In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump warned that Iran would be “living in hell” unless the Strait of Hormuz is opened by Tuesday, 8 PM Eastern Time (midnight GMT). Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has said that this was “dragging” Americans “into hell.”

Iranian Official Says The Strait Of Hormuz Will Never Return To Pre-War Operations

Trump also repeated his threat to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges, unless the vital waterway is reopened to shipping vessels.  When responding to Trump’s expletive-laden post on X, Qalibaf urged Trump to end what he described as a “dangerous game.” He also called out Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his role in the war that is “dragging” Americans into a “living hell.”

“Your reckless moves are dragging the United States into a living HELL for every single family, and our whole region is going to burn because you insist on following Netanyahu’s commands,” Qalibaf wrote.

“Make no mistake: You won’t gain anything through war crimes,” the Iranian official added.

Traffic through the strait normally accounts for 20–25% of global oil shipments and around 20% of liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade. Disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict are driving up energy prices, including in the US, where the average price of gasoline has risen to $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022. –RT

While the U.S. continues to deliver ultimatums that go unanswered, Russia has commented on the interesting attempts at diplomacy by Trump, too. Russia’s envoy to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, said Washington fails to understand that Tehran would only accept agreements based on “reasonable compromises,” not ultimatums.

Why the US Regime Pretends Israel’s Nuclear Weapons Don’t Exist

Traffic through the strait normally accounts for 20–25% of global oil shipments and around 20% of liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade. Disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict are driving up energy prices, including in the US, where the average price of gasoline has risen to $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.

Trump’s War With Iran Could Constitute “War Crimes”

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: Oil Spikes As Trump Vows To Hit Iran “Extremely Hard Over Next 2-3 Weeks”, Threatens To Send It “Back To The Stone Ages.”

Summary

• Trump declares ‘core strategic objectives met’, threatens 2-3 more weeks of bombing, no mention of ceasefire
• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has released an open letter to the American people, questioning whether Washington is truly putting “America First” or merely acting as a “proxy for Israel” willing to fight “to the last American soldier.”
• Air defenses have been activated in Dubai, taking out 5 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran
• Iran’s new Ayatollah tweets, “I emphatically declare that the consistent policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, following on the path of Imam Khomeini and the martyred Leader, is to continue supporting the Resistance against the Zionist-US enemy.”
• “Not true”: Iran rejects Trump’s claim that the “new regime president” asked for a ceasefire (which has been Pezeshkian since 2024)
• UAE mulls becoming first Gulf country to directly join US-Israeli war against Iran, lobbies for firm UNSC security resolution.
• Trump to Reuters: will be “out of Iran pretty quickly” and could return for “spot hits” if needed. Also says he’s open to exiting ‘paper tiger’ NATO after Iran war is over, angry over lack of help in Hormuz crisis.
• An oil tanker leased to QatarEnergy was struck by an Iranian cruise missile in Qatari waters on Wednesday.
• IRGC has newly vowed to keep attacking with “full intensity and power” – suggesting this is far from over, as ceasefire talks remain theater lacking in much substance. Ayatollah praises Hezbollah in written statement.

Oil Spikes As Trump Vows To Hit Iran “Extremely Hard Over Next 2-3 Weeks”, Threatens To Send It “Back To The Stone Ages”

After 48 hours of messaging triumphalism about US achievements, escalatory warnings tied to the Strait and energy targets, frustration with allies, and signals of de-escalation with a shortened timeline for reduced US involvement… President Trump addressed the nation tonight about the war in Iran.

Trump began by stating that the US is targeting the world’s number 1 State-Sponsor of terror – Iran.

There have been many “swift, decisive, overwhelming victories on the battlefield” in Operation Epic Fury against Iran, he continued.

Trump describes the military operations as “quick, lethal, violent” and “respected” all over the world.

• *TRUMP: IRAN’S NAVY IS GONE, AIR FORCE IN RUINS
• *TRUMP: MOST OF IRAN’S LEADERS ARE DEAD
• *TRUMP: IRAN’S ABILITY TO LAUNCH MISSILES AND DRONES CURTAILED
• *TRUMP: DON’T NEED OIL FROM MIDDLE EAST
• *TRUMP: WILL NEVER LET IRAN HAVE NUCLEAR WEAPON

Trump went to explain why he took us to war in Iran, focusing strongly on preventing Iran’s nuclear capabilities, and  correcting prior Presidents’ mistakes.

“Essentially I did what no other president was willing to do.”

Then came the quasi-mission accomplished moment:

• *TRUMP: CORE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES IN IRAN NEARING COMPLETION
• *TRUMP: THESE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES NEARING COMPLETION
• *TRUMP: MUST COMPLETE MISSION IN IRAN
• *TRUMP: WE WILL FINISH THE JOB VERY FAST
• *TRUMP: GETTING VERY CLOSE TO FINISHING JOB IN IRAN
• *TRUMP: WE ARE ON TRACK TO COMPLETE ALL MILITARY OBJECTIVES

Hormuz is not America’s problem…

Trump again says that other countries that rely on oil coming through the Strait of Hormuz should take control of it: “We will be helpful, but they should take the lead.”

• *TRUMP: US HAS PLENTY OF GAS
• *TRUMP: WE IMPORT ALMOST NO OIL THROUGH HORMUZ
• *TRUMP: COUNTRIES THAT GET OIL THROUGH HORMUZ MUST TAKE THE LEAD
• *TRUMP: COUNTRIES RECEIVING OIL VIA HORMUZ MUST CHERISH IT
• *TRUMP ON HORMUZ: WILL OPEN NATURALLY WHEN CONFLICT OVER

And the clarification for American voters:

Trump pins the runup in gas prices entirely on “the Iranian regime launching deranged terror attacks against commercial oil tankers in neighboring countries that have nothing to do with the conflict.”

