April 30, 2026

Iran Watch

NY Times AGAIN Spews Economic Scareporn to Vilify Trump’s Iran Military Blitz– www.newsbusters.org

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Like a good neighbor, The New York Times is there… to aid the Democrats in spreading anxiety about our war effort. The lefty newspaper is trying to whip out — get this — economics to lambast President Donald Trump and Israel’s historic military toppling of arguably the most murderous regime in the Middle East.

Instead of celebrating the long overdue elimination of the sadistic Ayatollah Khamenei and liberation of the Iranian people, Times energy reporter Rebecca Elliott whipped out this overly pedantic headline March 1: “Oil Prices Jump After Iran Attack, Pointing to Economic Risks.”

Israel Co-Opted Major Iranian Prayer App To Encourage Millions to Turn Against the Islamic Regime– gellerreport.com

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This once again shows Israeli ingenuity and skill. Rather than targeting its enemies indiscriminately, as it is falsely accused of doing, it carries out extremely precise targeted operations. This was just a notification, but it went largely to people who support the Islamic regime, as they’re the ones who mostly use this prayer app. Most of the Iranian people have actually left Islam at this point. 47 years of Islamic rule have left them disgusted with Sharia.

Starmer considers sending warship HMS Duncan to Middle East after Iran strikes on Cyprus RAF base– www.independent.co.uk

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The Iranian regime has threatened to unleash the “gates of hell” on the US and Israel with more intense attacks.

The US has also indicated that it plans to escalate the fighting further, threatening another big wave of air strikes on Iran, as it warned the “hardest hits” are yet to come.

HMS Duncan could be deployed (Andrew Matthews/PA) (PA Archive)

Based at Portsmouth Naval Base, HMS Duncan is one of the most advanced warships in the world.

It hit the headlines last year when it tracked the Russian navy vessel Vice Admiral Kulakov through the English Channel.

Trump doesn’t rule out sending US troops into Iran– www.channelnewsasia.com

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday (Mar 2) said he is not ruling out sending US troops into Iran, while threatening a new, “big wave” of attacks.

The 79-year-old Republican has long campaigned against decades of US military entanglements in the Middle East, but ordered a large-scale war against Iran starting Saturday.

While so far the assault has focused entirely on aerial attacks by missiles and bombs, Trump refused to rule out sending ground troops – something far riskier in terms of possible casualties.

Legacy Media Obituaries Almost Forget to Mention Khamenei’s Murderous Repression– legalinsurrection.com

pgnewser March 3, 2026 0

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Legacy media obituaries for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei made the ruthless tyrant sound like a teddy bear. From The Wall Street Journal, whose reporting has trended more progressive in recent years, to The Washington Post, which wears its progressive editorial orientation as a badge of honor, media outlets have beclowned themselves in their portrayals of a man who dedicated his life to murder and repression.

Borrowing from the Post’s widely ridiculed 2019 description of terrorist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as an “austere scholar,” the Journal’s characterization of Khamenei as an “austere cleric” left many readers appalled. But it was the obituaries from the Post and The New York Times that really grated.

From its headline, “Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Is Dead at 86,” to the almost lyrical depiction of his “avuncular and magnanimous aloofness,” the Times’ empathy for this brutal dictator was on full display.

Sounding more like a eulogy, the Times’ obituary read: “With his spectacles, Palestinian kaffiyeh, long robes and silver beard, Ayatollah Khamenei cast himself as a religious scholar as well as a writer and translator of works on Islam. He affected an avuncular and magnanimous aloofness, running the country from a perch above the jousting of daily politics.”

US aircraft leave Spain after government says bases cannot be used for Iran attacks– www.reddit.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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from straits Times

 – Fifteen U.S. aircraft have left the Rota and Moron military bases in southern Spain since the U.S. and Israel launched weekend attacks on Iran, maps by flight tracking website FlightRadar24 showed on Monday.

Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Spain would not allow its military bases, which are jointly operated by the U.S. and Spain but under Spanish sovereignty, to be used for attacks on Iran, which Spain has condemned.

At least seven of the aircraft were shown on FlightRadar24 as having landed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

U.S. Has Struck Over a Thousand Targets in Iran – PJ Media– pjmedia.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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United States forces have now struck over a thousand targets in Iran, with Israeli forces hitting a thousand more, as Operation Epic Fury continues its devastating takedown of the current regime in Iran.

In the wee hours of Saturday morning, U.S. and Israeli forces began the strikes that have now eliminated numerous Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Chief Mohammad Pakpour. Besides high-profile targets like Khamenei’s residence, there were numerous other terrorist/military targets around Iran.

