Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

The campaign will continue for a long time. This is the war of our generation, and it is critical and decisive.

It will determine our future and our security here for many years to come.

French President Macron on Iran:

I spoke with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian.

I emphasized the need for Iran to immediately cease its strikes against countries in the region.

Iran must also guarantee freedom of navigation by putting an end to the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Finally, I reiterated our deep concern regarding the development of Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs and the full range of its destabilizing activities in the region, which are at the origin of the current crisis.

A diplomatic solution is more necessary than ever to address these crucial challenges, put an end to the escalation, and preserve peace.

We agreed to remain in contact.

House Intelligence Chair Rick Crawford:

We have been at war with Iran since 1947.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov:

Many Arab monarchies publicly stated that the situation should not be pushed toward a military solution and that they would not allow their airspace to be used.

But when everything began, despite your repeated calls to the United States and Israel, did you condemn the U.S. and Israeli actions? Did you condemn the bombing of 170 schoolgirls?

I have heard that your countries—I believe even Bahrain—are planning to submit a resolution in the UN Security Council with language along the lines you just mentioned. It would condemn Iran's aggression without saying a word about the actions of the United States and Israel.

We call for a united front in favor of ending this war. Simply saying that Iran has no right to respond effectively means that you're encouraging the United States and Israel to continue. It defies logic.

IDF Spokesperson:

We destroyed the headquarters of the IRGC Air Force in Tehran.

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum:

On Friday, there was $100 million of gold that came from Venezuela to the United States.

The people of Venezuela are gonna be putting up a statue of Trump as a great liberator.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf:

We had a clear plan for this war, and over the past 10 days we have been moving forward according to that plan.

All sectors had instructions, and the war is progressing according to the program.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf:

The enemy should know that whatever it does, it will receive a corresponding response.

If the enemy starts a war against infrastructure, we will immediately target its infrastructure in return.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf:

The Iron Dome is no longer an “Iron Dome”; we can strike wherever we decide.

We no longer need to fire with the same volume as during the 12-Day War; we will launch fewer strikes but with greater effectiveness and accuracy.

BREAKING: CENTCOM:

Last night, a U.S. service member passed away from injuries received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East.

The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 1.

This is the seventh service member killed in action during Operation Epic Fury.

Germany’s Greens are set to win the Baden-Württemberg state election with 30%, ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU (29%), while the AfD placed third with 18%.

The result likely means the Greens and CDU will continue their coalition in the wealthy southern state.

Meanwhile, the Social Democrats (SPD) barely cleared the 5% threshold to enter the state parliament.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf:

We saw in Iraq that when the Americans carried out helicopter-borne operations, they were captured.

If the enemy ever sets foot on Iranian soil, they themselves know what the people of Iran will do to them.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf:

We are neither Venezuela, nor Syria, nor Saddam’s Ba'ath regime.

This is the first U.S. soldier killed in Saudi Arabia; the previous six were killed in Kuwait.

Wartime President Donald Trump is playing golf while the war continues.

Hossein Ali Ashkvari, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts, says that the next Supreme Leader of Iran has already been chosen by the Assembly of Experts and hints at his identity by saying that “the name of Khamenei will continue.”

U.S. officials say Iran is fighting back more effectively than the Trump administration expected, showing stronger military capability and continuing attacks on U.S. targets.

Because of this, officials warn that more American casualties are likely as the conflict continues.

Source: NYT

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian called Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on March 8.

Pezeshkian said the shelling incident in Nakhchivan was not related to Iran and promised it would be investigated.

NEW: Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has ordered his militia Saraya al-Salam to halt military activities and focus only on "humanitarian work until further notice."

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf:

Today in Iraq, the Americans conducted a heliborne operation at a certain point to carry out a mission, but they saw what the Iraqi people did to them.

They were forced to flee from there.

As soon as their feet touched the ground, they [the Iraqi people] decimated them and took them captive.

U.S. officials are frustrated with Israel after it struck 30 Iranian fuel depots, saying the attacks were much broader than expected.

Washington fears hitting fuel infrastructure used by civilians could boost support for Iran’s regime and push oil prices higher.

Source: Axios