• *TRUMP: INCREASE IN GASOLINE PRICES DUE TO IRAN ATTACK ON TANKERS
• *TRUMP: SHORT-TERM GAS PRICE INCREASE DUE TO IRAN’S ATTACKS
• *TRUMP: US NEVER BEEN BETTER PREPARED ECONOMICALLY
• *TRUMP: WE’RE IN GREAT SHAPE FOR THE FUTURE
• *TRUMP: OIL PRODUCTION WILL SOON BE SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER
• *TRUMP: ECONOMY WILL SOON COME ROARING BACK

Then came the threats:

• *TRUMP: WE WILL NOT LET MID EAST ALLIES GET HURT OR FAIL
• *TRUMP: WILL HIT IRAN EXTREMELY HARD OVER NEXT 2-3 WEEKS
• *TRUMP: WILL BRING IRAN BACK TO STONE AGE WHERE THEY BELONG
• *TRUMP: NEW LEADERS IN IRAN LESS RADICAL, MORE REASONABLE
• *TRUMP: IF THERE IS NO DEAL, WILL HIT IRAN’S ELECTRIC PLANTS
• *TRUMP: WE HAVE NOT HIT THEIR OIL EVEN THOUGH EASIEST TARGET
• *TRUMP: WILL HIT IRAN WITH MISSILES IF WE SEE THEM MAKE A MOVE
• *TRUMP: WE HAVE ALL THE CARDS THEY HAVE NONE

And ended on an optimistic note:

• *TRUMP: ON THE CUSP OF ENDING IRAN’S THREAT TO AMERICA

Oil had been selling off heading into Trump’s address, with traders looking for clearer signals on whether Washington will end the war in the coming weeks, but started to rally strongly as Trump began speaking, as traders did not hear the ‘mission accomplished’ they were hoping for, erasing all of yesterday’s ceasefire chatter…

 

Not what many were expecting…

“In a triumph of hope against experience, some oil traders had been looking for clarity from Trump’s speech. He has provided no direction, repeating past comments and mixing bravado and threats with the prospect of an imminent end. That has pushed Brent and WTI higher,” said Bloomberg’s Clara Ferreira Marques.

and not one mention of the word ‘ceasefire’ or ‘uranium’.

For crude traders, producers and users, the main takeaway from Trump’s remarks is that the global oil-supply crunch triggered by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz is probably set to persist through April.

Each day the waterway’s been shuttered has translated into the loss of about 11 million barrels, according to an earlier Bloomberg tally.

 

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Trump To (almost) Declare “Mission Accomplished.”

Trump will use his primetime 9 pm ET Oval Office address Wednesday night to declare – against a backdrop of deteriorating poll numbers -that the month-long war in Iran is winding down, and that others need to resolve the Strait of Hormuz blockade, Politico reported. The president telegraphed that message in interviews, social media posts, and public comments over the past 24 hours, laying the groundwork for a speech that is expected to claim that all military objectives have been met, according to six people familiar with the planning and granted anonymity to speak candidly. He also intends to slam NATO allies for the biggest unresolved matter of the war, Iran’s ongoing restrictions on shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Steve Bannon, Trump’s former White House chief strategist, said the president will essentially declare victory, laying out what he’s achieved in Iran and what he will do before the U.S. leaves, along with “dumping on the NATO allies – it’s their issue. Two to three weeks, definable objectives. ‘I came, I saw, I conquered’ — and we are hanging around a couple of weeks to conquer some more — maybe even then a ceasefire, while reiterating that the Hormuz situation is the Gulf Emirates’ and the Europeans’ to solve, and declare victory,” he added.

With the conflict ongoing, the speech offers Trump an opportunity to lay out the war’s objectives, what amounts to victory, and how he intends to move forward if ceasefire talks sputter.  The president’s decision to deliver a major address about the war’s endgame, coming as an additional 2,500 U.S. Marines make their way to the region, may be primarily an attempt to assuage voters’ concerns and Wall Street’s unease about energy markets and the knock-on effects of the strait closure.

“This is a big challenge for President Trump because it’s not his natural environment. It cannot be confrontational. It needs to be reassuring,” one of the people familiar said. “It needs to be very direct because he’s not just communicating with the American people but the Iranians, our allies in the region, and our allies in Europe.”

The president’s first primetime address since the war began comes about two weeks ahead of an oft-repeated four-to-six-week timeline for military operations in Iran.

Although Trump has made several public statements declaring that indirect talks with Iran are making progress, there is still little evidence that the two countries are anywhere close to an agreement – and some in the Iranian regime continue to insist that no talks are happening at all. In a social media post Wednesday morning, Trump asserted that Iran “has asked…for a CEASEFIRE!” But he added a key condition for accepting: “We will consider when the Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear.”

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Iran’s President Releases Open Letter to the American People,

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has released an open letter to the American people, questioning whether Washington is truly putting “America First” or merely acting as a “proxy for Israel” willing to fight “to the last American soldier.”

In the Wednesday message, which traces the roots of US-Iran tensions back to the 1953 coup while condemning recent bombings of Iranian infrastructure, Pezeshkian notes that Tehran harbors no enmity toward ordinary Americans. Instead, he urges the U.S. populace to look past “manufactured narratives,” arguing that the perceived Iranian threat is an invention of the military-industrial complex and Israeli political interests.

To the people of the United States of America pic.twitter.com/3uAL4FZgY7

— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) April 1, 2026

The full text of the letter is below:

In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

To the people of the United States of America, and to all those who, amid a flood of distortions and manufactured narratives, continue to seek the truth and aspire to a better life:

Iran—by this very name, character, and identity—is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in human history. Despite its historical and geographical advantages at various times, Iran has never, in its modern history, chosen the path of aggression, expansion, colonialism, or domination. Even after enduring occupation, invasion, and sustained pressure from global powers—and despite possessing military superiority over many of its neighbors—Iran has never initiated a war. Yet it has resolutely and bravely repelled those who have attacked it.

The Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries. Even in the face of repeated foreign interventions and pressures throughout their proud history, Iranians have consistently drawn a clear distinction between governments and the peoples they govern. This is a deeply rooted principle in Iranian culture and collective consciousness—not a temporary political stance.

For this reason, portraying Iran as a threat is neither consistent with historical reality nor with present-day observable facts. Such a perception is the product of political and economic whims of the powerful— the need to manufacture an enemy in order to justify pressure, maintain military dominance, sustain the arms industry, and control strategic markets. In such an environment, if a threat does not exist, it is invented.

Within this same framework, the United States has concentrated the largest number of its forces, bases, and military capabilities around Iran—a country that, at least since the founding of the United States, has never initiated a war. Recent American aggressions launched from these very bases have demonstrated how threatening such a military presence truly is. Naturally, no country confronted with such conditions would forgo strengthening its defensive capabilities. What Iran has done—and continues to do—is a measured response grounded in legitimate self-defense, and by no means an initiation of war or aggression.

Relations between Iran and the United States were not originally hostile, and early interactions between the Iranian and American people were not marred with hostility or tension. The turning point, however, was the 1953 coup d’état—an illegal American intervention aimed at preventing the nationalization of Iran’s own resources. That coup disrupted Iran’s democratic process, reinstated dictatorship, and sowed deep distrust among Iranians toward U.S. policies. This distrust deepened further with America’s support for the Shah’s regime, its backing of Saddam Hussein during the imposed war of the 1980s, the imposition of the longest and most comprehensive sanctions in modern history, and ultimately, unprovoked military aggression—twice, in the midst of negotiations—against Iran.

Yet all these pressures have failed to weaken Iran. On the contrary, the country has grown stronger in many areas: literacy rates have tripled—from roughly 30% before the Islamic Revolution to over 90% today; higher education has expanded dramatically; significant advances have been achieved in modern technology; healthcare services have improved; and infrastructure has developed at a pace and scale incomparable to the past. These are measurable, observable realities that stand independent of fabricated narratives.

At the same time, the destructive and inhumane impact of sanctions, war, and aggression on the lives of the resilient Iranian people must not be underestimated. The continuation of military aggression and recent bombings profoundly affect people’s lives, attitudes, and perspectives. This reflects a fundamental human truth: when war inflicts irreparable harm on lives, homes, cities, and futures, people will not remain indifferent toward those responsible.

This raises a fundamental question: Exactly which of the American people’s interests are truly being served by this war? Was there any objective threat from Iran to justify such behavior? Does the massacre of innocent children, the destruction of cancer-treatment pharmaceutical facilities, or boasting about bombing a country “back to the stone ages” serve any purpose other than further damaging the United States’ global standing?
Iran pursued negotiations, reached an agreement, and fulfilled all its commitments. The decision to withdraw from that agreement, escalate toward confrontation, and launch two acts of aggression in the midst of negotiations were destructive choices made by the U.S. government—choices that served the delusions of a foreign aggressor.

Attacking Iran’s vital infrastructure—including energy and industrial facilities—directly targets the Iranian people. Beyond constituting a war crime, such actions carry consequences that extend far beyond Iran’s borders. They generate instability, increase human and economic costs, and perpetuate cycles of tension, planting seeds of resentment that will endure for years. This is not a demonstration of strength; it is a sign of strategic bewilderment and an inability to achieve a sustainable solution.

Is it not also the case that America has entered this aggression as a proxy for Israel, influenced and manipulated by that regime? Is it not true that Israel, by manufacturing an Iranian threat, seeks to divert global attention away from its crimes toward the Palestinians? Is it not evident that Israel now aims to fight Iran to the last American soldier and the last American taxpayer dollar—shifting the burden of its delusions onto Iran, the region, and the United States itself in pursuit of illegitimate interests?

Is “America First” truly among the priorities of the U.S. government today?

I invite you to look beyond the machinery of misinformation—an integral part of this aggression—and instead speak with those who have visited Iran. Observe the many accomplished Iranian immigrants—educated in Iran—who now teach and conduct research at the world’s most prestigious universities, or contribute to the most advanced technology firms in the West. Do these realities align with the distortions you are being told about Iran and its people?

Today, the world stands at crossroads. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before. The choice between confrontation and engagement is both real and consequential; its outcome will shape the future for generations to come. Throughout its millennia of proud history, Iran has outlasted many aggressors. All that remains of them are tarnished names in history, while Iran endures—resilient, dignified, and proud.

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Air Defenses Activated in Dubai

Stocks were spooked with 90 minutes to go in Wednesday trading, as this morning’s Trumpian optimism melted like a popsicle in July. Not only has fighting intensified throughout the day, the UAE Ministry of Defence officially stated that air defense systems intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran.

???????? فيديو الدفاع الجوي الإماراتي يقول “الهدف تم تدميره” .. ما أقدر أتجاوزه!
يرسل قشعريرة في القلب لما نشوف الفريق يشتغل بكفاءة عالية لحمايتنا. فخورين جداً. ????

I simply can’t get over this video of UAE air defense saying “Target Destroyed”. It sends chills to my heart seeing our… pic.twitter.com/XgatfMNopp

— ????????????????ℝ ????????????ℝ???????????? (@omoruyi_valz) April 1, 2026

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US, Iran Discussing Ceasefire In Exchange for Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz: Axios  

Ahead of Trump’s address tonight at 9 pm ET,  Axios reports citing three sources that the US and Iran are discussing a potential deal that would involve a ceasefire in exchange for Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz  “The officials did not say whether those discussions had taken place directly or only through mediators, and they cautioned that it was unclear whether a deal could be reached. But the officials said President Trump was discussing the possibility with officials inside and outside the administration.” As a reminder, earlier in the day, Trump claimed on Wednesday that Iran had asked the U.S. for a ceasefire, but stressed he would only consider it if the strait was reopened. In response, Iran countered that it had not requested a ceasefire. 

