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Poll: 74% of Israelis Trust Netanyahu on Iran War, But Analysts Warn Against Electoral AssumptionsFBI Investigates 'Holocaust 2.0' Threats Against Stanford Jewish Students Ahead of PurimIRGC Decentralizes Command After Khamenei's Death, Warns of 'Strategic Surprises' Against US-IsraelIsraeli Navy Missile Boat Intercepts Drone Launched From LebanonOpinion: Why Macron Was Not Warned or Involved in Iran StrikesIran Postpones Khamenei Funeral as US-Israeli Bombardment ContinuesPentagon Chief Hegseth Vows 'Sheer Destruction' of Radical Islamist Iranian AdversariesUS Fires Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in Combat for First Time During Iran OperationAI-Generated Video of Iranian Missile Strike on Tel Aviv Goes Viral, Reaches Tens of MillionsHaaretz Opinion: Netanyahu Uses Iran War to Sidestep Legal ReckoningPoll: 74% of Israelis Trust Netanyahu on Iran War, But Analysts Warn Against Electoral AssumptionsFBI Investigates 'Holocaust 2.0' Threats Against Stanford Jewish Students Ahead of PurimIRGC Decentralizes Command After Khamenei's Death, Warns of 'Strategic Surprises' Against US-IsraelIsraeli Navy Missile Boat Intercepts Drone Launched From LebanonOpinion: Why Macron Was Not Warned or Involved in Iran StrikesIran Postpones Khamenei Funeral as US-Israeli Bombardment ContinuesPentagon Chief Hegseth Vows 'Sheer Destruction' of Radical Islamist Iranian AdversariesUS Fires Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in Combat for First Time During Iran OperationAI-Generated Video of Iranian Missile Strike on Tel Aviv Goes Viral, Reaches Tens of MillionsHaaretz Opinion: Netanyahu Uses Iran War to Sidestep Legal ReckoningPoll: 74% of Israelis Trust Netanyahu on Iran War, But Analysts Warn Against Electoral AssumptionsFBI Investigates 'Holocaust 2.0' Threats Against Stanford Jewish Students Ahead of PurimIRGC Decentralizes Command After Khamenei's Death, Warns of 'Strategic Surprises' Against US-IsraelIsraeli Navy Missile Boat Intercepts Drone Launched From LebanonOpinion: Why Macron Was Not Warned or Involved in Iran StrikesIran Postpones Khamenei Funeral as US-Israeli Bombardment ContinuesPentagon Chief Hegseth Vows 'Sheer Destruction' of Radical Islamist Iranian AdversariesUS Fires Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in Combat for First Time During Iran OperationAI-Generated Video of Iranian Missile Strike on Tel Aviv Goes Viral, Reaches Tens of MillionsHaaretz Opinion: Netanyahu Uses Iran War to Sidestep Legal ReckoningPoll: 74% of Israelis Trust Netanyahu on Iran War, But Analysts Warn Against Electoral AssumptionsFBI Investigates 'Holocaust 2.0' Threats Against Stanford Jewish Students Ahead of PurimIRGC Decentralizes Command After Khamenei's Death, Warns of 'Strategic Surprises' Against US-IsraelIsraeli Navy Missile Boat Intercepts Drone Launched From LebanonOpinion: Why Macron Was Not Warned or Involved in Iran StrikesIran Postpones Khamenei Funeral as US-Israeli Bombardment ContinuesPentagon Chief Hegseth Vows 'Sheer Destruction' of Radical Islamist Iranian AdversariesUS Fires Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in Combat for First Time During Iran OperationAI-Generated Video of Iranian Missile Strike on Tel Aviv Goes Viral, Reaches Tens of MillionsHaaretz Opinion: Netanyahu Uses Iran War to Sidestep Legal Reckoning

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Mar 4 11:22 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

Poll: 74% of Israelis Trust Netanyahu on Iran War, But Analysts Warn Against Electoral Assumptions

