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Breaking: 🇿🇦 South Africa Says No to U.S. Pressure on Iran!

South Africa is standing firm on its Iran ties! Despite U.S. pressure and comments from the American ambassador, Pretoria has no plans to cut diplomatic relations. While it criticizes some actions by Iran, the government is clear: it will follow its own foreign policy and not bow to influence from major powers.

Tensions with the U.S. have grown since Trump’s time, especially after a 30% tariff on South African imports. U.S. officials have pushed for changes in South Africa’s domestic policies, but the country has rejected these demands, showing it’s determined to make its own decisions on the global stage.

South Africa is sending a strong message: independence in diplomacy matters more than external pressure.

Source: Reuters

#SouthAfrica #IranTies #USPressure #GlobalPolitics #Diplomacy
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JUST IN: 🇻🇳 Vietnam seeks Japan and South Korea’s help for crude oil access

Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Hoang Long, requested support from Japan and South Korea to secure crude oil amid global supply disruptions caused by the U.S.-Iran conflict, during an energy security summit in Tokyo. Vietnam’s two refineries meet about 70% of the country’s fuel needs, relying heavily on Middle Eastern crude.

In talks with Japan, Long also discussed boosting Japanese investment in LNG and nuclear power in Vietnam. With South Korea, he sought support for accessing crude oil sources. Last year, Vietnam imported 14.2 million tons of crude oil, up 5.3% from the previous year.

Source: Reuters

#Vietnam #OilSupply #Japan #SouthKorea #EnergySecurity
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Gas prices in the US are still going up

Prices at the pump are currently averaging $3.718 a gallon - according the AAA.

Though, Trump said that "soon prices will go down"
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A pro-Iranian militia group has released footage showing a drone flying low over the US embassy compound in Baghdad

The video, shared on Telegram, shows the drone moving between fortified buildings inside the high-security zone and passing close to a large US flag

The roughly two-minute source clip appears aimed more at sending a message than causing damage — no impact or strikes are visible in the footage

The authenticity of the video hasn’t been independently confirmed, but it is believed to have been shot on March 16th - while in the early hours of Tuesday the embassy was attacked by several drones

Also, days earlier, a drone strike destroyed the Saab Giraffe-1X radar on the embassy roof, blinding the C-RAM system
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🇮🇷 IRAN CONFIRMS DEATH OF TOP SECURITY OFFICIAL ALI LARIJANI IN US-ISRAELI STRIKES 🇮🇷

Another senior leader falls—but the system endures.

IRGC announces Ali Larijani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, was killed alongside his son and deputy.

Who was Larijani?

🗣️ One of the most well-known respected politicians in Iran
🏛️ Former parliamentary speaker, senior adviser to Khamenei
🎯 Western media: second most powerful figure in Iran

The strikes:

Killed with Brigadier General Gholamreza Soleimani (Basij commander)

🇮🇷 Iranian officials: swift succession proves assassinations haven't triggered collapse

The enemy kills. The system endures. Resistance continues.

#Iran #Larijani #Martyred #AxisOfResistance
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More of C-RAM footage as air defense systems lit up the sky over Baghdad as drones targeted the US embassy compound

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🎙️ "THE BEGINNING OF THE END": Iranian Analyst Says Israel's Damage Is Irreversible 🇮🇷

Mohammad Marandi (Univ. of Tehran) drops a stunning assessment:

💥 Israel's damage is irreversible – "No one will invest in Israel in the future. I believe we are seeing the beginning of the end."

🛡️ Iran calls the shots – US/Israeli defenses showing "exhaustion." Tel Aviv alarms now sound seconds before impact—not 10 minutes.

🇺🇸 Trump wants out – "He says mission complete because he's looking for an exit. Iran won't give it easily."

📞 Iran refused US talks – Twice approached by Trump's envoy. Twice refused. (Betrayed before.)

🕌 New leader – Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei: scholar, 20 years teaching, simple lifestyle. "Continuity."

🌍 Victory for humanity – "Iran's success empowers the global majority against the empire."

Read the Full analysis here: https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/damage-caused-to-the-israeli-regime

Resistance economy worked. Strategy working.

#Iran #Israel #Marandi #AxisOfResistance #BRICS
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🇮🇱🇮🇷 NIGHT OF FIRE: Cluster Missiles Rain on Tel Aviv, Jerusalem—Iron Dome Overwhelmed 🇮🇷🇮🇱

The sky over Palestine lit up—and this time, the "invincible" defenses cracked.

🚀 Multiple ballistic missiles launched toward Jerusalem & Tel Aviv

💥 Cluster munitions witnessed splitting mid-air over Netanya—raining submunitions across wide areas

🛡️ Of 4-5 missiles, only 3-4 intercepted. At least one got through.

🔥 Impact sites confirmed:
- Tel Aviv Savidor Central train station—destroyed
- Petah Tikva hit
- Multiple locations burning

🚑 Two confirmed dead. Emergency services rushing.

✈️ Israel responded with airstrikes on northern Tehran.

The question* When the main train station burns and sirens sound seconds before impact—what's left of the deterrent?