U.S. Central Command has been bombarding the Iranian regime, with three casualties on the U.S. side and many, many more on the Iranian side. Multiple Israeli and American officials have urged the Persian people to rise up and take back their country, as has exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper lauded his troops, saying: “The President ordered bold action, and our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen are answering the call.”

The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, March 1:

Israel and the U.S. have struck 2,000 targets since the start of their joint military campaign in Iran on Saturday morning, according to two people briefed on the operation. The Israeli military said it has fired thousands of munitions and flown more than 700 sorties in Iran since Saturday morning.

 

‘A number of’ US fighter jets crash in Kuwait in ‘friendly fire’ accident– www.washingtonexaminer.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Multiple United States military jets have reportedly crashed in Kuwait. Videos of the incidents spread online on Monday, though it is currently unclear when the crashes initially occurred. All pilots involved in the crashes survived, according to multiple sources.

Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense first released a statement about the U.S. jet crashes that was posted by the X account of the Kuwait Army. The incident comes as U.S., Israeli, and Iranian military forces battle throughout the Middle East and Persian Gulf region. U.S. Central Command issued a press release about the incident on Monday morning.

“The official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense stated that a number of American warplanes crashed this morning, confirming that their crews were all saved,” read the post.

Iran’s Ex-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Who Said ‘Israel Must Be Wiped Off The Map,’ Is Killed in Israeli Airstrikes– gellerreport.com

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran’s ex-president who said ‘Israel must be wiped off the map,’ killed in Israeli airstrikes

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad — a polarizing hardliner who became the face of Tehran’s nuclear defiance and incendiary anti-Israel rhetoric — was reportedly killed in Israeli airstrikes during Saturday’s strikes inside Iran.

During a 2005 conference titled “A World Without Zionism,” he quoted Iran’s founding leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, who had referred to Israel as “the occupying regime of Jerusalem” and a “disgraceful cancerous growth” that “must be wiped off the map.

Furthermore, Ahmadinejad was reportedly directly involved in the taking of the American Embassy hostages in 1979.

A report by the Israeli media outlet Ma’ariv stated that Ahmadinejad was under house arrest at the time and was killed in a targeted strike on his home. (NY Post)

Brave CBS Austin Reporter REFUSES to Downplay Support for Operation Epic Fury– www.newsbusters.org

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A hot mic moment during a live feed of protests, both against and in support of the joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, gives us a rare inside glimpse into the political inner workings of a newsroom. In the process, we watched a reporter resist those pressures and…well…report. 

Watch as CBS Austin’s Vinny Martorano is told to deemphasize the rally in support of Operation Epic Fury, which he then refuses to do before going live:

CREW MEMBER: [Hands Vinny Martorano a phone, likely shows him a text message]

VINNY MARTORANO: What does that mean?

CREW MEMBER: It means they don’t want us to focus on this.

MARTORANO: All right. Well, I am.

RALLY CHANTS: Thank you Trump! Thank you Trump! Thank you Trump! Thank you Trump! Thank you Bibi! Thank you Bibi! Thank you Bibi! Thank you Bibi!

(…)

Israel Eliminates Hezbollah Leader Raad After Terrorist Group Launches Missile Attacks– legalinsurrection.com

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck Hezbollah targets after the Iranian proxy terrorist group fired missiles at the northern Israeli city of Haifa. Hezbollah’s attack is a declaration of war after the IDF eliminated the Iranian dictator and its top paymaster, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an airstrike.

“The IDF said it carried out targeted strikes early Monday against senior Hezbollah figures across Lebanon in response to rocket fire toward the Haifa area as the war with Iran intensified,” Israel’s Ynetnews reported.

Sen. Lankford SCHOOLS ABC’s Stephanopoulos for Platforming Iranian FM– www.newsbusters.org

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Operation Epic Fury is further exposing many of the structural biases inherent to the Elitist Media. On ABC’s This Week, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) called host George Stephanopoulos out for platforming the Iranian foreign minister and allowing him to spin.

Watch as Lankford subtly calls Stephanopoulos out:

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: And we are back now with Republican senator James Lankford of Oklahoma. Senator, thank you for joining us this morning you just heard the Iranian foreign minister. He said this attack was unprovoked. How do you respond?

Kamala Harris condemns Iran strikes, says Trump ‘dragged us into a war’ | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris condemned President Donald Trump’s strike on Iran, accusing the president of dragging the US into a war the American people did not want.

