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Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war  BBC

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Trump threatens US can make Iran 'almost impossible' to rebuild US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran was on the verge of defeat, adding that American attacks on the country could make it "almost impossible" to rebuild". "They are pretty much at the end of the line," he told reporters in Washington. "We can hit sections of Tehran and other places that if you do it, it'll be almost impossible for them to rebuild their country, and we don't want that." The US president also added that the US was "going to look very strongly at the straits". "We're just riding free range over that country, and now we're going to look very strongly at the straits. The straits are in great shape."

Trump Touts Strikes on Iran, Downplays Mine Threat in Hormuz  Bloomberg.com

Hezbollah and Iran had launched joint attack on more than 50 targets including Israeli military bases Middle East live – latest updates Israeli warplanes bombarded Beirut’s southern suburbs and southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched drones and rockets at northern Israel on Wednesday night in a sharp escalation of the 10-day conflict. Hezbollah let off successive volleys of rockets and drone swarms at Israel on Wednesday night, injuring two people, with most of the projectiles either being intercepted or falling into open areas. Continue reading...

Extent of Iran's attacks shows it was better prepared for war then White House thought, officials tells NYT, which reports at least 17 American sites have been damaged The post At least 25 Iranian attacks have targeted US sites in Middle East, analysis finds appeared first on The Times of Israel.

China openly mocks U.S. war with Iran  CNN

Ending Iran War Quickly Carries Big Risks for the U.S. and Allies  WSJ

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?  BBC

Iran demands recognition of its rights, war reparations and guarantees against future aggression to end the war.

Trump administration releasing 172 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve as Iran war causes soaring prices  CBS News

The country's prime minister urges resilience, says government committed to ensuring people's lives are not disrupted.

Trump tries to navigate Iran war and rising gas prices at first rally since strikes began  NBC News

Trump claims US has destroyed much of Iran’s military capabilities US President Donald Trump said the US has destroyed Iran’s navy, air defence systems, radar networks and parts of its leadership during its war on Iran. “And we could do a lot worse,” he told reporters, adding that remaining targets in the country could be eliminated “in an hour”. Trump also said he was not concerned about possible Iran-backed attacks on US soil and urged oil companies to continue using the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian warnings.

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Savannah couple continues humanitarian work in Iraq as US-Israel war with Iran nears two-week mark  WTOC

Iran warns regional ports could become targets if its facilities are attacked Iran’s senior military spokesperson warned that ports in the region could become “legitimate targets” if Iranian port facilities come under attack. It came shortly after the US military advised civilians in Iran to avoid all port facilities along the Strait of Hormuz where Iranian naval forces are operating. The spokesperson said Iran would respond if its maritime infrastructure is targeted by the US and Israel

Asia-Pacific markets fall as Iran war continues to fuel oil volatility  CNBC

By Erin Banco and Jonathan Landay NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence indicates that Iran's leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless U.S. and Israeli bombardment, according to three sources familiar with the matter. A "multitude" of intelligence reports provide "consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger" of collapse and "retains control of the Iranian public," said one of the sources, all of whom were granted anonymity to discuss U.S. intelligence findings.

Jaw-Dropping Poll Reveals Real Reason Behind Trump’s War in Iran  The Daily Beast