It also addresses the Lebanese government's declining legitimacy amid withdrawal orders from frontline villages, the humanitarian crisis in the West Bank, and the potential for regional border transformations if land invasions occur. The interview warns that any ground war against Iran could trigger multi-front responses, fundamentally reshaping Middle East power dynamics.

UPDATE 3

U.S. RUNNING OUT OF TARGETS, TERRORIZING CIVILIANS AS IRAN DECIMATES MILITARY SITES | Setareh Sadeqi

The U.S. and Israel are continuing to terrorize the Iranian people for refusing to overthrow their government and embrace their oppressors. Recent bombings have targeted residential neighborhoods, religious sites, schools, hospitals and cancer treatment centers, etc. An endless list of war crimes "made in the USA."
Dr. Setareh Sadeqi, of the University of Tehran, noted that overnight bombings in her city of Isfahan likely used 2,000 lb. "Bunker Buster" bombs that both terrorized the civilians and targeted the same sites of the U.S. and Israel have tried to hit before, as they seem to be "running out of targets."
She also said the Iranian are continuing about their daily lives in every way possible, in yet another form of resistance, as they continue to stand for their nation in nightly rallies that see million of people taking to the streets.

Scott Ritter: Iran REJECTS Ceasefire - US vs Iran: Missiles Rain Down in BRUTAL Escalation

12bytes: Scott Ritter is a former Marine, battle planner and UN weapons inspector. The discussion gets pretty heated regarding the use of nuclear weapons.

Collapsing Empire: The Resistance Disarms Israel

As the criminal Zionist-American war on Iran enters its second month, the conflict has proven so ruinous for the aggressors that dire alarm is being widely sounded. Embarrassing failure to subdue the Islamic Republic from the air has raised the prospect of a US ground operation of some kind, widely perceived as a suicide mission. Washington has also burned through over 850 Tomahawk missiles and 1,000 air-defense interceptors, at a rate the Pentagon finds "alarming". In the process, Israel is rapidly approaching total disarmament.

True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on April 1

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 Tuesday, April 1, 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 89 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.
The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq have also joined the front against the external aggressors, inflicting heavy blows on the enemy.
Hezbollah's operations have been primarily focused on Israeli military sites in the occupied territories. Its operations are both in response to the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and the relentless ceasefire violations by the Israeli regime over the past year.
Iraqi resistance groups have also been carrying out daily operations, primarily against American military assets in Iraq and other Arab countries.
Below is a list of operations carried out by the Iranian armed forces, as well as resistance movements in Lebanon and Iraq, against the US and the Zionist regime on April 1:

Pathetic - US F-15 fails to shoot down Iranian Shahed drone

Iraqi group says it carried out 41 attacks on US bases | Middle East Eye

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said it launched 41 operations targeting US bases in Iraq and across the region.
In a statement on Telegram, the group said it used dozens of drones in the attacks carried out today.

Hezbollah Shows Off New Jet-Powered Drone In First Sign Of Fresh Supplies From Iran (Video)

Hezbollah on April 1 shared video footage showing its fighters launching a new type of jet-powered suicide drones that was unveiled by Iran only last year, in the first sign that the group may be still receiving weapons from the Islamic Republic despite losing its main supply routes in neighboring Syria with the fall of the regime of former president Bashar al-Assad.
The group said that the attack, which took place two days earlier, targeted Filon Base to the east of the city of Safad in northern Israel.
Located just 16 kilometers away from the border with Lebanon, the base serves as the headquarters of the Israeli Defense Forces' 210th Division.

Hezbollah claims rocket and drone attacks on Israeli positions | Middle East Eye

Hezbollah said its fighters launched a rocket barrage targeting the Nahariyya settlement in northern Israel, as well as artillery fire at Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the Shomera area.
In a separate statement, the group said it twice targeted Israeli troops in the town of al-Bayyadah in southern Lebanon, using rockets and a drone.

Iran Hit Qatari, Kuwait Tankers Demonstrating Fire Control Over Gulf

Three Iranian cruise missiles targeted Qatar on April 1, with one striking an oil tanker, the Qatari Defense Ministry announced on April 1.
In a statement published on X, the ministry said that the armed forces "successfully intercepted two of the cruise missiles, while the third missile struck an oil tanker leased to QatarEnergy in Qatar's territorial waters."

