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Iranian officials including Pezeshkian, Araghchi and Ghalibaf rejected Trump's claim of a leadership rift and stressed that Iranians are united under the Supreme Leader, with statements posted in solidarity; the piece also notes discussions about a wounded successor and ongoing US-backed diplomacy blockers amid broader US-Israel tensions in the Gulf.
After an 11th-hour two-week ceasefire with Iran ends 40 days of fighting, Israelis are divided: some celebrate the pause while others urge a decisive end to Iran’s threat; critics say Netanyahu was sidelined and warn the ceasefire is a pause that could be exploited by Tehran. The conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon continues, public support for the war has waned, and many fear the peace is fragile and temporary.
ISW-CTP’s March 24 briefing reports Iran mining the Strait of Hormuz and charging transit fees for a Tehran-approved route, with several vessels paying fees as tensions rise. The US-Israeli campaign continues to target Iranian missile infrastructure and production sites (notably Esfahan and near Tabriz), while Iran launches missile and cluster munitions at Israel. Hezbollah has intensified attacks from Lebanon and Israel is expanding operations there. In Iraq, US-led strikes hit Iranian-backed PMF bases; diplomacy avenues toward possible talks with Iran surface amid ongoing cyber and sanctions pressure. Iran also sustains drone/missile activity against Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE, keeping the conflict highly volatile with regional spillover risk.
Israel and Iran renewed attacks after strikes on Tehran, with missiles hit targets in Tehran and Tehran firing at Diego Garcia. The U.K. confirmed U.S. base use for operations, while the U.S. reportedly sent thousands more Marines despite Trump’s hints that Washington may wind down, creating a discordant signal about long-term involvement. The flare-up contributed to oil-market volatility amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, with the U.S. temporarily easing sanctions on Iranian oil as alliances and strategy in the region shift.
Oil prices climbed toward $110 a barrel as Israel and Iran threatened more attacks on petroleum facilities, with gas averaging about $3.84 a gallon nationally—roughly 32% higher than a month earlier—despite President Trump’s suspension of the Jones Act intended to ease shipping.
A massive fire has engulfed a Kuwait City tower following debris from drone-interception operations, as Kuwait warns of ongoing hostile aerial activity. The incident unfolds amid a broader Middle East crisis, with Israeli strikes reported in Tehran and Beirut and continued cross-border tensions between Israel and Iran.
Live updates show Israel striking Beirut and Tehran while Iran targets Israeli sites and Gulf interests; air-raid alarms, sheltering, and flight disruptions (including Dubai) are reported as casualties rise in Lebanon and Iran, with discussions of international involvement from the U.S. and Russia amid a widening regional conflict.
Israel escalated its strikes on Tehran as the regional conflict enters its eighth day, with Iran claiming a massive drone attack on Israel and US bases in the UAE and Kuwait; explosions were reported in Dubai and Manama, clashes intensified along the Lebanon–Syria border, and Israel conducted fresh strikes on Iranian targets as regional tensions surge and the US weighs arms support and sanctions responses.
Shira Efron argues that while Israel’s Iran war has produced domestic euphoria and could bolster Netanyahu politically, it is unlikely to yield a definitive, lasting victory. The campaign risks triggering new fronts and wider escalation, while Israel faces mounting economic strain, domestic polarization, and growing international isolation. Even with initial military gains against Iran, the conflict may not end Israel’s security dilemmas, and American support could waver, leaving the country in a fragile, ongoing cycle of conflict rather than a clear resolution.
Trump told Axios he should be involved in selecting Iran's next supreme leader and said Mojtaba Khamenei is unacceptable, a stance issued as the US-Israel-led war with Iran intensifies across the region with cross-border strikes, casualties, and disruptions to shipping and oil markets.
Afghan refugees in Iran, many undocumented and vulnerable, are caught in the crossfire of Israel's conflict with Iran, facing danger, displacement, and lack of support, with some forced to return to Afghanistan despite the risks.
A report reveals that Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok, integrated into X, struggled with verifying facts and distinguishing real from fake visuals during the Israel-Iran conflict, contributing to misinformation and highlighting the limitations of AI in crisis reporting.
A 12-day intense conflict between Israel and Iran involved extensive air strikes, missile exchanges, and significant casualties, with Iran suffering thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths, while Israel experienced fewer casualties. The conflict prompted mass evacuations in Iran and widespread damage in both countries, with the US intervening militarily to de-escalate the situation.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei declared that Iran will never surrender to the US, claiming victory after a 12-day conflict with Israel, dismissing US strikes on nuclear sites as insignificant, and affirming Iran's nuclear program remains intact amidst ongoing regional tensions.
Gasoline prices haven't dropped significantly despite falling oil futures, due to only modest recent price increases and ongoing seasonal demand, but prices may decline further as global supply remains strong and demand wanes later in the year.