Live Thread: War With Iran Continues #3

[bigheadfred]

Mario Nawfal

@MarioNawfal
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🇾🇪 Oil could hit $140. Analysts are pointing at the Houthis.

Escalation in the Red Sea or a strike on Saudi energy sites would hit supply hard, drive inflation higher, and slow global growth.

The risk multiplies if the U.S. deepens its involvement in the Iran war.

The only thing keeping it from getting worse is Saudi Arabia staying out. That is not guaranteed.

Source:
@DeItaone

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🇰🇷 Korean Air has declared an internal emergency over fuel costs.

The airline says April fuel costs will be more than double what it projected in its annual business plan. It is entering what it calls "emergency management mode.”

No matter what timezone you live in, this war is having an impact.

Strait consequences.

Source: AP

[bigheadfred]

Open Source Intel
@Osint613
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BIG 🔴

Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to use Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily for a stopover en route to the Middle East.

[BobfromWB]

We sure could use something like this right now.

https://twitter.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/2038578202914824445

According to one source• there are 200 Ukrainian drone operators working the operation for the Gulf states, but not for the US because 47 despises Zelenski, of the terrible fashion sense. The US, under 47, will never get something like that Ukrainian drone.

Ukrainian drones are too cheaply made and do not have any military glamour or high tech bragging rights attached.

As I mentioned before, the US would sell Ukraine weapons, but never buy any from them.

• 200 Ukrainian soldiers close the sky around Iran

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCpUCgH0ZKQ

[bigheadfred]

Mossad Commentary
@MOSSADil
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🚨  The IDF announces all critical and essential pre-war targets in Iran will be destroyed before the Passover holiday on Wednesday, marking completion of 60–70% of total pre-war objectives.

“Critical” targets include ballistic missile sites and remaining nuclear-related facilities posing immediate threats to Israel. “Essential” targets cover the wider Iranian military-industrial complex, such as satellite launch and anti-satellite research, vital for long-range capabilities.

IDF sources note that while the majority of other pre-war targets pose no imminent threat, continued operations could further degrade Iran’s military and economic power, though ballistic missile fire could persist at 5–20 missiles a day over an extended period.

Stay updated—follow
@MOSSADil
 for real-time updates.

[bigheadfred]

Iran International English
@IranIntl_En
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Iran executed political prisoners Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi on Tuesday, a day after two other prisoners in the same case were hanged.

Alipour and Ghobadi had been sentenced to death in 2024 by Tehran’s Revolutionary Court.

On Monday, Akbar Daneshvarkar and Mohammad Taghavi Sangdehi, who had also been convicted in the same case, were executed.

https://iranintl.com/en/202603310250

[BobfromWB]

https://twitter.com/RealBababanaras/status/2038896514232451415

Hope they got the IRGC hardliner, Vahidi

[BobfromWB]

Mossad Commentary
@MOSSADil
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🚨 FRANCE TURNS ON ISRAEL, PUTS ITS OWN CITIZENS AT RISK

Israel has had enough of French stupidity.

After defense restrictions, exhibition bans, and backing an arms embargo at the UN, Jerusalem is now reportedly cutting off defense procurement from France.

All this comes at a time when countries around the world are lining up after seeing the effectiveness of Israeli defense systems.

France is moving in the opposite direction.

At the very moment Europe faces growing threats — from Russia externally and instability internally — Paris is choosing to distance itself from one of the few countries actively confronting those same dangers.

Instead of strengthening cooperation in defense and intelligence, it is creating distance.

That has consequences. Less on Israel, more on the safety and security of the French people.

Israel will not fund or rely on partners whose policies undermine its security while it is actively at war.

This marks more than a policy shift.
It signals a new phase in Israel’s relationship with parts of Europe.

A message not just to France, but to others:
Israel is not a doormat.

Stay connected, follow
@MOSSADil

It used to be that France ran for the enemy on the battlefield, but now France is more modern and runs from the enemy BEFORE it gets to the battlefield, thus saving the lives of countless French muslin troops.

[BobfromWB]

https://twitter.com/gohardaddy/status/2038921179839304093

All these Arabic/Persian links require one to be on X. Clicking the link shows "something went wrong" with no explanation about the post.