Amazon's cloud operation in Bahrain damaged in Iran strike: Report - Middle East Monitor

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.

US says over 12,300 targets hit in Iran as military operation continues - Middle East Monitor

US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday said it has struck more than 12,300 targets inside Iran, including dozens of naval vessels, as part of an ongoing military operation, which began on Feb. 28, Anadolu reports.

Iran says US-Israeli attacks 'amount to genocide' - Middle East Monitor

Iran on Wednesday said that US-Israeli attacks "amount to genocide," accusing both countries of carrying out systematic strikes on civilian infrastructure, Anadolu reports.
In a statement posted on the US social media company X, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the attacks are part of a broader pattern of unlawful warfare against Iran.
"This is not an isolated act of cruelty - it is part of a systematic and brutal pattern of illegal warfare against Iran," he said.
He added that more than 600 schools and educational centers have been deliberately targeted over the past 33 days, citing examples of the Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab and the Lamerd Sports Hall.
"The term 'war crime' falls far short of adequately describing these atrocities," Baqaei said.
"Given the explicit rhetoric of hostility toward Iranians (as a nation) expressed by U.S./Israeli officials, these crimes amount to genocide," he added.

Trump discusses Iran ceasefire talks with Saudi crown prince: Report - Middle East Monitor

12bytes: The desperation is getting thick.

President Donald Trump spoke by phone Wednesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the US-Israeli war against Iran and efforts for a possible ceasefire, Axios reported.
Citing two sources with knowledge of the call, Axios said Trump briefed the crown prince on "talks over a possible ceasefire".
The White House has not responded to Anadolu's inquiry on the reported call.
The US has sent Iran a proposal to end the war via Pakistan, reportedly including steps on Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, as well as maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has denied holding direct talks with the US, insisting that contacts have been limited to messages passed through intermediaries and describing Washington's proposals as "excessive and unrealistic."

Smoke and embers seen over Iran's Isfahan after strike | US-Israel war on Iran | Al Jazeera

Video captured a massive column of smoke and burning embers towering over Isfahan, Iran following a US-Israeli strike.

Israel says over 400 strikes carried out in Tehran in two days | Middle East Eye

The Israeli military said it has carried out more than 400 air strikes in Tehran over the past two days.
In a statement, the army said around 650 munitions were used in strikes targeting what it described as infrastructure linked to the Iranian government.
It added that overnight attacks hit dozens of sites in the capital, including about 15 weapons production facilities, among them a complex affiliated with Iran's defence ministry.

Israeli attacks kill 50 more people in Lebanon in past 24 hours: Health Ministry - Middle East Monitor

With 50 more deaths, the death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 1,318, with thousands more wounded, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday, Anadolu reports.
In a statement carried by the National News Agency, the ministry said the number of injured has reached 3,935 over the same period.

Israeli forces target Syrian TV crew, journalists in Quneitra countryside - Middle East Monitor

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.

UPDATE 2

Trump says ceasefire tied to Hormuz reopening, vows continued strikes | Middle East Eye

US President Donald Trump said he would consider a ceasefire with Iran only if the Strait of Hormuz is "open, free, and clear".
In a social media post, Trump said: "Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion."

Iranian officials 'laugh' at Trump's claim Iran wants a ceasefire | US-Israel war on Iran | Al Jazeera

A senior Iranian official has laughed in response to US President Donald Trump's claim that Iran's president has asked for a ceasefire, Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem says. Trump's comments come a day after Iran's foreign minister said his country was not looking for a ceasefire.

33 days on, US war goals unmet as Iranian retaliation imposes heavy military, economic costs

After 33 days of the war imposed on the Islamic Republic of Iran, as US President Donald Trump searches for an off-ramp, the writing is on the wall: the aggressor failed to achieve any of its war objectives, despite deploying an overwhelming force.

RESISTANCE 'BEATING THE HELL OUT OF' IDF FORCES IN LEBANON, 140+ TANKS DESTROYED | Laith Marouf

It's April Fools Day, which means someone must have told Trump that Iran has a new president who wants a ceasefire... because that's the opposite of what Tehran is saying. This, as Trump now has a "2-3 week" timeline he is promoting for the end of the war in Iran, while the U.S. prepares for the possibility of an attempted ground invasion.
Laith Marouf, journalist and executive director of Free Palestine TV, noted that Iran has the power to decide WHEN this war ends and HOW it ends, and we are seeing the Axis of Resistance more united than ever, as Iran, Hezbollah and Ansar Allah join together in attacks on Israel, and Tehran continues to target U.S. vassal states in the Persian Gulf.