A new poll by the Israel Democracy Institute found that 74% of Jewish Israelis trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to manage the war against Iran, with 93% supporting Operation Roaring Lion and 57% backing continued operations until regime change. However, political analysts cautioned against assuming the conflict will translate into electoral gains, noting Netanyahu received no polling boost after last summer’s Iran confrontation. With elections currently scheduled for late October, analysts suggest Netanyahu may be seeking a broader strategic outcome—such as Iranian regime change or a Saudi diplomatic agreement—before potentially calling early elections.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Source: Times of Israel →

Mar 4 11:31 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

FBI Investigates 'Holocaust 2.0' Threats Against Stanford Jewish Students Ahead of Purim

The FBI is investigating a series of threatening emails sent to Jewish student leaders and campus organization members at Stanford University by an anonymous group calling itself "exposingstanfordjews." The emails, bearing the subject line "Holocaust 2.0," included explicit threats and conspiracy-driven rhetoric warning against gathering for Purim celebrations and suggesting recipients were being monitored. Despite the threats, Jewish students and the campus Hillel chapter proceeded with Purim events as planned, with enhanced security measures in place. Stanford University coordinated with federal and local law enforcement to identify those responsible.

Stanford University, California, USA

Source: JPost.com →

Mar 4 11:31 ETSTATEMENT? Unconfirmed

IRGC Decentralizes Command After Khamenei's Death, Warns of 'Strategic Surprises' Against US-Israel

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has shifted to a decentralized command structure following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with each commander assigned designated successors spanning three organizational ranks to ensure continuity under sustained strikes. Deputy Defense Minister Reza Talaeinik confirmed that units are organized so that if any commander is killed, a successor immediately takes their place. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi acknowledged that operational units function on pre-given general instructions rather than real-time command from political leadership, potentially enabling mid-ranking officers to launch independent retaliatory operations. Analysts warn the decentralized structure raises the risk of miscalculation or wider regional escalation as Iran threatens unspecified "strategic surprises" against US and Israeli forces.

Tehran, Iran

Source: Jerusalem Post →

Mar 4 11:31 ETRETALIATION? Unconfirmed

Israeli Navy Missile Boat Intercepts Drone Launched From Lebanon

An Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle launched from western Lebanon on Wednesday, the military confirmed. The interception was part of ongoing aerial defense operations conducted by the Israeli Navy under Operation Roaring Lion, in which naval forces have been actively identifying and shooting down UAVs targeting Israel. Separately, two IDF soldiers sustained moderate injuries from Hezbollah anti-tank fire during operations in southern Lebanon and were evacuated to a hospital for treatment.

Beirut, Lebanon

Source: Jerusalem Post →

Mar 4 11:31 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

Opinion: Why Macron Was Not Warned or Involved in Iran Strikes

French President Emmanuel Macron publicly stated that France was "neither forewarned nor involved" in the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that began February 28, 2026. A Jerusalem Post opinion piece argues this non-participation reflects not principled neutrality but economic entanglement: just 48 hours before the strikes, Macron awarded the Legion of Honour to Rodolphe Saadé, CEO of CMA CGM — one of the world's largest shipping companies with contracts in Hezbollah-linked ports in Beirut and Latakia. The author contends that CMA CGM's 700-vessel fleet on Asia-Europe routes faces existential risk from Strait of Hormuz disruptions, effectively silencing France on the operation. The piece frames Macron's exclusion as a "voluntary abdication" of alliance solidarity driven by oligarchic shipping interests.

Paris, France

Source: The Jerusalem Post →

Mar 4 11:38 ETSTATEMENT? Unconfirmed

Iran Postpones Khamenei Funeral as US-Israeli Bombardment Continues

Iranian authorities have postponed the state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing the need to prepare infrastructure for the large three-day ceremony at Tehran's Grand Mosalla prayer complex. An official said there had been overwhelming requests from people wishing to attend and the event, initially set to begin Wednesday night, will be rescheduled. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian navy frigate in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka, with at least 80 bodies recovered from the vessel. Iran has continued retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states hosting U.S. military bases.