????Three U.S. officials told me discussions are taking place about a possible ceasefire with Iran in return for the reopening of the Hormuz strait. The officials said it is unclear if a deal can be reached https://t.co/an8vwqcEj6

— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) April 1, 2026

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Iranian Supreme Leader Vows To “Continue Supporting The Resistance Against The Zionist-US Enemy”

Amid speculation that he is dead or badly wounded, moments ago Iran’s new supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on X that he “emphatically declare that the consistent policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, following on the path of Imam Khomeini and the martyred Leader, is to continue supporting the Resistance against the Zionist-US enemy.”

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Iran: Not True that Iran Requested a Ceasefire

Iran has again rejected Trump’s narrative, after he hours ago claimed that “Iran’s New Regime President” has just “asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!” Iran’s Foreign Ministry has responded by saying “there is no truth” to “Trump’s statements that Iran requested a ceasefire.” The Iran FM spox statement continues:

“No decision has been made yet. We have many considerations. Our conditions for ending the war are very clear. We do not accept a ceasefire; We seek a complete end.”

As a reminder, President Masoud Pezeshkian has been Iran’s president since July 2024 – and he’s made public appearances in Tehran, even over the last days. There is not a “new regime president”.

Additionally, Trump is now threatening to bomb Iran “back to the stone age” if Hormuz is not reopened, but just yesterday suggested he’s fine with it staying closed and that ultimately others should open it.

Here’s a clue that the new president of Iran has not in fact begged for a CEASEFIRE:

They do not have a new president. https://t.co/zqAUthm1d8

— Scott Horton (@scotthortonshow) April 1, 2026

Preparing the American Public for an Exit?

President Trump has issued new words to Reuters on his highly anticipated speech tonight (9 pm ET):

The United States will be “out of Iran pretty quickly” and could return for “spot hits” if needed, President Donald Trump tells Reuters, hours before he was scheduled to make a primetime address to the nation.

Trump also says he would state in the speech that he is considering withdrawing the US from the NATO alliance.

There’s expected to be a heavy focus on chastising NATO. If this is indeed the Bush-style ‘mission accomplished’ moment, it may be that he’s ready to blame Western allies for the closure of the Hormuz Strait – a problem which didn’t exist before Operation Epic Fury.

Trump: Iran President has asked for a ceasefire

President Trump on Truth Social has claimed the US has been directly asked for a ceasefire; however, he coupled this with the typical threat of bombing Iran “back to the Stone Ages!!!” Here’s what he said (note: Iran does not have a new president):

Iran’s New Regime President, much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE! We will consider when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear. Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!! President DJT

And yet the Hormuz question lingers, after just yesterday, Trump strangely said the vital energy shipping waterway would “automatically open”. Oil prices initially dumped on the Trump message, and quickly rebounded – perhaps based on the latter part of Trump’s statement. A lot would have to happen – for one, Washington is likely to require that Tehran give up charging some $2 million fee for tankers to make safe passage. Oil unimpressed…

 

First Gulf Country to Directly Join War?

The small but wealthy country of the United Arab Emirates appears to be edging toward open confrontation, with Arab officials saying it is preparing to join the US and allied powers in forcibly reopening the Strait of Hormuz after absorbing Iranian strikes. If so, the move would mark the first time a Persian Gulf state formally enters the conflict as a combatant. Behind the scenes, Abu Dhabi is reportedly pushing hard at the UN, lobbying for a Security Council resolution to legitimize military action, while simultaneously urging Washington and its European and Asian partners to assemble a coalition willing to act, according to The Wall Street Journal.

At the same time, the UAE is quietly assessing what it can bring to the fight, from mine-clearing operations to broader logistical and naval support aimed at securing the vital shipping lane. But the ambitions don’t stop there, amid an opportunity to settle old grievances and a territory dispute. Gulf sources say the Emiratis are also floating a far more aggressive idea: that the US should seize key islands in the waterway, including Abu Musa – held by Iran for decades but claimed by the UAE.

However, the fine print is important here…

Headline: The UAE is “ready to join the fight” to open Strait of Hormuz!

Article text: The UAE would like to put American troops in harm’s way while Emiratis provide “support services.” https://t.co/loAwKtQGdm pic.twitter.com/WLy2OHClDp

— Eli Clifton (@EliClifton) April 1, 2026

Trump Mulls NATO Exit

In an interview with The Telegraph newspaper, the president described the alliance as “paper tiger” and, when asked if he would reconsider American membership in the bloc, Trump responded: “Oh yes, I would say [it’s] beyond reconsideration.”

“I was never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way,” he said, in the remarks published Wednesday. He’s, of course, angry at the refusal of allies to join a military campaign to force back open the Strait of Hormuz.

“Beyond not being there, it was actually hard to believe. And I didn’t do a big sale. I just said, ‘Hey, you know, I didn’t insist too much. I just think it should be automatic,” he continued. “We’ve been there automatically, including Ukraine. Ukraine wasn’t our problem. It was a test, and we were there for them, and we would always have been there for them. They weren’t there for us.”

And here’s what Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Al Jazeera on Monday: “If NATO is just about us defending Europe if they’re attacked but then denying us basing rights when we need them, that’s not a very good arrangement. That’s a hard one to stay engaged in and say this is good for the United States.  So all of that is going to have to be reexamined.”

Oil Tanker in Qatari Waters Struck; Kuwait Airport Hit Again

A tanker leased to QatarEnergy was struck by an Iranian cruise missile in Qatari waters on Wednesday, in another escalation spilling directly into critical energy corridors. According to Qatar’s defense ministry, three missiles were launched from Iran, with two intercepted, but the third slammed into the Aqua 1 fuel oil tanker. While there were no casualties and damage remained above the waterline, the hit came just 17 nautical miles off Ras Laffan, home to the world’s largest gas facility, as Reuters has detailed. Bloomberg has noted, “Since the start of the war in Iran, UKMTO has reported 16 attacks on vessels operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman.”