Israeli military says 10 soldiers killed, over 300 wounded since outbreak of Iran war | Middle East Eye

The Israeli military said 10 soldiers have been killed and 309 others wounded since the outbreak of fighting with Lebanon and Iran.
It added that 48 Israeli officers and soldiers were injured in combat in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours.

12bytes: Horseshit. Hezbollah alone is probably killing more than 10 of these scumbags every day.

IRGC claims 37 US officers killed in attacks targeting sites in UAE, Bahrain - Yemen Press Agency

TEHRAN, April 01 (YPA) - The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday significant casualties among US forces following a series of military strikes targeting locations in the UAE and Bahrain, as part of what it described as the 89th wave of Operation " True Promise 4."
In the UAE, a statement from the IRGC's Public Relations office confirmed the death of 37 US officers following an attack on a secret gathering site yesterday, noting that a large number of wounded were transported to local hospitals.
In Bahrain, the statement reported that a significant number of senior US Naval Unit officers were injured after a drone and ballistic missile strike targeted a site outside the Fifth Fleet's perimeter in Manama. The injured were subsequently moved to city hospitals for treatment.
The IRGC specified that its naval forces conducted five large-scale operations using a combination of ballistic missiles, "Qadir" cruise missiles, and suicide drones. The attacks reportedly included the destruction of two early-warning radar systems in the UAE, the targeting of a "Chinook" helicopter maintenance center at the Al-Udeiri base, a strike on an Israeli-linked oil tanker in the Gulf, and an engagement with the "Abraham Lincoln" carrier strike group in the Indian Ocean.
There has been no official comment yet from US authorities or officials in the UAE and Bahrain to confirm or deny the reported casualty figures.

Lebanon's resistance launches rocket attacks on Israeli occupation army gatherings on border - Yemen Press Agency

BEIRUT, April 01 (YPA) - The Lebanese Resistance announced on Wednesday a series of high-profile military operations, including the targeting of a helicopter and intensive rocket strikes on Israeli occupation forces' positions and gatherings along the border.
In successive statements, the resistance confirmed that its fighters targeted occupation troops and vehicles in the "Avivim" settlement, the "Khallat al-Hajja" area in Aitaroun, a site on the "Jnayjel" heights in Al-Qantara, and "Friz" hill in Ainata.
In a significant escalation, the resistance fired volleys of qualitative rockets at the "Kiryat Shmona" settlement for the fourth time, as well as the city of "Nahariya."
Following the strikes, Israeli media reported widespread power outages in "Nahariya" due to the rocket fire originating from Lebanon.

Iran's friends are about to make life much more difficult for Israel and the US - RT World News

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.

Michael Hudson: World Will Not Be the Same After the Iran War

Prof. Michael Hudson, a world-renowned classical economist, discusses why the war against Iran has changed the global economy permanently.

AMB. Chas Freeman : Why Trump is Panicked.

Wikipedia: Charles W. Freeman Jr. is an American retired diplomat and writer. He served in the United States Foreign Service, the State and Defense Departments in many different capacities over the course of thirty years. He was the main interpreter for Richard Nixon during his 1972 China visit and served as the U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1989 to 1992, where he dealt with the Gulf War.

UPDATE 1

Gulf nation could join fight against Iran - WSJ - RT World News

12bytes: I generally order articles in order of their perceived importance, but i figured, what the hell, why not kick it off off with a bit of humor this time :)

The United Arab Emirates is getting ready to become the first Gulf nation to commit its military to the US-Israeli war against Iran, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing Arab officials.
Since the start of the conflict a month ago, the UAE has been hit by some 2,500 Iranian missiles and drones, more than any other country in the region, including Israel. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed due to the fighting, the country's oil output has been reduced by more than half, while stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have lost around $120 billion in value.
The Emirates wants the Strait of Hormuz unblocked for oil trade so badly that it is ready to assist the US militarily in doing so, the WSJ said in an article on Tuesday.

