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Even the conflict will not stop birds from rushing to get the best nesting spots in their usual breeding areas, says KKL-JNF chief ornithologist The post War will not interrupt annual migration of millions of birds through Israel — expert appeared first on The Times of Israel.

A two-front war should be no problem for Israel, analysts say  Breaking Defense

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recited a prayer for US troops attacking Iran, asking for strength and protection.

Pentagon chief spoke with Gen Dan Caine at a press conference and blamed Iran for civilian casualties Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has warned that Tuesday would be the “most intense” day of US strikes yet, even as he blamed Iran for civilian casualties by claiming its forces were firing missiles from schools and hospitals. Speaking alongside Gen Dan Caine, the chair of the joint chiefs of staff, Hegseth alleged Iran was deliberately firing missiles from schools and hospitals, describing the country’s leadership as “desperate and scrambling like the terrorist cowards they are”. Continue reading...

Washington and Jerusalem hope the bombing and protests will destabilize Tehran. But experts believe that even weakened, the regime could take a long time to collapse while still remaining a global threat The post A long road to the end: The death throes of Iran’s regime could last for years appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’  Chicago Tribune

Despite wartime needs and diplomatic backlash, Israeli defense exports grew to 4.4% of the global market in 2021–2025, fueled by air defense system sales The post Israel surpassed UK as 7th-largest global arms exporter, report shows appeared first on The Times of Israel.

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps

The Pentagon said its strikes in Iran were peaking just hours after President Donald Trump placed the onus on Iran not to escalate further.

Hegseth indicates Trump will decide when Iran war is complete  NBC News

WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes against Iran in the campaign so far. Speaking with reporters, Hegseth said Tuesday would bring the most fighter jets and bombers against Iran. (Reporting by Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali, Susan Heavey, Katharine Jackson, editing by Michelle Nichols)

WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - The top U.S. general said on Tuesday that the United States was carrying out strikes against Iranian mine-laying vessels. The war has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for global oil and liquefied natural gas transport, leaving tankers unable to sail for more than a week and forcing producers to halt pumping as storage fills. "(U.S. Central Command) continues today to hunt and strike mine-laying vessels and mine storage facilities," General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters.

DOHA, March 10 (Reuters) - Qatar wants to strengthen its defence partnership with the United States in the wake of Iranian air strikes on Qatari territory, the foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, even as it sees the existing deal as an important deterrent. Iran launched missile and drone attacks on its oil-producing Gulf neighbours after U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed its top leaders. The conflict disrupted output in the region and sent oil prices surging.

JD Vance honors fallen hero as US casualties mount in Iran War  AOL.com

‘We are winning’ Trump’s defense secretary said. ‘This is not 2003’

IRGC says oil blockade will continue, FM rejects Trump's claim war could be over 'soon' and asserts US and Israel failed to meet aims; Tehran continues to lob missiles at neighbors The post Iran vows to fight ‘as long as it takes,’ threatens Trump with ‘elimination’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The War Room newsletter: How the Iran war is escalating  The Economist

The Israeli military is pushing for more strikes on Iran before the window of opportunity closes, when US President Trump decides to end the war.