Elsewhere, Kuwait reported a “large fire” at fuel tanks near its international airport following another Iranian strike. This marks the seventh time during the war that the international travel hub was hit, and the last time it took emergency crews well over two days to put out the fires.

The Pentagon continues moving thousands of Marines, Special Forces, and Airborne troops into the region. This is not enough for a full ground invasion force, but could be preparation for a campaign to cut Iran from its strategic islands, such as oil export hub Kharg Island…

As I said here during this term, whenever Trump builds up forces in a region, it leads to escalation despite whatever conflicting statements he makes. Right now, we’re seeing a buildup for ground ops targeting Iranian islands, and I still believe we’re moving in that direction. https://t.co/lzjb6aKBYk

— Dave DeCamp (@DecampDave) April 1, 2026

Meanwhile, diplomacy continues to look like theater. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he has “no faith” in talks with Washington, confirming that while messages have been exchanged, “no negotiations are underway.” On the battlefield, Iran’s IRGC claims its latest barrage – spanning more than 100 heavy missiles, attack drones, and roughly 200 smaller rockets – hit targets across Israel and US military positions in the Gulf. Installations in Bahrain and Kuwait have also been hit, the group said, claiming that a US helicopter was destroyed. The IRGC has newly vowed to keep attacking with “full intensity and power” – suggesting this is far from over.

Ayatollah Breaks Silence with Message Praising Hezbollah

The new, younger Ayatollah Khamenei – who may have been wounded in the early days of US-Israeli strikes- hasn’t been seen in any public way, not even on TV, throughout the war. There have not so much as been any official recent images of him circulated.

But Mojtaba Khamenei has apparently been issuing some limited written statements, mainly encouraging foreign proxies to join the war against US and Israeli forces in the region. State media have indicated he’s not making public appearances, given the ongoing relentless bombing campaign and the Islamic Republic’s wartime footing.

The 56-year old Khamenei has on Wednesday praised Hezbollah for joining the war against Israel. Hezbollah has been launching hundreds of rockets on northern and central Israel, amid an emerging ground campaign in southern Lebanon, and Israel bombs Beirut from the air. In the new words carried by Iranian state media, he praised Hezbollah for its “perseverance, steadfastness and patience” against “the most ruthless enemies of the Islamic world.”

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We are locked in a steel cage with Iran and nobody can seem to find the key. But if we don’t find a way out, the global economy is going to collapse, global food production is going to decline precipitously, and it is likely just a matter of time before someone uses weapons that should never be used under any circumstances. President Trump sent Iran a 15 point plan to end the war this week, but the Iranians just laughed at it. The Iranians have no intention of ending this war until “its own conditions are met”…

Iran has rejected a US proposal to end the war and set out conditions for any ceasefire, Press TV reported on Wednesday, citing a senior official.

“Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met,” the official said, adding: “No negotiations will be held prior to that.”

“Iran’s defensive operations will continue until its conditions are met,” the official said, describing the US proposal as “excessive.”

So what do the Iranians want?

They are asking for five things to happen before they will even begin negotiating…

• A complete halt to “aggression and assassinations” by the enemy.
• The establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure that the war is not reimposed on the Islamic Republic.
• Guaranteed and clearly defined payment of war damages and reparations.
• The conclusion of the war across all fronts and for all resistance groups involved throughout the region.
• Iran’s exercise of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz is and will remain Iran’s natural and legal right, and it constitutes a guarantee for the implementation of the other party’s commitments, and must be recognized.

The U.S. and Israel will never pay for the damage that they have done inside Iran.

And Israel will certainly not stop fighting against Hezbollah.

But that last one is the kicker.  There is no way that the Trump administration will ever agree to Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.

So there will be no negotiated settlement no matter how much the Trump administration may want one.

One Iranian spokesperson is mocking us by suggesting that U.S. officials are simply negotiating with themselves…

The Iranians are eagerly anticipating the appearance of the Mahdi, because he is supposed to come during a time of great chaos and war.

So why would they surrender if they think that the Mahdi is about to show up?

To them, that wouldn’t make any sense at all.

They are trapped in this war by their own ideology.

They are absolutely convinced that they are going to win, and they have just released a video that depicts the Statue of Liberty being blown up by an Iranian missile…

A crazy Iranian AI-generated video shows a missile blowing up the Statue of Liberty — and also references the Epstein scandal and lefty anti-war talking points

The minute-long clip, which ends with the ominous slogan “One vengeance for all,” has been attributed to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB and was later shared by Russian regime outlet RT.

Sequences invoking Native American dispossession, the dropping of the atom bombs on Japan, the Vietnam War, and more recent Middle Eastern conflicts are featured in the video, casting the US as the world’s enemy.

The U.S. is trapped in this war as long as Iran continues to paralyze traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and as long as Iran continues to attack our allies in the region.

On Wednesday, the White House announced that President Trump is ready to “unleash hell” if a negotiated settlement is not possible…

President Donald Trump is prepared to “unleash hell” if negotiations with Iran fail, the White House said Wednesday, after Tehran rejected an initial U.S. proposal and thousands of American troops were enroute to the Middle East.

“Iran should not miscalculate,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing, adding that if Iran refuses to make a deal to end the war, “President Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before.”

I don’t know if they got the memo yet, but negotiations have already failed.

So what is Trump planning to do that he is not doing already?

Right now, thousands of U.S. troops are on their way to the Middle East…

Donald Trump is massing a 7,000-strong ground invasion force on Iran’s doorstep after the Islamic regime snubbed a 15-point peace plan with a series of ‘ridiculous’ demands.

Pentagon chiefs ordered around 2,000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East last night to join some 4,500 Marines already en route to the region.