12bytes: Problem #1: Trump essentially said, 'if you want the oil, go get it yourself!'. Somehow or other, even Trumpstein managed to figure out that his 'greatest Navy in the world' doesn't necessarily want more holes in its boats than was installed at the factory, therefore they're smartly staying the hell out of range of Iran's missiles for the most part, so i'm not seeing how the US is going help the UAE do squat.

Problem #2: UAE doesn't have anything to offer of any real significance. Their air defenses have become scrap metal and their mobile missile launchers, if there's any left, can't reach beyond ~300 mi.. They might still have some planes without holes in them, including the F-16E, but i'm not sure they have anyone to fly them (apparently they buy really expensive stuff from the US in return for kickbacks rather than actual defense). Their Navy also appears to be rather anemic. Lastly, everything they do have is apparently exposed to Iran's missiles/drones.

Starmer insists 'this is not our war' as Iran weighs up attacking UK bases | Middle East Eye

Another week of the war on Iran, another address from the British prime minister, as Keir Starmer told the nation once more that the UK has not been dragged into the US-Israeli operation.
Starmer, wearing a sober blue tie and flanked by two Union Jacks, appeared tired and solemn as he spoke from a Downing Street podium on Wednesday morning.

12bytes: Some of the attacks on Iran are being launched from the UK, so it's your war now buddy!

How are NATO allies pushing back against Trump's Iran war demands? | News | Al Jazeera

United States President Donald Trump's already fraught relationship with NATO allies is fraying further as the US-Israel war on Iran is in its second month. A growing number of partners are resisting Washington's requests for support in the conflict, deepening a transatlantic rift.

Iranian Red Crescent: Over 115,000 civilian units damaged in attacks | Middle East Eye

Iran's Red Crescent is reporting that over 115,000 civilian units - including residential, medical and relief centres - have been damaged in US-Israeli attacks across the country.
In a statement published on Telegram, the organisation said that a "significant" share of the damaged sites are located in the province of Tehran.
The group added that some 1,526 people have been recovered from the rubble.

24 Iranian health workers killed in US-Israeli attacks: Emergency medical organisation | Middle East Eye

At least 24 health workers have been killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran, the country's Emergency Medical Services Organisation is reporting.
It added that at least another 114 health workers have been wounded, among them, 74 emergency responders who were injured at the scene while treating casualties.
Additionally, the organisation reported that over 330 healthcare facilities have been damaged in the attacks, with one rescue helicopter destroyed.

Israeli air strike kills four family members in southern Lebanon: reports | Middle East Eye

Four members of the same family have been killed in an Israeli air strike on their home in southern Lebanon's Houmine El Tahta, Lebanese National News Agency is reporting.
According to the report, a husband, wife and their two daughters were killed in the attack.

Israel says strikes targeting Iranian government infrastructure | Middle East Eye

The Israeli military said its strikes are aimed at dozens of Iranian government infrastructure sites.
It added that the air force is also working simultaneously to intercept threats across multiple regions.

Iran's Army urges families of US forces to check on them amid censorship

In a post on the social media platform X on Wednesday, Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi noted that CENTCOM "has heavily censored the reported number of American soldiers killed!"
"We recommend that, within the next 24 hours, families of US military personnel who have been deployed to West Asia contact their children," he stated.
"We will see what happens," Jahan Shahi added, in an apparent reference to possible revelations about the soldiers' status.
His remarks came a few days after the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said over 500 US troops were targeted in operations announced on Saturday alone, which inflicted "very heavy losses" among them.

Trump claims Iran's 'new regime president' asked for a ceasefire | Middle East Eye

US President Donald Trump has claimed in a social media post that "Iran's new regime president" asked for a ceasefire.
Ahead of a television address tonight, Trump said that the US "will consider when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear. Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!"
Iran's IRGC said shortly after that the Strait is "firmly and dominantly" under its control and "will not be opened to the enemies of this nation by the ridiculous displays of the US President".
While Trump has made repeated claims that US-Israeli attacks on Iran have prompted "regime change", Masoud Pezeshkian remains the Iranian president, a role he has served since 2024.

Iran dismisses Trump claim it sought ceasefire as false and baseless

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has roundly rejected the claim made by US President Donald Trump that Tehran had requested a ceasefire.
"Trump's claim that Iran has requested a ceasefire is false and baseless," Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday.

