By Palestine Chronicle Staff

A Direct Appeal

In a rare move amid the escalating war, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a direct message to the American people, bypassing governments and addressing public opinion at a critical moment. Continue reading “‘You Are Not Our Enemy’ – Iran’s President Sends Message to Americans – FULL TEXT”

By Peter Suciu

A group of soldiers fill sandbags at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, in April 2020. The Department of Defense has requested proposals for permanent prefabricated bunkers for use in its Middle East bases. (US Army/Sgt. Andrew Valenza)

The Pentagon has solicited proposals for prefabricated bunkers to be delivered to its bases in the Middle East, hinting at preparations for a longer-term conflict.

Continue reading “More than “boots on the ground”: Pentagon wants bunkers for the Middle East”

By Tyler Derden – Zerohedge

Summary

  • Oil prices surge after no mention of ceasefire while vowing to keep hitting Iran ‘extremely hard’ in Wed. night Trump speech. Surge in tit-for-tat overnight strikes.
  • US intelligence assessments say Iran is not ready to negotiate given it believes it has the strategic upper-hand, and doesn’t believe Trump is ‘serious’ about talks: NYT
  • Highest bridge in Iran, connecting Tehran and Karaj, destroyed – amid reports of expanding attacks on civilian infrastructure
  • UK’s Starmer chairs virtual summit of over 30 countries to discuss methods of how to reopen Hormuz Strait

Continue reading “Oil Nears War-Highs As Iran-Israel Strikes Intensify After Trump Speech Set No Off-Ramp Timeline”