Israel hits Tehran again; 3 U.S. service personnel killed…

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Sunday and Iran responded with more missile barrages, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei pitched the Middle East and the ‌global economy into deepening uncertainty. Iran fired renewed miss…

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Sunday and Iran responded with more missile barrages, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei pitched the Middle East and the ‌global economy into deepening uncertainty. Iran fired renewed missile barrages across the region. Israel's ambulance service said nine people were killed in the town of Beit Shemesh, while the United Arab Emirates said Iranian attacks killed three people and Kuwait reported one dead.

Three U.S. service personnel were also killed and five seriously wounded, the first American casualties of the operation, the U.S. military said, without giving further information. U.S. and Israeli strikes – and Iranian retaliation – sent shockwaves through sectors from shipping to air travel to oil, amid warnings of rising energy costs and disruption to business in the Gulf, a strategic waterway and global trade hub.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the attack was intended to ensure Iran could not have a nuclear weapon, to contain its missile program and to eliminate threats to the United States and its allies. In an interview with ‌the Atlantic magazine on Sunday, Trump, who has encouraged the Iranian people to topple their government, said Iran's leadership wanted to talk to him ⁠and he had agreed. But he has yet to lay out his longer-term aims in Iran, which faces a power vacuum that could leave it in ⁠chaos, with unforeseeable consequences for the region.

As the ⁠first U.S. casualties were reported, and with the vital Strait of Hormuz closed and the glittering Gulf cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha under bombardment, the scale of the risk taken by ‌Trump in launching the attack was becoming clearer. Only around one in four Americans approve of the operation, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll on Sunday, and if Hormuz, which is the passage for about ⁠20% of world oil supplies, remains closed for more than a few days, squeezed U.S.

consumers will start to ⁠feel the pressure on prices at the pumps, months before vital midterm elections. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they had hit three U.S. and UK oil tankers in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and attacked military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with drones and missiles. Shipping data showed hundreds of vessels including oil and gas tankers dropping anchor in nearby waters with traders expecting sharp jumps in crude oil prices on Monday.

Global air travel was also heavily disrupted as continued air strikes kept major Middle Eastern airports, including Dubai – ⁠the world's busiest international hub – closed in one of the biggest aviation interruptions in recent years. In Iran, facing its biggest existential challenge since the 1980-88 war with Iraq, President Masoud Pezeshkian said a leadership ⁠council composed of himself, the judiciary head and a member of the ‌powerful Guardians Council had temporarily assumed the duties of Supreme Leader.

Oman's foreign ministry said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi had indicated that Tehran was open to any serious efforts at de-escalation. But it remained unclear what the longer-term prospects were for Iran to rebuild its leadership and replace the 86-year-old Khamenei, who had held power since the death of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989. Russian President Vladimir Putin denounced Khamenei's death as a cynical murder and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi described it as "blatant killing".

Israel, which has pressed successive U.S. administrations to take action against Iran, claimed responsibility for killing ‌Khamenei, in what it said was a "precise, large-scale operation" guided by intelligence, while he was in his central leadership compound in the heart of Tehran. It said it aimed to dominate the skies over Tehran, giving no sign of planning an end to the biggest aerial operation in its history, involving hundreds of fighter jets.

"We have the capabilities and the targets to keep going on for as long as necessary," Israeli military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said. Trump warned that the U.S. would hit Iran "with a force that has never been seen before" if it struck back. Trump said on social media the U.S. military had destroyed nine Iranian warships so far ​and was "going after the rest." Inside Iran, some grieved for Khamenei while others celebrated his death, exposing a deep fault line in a country stunned by the sudden demise of the man who ruled for decades.

Thousands of Iranians were killed in a crackdown authorized by Khamenei against anti-government protests in January, the deadliest wave of unrest since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Footage from Tehran ‌showed mourners packed into a square, dressed in black and many of them weeping. But videos posted on social media also showed joy and defiance elsewhere, with people cheering as a statue was toppled in the city of Dehloran in Ilam province, dancing in the streets of Karaj city, near Tehran in Alborz province, and celebrating in the streets of Izeh in Khuzestan province.

Reuters has verified the locations of these videos. Khamenei, who built Iran into a powerful anti-U.S. force and ‌spread its sway across the Middle East during his 36-year iron-fisted rule, was working in his office at the time of Saturday's attack, state media said. The raid also killed his daughter, ⁠grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law. Two U.S. sources and a U.S. official familiar with ⁠the matter said Israel and the U.S.

timed their attack on Saturday to coincide with a ​meeting Khamenei was holding with top aides. Experts said that while his death and those of other Iranian leaders would deal Iran a major blow, it would not necessarily spell the ⁠end of Iran's entrenched clerical rule or the sway of the ‌elite Revolutionary Guards over the population. As supreme leader, Khamenei held ultimate power in Iran, acting as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and deciding on ​the direction of foreign policy, defined largely by confrontation with the United States and Israel.