Just saying

[BobfromWB]

https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2038909414782980470

The elite Iranian troops have no air cover. Some are wearing US rank insignia. All are targets for A10s and AC130js

[Kamaji]

The elite Iranian troops have no air cover. Some are wearing US rank insignia. All are targets for A10s and AC130js

Isn’t wearing the other sides insignia a violation of the law of war?

[mystery-ak]

 Trump to other nations: ‘Go get your own oil’ from Strait of Hormuz
by Julia Manchester - 03/31/26 8:11 AM ET

President Trump on Tuesday lashed out at allies over their reluctance to help secure Iran’s Strait of Hormuz, telling them to either buy U.S. oil or get it themselves from the critical waterway.

“All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” Trump wrote in a TruthSocial post.

“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us,” he continued.

The comments come after the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump told aides that he would be willing to end the U.S. military operation in the country even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

The effective closure of the strait since the start of the war has sent oil and gasoline prices soaring. The channel, located near Iran, is a key shipping lane through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil usually travels.

more
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5808531-trump-allies-strait-hormuz/

[mystery-ak]

 Iran strike sets loaded oil tanker ablaze in Dubai

The attack, which came despite stepped-up security, comes with oil prices already settling above $100 per barrel, nearly double the price in January

https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/iran-strike-sets-loaded-oil-tanker-ablaze-dubai

[BobfromWB]

Isn’t wearing the other sides insignia a violation of the law of war?

Or its a fake video ...

[libertybele]

Trump to other nations: ‘Go get your own oil’ from Strait of Hormuz
by Julia Manchester - 03/31/26 8:11 AM ET

President Trump on Tuesday lashed out at allies over their reluctance to help secure Iran’s Strait of Hormuz, telling them to either buy U.S. oil or get it themselves from the critical waterway.

“All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” Trump wrote in a TruthSocial post.

“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us,” he continued.

Amen Mr. President.  Amen!  It's time to cut the apron strings.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/MAGAVoice/status/2038829691575152772

https://twitter.com/BNOfTheDay/status/2038946137747378397

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2038957279777595497

[bigheadfred]

Mossad Commentary
@MOSSADil
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🚨 IRANIAN FORCES TAKE HEAVY CASUALTIES

Iran International reports at least 4,770 IRGC, Basij, and police killed and 20,880 wounded since the start of the war.

For context:
The IRGC itself is estimated to have ~150,000–190,000 active personnel.

That means thousands of casualties already represent a meaningful hit to one of the regime’s core power structures.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/JimFergusonUK/status/2038943707928400237

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2038967364562071614

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2038959048012288121

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2038940959942033468

[mystery-ak]

Report: Netanyahu says Israel ‘forming alliances with Arab countries that are talking about fighting together on our side’
By Lazar Berman
Today, 3:36 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers at a cabinet meeting today that Israel is “forming alliances with Arab countries that are talking about fighting together on our side,” the Hebrew-language Maariv daily reports.

“In the past, I had secret conversations with Arab leaders,” Netanyahu reportedly said. “I told them, ‘As soon as Iran can, it will conquer you and overthrow your kingdoms.’ Back then, they didn’t really internalize things. Today they understand.”

Yesterday, Ambassador to Washington Yechiel Leiter said on a podcast that Gulf countries are asking Israel for help.

“Some of our allies have become even greater allies over the past month,” he told the “What the Hell is Going On” podcast. “Whether it’s UAE, Bahrain, I think we’ve become closer to the Saudis, closer to the Omanis. Closer to the Kuwaitis for crying out loud. They’ve asked us for assistance.”

He also hinted at joint action with Arab countries: “Israel and her allies will continue to act. This could really make the difference going into the future.”

more
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-netanyahu-says-hes-talking-to-arab-leaders-about-fighting-together/

[Fishrrman]

Kamaji posted in reply 860:
"Isn’t wearing the other sides insignia a violation of the law of war?"

The laws of war are not intended for, nor respected by... muslims.
(it's as simple as that...)

