By nir rosen – Drop Site News

Story by Nir Rosen and Hajar al Obeidi

ANBAR, Iraq—Colonel Dr. Talal Hussein Talal Dhiab, commander of the military hospital at Habaniya military base in Iraq’s Anbar province, feared the worst when he heard the sound of a low flying plane overhead at 5 a.m. on March 25. The U.S. A10 attack plane, which likely flew out of an American base in neighboring Jordan, ascended and descended repeatedly, Talal told Drop Site News. Continue reading ““It Seems Like Blind American Ignorance”: The New U.S. War on Iraq”

By Jason Ditz – Antiwar.com

The ink was barely dry on last night’s two week ceasefire with Iran when Israel began what was their largest scale attack on Lebanon since the war began, with IDF spokesman Avichay Adraee saying Israel carried out strikes on over 100 targets in just 10 minutes. Continue reading “Massive Israeli Attacks Reported Across Lebanon, Hundreds of Casualties”

By Mohammed Ahmed, Jawa Ahmad, and Sharif Abdel Kouddous – Drop Site News

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza—The dead and wounded were brought to Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir al-Balah by car, truck, ambulance, and motorized rickshaw following a brutal attack by an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia supported by airstrikes on Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza on Monday. Continue reading “Israeli-Backed Militia Launches Deadly Attack on Gaza Refugee Camp Under Cover of Airstrikes”

By Tyler Derden – Zerohedge

Summary:

  • The Hegseth/Caine presser as expected declared ‘victory’ in Iran while Gen. Caine emphasized the ceasefire is a “pause” but US forces remain “ready to resume combat.“ Hegseth says “military will be hanging around in Iran, won’t go anywhere, and will make sure Iran complies. Pentagon is trying to put a bow on Operation Epic Fury.
  • US, Iran agree to meet for first direct talks in Islamabad Friday, Pakistan PM Sharif announces.
  • Iran meanwhile demands stiff fees for ships passing through Hormuz during the ceasefire, and says it holds the final authority on which vessels get to pass. Tehran leaders have asserted ‘victory’ for Iran, amid positive international reaction to the ceasefire.
  • The first two ships since the ceasefire was announced have crossed the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it will demand that shipping companies pay tolls in cryptocurrency for oil tankers passing through the Strait, as it seeks to retain control over passage
  • Saudi Arabia’s vital East-West oil pipeline carrying crude from the Gulf to the Red Sea for export has been attacked at a pumping station, oil rises on the news. There’s been sporadic attacks on other Gulf states too.

Continue reading “US, Iran Agree To Meet For Talks In Pakistan Friday As Both Declare ‘Victory’; Saudi East-West Pipeline Hit By Drone”