#TelAviv #Iran #Israel #IronDome #AxisOfResistance #MissileStrike
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🇺🇸 TRUMP: "I Can Do Anything I Want With Cuba" 🇺🇸🇨🇺

The US president made it clear—while 11 million Cubans sit in darkness.

Trump: "I'll have the honor of taking Cuba in some form. I can do anything I want with it."

The context:

Nationwide blackout—fuel shortages, no electricity for nearly 11 million people.

🛢️ US oil blockade: Venezuela shipments halted, other suppliers blocked. Three months with no oil.

🤝 First formal talks in a decade. NYT: Removing Cuba's president may be US objective.

#Cuba #Trump #Blockade #Sovereignty #Imperialism
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🇮🇷 IRAN IS NOT IRAQ: Why Washington's Regime Change Fantasy Will Fail 🇮🇷

The US tried this in Iraq, Libya, Syria—chaos, terrorism, failed states. Now Washington makes the same mistake with Iran. This time, the target is different.

Why Iran is different:

🌍 Large, populous nation—not a small monarchy
🎓 Highly educated, strong scientific base
🏛️ Layered state structures = built-in resilience
Religious ideology = capacity to withstand pressure
🗺️ Dominates Strait of Hormuz (20% of global oil)

The miscalculation:

💥 Killing leaders hasn't triggered collapse—swift succession proved otherwise
🎯 6,000+ strikes later, Iran keeps fighting
📉 Trump expected quick victory—war drags on

The irony:

🛢️ US lifted Russian oil sanctions to calm markets—after pressuring India to stop buying

Bottom line: Iran has staying power. US underestimated before. It's underestimating again.

#Iran #US #Geopolitics #StraitOfHormuz #BRICS
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Meanwhile only 23% of American voters were able to point out where Iran is on a map...

Despite the low levels of geographic knowledge, many Americans expressed strong opinions about U.S. policy toward Iran, including support or opposition to the strike. This reveals a disconnect between public opinion and basic factual understanding

The fact that some people thought Iran is in Australia is both funny and sad at the same time..
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GLOBAL UPDATE 🌍🇷🇺🇮🇷 Russia boosts Iran support with drones & intel

Russia is reportedly stepping up military support to Iran by sharing satellite intelligence and improving drone technology, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The support is said to help Iran better track and target U.S. and allied forces in the Middle East. Moscow is also providing guidance on drone warfare tactics, drawing from its battlefield experience in Ukraine.

Analysts say Russia could gain from a prolonged conflict, as higher oil prices may boost its revenues while Western focus shifts away from Ukraine.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

#Russia #Iran #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #BreakingNews
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GLOBAL UPDATE 🇨🇳🇮🇷🇯🇴🇱🇧🇮🇶 China Sends Emergency Aid to Middle East Amid Growing Crisis.

China has announced emergency humanitarian assistance for Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq as the regional situation worsens due to ongoing conflict and instability.

According to official statements, the aid will focus on urgent needs such as food supplies, medical support, and relief materials for civilians affected by displacement and infrastructure damage. The move highlights Beijing’s increasing role in Middle East diplomacy and crisis response.

China also reiterated its call for an immediate ceasefire, warning that continued escalation could deepen the humanitarian crisis and destabilize the wider region. Officials stressed the importance of international cooperation to restore peace and prevent further spread of conflict.

This comes as global powers face mounting pressure to respond to rising tensions and humanitarian risks across the Middle East.

Source: Reuters / International media

#China #MiddleE...
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JUST IN 🌍🇹🇷 Turkey Explores Four New Nuclear Power Plants with Multiple Countries

Turkey is in talks with South Korea, Canada, China, and Russia to build four new nuclear power plants, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on 18 March 2026. The discussions focus on reactors in the Sinop and Thrace regions, though no contracts have been finalized. Ankara aims to select proposals that enhance local development and technology transfer.

This move comes as Turkey continues its nuclear expansion, already constructing the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant with Russia’s Rosatom, which is expected to supply around 10 % of the nation’s electricity once completed. Turkey’s nuclear ambitions reflect a broader push for energy security and diversification away from fossil fuels.

Source: Reuters

#Turkey #NuclearEnergy #Akkuyu #EnergySecurity #GlobalNews
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JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Trump administration’s strategy to curb China’s influence

The Trump administration believes that ending the Ukraine War by improving relations with Russia could weaken China’s global influence. The plan involves bringing Russia closer to the U.S. through incentives such as economic ties, shifting the balance of power away from China, which is seen as the bigger long-term threat.

Analysts say this approach ties the resolution of the Ukraine crisis to broader international diplomacy and economic leverage. The U.S. sees a shift in Russia’s alignment as key to countering China’s growing military and economic influence. Additionally, the strategy could strengthen the U.S.’s strategic position with NATO and other allies.

Source: POLITICO
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🌊🇨🇳 China’s First Deep-Sea Smart Test Ship Hits the Waves

China’s 110‑meter, 7,000-tonne fully electric deep‑sea green intelligent test ship, Weilai, has started sea trials with more than 20 sets of domestic marine equipment. Designed as a floating laboratory, it collects real‑sea data under complex conditions to accelerate the commercialization of homegrown marine technology.