100+ heavy missiles, drones fired at enemy positions in wave 89 of retaliation: IRGC

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has fired more than 100 heavy missiles and attack drones along with 200 rockets across a radius of tens of thousands of kilometers, targeting American and Zionist positions throughout the occupied territories and the wider West Asia region.
The coordinated operations were executed on Wednesday in conjunction with other Iranian armed forces and resistance fronts.
According to the IRGC Public Relations Department, strikes targeted military objectives and terrorist forces of the Zionist regime in Eilat, Tel Aviv, and Bnei Brak, with local sources reporting heavy Zionist casualties.
In continuation of the operation, a hideout of American terrorist army forces in Bahrain, where 80 personnel were stationed, was precisely targeted, said the statement.
Additionally, a helicopter group of the US army at the Al-Udayri base was struck by ballistic missiles, resulting in the destruction of one helicopter and severe damage to others, it added.
The statement said the latest wave of attacks will continue with further strikes today.

Iran war rages ahead of Trump's "important update"; Houthis launch third attack on Israel; Lebanese army withdraws from border towns

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Iran's Army: Retaliatory strikes target AWACS at Tel Aviv airport, tankers, US bases

In a fresh wave of retaliatory airstrikes, Iran's Army targeted US AWACS and refueling aircraft stationed at Tel Aviv airport, along with its radar and electronic warfare sites in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
In a statement on Wednesday, the Army said the attacks came in response to the brutal air assaults by "the Zionist regime and the criminal United States" against the country, which continue to target residential and civilian areas.
"Since dawn today," it said, the Armed Forces have "targeted with drone strikes the US AWACS and refueling aircraft stationed at Ben Gurion Airport, as well as radar sites for detecting and tracking missiles and combat drones, and electronic warfare sites used to counter combat drones in the UAE."
According to the statement, powerful Arash-2 drones with a flight range of 2,000 kilometers were used in this wave of attacks.

Iranian retaliatory strikes cripple US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, redraw Persian Gulf power map

The high-precision, coordinated, and destructive retaliatory strikes by the Iranian Armed Forces against key targets in the Persian Gulf in recent weeks, particularly the US Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain, have underscored the decisive leverage Iran now holds in the region.
Headquartered in Manama, the Fifth Fleet base has long been considered a "floating fortress." Yet recent Iranian operations have revealed it as one of the most vulnerable strategic nodes, representing a critical weakness in American military planning when faced with Iran's precise, layered, and asymmetric deterrence doctrine.
As part of Operation True Promise 4, Iran's missile and drone strikes were launched in response to the unprovoked and illegal US-Israeli aggression against Iranian territory.
The strikes repeatedly targeted the Fifth Fleet's headquarters in the Bandar Mina region, demonstrating that Iran not only has the capability to reach this strategic base but has also pioneered a new model of asymmetric warfare.
Precision ballistic missiles and Shahed-136 drones were employed to neutralize American defensive measures, radar systems, and communication networks, effectively paralyzing the base's operational capacity.
The strategic impact of these strikes, beginning February 28, has been verified through satellite imagery and videos showing direct hits on radomes and large-scale explosions across the compound. The operations send a clear message to Washington and its allies: the Persian Gulf can no longer be treated as an American backyard.

Hebrew media confirms 14 settlers injured east of Tel Aviv - Yemen Press Agency

12bytes: Again, "injured", never killed. Mmmhmmm.

SANAA, April. 01 (YPA) - 14 settlers were injured, one critically, by cluster munitions falling in Bnei Brak, east of occupied Jaffa (Tel Aviv), as a result of Iranian and Lebanese missiles and drones which also caused explosions in the city, Hebrew media reported.

Yemen hits sensitive Israeli targets in third strike since joining Iran-led resistance

Yemeni armed forces have conducted their third round of strikes against Israeli targets in the occupied territories, targeting sensitive locations.
"With Allah's help and reliance upon Allah, we carried out the third military operation in the 'Holy Jihad Battle,' targeting sensitive Israeli enemy targets in the southern occupied Palestine with a barrage of ballistic missiles," they said in a statement Wednesday.