[mystery-ak]

US deploys B-52 bombers over Iran for first time

The U.S. has deployed B-52 Stratofortress bombers to the skies over Iran for the first time since Operation Epic Fury began, Pentagon officials say.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine made the announcement Tuesday morning during a press conference alongside War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Caine said the U.S. and Israel have dismantled Iran's air fighting capability to such an extent that the lumbering bombers can now operate safely in the region.

"Given the increase in air superiority, we've successfully started to conduct the first overland B-52 missions, which allow us, as we've said before, to continue to get on top of the enemy," Caine said.

U.S. forces have hitherto relied on speed and stealth to carry out strikes within Iranian airspace, deploying more sophisticated weapons like the B-2 and B-1 bombers.
Posted by Anders Hagstrom

[mystery-ak]

War Secretary Pete Hegseth shared images from his covert visit to U.S. troops in the Middle East on Tuesday.

Hegseth met with U.S. servicemembers as they continued to carry out Operation Epic Fury on Saturday.

"I witnessed warriors. A brotherhood of men and women - warriors all," Hegseth wrote.

https://twitter.com/SecWar/status/2038965468736716939

[Kamaji]

Or its a fake video ...

That’s possible.  But, assuming it isn’t, doing so is a violation, is it not?

[bigheadfred]

The Kobeissi Letter
@KobeissiLetter
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BREAKING: Iran's President Pezeshkian says Iran is ready to end the war with the US but wants guarantees.

US stocks are surging on the news.

[PeteS in CA]

Mossad Commentary
@MOSSADil
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🚨 FRANCE TURNS ON ISRAEL, PUTS ITS OWN CITIZENS AT RISK

Israel has had enough of French stupidity.

After defense restrictions, exhibition bans, and backing an arms embargo at the UN, Jerusalem is now reportedly cutting off defense procurement from France.

All this comes at a time when countries around the world are lining up after seeing the effectiveness of Israeli defense systems.

France is moving in the opposite direction.

At the very moment Europe faces growing threats — from Russia externally and instability internally — Paris is choosing to distance itself from one of the few countries actively confronting those same dangers.

Instead of strengthening cooperation in defense and intelligence, it is creating distance.

That has consequences. Less on Israel, more on the safety and security of the French people.

Israel will not fund or rely on partners whose policies undermine its security while it is actively at war.

This marks more than a policy shift.
It signals a new phase in Israel’s relationship with parts of Europe.

A message not just to France, but to others:
Israel is not a doormat.
...

Screwing over Israel is a French tradition dating at least to 1967 and Charles de Gaulle.

[libertybele]

The Kobeissi Letter
@KobeissiLetter
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BREAKING: Iran's President Pezeshkian says Iran is ready to end the war with the US but wants guarantees.

US stocks are surging on the news.

Making any treaty with Iran is futile, their word is not trustworthy.  They will break any treaty that they make.

[Idiot]

Making any treaty with Iran is futile, their word is not trustworthy.  They will break any treaty that they make.

I guess we can just pound them again....

[libertybele]

I guess we can just pound them again....

That's rather a flippant comment.

We need to secure their uranium, and we also need control over the Strait of Hormuz. 

How many more innocent Iranians will be slaughtered by Iranian leadership????

If the U.S. objectives have been completed, then making some sort of 'deal' with Iran is going to have to be done.

Are they trustworthy?  Hell no.

[libertybele]

US stocks rallied on Tuesday after President Trump reportedly told administration officials that he would be willing to end the war in Iran without a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and told the New York Post that the war won't last "much longer."

I guess trust in what Trump is doing....

Hey as long as the stock market is going up .... right?   

[mystery-ak]

President Trump Says Iran War Is ‘Two Weeks Ahead of Schedule’

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States is “two weeks ahead of schedule” in Iran, and now wants to “clean up some ends.”

https://twitter.com/weijia/status/2038953280533881267

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/03/31/president-trump-says-iran-war-is-two-weeks-ahead-schedule/

[mystery-ak]

U.S. Fighter Pilots Shot Down by Kuwait Friendly Fire Already Back in Action Bombing Tehran, Says Hegseth

Oliver JJ Lane 31 Mar 2026

Three U.S. F-15E pilots inadvertently shot down in the first days of Operation Epic Fury are already back on the front line and engaged in bombing Iran.