The ship is also testing a domestic intelligent steering system aimed at breaking foreign dominance in marine navigation. With a 10,000-nautical-mile range, Weilai represents a major step in China’s push for self-reliant maritime innovation.

#China #MarineTech #Innovation #SmartShips #Weilai
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Trump minces no words and is honored to "take Cuba"

"I can do anything I want with it"

Looks like he is moving his greedy sights from Iran, Greenland, Venezuela to Cuba...
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MARKET UPDATE 🇺🇸📉
Gold & Silver Slide Ahead of U.S. Open

Gold and silver prices moved lower ahead of the U.S. market open, with gold falling around 2% and silver also seeing notable declines.

Viral claims suggesting $680 billion wiped from gold and $110 billion from silver in just 3 hours are not confirmed by credible financial sources.

📊 The dip comes as:
• The U.S. dollar strengthens
• Interest rate uncertainty grows
• Investors stay cautious before Federal Reserve signals

Source: Reuters, Barron’s
JUST IN 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇷 UK-linked diplomat claims US envoys pushed Trump toward Iran war

A diplomat with direct knowledge of the US–Iran negotiations has made a controversial claim, stating that American figures Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were viewed as “Israeli assets” who influenced President Donald Trump toward a conflict he now wants to exit.

The remark comes from sources involved in the nuclear talks, where the UK’s National Security Adviser was also present. According to reports, negotiations between the US and Iran were progressing and a potential deal was still within reach before military escalation occurred.

The claim highlights growing criticism over how the talks were handled, with concerns that diplomatic efforts may have been undermined by political decisions and internal divisions within the US administration.

Source: The Guardian

#BreakingNews #Iran #USA #UK #Israel #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #WorldNews
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GLOBAL UPDATE 🌍🇺🇸🇨🇳🇮🇷🇹🇼

U.S. Focus on Middle East War Raises Indo-Pacific Concerns, Analysts Say China Could Benefit

The ongoing U.S. military engagement in the Middle East, particularly tensions involving Iran, is raising concerns among allies in Asia about a potential weakening of American presence in the Indo-Pacific region. According to reporting by Bloomberg and Associated Press, the shift of U.S. military resources—including weapons and strategic attention—toward the Middle East is being closely watched by regional partners.

Analysts warn that this reallocation could reduce U.S. readiness around Taiwan and the broader Indo-Pacific, a region already facing rising tensions. While there is no confirmed evidence that China is directly studying U.S. war tactics from the conflict, experts say Beijing could gain a strategic advantage if Washington remains heavily engaged elsewhere. The situation highlights growing global concerns about balancing multiple security challenges at once.

Source: Blo...
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🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷Top-ten US lies about the war with Iran

Since the war between the US, Israel and Iran, statements from American officials, especially President Donald Trump, have increasingly clashed with reports, evidence, and even their own earlier claims.

1️⃣ 'Iran has nuclear weapons'

On 28 February, Trump claimed Iran had developed nuclear weapons threatening US allies, and soon, the US itself.
But in June 2025, he said Iran’s nuclear programme had been “completely destroyed”. So which one is true?

2️⃣ 'Iranian missiles can hit US'

Trump warned Iranian missiles could soon reach American soil.
Yet Pentagon's Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) previously assessed Iran would need years to develop such capability. Iran’s current missile range is just about 2,500 km, while the distance to the US exceeds 11,000 km.

3️⃣ 'Iran bombed a school in Minab'


Trump blamed Iran for a strike that killed 175 people.
However, media investigations and leaked Pentagon information suggested the strike was caused by a US Tomahawk missile—reportedly due to a targeting error.

4️⃣ 'The US can protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz'

Trump promised military escorts for commercial shipping.
In reality, multiple reports claim requests were declined, and several vessels that relied on US assurances were later attacked.

5️⃣ 'Footage of attacks on US bases is fake AI'

Trump dismissed videos of strikes on US bases and pro-government rallies in Iran as AI-generated propaganda.
However, similar footage has appeared across international media and independent social media accounts, raising doubts about that claim.

6️⃣ 'US controls the war'

American officials repeatedly claimed the situation was “contained”, despite ongoing strikes, regional escalation, and rising casualties.

7️⃣ 'No US troops are at risk'

Public statements downplayed danger to American forces, even as reports emerged of attacks on bases across the region.

8️⃣ 'Sanctions only target the regime'

US officials insist sanctions are “precision tools”, yet humanitarian groups argue they severely impact civilians, especially access to medicine and essential goods.

9️⃣ 'We’re not seeking regime change'

US officials insist the goal is “stability”, not overthrowing Iran’s leadership.
Yet statements from multiple policymakers, along with long-standing positions in US Congress, have openly discussed weakening or replacing the Iranian government.

🔟 'Civilian casualties are minimal'

Officials often claim strikes are “precise” and avoid civilian harm.
But reports from humanitarian groups and coverage by outlets like Reuters suggest civilian casualties may be higher than officially acknowledged—raising questions about transparency and accountability.

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