The President is prepared to pull the trigger on a full-scale invasion if Tehran continues to rebuff his diplomatic overtures, according to members of his inner circle.

Needless to say, 7,000 troops would not be nearly enough for a ground invasion of Iran.

When you add together the IRGC, the Basij forces, the regular Iranian army and the Iranian reserves, it comes to a grand total of more than a million fighting men.

7,000 U.S. soldiers may be enough to take Kharg island or a couple of smaller islands in the Strait of Hormuz, but then those soldiers would be sitting ducks as the Iranians endlessly bombard them with drones and missiles.

In the end, we would see a lot of dead American service members.

Over the past couple of weeks, Iran has been working hard to reinforce Kharg Island’s defenses…

Iran has been laying traps and moving additional military personnel and air defenses to Kharg Island in recent weeks in preparation for a possible US operation to take control of the island, according to multiple people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the issue.

The Trump administration has been weighing using US troops to seize the tiny island in the northeastern Persian Gulf — an economic lifeline for Iran that handles roughly 90% of the country’s crude exports — as leverage over the Iranians to coerce them to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, CNN has reported.

But US officials and military experts say there would be significant risks involved in such a ground operation, including a large number of US casualties. The island has layered defenses, and the Iranians have moved additional shoulder-fired, surface-to-air guided missile systems known as MANPADs there in recent weeks, the sources said.

I don’t think that taking Kharg Island would be a wise move.

It would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and it would not force the Iranians to capitulate.

So why do it?

It was really easy to start this war, but there is no easy way out.

As long as the Iranian regime exists, it is going to continue to threaten traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

They have made that very clear.

So if the U.S. and Israel want to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, either they will have to give the Iranians everything that they are asking for, conduct a full-blown ground invasion to overthrow the regime, or use nuclear weapons (which should be unthinkable).

At this stage, all of those options are completely unacceptable to the Trump administration.

The Iranians understand that they are the ones with the leverage now, and they are going to be ruthless.

The U.S. and Israel will continue to pummel Iran from the air, but that won’t change the state of play.

Approximately 93 million people live in Iran, and the regime has had 47 years to deeply embed itself in every element of Iranian society.

Trying to get rid of it now will be exceedingly tough.

But allowing it to block traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is intolerable, because that will crash the global economy.

We are caught between a rock and a hard place, and our choices are only going to get even more difficult in the days ahead.

Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com.

About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com.  He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”.  When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing.  You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter.  Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites.  These are such troubled times, and people need hope.  John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today.

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I’ve seen those six-hour security lines on the news lately. People are missing connections over a single misplaced lithium battery or a bottle that wasn’t packed right. That’s why I’m re-checking my travel bag and reviewing the TSA do’s and don’ts because I refuse to be the one stuck in a terminal. Below, I’m sharing exactly what I’m doing to stay ahead of the crowd. This guide covers everything from updated TSA rules to compliant gear so you can go through pre-check smoothly and land on time.

Jump to:

• What Can I Bring Through TSA? (Packing Rules)
• TSA Rules on Carrying Liquids
• TSA Prohibited Items
• TSA Approved Gear & Everyday Carry Loadouts
• How to Pass Through TSA Pre-Check Faster

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Why TSA Lines Are Worse in 2026 (And Why It Matters)

Spring travel surges are pushing airport infrastructure to its absolute limits this year. High passenger volumes combined with strict screening protocols mean checkpoint lines are fully saturated. If they require you to undergo secondary screening due to a misplaced item, it’ll cost another 20 to 40 minutes at pre-check.

That delay creates a cascade effect. One flagged item can delay your security clearance, leading to late boarding and losing your overhead bin space. In worst-case scenarios, you’ll end up missing flights. Passing through security smoothly requires everyday preparedness and a reliable system.

What Can I Bring Through TSA? (Packing Rules)

Knowing the baseline rules keeps you out of the secondary screening line. The goal is to pass through the scanners without triggering a manual bag search.

TSA Rules for Carry-Ons 

To ensure you pass through pre-check smoothly, you have to organize your gear into three distinct categories: electronics, food, and medical supplies.

Electronics

Organizing your tech for carry-on is about speed and complying with FAA safety standards for lithium batteries.

Item	Carry-On Status	Precise Handling Instruction
Laptops	[ALLOWED]	Must be removed from your carry-on bag and placed in a separate bin for X-ray.
Power Banks	[ALLOWED]	Must be in your carry-on bag (strictly banned in checked luggage). Keep it accessible for inspection.
Cell Phones	[ALLOWED]	Can stay inside your carry-on or personal item. Don’t leave it in your pocket.
Tablets / E-Readers	[ALLOWED]	Any device larger than a phone must be removed from your bag and placed in a bin.
Loose Lithium Batteries	[ALLOWED]	Carry-on only. Must be under 100 Wh; keep them in your carry-on bag with the terminals taped.
Chargers & Cables	[ALLOWED]	Can stay inside your carry-on bag. Keep them coiled to avoid “clutter” flags on the X-ray.

Food & Snacks

• [ALLOWED]: Solid food only (granola bars, sandwiches, nuts, fruit).

• [ALLOWED]: Empty water bottle (fill after security).

• [BANNED]: Peanut butter, hummus, dips, applesauce, yogurt (liquid rule applies).

• [CAUTION]: Declare all food at international checkpoints.

Medications & Medical Devices

• [ALLOWED]: Prescription meds (no size limit, declare at checkpoint).

• [ALLOWED]: Insulin, EpiPens, CPAP (all carry-on allowed).

• [ALLOWED]: OTC meds over 3.4 oz (allowed, separate from 3-1-1 bag).

• [ADVICE]: The TSA Cares program is available for travelers with medical needs (call 72 hours before your flight).