In a press conference Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed three American fast jet pilots who were downed in a friendly fire incident in the skies over Kuwait on March second didn’t return to the United States and have already returned to combat duty.

Hegseth stated: “the three air force captains shot down by Kuwaiti friendly fire earlier in the fight, weeks ago, they never left theatre. All dropped bombs over Tehran last night.”

The comments on the F-15E pilots came as Hegseth reflected on his discussions with U.S. troops on the ground and how he’d found morale and willingness to see the mission through high. By way of contrast, he said American intelligence had found that repeated and devastating strikes against Iranian positions had left their morale low, leading to “widespread desertions”, and “frustrations” for Iran’s leadership.

The speedy return to duty underlines that the pilots were able to eject from their aircraft and return to earth without injury. A total of six crew, three pilots and three weapons officers, ejected and were safely recovered.

As reported at the time, the three lost jets were shot down around 0700 local time while they were engaged in “active combat” against “Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones” in Operation Epic Fury. Exactly how the friendly fire incident between allies the U.S. and Kuwait happened remains the subject of an official investigation.

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/03/31/u-s-fighter-pilots-shot-down-by-kuwait-friendly-fire-already-back-in-action-bombing-tehran-says-hegseth/

[bigheadfred]

Mario Nawfal

@MarioNawfal
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🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran's Foreign Minister denied reports of any ceasefire negotiations after earlier reports that Iran's President was open to ending the war:

"There is no truth to the reports of negotiations with any specific party in Iran.

We have not sent any response to the 15 American proposals, nor have we submitted any proposals or conditions.

We have not made any decision regarding the negotiations. We have reservations about them, and our conditions for ending the war are clear.

We will not accept a ceasefire; rather, we seek a complete cessation of hostilities, not only in Iran but in the entire region.

Iran's conditions are a guarantee that the attacks will not be repeated and compensation for the losses.

The Strait of Hormuz is fully open and closed only to those who fight us.

 We have taken all measures to ensure the safe passage of friendly ships through the Strait of Hormuz."

Source: Al Jazeera

[mystery-ak]

Pentagon reports 349 US troops injured in Middle East under Operation Epic Fury

The Pentagon reported Tuesday that 349 U.S. service members have been injured in the Middle East since the start of Operation Epic Fury, according to newly released data on the Defense Casualty Analysis System website.

Of those injured, data showed that 315 have since returned to duty, reflecting a high rate of recovery among affected personnel.

Defense officials noted that the majority of injuries sustained have been traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, a pattern often associated with exposure to blasts and other combat-related incidents.

Operation Epic Fury is part of the ongoing U.S. military engagement in the Middle East against Iran.
Posted by Emma Bussey

[mystery-ak]

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh urged Americans in Saudi Arabia to shelter in place Tuesday as missile and drone threats from Iran persist across the region.

In a statement, U.S. officials said there were no changes to departure guidance or embassy operations, but updated shelter-in-place instructions to reflect further security concerns.

The State Department also said it continues to prioritize the safety of American citizens, advising those who remain in the Kingdom to stay indoors, monitor official alerts, and prepare essential supplies as regional tensions continue.

The statement said that commercial flights are still operating out of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, though delays, cancellations, and airline suspensions are ongoing.

“Airspace remains open but subject to restrictions due to missile and drone threats,” it said before explaining that the embassy is “tracking reports of threats against locations where American citizens gather.”

“We advise U.S. citizens that hotels and other gathering points, including U.S. businesses and U.S. educational institutions, may be potential targets.”

A worldwide caution alert issued March 22 advises increased vigilance for Americans globally, the embassy said.
Posted by Emma Bussey

[mystery-ak]

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning Tuesday to employees of U.S. technology companies to leave their workplaces.

“From now on, the main institutions involved in such operations will be considered legitimate targets,” the IRGC said in a statement that named 18 companies, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Intel, HP and Cisco.

The statement shared by Iranian state media warned employees of the companies “in all countries of the region” to evacuate their workplaces and stay a kilometer away from their offices.

The statement described the companies as “key institutions involved in terrorist espionage operations” and said they would be considered targets.
Posted by Emma Bussey