Tehran, Iran

Source: BBC →

Mar 4 11:47 ETSTATEMENT? Unconfirmed

Pentagon Chief Hegseth Vows 'Sheer Destruction' of Radical Islamist Iranian Adversaries

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared at a press conference that the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign has inflicted "sheer destruction" on Iran's radical Islamist forces. Hegseth said American and Israeli forces would soon achieve "complete control" over Iranian airspace, enabling them to "fly all day, all night — finding, fixing and finishing the Iranian military and their leaders."

Pentagon, Virginia, USA

Source: Haaretz →

Mar 4 12:03 ETBREAKINGSTRIKE? Unconfirmed

US Fires Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in Combat for First Time During Iran Operation

The U.S. military deployed the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in combat for the first time as part of Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper announced Wednesday. The Army long-range missile system provides what CENTCOM described as "an unrivaled deep strike capability" against Iranian targets. CENTCOM also reported that more than 20 Iranian naval vessels have been struck or sunk since the operation began on Saturday, including a Soleimani-class warship destroyed Tuesday night, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called "the jewel of Iran's navy."

Persian Gulf

Source: Jerusalem Post →

Mar 4 12:15 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

AI-Generated Video of Iranian Missile Strike on Tel Aviv Goes Viral, Reaches Tens of Millions

A fabricated AI-generated video depicting Iranian missiles striking Tel Aviv apartment buildings went viral on social media, amassing tens of millions of views. The video shows rows of low-rise residential buildings being pummeled by dozens of ballistic missiles, accompanied by sirens and an English-language voiceover, but the footage is entirely synthetic. Fact-checkers warned that AI-generated disinformation has become increasingly difficult to debunk in real time during the ongoing conflict. A BBC Verify journalist noted this Israel-Iran war may feature more viral AI-generated content than any previous armed conflict.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Source: Haaretz →

Mar 4 12:15 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

Haaretz Opinion: Netanyahu Uses Iran War to Sidestep Legal Reckoning

Haaretz columnist Zvi Bar'el argues that Israel's conflict with Iran may be serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's personal political interests, allowing him to sidestep his ongoing criminal trial and pardon request. Bar'el contends that wartime conditions — characterized by sirens, missile interceptions, and national emergency — effectively drown out public scrutiny of Netanyahu's domestic legal troubles. The column suggests that once the conflict ends, Netanyahu will seek to leverage the death of Khamenei to secure another term in office or at minimum a pardon from prosecution.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Source: Haaretz →

Mar 4 12:20 ETBREAKINGSTRIKE? Unconfirmed

Iran's Advanced Shahid Soleimani-Class IRGC Catamaran Warship Sunk in Operation Epic Fury

The IRGC Navy catamaran IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi (FS313-03), one of Iran's most advanced Shahid Soleimani-class warships, was struck, set ablaze, and sunk as part of Operation Epic Fury, with footage captured by U.S. surveillance aircraft confirming the attack. The Department of Defense confirmed the strike on the vessel, which was equipped with vertical launch systems for air defense missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, gun systems, and a flight deck. The sinking comes after a U.S. submarine launched a historic torpedo strike against the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, and satellite imagery also shows two additional frigates and a Kilo-class submarine destroyed at Iran's Bandar Abbas naval base, leading analysts to conclude Iran's naval force is effectively decimated.

Persian Gulf

Source: The War Zone →

Mar 4 12:21 ETSTATEMENT? Unconfirmed

Wizz Air Plans Flights From Europe to Egypt to Serve Israeli Passengers

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air announced plans to operate flights from European cities to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, explicitly targeting Israeli passengers unable to fly directly due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The airline is seen as bidding to entrench its presence in the Israeli aviation market despite resistance from local carriers such as El Al. Israeli airlines have been conducting a holding action against Wizz Air expansion ambitions, but the war has intensified competitive pressures. The Egypt routing circumvents direct-flight restrictions to Israel while still capturing Israeli passenger traffic.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Source: Haaretz →

