General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:

Over the past 29 days — I’m sorry, 30 days — we have struck more than 11,000 targets.

With increased air superiority, we have successfully begun conducting the first overland B-52 missions.

Hegseth says U.S. personnel on the ground want "more bombs, bigger bombs, and more targets" to "finish the job."

Hegseth:

Our defense industrial base is more vibrant today than it has been since World War II — and it’s growing rapidly.

Contrast that with Iran, whose defense industrial base is nearly completely destroyed.

Hegseth on the Strait of Hormuz:

I believe Trump was clear this morning in his truth that countries around the world should be prepared to step up on this critical waterway.

It’s not just the United States Navy. The last time I checked, there is a large and capable Royal Navy that could be prepared to contribute as well.

Hegseth on the Strait of Hormuz:

This is not just our problem going forward, even though we have done the lion’s share of the preparation to ensure that the Strait will remain open.

That is the desired outcome.

Trump on potentially pulling U.S. forces back from Iran War:

At some point I will, not quite yet.

Hegseth on Iran:

We know exactly what Russia and China are doing... we are addressing it.

Hegseth on Iran:

There are some things adversaries are doing to provide info and intel that they shouldn't.

We are aware of it, and we move things around.

Trump to CBS on the Strait of Hormuz:

Countries have to come in and take care of it. They’re going to have to come in and do their own work.

There's no real threat in the Strait of Hormuz.

Let them come and take it like they're supposed to. Let them come up and take it. They didn't want to give a hand to anybody.

So if they want oil, come up and grab it.

Let them come up and take it. It's about time they did something for themselves.

Hegseth on Iran:

Our adversary thinks there are 15 different ways we can come at them with boots on the ground, and guess what? There are.

We could execute them if we needed to, but maybe we won't have to use them at all.

The point is to be unpredictable.

Hegseth on NATO:

You don't have much of an alliance if you have countries that are not willing to stand with you when you need them.

Hegseth on Iran:

The talks are very real, they are ongoing, they are active, and they are gaining strength.

Trump:

Melania and I are pleased to announce that Their Majesties, the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, will visit the United States for a Historic State Visit from April 27-30th, which will include a beautiful Banquet Dinner at the White House on the evening of April 28th.

This momentous occasion will be even more special this year, as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our Great Country.

I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

The war criminals in Israel are now openly and unashamedly bombing pharmaceutical companies.

Their intentions are clear.

What they've gotten wrong is that they're not dealing with defenseless Palestinian civilians. Our Powerful Armed Forces will severely punish aggressors.

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Israel bombs a building in Dahiya, Beirut.

China and Pakistan proposed a joint five-point plan calling for an immediate ceasefire in the US–Israel conflict with Iran, the start of diplomatic talks, and stronger protection for civilians and infrastructure.

France blocked Israel from using its airspace to transport U.S. weapons for the war against Iran over the weekend.

Source: Reuters

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BIG: The IRGC states that it will respond to any assassination by targeting a U.S.-linked company.

The statement advises employees to leave these workplaces and calls on nearby residents within a 1 km radius to move to safer areas.

Companies listed include Cisco, HP, Intel, Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, IBM, Dell, Nvidia, JPMorgan Chase, Tesla, General Electric, Boeing and others.

The statement indicates this would take effect from 8:00 PM Tehran time on April 1.