Hezbollah hits Israeli bases with drones, rockets as Netanyahu unveils 'Greater Israel' scheme

Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has launched a series of drone and rocket attacks on Israeli military positions and settlements in northern occupied lands, while the Lebanese army slammed Israel for continuing strikes "without distinction" between military personnel and civilians.
In a statement on Tuesday, Hezbollah said it had targeted the Amiad base, north of the Sea of Galilee, with a group of "suicide drones," as air raid sirens sounded across several areas in northern occupied lands.
Israeli media reported that warning sirens were activated in Misgav Am, Kiryat Shmona, and other settlements in the Galilee Panhandle, amid fears of drone infiltration.
Lebanese media also reported the passage of drones from Lebanon into northern occupied lands and the activation of alarms in the Upper Galilee.
The group said it also targeted gatherings of Israeli soldiers and military vehicles at the Misgav Am position with rockets, while additional warning sirens were reported in Yir'on in the western Galilee.
At the same time, the Lebanese Armed Forces said they were carrying out repositioning and redeployment operations in southern border towns facing Israeli incursions.

Footage shows rocket impact in Kiryat Shmona, northern occupied Palestine - YouTube

Footage circulating online shows the aftermath of a rocket impact in Kiryat Shmona, northern occupied Palestine.

Huge fire after drone attack hits engine oil warehouse in Iraqi Kurdistan | Middle East Eye

A drone strike caused a massive fire at the storage facilities of an engine oil firm in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan on Wednesday, the regional government and the company said.
The regional capital Erbil hosts a major US consulate complex, while its airport houses military advisors attached to a US-led coalition. Both have been regularly targeted since the outbreak of war.

Iran continues to produce, upgrade ballistic missiles at strategic sites: Report

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported that production capacity at strategic sites is steadily increasing, alongside the continued deployment of ballistic missile launchers.
According to the report, the "Etemad" missile is an upgraded version of the "Emad," with improvements derived from operational experience gained during the "True Promise" missions.
The report also highlighted significant advancements in guidance systems, designed to evade missile defense networks.
It pointed to footage from Tuesday night's aerospace operation by the IRGC, which showed a missile successfully passing through three interceptor missiles and striking its target with precision.

Leaping Into The Lion's Den: The Deadly Risks Of A US Ground Invasion Of Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration have backed themselves into a corner. Their planned swift and stunning operation to decapitate the Iranian regime and bring about regime change has failed. The situation is further complicated by conflicting statements from those involved in the conflict. While Washington claims that Iran is nearly finished and the Ayatollahs' regime has been defeated, Tehran is openly demonstrating its intention to continue fighting by striking U.S. allies in the region. The Pentagon is unable to fully protect its Arab allies, which undermines the alliance between the United States and the Persian Gulf countries.

Israeli police are violently suppressing our growing anti-war protests - +972 Magazine

For the past month, I have been gathering with fellow Israeli radical left activists in Tel Aviv's Habima Square to protest the war with Iran. What began as a demonstration of barely 20 people has steadily grown: By this past Saturday, there were over 1,000 demonstrators, joined by parts of the more centrist anti-government protest movement, with parallel rallies held in dozens of locations across the country.
This expansion of our anti-war protests appears to have unsettled the Israel Police, which has responded with disproportionate and indiscriminate force.

Lebanese Army Abandons South And Its People To Israel

12bytes: Note that the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah are competing factions. Lebanon's government appears to be weak, corrupt, or both. Giving up its land to Israel is part of Israel's Greater Israel Project and it also opens a pipeline opportunity apparently.

The Lebanese military confirmed on April 1 that its forces are withdrawing from the country's south, amid mass displacement caused by the ongoing Israeli ground operation against Hezbollah.

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How Iran is deploying AI to counter the US media machine (VIDEOS) - RT World News

In the US, the effort to convince the population that the war against Tehran makes sense is spearheaded by the empire of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, which includes the likes of Fox News, the New York Post, and the Wall Street Journal.

"Get Your Own Oil!" Trump Slams UK and Europe over Iran "We're Done With You!" | Redacted - YouTube

Donald Trump issues a blunt ultimatum to the UK and Europe regarding energy dependence as global tensions with Iran reach a breaking point. This episode explores the potential for a massive oil shock and what Trump's refusal to provide further energy security means for the future of international alliances. Watch for an in-depth analysis of the geopolitical shifts that the mainstream media is largely ignoring.

47 years on, Iranians flood Tehran's Revolution Square in defiant unity against US-Israeli war - YouTube

Nearly five decades after the Islamic Revolution, tens of thousands are back in the streets of Tehran, chanting the same slogans that once reshaped the country's future.
From "Independence, Freedom, Islamic Republic" to renewed pledges of allegiance for the armed forces and the third leader of the Islamic Revolution and Islamic Republic, Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the scene isn't just commemorative.
It's charged with defiance and unity at a moment of escalating US-Israeli aggression.