Mar 4 12:23 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

Poll: 93% of Jewish Israelis Back Iran War, Majority Favor Regime Change

A survey by the Israel Democracy Institute conducted March 2-3 found 93% of Jewish Israelis support Israel's military campaign against Iran, compared to only 26% of Arab citizens, for an overall backing of 82%. Among Jewish respondents, 57% said the operation should continue until both military objectives and regime change are achieved, while 36% favored ending it after military goals alone were met. Trust in Prime Minister Netanyahu's management of the war stood at 74% among Jewish Israelis, ranging from 40% on the left to 85% on the right. The poll of 599 respondents carries a maximum sampling error of 4% at 95% confidence.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Source: Times of Israel →

Mar 4 12:33 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

Dassault CEO Warns FCAS Program Is ‘Dead’ If Airbus Dispute Not Resolved

Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier declared the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program faces an existential threat if disputes with Airbus remain unresolved, warning that “if Airbus maintains its position of not wanting to work with Dassault, then the project is dead.” The clash deepened after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested Berlin may require different sixth-generation fighter capabilities than France, a position Trappier rejected, noting French authorities confirm operational requirements are identical. French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking from India, backed a unified European approach and cautioned that industrial friction should not determine strategic defense decisions. Trappier indicated Dassault would seek alternative partners if necessary, raising the prospect of separate French and German fighter development programs.

Paris, France

Source: Breaking Defense →

Mar 4 12:45 ETSTATEMENT? Unconfirmed

Defense Executives Invited to White House to Discuss Munitions Replenishment Amid Iran Strikes

President Trump is expected to meet Friday with major defense contractors and component suppliers at the White House to discuss accelerating munitions production expended during ongoing strikes against Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted that U.S. stockpiles of precision weapons and Patriots "remain extremely strong," while General Dan Caine stated the military has "sufficient precision munitions for the task at hand." Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Mark Kelly, raised concerns about long-term supply sustainability as U.S. Central Command shifts from large standoff strike packages to precision weapons such as JDAMs and Hellfire missiles. A supplemental funding request to replenish weapons stocks could exceed $50 billion.

Washington D.C., USA

Source: Breaking Defense →

Mar 4 13:14 ETSTATEMENT? Unconfirmed

Israel Finance Ministry Warns War Costing $3B Per Week Under Current Restrictions

Israel's Finance Ministry Director General Ilan Rom urged Home Front Command chief Maj. Gen. Shai Klapper to ease workplace restrictions, warning that current "red level" lockdown restrictions cost NIS 9.4 billion ($3 billion) weekly. Rom requested a shift to "orange alert level" to allow businesses to gradually reopen starting Thursday, which could halve the weekly economic cost to NIS 4.5 billion ($1.5 billion). The Home Front Command's current restrictions prohibit gatherings, educational activities, and most workplaces, with exceptions only for essential businesses. Industry leaders echoed the request, arguing that reopening workplaces with protected spaces would provide both economic security and psychological stability for employees.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Source: Times of Israel →

Mar 4 13:14 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

US and Israel Fighting Same Iran War in Opposite Political Realities

While more than 80% of Israelis support the war against Iran, only about a quarter of Americans back the airstrikes, creating a stark political divergence between the two allies. Critics are increasingly blaming Israel for drawing the United States into the conflict, a dynamic worsened by Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statements suggesting U.S. strikes were in response to planned Israeli action. Analysts warn that if Americans come to see themselves as fighting for Israel’s interests amid declining domestic support, the essential U.S.-Israel partnership could face serious strain. Should Trump lose interest or bow to public pressure while Netanyahu presses on, the resulting strategic misalignment could prove deeply damaging to Israel.

Washington D.C., USA

Source: Times of Israel →

Mar 4 14:01 ETSTATEMENT? Unconfirmed

Iranian Regime Struggling to Organize Military Campaign as Missile Launches Drop 86%, Officials Say

Iran's military command is struggling to coordinate operations as an organized campaign, with missile launches becoming largely sporadic and uncoordinated following targeted strikes on senior commanders and command infrastructure, U.S. and Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post. Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed an 86% reduction in Iranian missile launches compared to the conflict's first day, with one official describing the situation as: "Whoever can fire, fires." Satellite analysis by Bellingcat shows at least 15 Tehran police stations have been struck in a strategy aimed at undermining the regime's ability to suppress anti-government protests. Meanwhile, Iran's Assembly of Experts is voting remotely to select a successor to the slain Supreme Leader Khamenei, with Defense Minister Katz vowing that any appointed successor will also be targeted for assassination.