What Are the Current TSA Rules For Carrying Liquids? (Updated 2026)

The TSA defines a liquid by its consistency rather than its intended use. If an item pours, pumps, spreads, or squishes, it’s legally categorized as a liquid. This means items you might consider “solid” or “food”, such as peanut butter, gel deodorant, or toothpaste, are subject to the same strict restrictions as water.

Which Liquids Can I Pack, and Which Get Confiscated?

When carrying liquids through TSA, you must follow the 3-1-1 system. If a container is larger than 3.4 ounces (100ml), it’ll be confiscated, even if it’s only half-full.

Liquid Consistency Guide: Obvious vs. Hidden TSA Red Flags

Obvious Liquids (Follow 3-1-1 rule)	“Sneaky” Liquids (Often Confiscated)
Hydration: Drinking water, juice, and energy drinks	Spreads: Peanut butter, hummus, and jam
Hygiene: Shampoo, conditioner, and liquid soap	Gels: Toothpaste, gel deodorant, and lip gloss
Aesthetics: Perfume, cologne, and lotion	Aerosols: Shaving cream and spray-on sunblock

TSA-Approved Way of Carrying Liquids

• Use TSA-approved travel bottles (3.4 oz or under).
• Switch to solid alternatives like bar soap, solid shampoo, and stick deodorant.
• Store your 3-1-1 bag in the outer pocket of your carry-on for fast access.

Exceptions 

You don’t need the 3-1-1 Bag for the following items:

• Medications (prescription and OTC, declare separately)
• Baby formula, breast milk, juice (reasonable quantities, notify officer)
• Duty-free liquids (allowed if sealed in a tamper-evident bag with the receipt)

What are the TSA Prohibited Items?

You don’t want to surrender expensive gear, so pack your loadout correctly the first time around.

Never Allowed (Carry-On or Checked)

• Explosives, flares, strike-anywhere matches
• Loose lithium batteries over 100Wh

Carry-On Only Restrictions (Fine in Checked Bags)

• Knives over 2.36 inches
• Multi-tools with blades
• Firearms (must be checked and declared with the airline)
• Aerosols over 3.4 oz
• Pepper spray

Checked Baggage TSA Rules: Checked Luggage Sizes and Checked Bag Weight Limit

Oversized bags and prohibited checked items cause massive delays behind the scenes. Know the hard limits for your checked baggage.

Carrier Type	Max Size	Max Weight
Most US domestic	62 linear inches	50 lbs
Oversize fee triggers at	63+ inches	51-70 lbs

What TSA Checks in Your Checked Bag

• Dense or irregular packing triggers manual inspection.
• Loose lithium batteries will be confiscated (they must be in your carry-on).
• Firearms must be declared, unloaded, and secured in a hard-sided locked case.

How to Pack a Checked Bag Properly

• Place heavy items on the bottom and build flat layers as you move up.
• Keep all electronics in your carry-on bag.
• Use TSA-approved locks only (Travel Sentry- or Safe Skies-certified).

TSA-Approved Gear and Baggage Check-In Loadouts

Now that you know the TSA rules, your gear needs to physically match them. Slapping a generic “TSA-Approved” label on a product means nothing if it fails at the scanner. The gear below meets the specific legal criteria for dimensional limits, transparency, and battery compliance.

Best TSA-Approved Carry-On Luggage: Samsonite Omni PC

• Why it passes: TSA guidelines dictate that your bag must physically fit through their X-ray tunnel and meet standard airline carry-on limits. The Omni 20-inch has an overall exterior dimension of roughly 22 x 15 x 9.5 inches, including the wheels. This clears the standard domestic size limits, which means agents will let it roll straight through the scanner.

Field-Tested Proof Tip: If an agent ever questions the size of your bag, do not argue. Confidently drop it directly into the metal airline sizer bin at the gate to instantly prove it complies.

Best TSA-Approved Locks for Luggage: FORGE Re-settable Combination with Alloy Body

• Why it passes: TSA requires passengers to use officially recognized locks to secure their checked or carry-on bags. These Forge locks feature the official red diamond Travel Sentry logo. This indicates that TSA agents possess the specific master key code to unlock, inspect, and relock your gear without cutting the cable.

Field-Tested Proof Tip: Always ensure the red diamond logo is facing outward when you lock your zippers. If an agent sees that logo immediately, they’ll know they have the master key on their belt and won’t reach for the bolt cutters.

Best TSA-Approved Toiletry Bottles & Bags: Mrsdry Travel Bottles 

• Why it passes: TSA strictly enforces the 3-1-1 liquids rule. These specific silicone bottles hold exactly 3 ounces (89ml), sitting safely below the 3.4-ounce legal limit. The set also includes a transparent, one-quart compliant bag, which allows agents to visually clear your liquids instantly.

Field-Tested Proof Tip: Agents don’t care how much liquid is left inside the bottle; they only look at the container’s maximum capacity. A Sharpie mark or a custom sticker saying “3 oz” means nothing to them. Only use bottles like the Mrsdry as they have the capacity physically molded into the silicone.

Best TSA-Approved Power Banks: Nitecore NB10000 Gen II

• Why it passes: The FAA legally caps loose lithium-ion batteries at 100 Watt-hours (Wh) for carry-on transport. The NB10000 holds a 10,000mAh capacity, which translates to exactly 38.5Wh. Because it falls drastically below the strict 100Wh restriction and has the specs printed directly on the chassis, it ‘s 100 percent legal for cabin travel.

Field-Tested Proof Tip: If you carry a rugged power bank for years and the factory spec label rubs off, TSA will treat it as an oversized battery and confiscate it. The day you buy your power bank, put a piece of clear, heavy-duty packing tape directly over the printed specs to seal the proof permanently.