Scott Ritter : Why Iran is Winning.

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US 'land invasion would be a total slaughter,' says former Pentagon official - YouTube

In an interview for Al Mayadeen, former Pentagon official Michael Maloof didn't mince words for what's being considered in Washington could spiral fast.
He warned that any US "land invasion or even a limited incursion, an occupation, I think it would be a disaster."
With Iran already signaling its readiness and past warnings consistently carried out, Maloof stated that US President Donald Trump must "come to reality and realize that what he's doing is a disaster waiting to happen."

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US-Israeli aggression on Iran: What happened on 32nd day of the imposed war

Thirty-two days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began with the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on February 28, the military aggression continues to target civilian and industrial infrastructure.
On Tuesday, US and Israeli airstrikes hit multiple locations in Tehran, including districts 2, 4, 13, and 21, while attacks in Mahallat county killed 11 civilians and injured 15 others.
In Zanjan, three civilians were killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on the Grand Hussainiya.
In response, Iran issued a warning against 18 American technology companies, including Cisco, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, Tesla, and Boeing, stating that they would be considered legitimate targets for retaliation due to their role in designing and tracking assassination operations in Iran.
Iran also reiterated that it is prepared for any ground confrontation with the US while emphasizing that it is not targeting its Persian Gulf neighbors, only US bases and assets.
On the diplomatic front, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that no formal negotiations with the US are underway, only an exchange of messages through regional intermediaries and directly via US envoy Steve Witkoff.
He reiterated Iran's conditions for ending the imposed war: a complete halt to hostilities across the region, guarantees against future attacks, and compensation for damages.

Footage shows aftermath of missile strike in Tel Aviv, surrounding areas - YouTube

Footage and images circulating online show missile impact in Tel Aviv and the surrounding area in occupied Palestine.
According to Israeli media, 11 sites in Tel Aviv and its surroundings were damaged by cluster bomblets.

Israel uses "non-designed" air defence systems to intercept Iranian missiles, Hebrew media reports - Middle East Monitor

An Israeli television channel reported on Tuesday evening that Israel has begun using air defence systems not originally designed to intercept Iranian missiles, amid growing challenges to its interception capabilities.
Channel 13 said the Israeli army is relying on US-made interception systems, alongside lower-tier defence systems such as "David's Sling", to intercept some missiles, even though these systems were not initially intended to deal with such threats, unlike more advanced systems such as "Arrow 3".
The report comes as air defence systems face increasing pressure due to the intensity and variety of attacks.

12bytes: Word is that only 5-20% of incoming missiles and drones are being intercepted, however i've seen videos where not a single interceptor was launched. The 20% figure sounds reasonable at the beginning of this war given that Iran was deploying its older missiles in order to deplete Israel's interceptor stockpiles, however i would be surprised if that many missiles are being intercepted now. As for the Houthi's and Hezbollah, i don't know how many of their missiles/drones are being intercepted.

Hebrew media: 14 wounded in central 'Israel' amid Iranian strikes - Yemen Press Agency

OCCUPIED PALESTINE, April 01 (YPA) -Hebrew media confirmed that 14 people were injured, one critically, following shrapnel projectile impacts in the area of Bnei Brak, east of occupied Jaffa (Tel Aviv).
Reports also indicate that explosions were heard in the city, due to rockets and drones launched from Lebanon and Iran.
According to Hebrew sources, rockets were fired simultaneously from Lebanon and Iran. The strikes caused damage to 11 sites in and around occupied Jaffa, with shrapnel projectiles recorded at 17 locations across the city.
Sirens were reported to have sounded across wide areas of occupied Palestinian territory.

Israel's war-time injuries rise to 6,286, health ministry says | Middle East Eye

Israel's health ministry says that 104 people have been injured and admitted to hospitals over the past 24 hours, excluding the latest casualties in central Israel.
The latest injuries bring the total number of Israelis wounded during the war to 6,286, the ministry said, adding that 100 people remain hospitalised.

12bytes: Again, no one ever dies in Israel. Only "injuries".

Yedioth Ahronoth: US begins emergency evacuation of 60,000 Americans from Egypt - Middle East Monitor

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.