Tehran, Iran

Source: Jerusalem Post →

Mar 4 14:03 ETBREAKINGSTRIKE? Unconfirmed

US Deploys Precision Strike Missile in Combat for First Time During Iran Operation

The United States military used its long-range Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in actual combat for the first time as part of Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper announced Wednesday. U.S. forces have struck or sunk more than 20 Iranian warships since the operation commenced Saturday, including the destruction of a Soleimani-class IRGC warship on Tuesday night, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described as the pinnacle of Iran's naval fleet.

Persian Gulf

Source: Jerusalem Post →

Mar 4 14:05 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

Gulf States Reluctant to Join U.S. Military Operations Despite Iran's Escalation

Gulf Arab states remain hesitant to directly join U.S. military operations against Iran despite a shared interest in countering Tehran, according to a Haaretz analysis. Following Iranian drone strikes on Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery and the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its right to defend its security interests but stopped short of committing to direct military cooperation. These nations face competing pressures between countering Iranian influence and concerns about being drawn into broader regional conflicts without clarity on American strategic objectives and diplomatic intentions.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Source: Haaretz →

Mar 4 14:08 ETSTATEMENT? Unconfirmed

Israeli Minister Blames Pro-Palestinian Greek Crew for Delay of Cyprus Repatriation Ship

Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev accused the Greek crew of a Cyprus-to-Israel repatriation ship of refusing to sail because they were "pro-Palestinian," fueling a public dispute over the emergency sea route. The shipping company Amsalem Tours rejected the claim, attributing the delay to a Greek seamen's union strike and affirming that the ship's owners and crew were pro-Israel. The dispute arose as approximately 100,000 Israelis remained stranded abroad, though the sea route was later deemed unnecessary after Ben-Gurion Airport announced a gradual reopening.

Limassol, Cyprus

Source: Haaretz →

Mar 4 14:18 ETSTATEMENT? Unconfirmed

Strikes Hobble Iranian Missile Threat As Concerns Over Interceptor Stockpile Mount

U.S. and Israeli strikes have degraded Iran's offensive missile capacity by 86% from the first day of fighting, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, announced. Military operations have shifted from standoff munitions to direct precision strikes using JDAMs and Hellfire missiles, allowing deeper penetration into Iranian territory. The Trump administration plans Friday meetings with defense contractors to accelerate weapons production, signaling replenishment needs after sustained high-tempo operations. Iran has also claimed a U.S. strike hit a girls' school, killing more than 175 people — an allegation U.S. officials say they are investigating.

Tehran, Iran

Source: The War Zone →

Mar 4 14:20 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

Social Media Awash With AI-Generated Disinformation and Conspiracy Theories About Iran-Israel War

A Haaretz analysis finds that online content about the Israel-Iran conflict in the first days of the war has been overwhelmingly false or AI-generated, revealing a public preference for comforting narratives over verified facts. Author Linda Dayan notes that while early social media platforms were transformative tools for journalists covering the Middle East, the current information environment has sharply deteriorated. Viral fabrications and conspiracy theories have spread widely across major platforms, outpacing credible reporting.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Source: Haaretz →

Mar 4 14:21 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

Crypto Bets on Khamenei's Death Hit $500M; US Platform Kalshi Voids War Wagers

Betting on the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei surged to a record half-billion dollars in turnover on Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market platform. U.S.-regulated exchange Kalshi subsequently voided all death-related contracts and banned future wagers on political figures' deaths, with its CEO citing ethical concerns over profiting from such events. American lawmakers have criticized figures close to President Trump for allegedly profiting from 'war and death' through these speculative markets as the Iran conflict escalates.