“Donald Trump has dragged us into a war the American people do not want,” Harris told Fox 2 ahead of a meeting in Detroit. “He has put American troops in harm’s way. I unequivocally oppose this war of choice and everyone should. And the bottom line, when it comes down to it, is that if we want to stop Donald Trump with this random decision that he has arrived at, then Congress must act, and Congress must act immediately. The American people do not want our sons and daughters to go into this unauthorized war of choice. And I unequivocally oppose it.”

Iran Attacks UK Base After PM Green-Lights Strikes– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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The United Kingdom has confirmed that an Iranian kamikaze drone impacted one of its airfield’s in Cyprus, marking the first time the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East have directly impacted one of the nation’s military installation. The attack came just hours after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer — alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz — indicated that they were open to joining offensive strikes against Iranian missile and drone targets.

The impact was confirmed at RAF Akrotiri, a Royal Air Force installation located within the United Kingdom’s Sovereign Base Area in southern Cyprus.

3 US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded in Iran operation– gellerreport.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Condolences and prayers to our fallen troops and their families. May their memories be a blessing. They fell in defense of our people and our liberties against a relentless foe that has made “Death to America” a cornerstone of its policies.

3 US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded in Iran operation

Others had minor injuries, CENTCOM says

By Fox News, March 1st, 2026

Three U.S. service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Sunday morning.

In addition, several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty, CENTCOM announced.

“The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified,” CENTCOM said.

European, Middle Eastern Leaders Hint At Joining Offensive Operations Against Iran– trendingpoliticsnews.com

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Separate statements from European leaders and the Gulf States indicate that multiple countries may be willing to join a coalition effort against Iranian drone and missile launch sites.

Shortly after Iranian retaliatory attacks commenced against American and Israeli military installations in the Middle East, France, the U.K. and Germany, often referred to as the E3, released a joint statement indicating that they would be willing to participate in defensive measures.

Iran Attacks French Base In The Persian Gulf– trendingpoliticsnews.com

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Two Iranian drones impacted a warehouse at Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The base, also known as Camp de la Paix, hosts French forces under a bilateral agreement with the UAE.

According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, specialised teams responded to the incident, which caused a fire in two containers holding general materials. No casualties occurred among Emirati or French personnel.

The UAE described the event as resulting from an attack by two Iranian drones, likely Shahed model kamikaze drones. Footage from the scene shows smoke billowing from the site of the impact.

 

Trump Says Iran’s New Leadership Wants To Talk– trendingpoliticsnews.com

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President Donald Trump said Sunday that potential new leadership figures inside Iran have signaled a willingness to open talks, even as U.S. and Israeli military operations continue across the country.

According to Trey Yingst, a senior White House official told Fox News: “President Trump said new potential leadership in Iran has indicated they want to talk and eventually he will talk.”

“For now, Operation Epic Fury continues unabated.”

‘That’s The Way It Is’: Trump Concedes More Americans Will Likely Die In Iran Conflict– dailycaller.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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President Donald Trump described the three American military personnel killed during the conflict with Iran as “great people” in a Sunday interview with the Daily Mail.

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported three service members were killed in action and at least five others were wounded as of 9:30 a.m. EST Sunday. Trump told the U.K.-based outlet there could be more casualties during Operation Epic Fury. That interview was initially published Sunday before the president posted a six-minute address to Truth Social.

US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar Condemn Iran’s ‘Reckless’ Missile, Drone Attacks– www.breitbart.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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The United States and several countries in the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar, issued a joint statement strongly condemning Iran’s “indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks.”

In a press release from the Department of State, the U.S., Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) explained that the “unjustified strikes targeted sovereign territory” and also endangered civilians.

The statement from the countries comes as Iran has launched missiles and drones at several of its neighboring countries in response to the U.S. and Israel launching joint strikes, targeting Iran’s missiles.

DEVELOPING: 1,000+ Ships ‘Attacked’ with Electronic Warfare– wltreport.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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A shocking headline caught my attention today amid the chaos in the Mideast.

Two things stood out.  No — THREE things stood out.

10,000 ships are currently at threat of electronic warfare being fielded over the last 24 hours.

And the headline I ran with — more than 1,000 ships have ALREADY been ‘attacked’ in the waters off the coast of Iran.

And the third thing that rattled me…

Gulf States Draw Line, More Countries Now Ready to Counter Iran With Force – RedState– redstate.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Things in the Middle East may be getting even spicier than they already were. On Sunday, Fox News correspondent Bret Baier too to his X account with a report that a coalition of Persian Gulf states is preparing to join the fight against Iran. If this is true, as someone once said, it’s a big freakin’ deal.