His death sparked protests among Shi'ites in neighboring Pakistan, where police clashed with demonstrators who breached the outer wall of the U.S. consulate in Karachi, leaving 22 people dead. In Iraq, police fired tear gas and stun grenades to scatter hundreds of protesters who gathered outside the Green Zone in Baghdad, where the U.S. Embassy is located. Skip the crowds. Enjoy tailor-made cultural journeys with our trusted licensed guides.

They die for what to be exact American people interest or politician interest? To create another distraction and smoke screen for higher people not being indicted because Epstein files? Oil price being increase amid that event, so is not for American people interest for sure. Regular citizen just need to have low price for everyday items. Which can be avoided if this necessary war not started. https://www.thetimes.com/business/companies-markets/article/oil-prices-petrol-iran-us-israel-conflict-dx2wcfrxr I wonder if the families will be happy that the US service members died for Israel?

Oh, and Israeli officials say that after Iran, Turkey/Turkiye is now considered the next "major threat to their existence!" I think this is going to get bigger. This isn't going to be like last time with a quick strike and then talks; and with the vital Strait of Hormuz closed expect oil prices to skyrocket, which means the price of everything else will also skyrocket. Dark days coming people. Warmongers never understand.

They don't realize that it's not easy. Iraq was not easy. Afghanistan was not easy. Iran won't be easy. I pray there won't be many more casualties, but hope and reality are two different things. 3 US service personnel killed – immediate headline news but over 150 dead Iranian elementary school children apparently don't deserve one. Thanks for the balanced reporting. If this was a certain other conflict we would see no end of headlines and outrage about such war crime, alas…

Warmongers never understand. They don't realize that it's not easy. Iraq was not easy. Afghanistan was not easy. Iran won't be easy. I pray there won't be many more casualties, but hope and reality are two different things. Weird that people that whine about "democracy" had ZERO to say when Khamenei was killing for tens of thousands for wanting it. America and Israel are the roots of all evil in this world today.

And we are not talking about race or religion, but basic moral ethics, hatred and greed. Three U.S. service personnel were also killed and five seriously wounded, the first American casualties of the operation, the U.S. military said, without giving further information. So a 34 felony convicted miscreant can deflect from his unraveling sex scandal and a huge loss at the Supreme Court… And his own voters were the ones be betrayed the most – after making his whole campaign about "no new wars"…

Once again, a Repub President starts a Middle East war sacrificing America's best – with no plan on how to end it…wash, rinse, repeat… Trump had betrayed most of his support who supported him because of his anti war stance till he was elected. This United States, Israel, Iran war has now reached a critical stage, a final conclusion must be reached to end global Islamic extremist volatility, rather than attempting a “futile” negotiation.

There is a clear lack of a post-war strategy, a plan for security and reconstruction, allowing deep sectarian divisions, turning into internal conflict, Sunni and Shia factional civil war. The breathtaking irony, US/UK removal of Saddam Hussein gave Iranian control influence over the entire region. Warring to get rid of drug trafickers or for freedom next door is one thing but getting into a religious war far from home when 8 other previous crusades failed to stop the same war is a risky move.

Because these guys dont stop. Easily letting the religious leader in a fanatical society to be killed was a deliberate trap to motivate the masses. I guess megalomania could not resist the cheese. as Iran agree to not work on nuke and also everything was destroyed during last year bombing, when are we going to know the reason behind this attack from the USA? I wonder if our MAGA-friends will again try to convince us today that this isn't a "war"…

You would think after their clear failure and humiliation yesterday, they'd learn – but learning isn't one of MAGA-world's strengths… Last June, Trump swore up annd down that Iran’s nuclear program was 100% “obliterated”. No one mentioning that millions of Iranians/Persians around the world that are supporting this action and cheering over the Ayatollah's passing. IMO, the Ayatollah was executing his own citizens solely because they wanted the same rights that everyone in the westernized nations (including everyone on this comments forum) take for granted.

He openly vowed to wipe Israel and other westernized nations off the globe. The Ayatollah's regime has funded numerous terrorist organizations (Hezbollah, Hamas, etc.) across the globe. Now, the question of post-action. Many Iranians/Persians want the Sha'h returned from exile and brought back into power. Many Iranians/Persians today want the same freedoms that they're grandparents had prior to the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

3 US service personnel killed – immediate headline news but over 150 dead Iranian elementary school children apparently don't deserve one. Thanks for the balanced reporting. If this was a certain other conflict we would see no end of headlines and outrage about such war crime, alas… Alice: Last week you said it will be a cake walk That Iran have no ability to return fire. You actual believe that there is only 3 dead USA serviceman.