Hezbollah targets Israeli "Liman" bases" with drone strikes - Yemen Press Agency

BEIRUT, April 01 (YPA) - The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon (Hezbollah) released video footage showing its fighters targeting the "Liman" base belonging to the "Israeli" enemy army in northern occupied Palestine with a swarm of attack drones.

Iranian missile hits oil tanker in Qatar, defence ministry says | Middle East Eye

Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran, one of which struck an oil tanker, Qatar's defence ministry said.

Drone explodes inside US Diplomatic Support Centre at Baghdad airport - Middle East Monitor

A drone packed with explosives detonated inside the US Diplomatic Support Centre at Baghdad International Airport early on Wednesday, causing no casualties, according to Iraqi media reports.
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The US Diplomatic Support Centre at Baghdad airport serves as a logistical and administrative hub for American diplomats and staff in Iraq. It includes administrative offices, residential facilities, warehouses and secure zones, and is used to facilitate the movement of diplomatic delegations, staff transport and logistical support for the US embassy in Baghdad.

Houthis claim joint missile attack on Israel with Iran and Hezbollah | Houthis | Al Jazeera

Yemen's Houthis say they launched a missile attack on Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah, warning they are ready to escalate further if Israel continues its strikes across the region.

Get used to new regional order, IRGC's Quds commander tells Israelis

A top commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Israeli regime must come to terms with new realities in West Asia, which include the growing dominance of the resistance forces in the region.
Brigadier General Esmail Qa'ani, who leads the IRGC's Quds Force, said on Monday that increasing attacks on the Israeli regime by the Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah and Yemen's Ansarullah movement have put an end to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dreams to expand the regime's "security belt."

Strange figures and unexplained killings: The clues Mossad infiltrated Iran's protests | Middle East Eye

January feels an age away for Iranians. The dangers of the authorities' crackdown on anti-government protests have been replaced with a month of incessant US and Israeli strikes and the threat of a looming ground invasion.
Yet for many, the memory of odd, unexplained incidents during the wave of demonstrations itches in the back of their mind.
One Iranian describes seeing a man disguised as a street sweeper pulling out a revolver and shooting two girls in a calm side street.
Others recall seeing blocs of coordinated people dressed all in black leading the protests, or people killed with weapons that are not used by the forces of the Iranian establishment.

Yes, Iran Is Playing Chess - But Only After Rewriting the Rules of the Game - Antiwar.com

The origins of chess are contested, but few dispute that while the game began in India, it was the Sassanian Persian Empire that refined it into a recognizable strategic system. It was Persia that codified its language, symbolism and intellectual framework: the shah (king), the rokh (rook), and shatranj, the modern chess game.
This is not a trivial historical detail. It is, in many ways, a metaphor that has returned with force.

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12bytes: This dude always provides intelligent and detailed commentary sprinkled with a great sense of humor.

US-Israeli strikes continue to destroy civilian infrastructure across Iran | Middle East Eye

Air strikes continued in and around Tehran in recent hours, with residential areas and key infrastructure reported to have been hit across the capital, Iranian state media reported.
The reports said that multiple districts were targeted, including affluent northern areas and neighbourhoods near Mehrabad International Airport, as well as central areas such as Taleghani Avenue.
Iranian officials said the strikes extended to other cities, hitting industrial and civilian infrastructure, including steel facilities in Isfahan and sites in Borujen, Bushehr and Bandar Abbas.
A residential complex in Malard, west of Tehran, was also reported to have been targeted, while local sources said a building linked to the former US Embassy compound was affected.
Authorities said a strike on a pharmaceutical facility in Tehran caused the "total destruction" of production and research units, calling it a "significant blow to the national medical supply chain."

USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Departs US for Deployment - Navy

The deploying group consists of the flagship aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush and three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, including Norfolk-based USS Ross, and Mayport-based USS Donald Cook and USS Mason. The latter serves as the group's air and missile defense flagship, the statement added.
According to US media, the group will head to the Middle East to support the ongoing military operation against Iran.

Fox News: American F-35 fighter jet crashed near Las Vegas

"The Air Force reported that the pilot is being treated for minor injuries after a crash at a training ground in Nevada," the publication says.
No information is provided on the causes of the aircraft crash.
Earlier, CNN reported that an American F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at one of the US bases in the Middle East, presumably after a strike by the Iranian Armed Forces.