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The Week in Charts: Traffic trickles through Strait of Hormuz | Liner exodus accelerates as Middle East services crippled  Lloyd's List

Former IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Peter Lerner talks Israel’s communication strategy. Why do Israel and the US communicate differently, and how do fake AI videos shape coverage? The post The War Over the Narrative appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Iran's Jews feeling fear and heartbreak as US-Israeli strikes rain down MEE correspondent on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 14:27 'I cannot see the country where I was born and raised as my enemy,' one Jewish Iranian businesswoman tells MEE Iranian Jews hold a pro-Palestinian gathering in Tehran on 30 October 2023 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Yosef, an Iranian Jew who studied history at university, is talking to Middle East Eye about the distinction between Judaism and Zionism. Part of a small community that now numbers less than 10,000 in a country of 90 million, Yosef – like other Iranian Jews – is trying to stay safe from air and missile strikes that often originate in Israel, a country he is supposed to feel some affinity with. “It is Zionism that has damaged Israel’s reputation around the world,” he says. “Today there is hardly any influential left-wing movement left in Israel. The competition is between hard-right politicians and even more radical ones.” Yosef describes himself as a strong critic of Zionism, which he believes has played a major role in destabilising the entire Middle East.  “What happened in Gaza will remain in history,” he says, referring to Israel’s genocide. “The shame of it will stay with Zionism and those who supported it.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With Israeli strikes on oil sites now turning the skies above Tehran black, Yosef is frustrated with Iranians who support Israel’s actions. “When I see some of my fellow Iranians believing Netanyahu’s speeches, it makes me very sad,” he says. “They should listen carefully to his messages to the people of Syria, Lebanon and Palestine to understand who they are dealing with.” 'Yes, I’m Jewish. But I cannot see the country where I was born and raised as my enemy' - Sara, Jewish Iranian businesswoman Sara, a 46-year-old businesswoman from Shiraz, is particularly angry with the Israeli prime minister. She places much of the blame for the current war on Netanyahu. “Even inside Israel, many people hate this charlatan,” she says bluntly. “To cover up his financial scandals, he will do anything to shift attention away from himself.” Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate cases launched in 2019. His scheduled appearances in court have frequently been delayed because of Israel’s wars.  “Yes, I’m Jewish. But I cannot see the country where I was born and raised as my enemy,” Sara says.  “I am both Jewish and Iranian. Because of that, I believe I can judge this situation without hatred. Much of the chaos we have seen in the region in recent years is connected to Netanyahu’s policies.” Iran's small Jewish community Iran’s Jewish population has declined significantly since the 1979 Islamic revolution. Before it, estimates suggested that between 70,000 and 100,000 Jews lived in Iran. After the revolution and the break in relations between Tehran and Israel, many left the country. Iran’s most recent census, in 2016, placed the number of Jews at just over 9,000, though some members of the community believe the real number is higher. 'When I see missiles hitting Israeli cities, it makes me sad. When I see Israeli and American fighter jets flying over my city, it makes me sad too' - Daniel, Iranian Jewish jeweller Conversations with Iranian Jews reveal a mosaic of opinions about the personal dilemmas and tensions raised by the war. Jewish citizens of Iran are watching a war between their country and Israel, the state established by force as a homeland for the Jewish people. Daniel, 52, works in a jewellery shop in Tehran. Like many others, he is anxious about the consequences of the war and speaks cautiously about his views. “I don’t remember the time before the revolution,” he says. “But my parents and older relatives always told us that Iran and Israel once had close relations. They never imagined that one day the two countries would be in a situation like this.” Daniel spends most of his time at home right now, following the war on Persian and Hebrew news channels.  “I don’t know what will happen,” he says quietly. “But this is a terrible war. I wish it had never happened. When I see missiles hitting Israeli cities, it makes me sad. When I see Israeli and American fighter jets flying over my city, it makes me sad too. The explosions keep us awake at night.” Daniel avoids offering a clear political judgment about the conflict. He does not say why, but the reason is easy to guess. Speaking openly about such matters is risky in Iran, especially during wartime. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Anger at Islamic Republic  Not everyone is as critical of Israel as Sara and Yosef. But expressing different opinions openly can be difficult. Arash, 71, owns a small restaurant in Tehran. He admits that speaking about the war is uncomfortable. 'The level of anger toward the Islamic Republic is so high that many Iranians today see Jews as friends' - Arash, Jewish Iranian restaurant owner “It’s not easy to talk about these things,” he says. “Especially during wartime. This is a war between two countries that you feel connected to.” He pauses, then continues. “But the real question is: who first promised to destroy the other? The policies of the Islamic Republic helped bring the situation to this point.” Arash believes that in recent years, attitudes toward Jews inside Iran have improved. “The level of anger toward the Islamic Republic is so high that many Iranians today see Jews as friends,” he says. But he quickly adds that he still sees himself first and foremost as Iranian. “Don’t forget that I am also Iranian. It makes me sad that the policies of this government have brought the country to this situation.” Like many older members of the community, Arash says emigration is no longer easy.  “Over the years many Jews have left Iran and moved to Israel,” he says. “For people our age it’s much harder to leave. But look around, even many Muslims are emigrating. Why? Because under the Islamic Republic, people don’t see a future here.” Fear for the future As the war between Iran and Israel enters its second week, there is still no clear sign of when it might end. For many Iranian Jews, the greatest fear is not just the current fighting, but what might come next. Names and ages of children killed in strike on Iranian school Read More » Speaking before the weekend strikes on oil facilities in Tehran, Yosef tells MEE that the “worst possible scenario” would be attacks on Iran’s infrastructure aimed at forcing the Islamic Republic to surrender. Now that scenario is here. Yosef adds one final thought. “We have to be realistic. The military power of Israel and the United States is many times greater than Iran’s,” he says.  "I hate waking up every night to the sound of missiles and explosions. "But what I fear most is that the final result of this war will destroy the country I love.” War on Iran Tehran News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

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Iran names new leader as oil tops $100, deaths mount  The Week

The Pentagon Cut Its Civilian Safeguards Before the Iran War  The Atlantic

Trump: Oil tanker crews must ‘show some guts,’ sail through Straight of Hormuz  The Hill

How war in Iran is affecting gas prices in Texas  Spectrum News

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Israel Begins ‘Broad Wave of Strikes’ on Iran’s Infrastructure  The New York Times

Israeli shelling kills priest in south Lebanon Israeli tank fire killed a priest in the border village of al-Qlayya, in south Lebanon’s Marjayoun district. Lebanese state media reported that Israeli artillery struck a house in the Christian town twice in succession. The first strike wounded the homeowner and his wife, according to the National News Agency (NNA). When several neighbors, including Father Pierre al-Rai, and Red Cross paramedics rushed to help, the house was hit a second time, injuring Rai and three others. The priest later died from his wounds. The border village had not previously been caught up in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.

Ukraine has built low-cost drones to counter Russian attacks with imported Iranian Shahed drones.

Iran's top security official says security in Strait of Hormuz ‘unlikely’ amid continuing regional war  Anadolu Ajansı

While pro-establishment crowds celebrate Khamenei's appointment as his father's successor, others believe it signals no change to how Iran is ruled.

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France teases new defensive mission to secure Hormuz strait  Euractiv

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There have been fears players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their Asian Cup opener.

Iran authorities support continuity with backing for Mojtaba Khamenei  Al Jazeera