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       Re: U.S. and Israel Begin Military Strikes In Iran
   DIR By: caretaker
       Date: March 3, 2026, 7:57 am
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       Quite a bit has been going on, Kuwaiti air defence shot down
       some US planes accidentally but I think all the pilots ejected
       safely, lots of places are being targeted by Iran as US and
       Israeli forces continue strikes, and the last thing I saw was a
       report that 2 drones had hit the US embassy in Riyadh.  I didn't
       fill up when gas was 102.9 last week, and now it's 114.9 and I
       need gas.  I blame this war.
       #Post#: 13660--------------------------------------------------
       Re: U.S. and Israel Begin Military Strikes In Iran
   DIR By: Siouxie
       Date: March 3, 2026, 11:20 am
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  HTML https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15609161/Europe-likely-come-attack-Trumps-decapitation-Irans-military-leaves-missiles-hands-inexperienced-fanatics-expert-warns.html
       #Post#: 13662--------------------------------------------------
       Re: U.S. and Israel Begin Military Strikes In Iran
   DIR By: jsmth321
       Date: March 3, 2026, 7:44 pm
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       --- Quote from: caretaker link ---
       >
       > Quite a bit has been going on, Kuwaiti air defence shot down
       some US planes accidentally but I think all the pilots ejected
       safely, lots of places are being targeted by Iran as US and
       Israeli forces continue strikes, and the last thing I saw was a
       report that 2 drones had hit the US embassy in Riyadh.  I didn't
       fill up when gas was 102.9 last week, and now it's 114.9 and I
       need gas.  I blame this war.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       The US fight with Iran is putting new stress on Patriot missile
       stockpiles already under heavy strain
  HTML https://www.businessinsider.com/patriot-missiles-fired-in-iran-war-stressing-strained-stockpile-2026-3
       "the reality is neither Israel nor the United States have
       sufficient munitions, either offensive or defensive, for a war
       that really lasts weeks into months."
       #Post#: 13665--------------------------------------------------
       Re: U.S. and Israel Begin Military Strikes In Iran
   DIR By: jsmth321
       Date: March 4, 2026, 1:02 am
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       "The United States and Israel are seeking to foment an armed
       uprising inside Iran using an armed Kurdish fighting force,
       which has been built up since the twelve-day war in 2025."
       "since last year, weapons have been smuggled into Western Iran
       to arm thousands of Kurdish volunteers. They are expected to
       begin a ground operation within days."
  HTML https://www.itv.com/news/2026-03-03/united-states-seeking-an-armed-uprising-inside-iran
       #Post#: 13675--------------------------------------------------
       Re: U.S. and Israel Begin Military Strikes In Iran
   DIR By: jsmth321
       Date: March 6, 2026, 12:23 am
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       India received authorization to import oil from Russia.
       Indonesia has 23 days of oil in reserves.
       Australia has 36 days of gasoline, 34 days of diesel, 32 days of
       jet fuel.
       Japan has 254 days of oil in reserve.
       South Korea has 208 days of oil.
       When asking about rising oil and fuel prices Trump said “I don’t
       have any concern about it,”
       It's estimated the war so far is costing the US $890 million a
       day.
       #Post#: 13676--------------------------------------------------
       Re: U.S. and Israel Begin Military Strikes In Iran
   DIR By: jsmth321
       Date: March 6, 2026, 5:47 pm
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       Trump not concerned whether Iran becomes a democratic state and
       is seeking leadership that will treat the US and Israel and
       middle east allies well.
       UN Secretary General warns war could spiral beyond anyone's
       control.
       Trump will not make any deal without unconditional surrender by
       Iran.
       Iranian President and Russian President spoke today and agreed
       to remain in contact.
       Looks like Russia is providing Iran with intelligence about the
       locations and movements of American troops, ships and aircraft
       but Trump deflected when asked.
       Defence companies met with the White House today and apparently
       agreed to quadruple production of some weapons.
       Oil prices at their highest since October 2023.
       Parts of BC are seeing diesel over $2/liter.
       #Post#: 13677--------------------------------------------------
       Re: U.S. and Israel Begin Military Strikes In Iran
   DIR By: jsmth321
       Date: March 6, 2026, 9:01 pm
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       Iran threatens to hit Dimona nuclear reactor is US and Israel
       try to topple regime.
       "The Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center, near the city
       of Dimona, is believed to be key to Israel’s long-suspected
       atomic weapons program. Israel does not confirm or deny having
       nuclear weapons."
       And in other news the US is working on plans to secure the
       Strait of Hormuz and apparently the US expects to have air
       superiority of Iran soon.
  HTML https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-threatens-to-hit-dimona-nuclear-site-if-israel-and-us-try-to-topple-regime/
       Apparently on 9 ships have gone through the strait since Monday.
       #Post#: 13682--------------------------------------------------
       Re: U.S. and Israel Begin Military Strikes In Iran
   DIR By: jsmth321
       Date: March 8, 2026, 6:03 pm
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       Seems the Israel strikes on fuel depots in Iran went beyond what
       the US expected which has led to a significant disagreement
       between the 2 countries.
       Paywalled mostly likely:
  HTML https://www.axios.com/2026/03/08/us-dismayed-israel-iran-fuel-strikes
       #Post#: 13683--------------------------------------------------
       Re: U.S. and Israel Begin Military Strikes In Iran
   DIR By: jsmth321
       Date: March 8, 2026, 7:40 pm
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       Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader.
       Oil prices surged above $100 US/barrel.
       US has ordered non-emergency US diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia.
       Trump say's higher oil prices a small price to pay.
       Iran say's war has entered a new phase and the attack on it's
       oil and fuel depots will result in retaliation.
       2 people killed in Saudi Arabia after a military projectile
       struck a residential facility.
       United Arab Emirates say's they don't seek to be drawn into the
       war but reserves the right to protect its sovereignty.
       Oman warns middle east is at a dangerous turning point.
       #Post#: 13684--------------------------------------------------
       Re: U.S. and Israel Begin Military Strikes In Iran
   DIR By: caretaker
       Date: March 8, 2026, 7:57 pm
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       --- Quote from: jsmth321 link ---
       >
       > Seems the Israel strikes on fuel depots in Iran went beyond
       what the US expected which has led to a significant disagreement
       between the 2 countries.
       >
       > Paywalled mostly likely:
  HTML https://www.axios.com/2026/03/08/us-dismayed-israel-iran-fuel-strikes
       >
       --- End Quote ---
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       "The president doesn't like the attack. He wants to save the
       oil. He doesn't want to burn it. And it reminds people of higher
       gas prices," a Trump adviser told Axios."
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