Iranian military spokesperson Zolfaghari mocks Trump with ‘You are fired’ jab
"Hey, Trump, you are fired,” Zolfaghari said. “You are familiar with this sentence. Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Middle East
IRGC signals escalation, threatens energy sites in Israel, region
Missile interception shrapnel hits down in Safed, Iranian military spox. mocks Trump
Iran targets civilians out of desperation, CENTCOM chief Cooper tells anti-regime outlet
Iran warns US, Israeli personnel unsafe worldwide after strikes killing regime officials
Among the officials killed on Friday morning was the spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Netherlands tightens security for Iranian dissidents after shooting of man critical of Iran
The victim of the shooting is a 36-year-old police official who was seriously injured on Thursday morning. It is still unclear who was responsible for the attack.
Gulf states seek to balance diplomacy with deterrence policies as Iran war threatens region
Israeli and US actions against Iran, including strikes on key facilities such as Kharg Island, which hosts a large portion of Iran’s oil exports, have widened the confrontation.
US intensifies campaign to reopen Strait of Hormuz, deploys A-10s, Apaches - report
Top US general Dan Caine had announced that American A-10 Thunderbolt II jets had entered the war and were on missions along Iran’s southern flank.
US airlines project confidence as fuel costs surge in wake of US-Israeli war on Iran - analysis
For the biggest US carriers, which do not hedge against oil price rises, the shock is showing up mainly in the fuel bill, with jet fuel prices nearly doubling since the conflict began.
Lebanon war widening divide within Shi'ite community as frustrations with Hezbollah grow
After Hezbollah launched rocket fire into Israeli territory on March 2, Israel responded with a large-scale offensive that again displaced many Shi'ite residents and reignited debate over the group.
British couple detained in Iran being used as 'human shields,' family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were sentenced to 10 years in prison last year after Iran charged them with espionage, which they deny.
Iran issues evacuation notice to residents of Ras al-Khaimah in UAE
Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE all confirmed Iranian attacks on Thursday night and Friday morning.
Iran war could trigger medicine price spike in UK, trade group warns
Chief Executive Mark Samuels said Britain was "one step away" from medicine shortages if instability persisted, with stockpiles providing only a temporary buffer.
Six countries designate IRGC terrorist organization following discussions with Sa'ar
The six countries are Iceland, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Liechtenstein.