Your Government are known liars More like 300 dead. How come Tel Aviv all of a sudden lost the ability to report the facts not showing any damage or injured but they can live broadcast the return of hostages. How come there no talk nor video of the fifth command centre in Bahrain getting pole axed. Because they don't want the true situation reported. You USAmerican are so gullible. All gang-ho sitting is your safe home.

You are proud of a USAmerican of your idiot foot spur Trump. You know that lowlife who sort a fictitious doctor note to save him from the draft. The podcasters teaching you about orange man bad as a reply to everything leave a lot to be desired. Things are going to become a lot worse once Israel and the U.S. run out of interceptors and Iran's missiles are left to hit whatever they want, U.S. President Donald Trump has said the attack was intended to ensure Iran could not have a nuclear weapon, to contain its missile program and to eliminate threats to the United States and its allies.

Nobody believes that really except his supporters. Criminal pretending to negotiate while killing innocent civilians in Pakistan and Iran  The raid also killed his daughter, ⁠grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law. Two U.S. sources and a U.S. official familiar with ⁠the matter said Israel and the U.S. timed their attack on Saturday to coincide with a ​meeting Khamenei was holding with top aides.

In four weeks, if the strikes continue, the US will use up its missile supply. Replacement is slower than using them. The Pentagon is actively working to accelerate the production of Patriot, THAAD, and Standard Missile (SM) interceptors, as current usage rates significantly exceed replacement speeds. Last June, Trump swore up annd down that Iran’s nuclear program was 100% “obliterated”. "Epic Fury"!?

This unserious code name for an operation of mass killing and destruction reeks of Trump's sophomoronic tastelessness. Warmongers like Trump and Netanyahu get away with the most egregious murders (150 Iranian school girls massacred etc.) because there is no automatic life/death sentence to deter them. Retribution/justice can only come in the form of "terrorism" and it is again innocent civilians who must pay for the crimes of their monstrous "leaders".

At least now the American political class has a golden opportunity to rid the country of Trump by way of impeachment for violating his sworn oath of office to the Constitution so that he can begin the punishment he deserves for his malicious crimes against humanity that cry to the Heavens. The Pentagon is actively working to accelerate the production of Patriot, THAAD, and Standard Missile (SM) interceptors, as current usage rates significantly exceed replacement speeds.

If they were smart they were doing that from day 1 of the presidency but that is a big if. To the Iranian people that want to be freed once and for all from Islamic theocracy, the conservative western world has your back, remember that and take little notice of the noise. Don’t get disheartened by the mob. They’ll move onto their next cause in a few weeks while you guys have your destiny to take back and steer.

God speed. So bring freedom is the reason for you? How did that work for you in the past? Is the USA ready to stay in Iran for years to control the country or do you think magically it will become free and a democracy tomorrow? I am saying that every time over decades a politician has claimed Iran were just weeks away from having nuclear weapons or that oil rich countries have wmd is bs. Also, Israel's narrative has been "Iran is just weeks away from having nuclear weapons!" Things are going to become a lot worse once Israel and the U.S.

run out of interceptors and Iran's missiles are left to hit whatever they want, The Pentagon is actively working to accelerate the production of Patriot, THAAD, and Standard Missile (SM) interceptors, as current usage rates significantly exceed replacement speeds. Trump people – are you aware of this? This defense technology does not grow on trees. The U.S. military has indeed expended a highly unusual amount of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) inventory during recent conflicts in the Middle East, primarily during the intense 12-day escalation between Israel and Iran in June 2025.

Here is a straightforward outline of the facts, deployments, and the hard numbers regarding the interceptors used. A Small Global Supply: The U.S. Army only operates seven active THAAD batteries worldwide (with an eighth currently being operationalized). Historically, these have been spread across locations like South Korea, Guam, and the continental United States to provide high-altitude ballistic missile defense.

Concentrating in the Middle East: Following an Iranian missile strike in October 2024, the U.S. deployed a THAAD battery and its crew to Israel. By early 2025, a second battery was reportedly sent, meaning nearly a third of all U.S. THAAD systems were concentrated in a single country. Broader Regional Shielding: As tensions continued to simmer into early 2026, the Pentagon deployed additional THAAD and Patriot systems to locations where U.S.

forces are stationed across the region, including Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The June 2025 "12-Day War": The primary drain on the U.S. stockpile occurred during this conflict, when Iran launched a massive barrage of over 500 ballistic missiles and over 1,000 drones at Israel. U.S. forces operating the deployed THAAD batteries were heavily engaged in intercepting the medium-range ballistic threats.

