Shaheds with russian components attacked a British airbase in Cyprus. The downed drone was found to carry a radio‑electronic protected antenna ‘Kometa‑M4’

Putin shows a masterclass in "strategic partnership"

NEW: Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to posture himself as a peacemaker and potential mediator between Iran and the Gulf States amid the ongoing US-Israeli operation against Iran. Russian forces advanced in the Slovyansk and Pokrovsk directions. isw.pub/UkrWar030226 More 🧵 ⬇️(1/4)

⚡️ 70% of Ukrainians do not believe peace talks will lead to lasting peace – survey

The situation in the Middle East remains volatile. But three things are clear: First, there is renewed hope for the long-suffering people of Iran. We strongly support their right to determine their own future.

US CENTCOM confirms that "three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait due to an apparent friendly fire incident". It is extremely hard to believe that this was an "accident".

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump on the death of Khamenei: I got him before he got me. They tried twice. Well, I got him first. The attack was so successful it knocked out most of the candidates… Second or third place is dead. Iranians now reached out to me. Somebody within the Iranian government has reached out.

The right wing noise machine seems very upset that I wrote this. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...

Hegseth says US 'finishing' Iran's 'savage' war against America in 'devastating, decisive mission'

trump is still abusing little children. 👇

🤡 Putin: "Khamenei will be remembered as an outstanding statesman who made a huge personal contribution to the development of friendly Russian-Iranian relations and brought them to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership." Read more 👀 theukrainianreview.info/putin-expres...

🛢️ Oil markets brace for shock as insurance issues bring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill, potentially pushing up oil prices by 5-15%, - FT. Disruptions in the strait could also have a “very significant” impact on the prices of gas oil, jet fuel and naphtha.

Tulsi Gabbard released a fundraising video in 2019 titled "Trump's Path To War With Iran" "We've gotta stop Donald Trump from starting a war with Iran."

Trump is setting the stage to claim extraordinary powers to take over the 2026 elections — from banning mail-in voting to imposing new obstacles to voter registration. All of this will be justified on the grounds of national security. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...

Iran’s attacks of a number of countries in the Middle East are inexcusable. The events must not lead to further escalation that could threaten the region, Europe and beyond, with unpredictable consequences. We are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of EU citizens in the region. (1/2)

❌ Iran says it will not negotiate with US

So would the families of the 3 US soldiers who were killed so far. bsky.app/profile/atru...

US officials skeptical of regime change in Tehran after Khamenei killing, say sources reut.rs/4l2wasX

"Her release follows months of advocacy from community members and political leaders of both parties. Yu has operated her two West Valley restaurants for years, building a reputation for greeting customers with humor and kindness. She has no criminal record." www.12news.com/article/news...

Zelenskyy called for confiscating Russia’s “shadow fleet” tankers and welcomed Belgium’s and France’s decisive actions against Moscow’s floating purse: "Russia operates like a mafia organization, and the response must match that reality," - he added.

❗️For the first time in many months, or possibly even years, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have started liberating more territory than they are losing. Russia has lost the “battle for winter”, – said Chmut, representative of the Ministry of Defence in the Defence Procurement Agency.

⚡️Iran fires missiles toward Cyprus, home to UK military bases, amid escalating crisis, London says. U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey said Iranian missiles spared British bases but highlighted Tehran's "indiscriminate" strikes.

"For all of these reasons, the City of Romulus objects to the existence of an ICE Detention Center and respectfully requests that an ICE Detention Center not be located in the City..." www.fox2detroit.com/news/romulus...

Belgium and France have seized the Russian shadow fleet tanker Ethera, sailing under a Guinean flag, with the vessel now headed to the Belgian port of Zeebrugge, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken announced. #Russia

❗️🤯 The Kremlin has invented a new justification for war against Ukraine through Iran, - Politico Moscow may use the events surrounding Iran as an argument to justify aggression against Ukraine. The Kremlin will try to present the situation as evidence of the "unpredictability" of the West.

The anchor of Iranian state television broke down in tears while announcing the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

🇺🇸🇮🇱🇸🇦 Trump launched a major air campaign against Iran after weeks of lobbying by Israel and Saudi Arabia, according to officials familiar with the matter, - WP Netanyahu publicly pushed for strikes, while Saudi Prince reportedly urged action in private calls, despite publicly backing diplomacy.

🇺🇸 CENTCOM: Iranian Jamaran-class corvette was hit by U.S. forces at the start of Operation Epic Fury and is sinking at a pier in Chah Bahar in the Gulf of Oman.

Just posted. Suddenly it’s making a lot more sense.

March 1 marks the fourth anniversary of the cruise missile strike on the Kharkiv Regional State Administration building. At the time of the attack, territorial defense fighters, military personnel, and volunteers were inside. The strike killed 44 people and wounded another 15.

LMAO, Putin sent "condolences" to Iran's president over the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei and his family members, which was (WAIT FOR IT!) "committed with a cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law."

🔴 BREAKING - Live: Iran President Pezeshkian says post-Khamenei interim leadership council has 'started work'

🇺🇸❗️🇮🇷 Trump initiated a massive air campaign against Iran after intense lobbying from 🇮🇱Israel and 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia. WP reports that the decision followed weeks of private discussions with regional allies. Read more 👀 theukrainianreview.info/trump-launch...

🇮🇷 Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was reportedly killed by Israeli airstrikes.

Is Trump calling himself the leader of Iran yet?

NEW | The United States and Israel are pursuing several lines of effort to achieve their stated campaign objectives: 1) suppressing Iranian air defenses, 2) degrading Iranian retaliatory capabilities, and 3) disrupting Iranian command-and-control. www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/ira...

🇮🇷🇺🇸 Trump on Iran: It will take them several years to recover from this attack. I can go long and take over the whole thing, or end it in 2-3 days and tell the Iranians: "See you again in a few years if you start rebuilding." ❗️High-rise building full on fire in Bahrain.

Russia calls US-Israel strikes a “betrayal of diplomacy” and says Iran was attacked for being “inconvenient.” This from the state that invaded, occupied, and annexed parts of a peaceful, sovereign Ukraine. Spare us the lectures. www.obozrevatel.com/ukr/novosti-...

The American bombardment of Iran has been launched without explanation, without Congress, without public support. Above all it has been launched without a coherent strategy for the Iranian people, and without a plan to let them build a legitimate Iranian state. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

Dubai Airports suspended flights after U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran as missiles and debris hit the Gulf. Ukraine’s Air Force said it neutralized 165 of 187 drones; the General Staff reported strikes on fuel logistics and air-defense assets. Today’s daily summary has the breakdown.

Iranian drones hit the famous Burj al-Arab hotel in Dubai, UAE. The hotel is burning. Unbelievable.

"The Peace President." [Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad]

Do you remember when Trump got very upset because of untrue Russian claims that Ukraine had tried to kill his beloved Putin? He could not care less that Putin had tried to kill Zelensky many times. Now Trump celebrates the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...

Trump is going to war for himself and his boundless, malicious ego. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-war

The hardline cleric led the Islamic Republic for 37 years with a foreign policy built on hostility towards the US and Israel. ft.trib.al/oRo7qPE