Washington D.C., USA

Source: Haaretz →

Mar 4 14:36 ETSTATEMENT? Unconfirmed

Pentagon Names First-Ever Submarine Czar to Oversee Virginia and Columbia-Class Production

Vice Admiral Robert Gaucher has assumed the newly created role of Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager (DPRM) for Submarines, becoming the Pentagon's first-ever submarine "czar" effective February 23, 2026. Reporting directly to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg, Gaucher is tasked with streamlining production of both Virginia-class attack submarines and Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines, programs facing significant schedule delays. The Virginia-class fleet runs 24–36 months behind schedule while Columbia-class vessels are delayed 12–16 months, due to workforce shortages and supply chain issues that have strained U.S. undersea warfare capacity.

Pentagon, Virginia, USA

Source: Breaking Defense →

Mar 4 14:40 ETSTRIKE? Unconfirmed

Video Shows Massive Smoke Clouds Over Tehran Neighborhoods as US-Israel Strikes Continue

Video footage shared Wednesday on X by the Status-6 war monitoring account shows massive clouds of smoke rising over multiple neighborhoods of Tehran as American and Israeli strikes continue on the Iranian capital. The footage documents visible signs of widespread destruction across the city amid ongoing Operation Epic Fury airstrikes targeting Iran's military and government infrastructure. The images underscore the scale of bombardment continuing into the sixth day of the conflict.

Tehran, Iran

Source: Status-6 / X →

Mar 4 14:55 ETBREAKINGSTATEMENT? Unconfirmed

Iran Missile Launches Down 86% Since Start of Conflict, Top US General Says

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine announced at a Pentagon briefing that Iran's theater ballistic missile launches have fallen 86% since the first day of Operation Epic Fury, with a 23% decrease in the past 24 hours. CENTCOM has struck over 2,000 Iranian regime targets and destroyed more than 20 naval vessels, including a frigate sunk by a U.S. submarine — the first enemy warship sunk since World War II. Regional partners including Jordan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar have supported defensive operations against Iranian attacks, which included over 500 missiles and 2,000 drones targeting civilian areas. Caine stated three strategic objectives remain: eliminating ballistic missile systems, destroying Iranian naval capacity, and preventing rapid military reconstitution.

Pentagon, Virginia, USA

Source: Jerusalem Post →

Mar 4 19:03 ETBREAKINGSTRIKE? Unconfirmed

US Deploys Precision Strike Missile in Combat for First Time During Operation Epic Fury

The U.S. military fired the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in actual combat for the first time during Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper announced, calling it "an unrivaled deep strike ability." Military forces have destroyed or struck over 20 Iranian naval vessels since operations began Saturday, including the sinking of a Soleimani-class warship — described by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as "the jewel of Iran's navy" — which Hegseth linked to the 2020 assassination of IRGC-Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani.

Persian Gulf

Source: Jerusalem Post →

Mar 4 19:52 ETWORLD REACTION? Unconfirmed

Jerusalem Celebrates Wartime Shushan Purim as Missile Sirens Sound During Holiday Prayers

Jerusalem observed Shushan Purim on Wednesday, celebrating the Jewish holiday one day later than most of the world due to its historical status as a walled city — a tradition tied to ancient Persia, now modern Iran. Missile sirens sounded during morning Megillah readings as thousands of residents gathered despite emergency regulations banning large public gatherings. Many Israelis chose to celebrate in bomb shelters, underground parking garages, and open-air markets, with costumes and festive spirit intact. Rabbinical authorities debated whether Zoom readings of the Megillah fulfilled Jewish law requirements for hearing it in person.

Jerusalem, Israel

Source: Times of Israel →

Mar 4 19:59 ETBREAKINGBREAKING? Unconfirmed

Iran May Run Out of Ballistic Missiles Within Days; U.S. Weighs Conserving Air Defense Interceptors

The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the U.S. military may be days away from needing to conserve air defense interceptors as Iran continues launching attacks on American military assets across the Middle East, citing three unnamed senior Pentagon officials who said hundreds of advanced THAAD interceptors have already been deployed. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine publicly disputed the assessment, insisting the U.S. has sufficient precision munitions for current operations, while separately noting Iran's theater ballistic missile launches have fallen 86 percent since the start of the conflict.

Washington D.C., USA

Source: Times of Israel →