Interceptors Fired: Defense analysts and U.S. officials report that American forces fired between 100 and 150+ THAAD interceptors to defend against the Iranian barrages in June 2025. Percentage of Stockpile: This single 12-day span consumed an estimated 14% to 25% of the entire U.S. global inventory of THAAD interceptors. (Prior to the conflict, the U.S. had funded roughly 646 interceptors in total, though not all were delivered or currently active in the stockpile).

The Replacement Bottleneck: The reason these percentages are causing so much alarm within the defense sector is the sluggish production rate. Lockheed Martin, the system's manufacturer, currently produces fewer than 20 THAAD interceptors per year. At that pace, it will take the U.S. anywhere from 3 to 8 years just to replenish the interceptors that were used in less than two weeks. This rapid depletion has sparked serious logistical concerns in the defense community regarding the sustainability of current air defense strategies, especially when factoring in the U.S.

military's need to maintain stockpiles for other potential global conflicts, such as in the Indo-Pacific. Because the stockpile was so heavily depleted during the 12-day war in June 2025, the U.S. and its allies are now facing a severe "math problem" as the conflict with Iran continues to escalate today in early 2026. Following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iran has launched fresh retaliatory barrages of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.

These strikes are not just aimed at Israel, but also at U.S. interests and allied nations across the region, including Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. The defense of all these locations relies on the very interceptor stockpiles that were drained last year. Missile defense is a numbers game. To maximize the chances of successfully destroying an incoming ballistic missile, standard military doctrine requires firing two or three interceptors at every single target.

Because the U.S. already fired roughly 150 THAAD interceptors last year, the "magazine capacity" is dangerously low. Defense analysts are currently warning that if the intensity of Iran's ongoing strikes persists, the U.S. and Israel could run critically low on interceptors within days. If Iran simply fires more missiles than the allies have interceptors, attacks will inevitably start getting through the shield.

Beyond the raw numbers, there is a massive financial disparity. A single THAAD interceptor costs about $15 million. Firing hundreds of them to shoot down Iranian missiles—which are drastically cheaper to produce—creates an unsustainable financial burden. For context, it is estimated that foiling a few hours of Iranian missile and drone attacks costs the U.S. and its partners over $1 billion. The U.S.

government is well aware of this crisis. Just recently, in late January 2026, the Department of Defense signed a landmark framework agreement with Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD interceptor production from 96 up to 400 per year. However, defense manufacturing cannot scale up overnight, meaning the U.S. is currently forced to manage an active conflict with the depleted stockpile it currently has.

the no new war and the only fifa peace prize is starting a new war for unknow reason. Maybe you should try to take him out next and see how that goes. He is embolded, btw, by the Trump caused breakup of NATO and the depletion of US weapons stockpiles. I think a regime cahnge in Iran would be a great thing for the world, but I wonder if the US and Israel realize how difficult this will be. Iran is not Hamas.

I hope this will not be the beginning of a long dragged out conflict that desintegrates into a civil war. We never hope for more but there has to be accountability for the incompetence of this US administration. Trump people are getting the idea of the defense missile problem. Nice to be educated, isn't it? This conflict Trump started is really bad. Defense missiles don't grow on trees, right Trump people?

Trump intentionally tore up the deal that Iran had with the US and our allies to prevent the creation of a nuclear weapon in Iran. He then acted like a child in every subsequent negotiation. You voted for Trump saying that he would stop us from getting into a war, as opposed to the warmongering Democratic politicians. Now we're in a war that Trump started because he felt like it, even more civilians are dead, and you're cheering.

https://www.fdd.org/analysis/op_eds/2025/03/17/irans-ties-to-western-organized-crime-networks/ The US has long labeled Iran as “the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism,” yet Tehran’s ambitions extend beyond backing Shia and Sunni Islamist groups in the Middle East. The US Treasury Department sanctioned Sweden’s Foxtrot gang on March 13 for its ties to the regime, underscoring Tehran’s longstanding practice of cultivating criminal networks across Europe and the Americas to assassinate dissidents and target American, European, and Israeli interests.

3 US service personnel killed – immediate headline news but over 150 dead Iranian elementary school children apparently don't deserve one. Thanks for the balanced reporting. If this was a certain other conflict we would see no end of headlines and outrage about such war crime, alas… Nope, I don't agree with Trump on Iran and I clearly say so. On the other hand we still haven't heard any outrage from you over the war crime attack that killed over 160 elementary school girls and their teachers.

Why do you refuse to condemn it, are military forces bombing schools suddenly not " criminal thugs " anymore? Al Jazeera , The death toll from an air strike that hit an elementary girls’ school in Minab, a city in the Hormozgan province of southern Iran amid Israeli / US military attack has now risen to 165… Well Iran's eastern neighbour has many nukes, that jihadi general has threatened to destroy half the world with those nukes and that to on US soil under Trump's watch, now no one has any issue with that, and yes that country hates Israel more than Iran.

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