Joe Kent on Iran:

I will not in good conscience send young men and women off to die on foreign battlefields.

We are at a critical juncture in the war in Iran; we need to let our leaders hear that we do not support this war.

Saudi officials warn oil could surge past $180 a barrel by late April if the Iran War continues to disrupt supply.

Source: WSJ

Trump is scaling back the tone and visibility of mass deportations after concerns they went too far and hurt politically.

The focus is shifting to deporting criminals, with fewer high-profile raids and slightly lower arrest numbers.

Source: WSJ

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf:

The F-35 was not just a fighter jet but a statue of the U.S. military's invincibility and arrogance. A theological symbol claimed to be invisible to any eye and superior to any power; but the hand of God is above their hands.

This symbol was struck for the first time in the world, yet God cast. And this was the moment of collapse of an order.

NEW: An Israeli reservist in an Iron Dome unit was arrested for spying for Iran, sharing sensitive military info for money after being recruited.

The suspect knew he was dealing with Iranian intelligence.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz says Israel will not allow the Syria “to harm Druze people while Israel is fighting Iran and Hezbollah.”

He and Netanyau ordered strikes on Syrian targets in southern Syria.

Katz warned that if such attacks continue, Israel is prepared to escalate and carry out even more powerful strikes.

Turkish journalist Yahya Bostan:

While Israel tries to collect the spoils of war, it is Trump who ends up taking the hit.

Trump cannot head for the exit ramp without resolving the Hormuz crisis.

Russia summoned Israel’s Ambassador after an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon injured an RT news crew.

Moscow called the attack deliberate and a serious violation of international law.

BIG: Trump is considering seizing or blockading Iran’s Kharg Island to force reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but no decision yet.

“He wants Hormuz open… if he has to take Kharg Island, that’s going to happen.”

Plan may require more strikes + troops before any ground move.

Risks are high, with doubts it would work:

“We need about a month to weaken the Iranians… then take the island.”

Source: Axios

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Iran:

What is happening now is a major and rare event in history that we haven’t witnessed since World War II.

We are carefully calculating our steps and working to keep Syria away from any conflict, so that it can maintain its path of development and reconstruction.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

It is important to remember that Syria has always been an arena of conflict and strife during the past 15 years and before that, but today it is in harmony with all neighbouring countries regionally and internationally.

Up to 20 Israeli drones have been shot down over Iran during the war, Israeli officials say.

The military called the losses acceptable.

Source: The Times of Israel

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

For a man so reliant on goodwill of Christians in the United States, Netanyahu's open disdain for Jesus Christ (PBUH) is remarkable.

His unbridled praise for Djingis Khan, the worst slaughterer our region has ever seen, also fits with his current status as a wanted war criminal.

Recent attacks on key energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf are having major global consequences.

Critical LNG facilities have been knocked offline for years, and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is restricting supply.

Gas prices have surged (nearly doubling in the UK), pushing up inflation and shifting expectations toward higher interest rates and borrowing costs.

The UK and Europe are particularly vulnerable due to increasing reliance on imported LNG, raising longer-term energy security concerns.

Beyond energy, reduced production of ammonia, helium, and other byproducts is likely to impact food supply, healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturing worldwide.

Source: Sky News

Elon Musk posts about the Strait of Hormuz.

Turkish President Erdogan on Netanyahu:

Netanyahu’s terrorism continues to threaten regional and global peace.

Ukraine offered Qatar anti-drone support (interceptors + expertise against Iranian Shahed drones) in exchange for ~12 Mirage 2000 jets.

Talks have stalled because Qatar is unwilling to hand over the aircraft, leaving the deal stuck.

Source: Intelligence Online

Switzerland has stopped approving weapons exports to the United States, citing its neutrality during the Israel–US conflict with Iran.

The government said arms exports to countries involved in the conflict cannot be authorized for now.

Ukraine says US and Gulf forces are using Patriot systems inefficiently, often firing multiple $3 million+ missiles at cheap drones and relying on automatic mode, which can waste interceptors and even lead to mistakes like friendly fire.

Ukrainian crews instead use more controlled, manual engagement tactics, typically firing fewer missiles per target and timing shots carefully to maximize success while conserving costly ammunition.

Source: The Times