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Tips on How to Pass Through the TSA Security Line Faster

On travel day, execute the following:

1. Wear slip-on shoes.
2. Place your belt, watch, and loose coins in your bag before you join the line.
3. Keep your laptop and power bank on top of your carry-on contents.
4. Store your 3-1-1 liquids bag in an outer pocket so you can pull it in one move.
5. Know your lane. Ensure you are in the PreCheck or standard lane accurately to avoid starting over.
6. Have your ID and boarding pass out before you reach the podium.
7. Execute your bin strategy perfectly. Put your shoes and 3-1-1 bag in the first bin, and your bag in the second. Do not stack bins.

For full TSA guidelines, see their official page.

Frequently Asked Questions (TSA What Can I Bring)

What are TSA carry on rules in 2026? You are allowed one carry-on and one personal item. The maximum size is 22 x 14 x 9 inches for most carriers. Liquids must follow the 3-1-1 rule. Large electronics may need to be removed for screening. No blades over 2.36 inches are allowed.

What is not allowed in a carry-on bag? You cannot bring knives, multi-tools with blades, firearms, aerosols over 3.4 oz, or loose lithium batteries over 100Wh. You can find the full comprehensive list of prohibited items at TSA.gov.

How strict is TSA about the 3-1-1 rule? They are very strict. The container size itself is what gets measured, not the fill level. Oversized containers will get confiscated even if they are nearly empty.

Can I bring a tactical pen or multi-tool on a plane? You can bring tactical pens through carry-on as long as they have no blade. Multi-tools with blades are strictly limited to checked bags only.

What’s the weight limit for checked bags? The limit is 50 lbs for most US domestic carriers. Going over 50 lbs triggers overweight fees. Bags over 100 lbs are generally refused by the airline entirely.

Are TSA-approved locks required for checked bags? They are not required by law, but they are strongly recommended. Non-TSA locks will be permanently cut off if security agents need to inspect the inside of your bag.

What happens if TSA finds something prohibited? You will be asked to return the item to your car, mail it home, or surrender it. In serious cases involving weapons, you will be referred to law enforcement. You cannot bring prohibited items through.

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Are both sides misleading us about what they intend to do? U.S. officials have been able to keep the financial markets calm by telling us that Iran is defeated and that the war will end soon, but meanwhile thousands of U.S. troops are being deployed to the Middle East and it appears that preparations are being made for a major ground operation. The Iranians have told us over and over again that they will never produce nuclear weapons, but now we have learned that the regime has come to the conclusion that “it has nothing to gain by holding back from building a bomb”. I am extremely concerned about where all of this is eventually heading if both sides just continue to escalate matters.

According to the Daily Mail, Republican members of Congress “stormed out of a classified briefing on Iran on Wednesday” because of what they were told during that meeting…

Furious Republicans stormed out of a classified briefing on Iran on Wednesday amid fears the US is preparing to invade the country as Tehran refuses Donald Trump’s peace overtures.

With almost 7,000 US ground forces deploying or en route to the Middle East – including from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and the Marines – speculation is swirling about Trump’s rapidly developing plans for the war.

Nancy Mace walked out early, venting that ‘we were misled,’ while pro-Trump committee chair Mike Rogers warned ‘we’re not getting answers’ as Pentagon chiefs briefed the House Armed Services Committee, sparking fireworks on Capitol Hill.

So why were they so angry?

Well, a lawmaker that was inside the room while the briefing was being held has revealed some absolutely stunning information…

Now, a Daily Mail source inside the room has revealed stark new details, including a new set of objectives which may suggest that America is moving toward boots on the ground as Iran continues to strangle the Strait of Hormuz.

The lawmaker, speaking on condition of anonymity, said members were presented with three military objectives: Kharg Island, Iran’s crucial oil export hub; its nuclear material; and regime change.

It marks a stark shift from the four goals the White House has publicly stated: destroying Iran’s missiles, navy, armed proxies, and nuclear capabilities.

Putting U.S. boots on the ground would be extremely controversial.

But apparently that will be part of the “final blow” that the U.S. military will deliver to Iran if negotiations do not go well…

The US is working on options for a “final blow” to Iran that could see American ground troops deployed on Iranian soil, as well as a major bombing effort, the Axios outlet reported Thursday, citing two US officials and two sources with knowledge of the matter.

There are several islands in the Persian Gulf that U.S. forces could be used to take from the Iranians, and Kharg Island is at the top of the list…

The first would entail seizing or blockading Kharg Island, Iran’s key hub for the export of oil.

A second would be to take Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, which houses Iranian bases and radars that track ships transiting Hormuz, and hosts small boats that can attack civilian ships. Tehran has largely blocked the passage of oil through the vital strait in retaliation for the US-Israeli attacks, pushing up global energy prices.

A third possibility would be to invade Abu Musa Island in the eastern Persian Gulf, which gives Iran control over ships leaving the Gulf. The island — and the nearby Greater and Lesser Tunb islands — are held by Iran but claimed by the United Arab Emirates, a key US and Israeli ally.

Finally, the US could simply block or take control of ships exporting Iranian oil.

Taking Kharg Island would be very challenging, and it is likely that there would be substantial U.S. casualties.

But that would be the easy part.

The hard part would be holding the island as Iranian missiles and drones came raining down day after day.

And if the U.S. wanted to invade the Iranian mainland itself, that would require a very large force, because the Iranians are claiming that they have mobilized over a million troops…

Iranian state media, meanwhile, claims more than one million troops have been mobilized in preparation for a US ground invasion to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The buildup comes amid growing threats from Trump to seize Kharg Island, a key oil hub that helps control the vital waterway.

Iran has begun reinforcing the island by laying traps such as anti-personnel and anti-armor mines along likely landing zones.

Approximately 93 million people live in Iran.

That is an enormous pool of manpower.

We are being told that there has been a “huge influx” of young Iranians that have volunteered to join the military in recent days…

In a report by the Tasnim news agency on Thursday, a “well-informed military source” said that more than a million people had organised to participate in the fighting, in addition to a “huge influx” over the past few days of requests by young Iranians to join the Revolutionary Guards.

In a separate report on Iran’s ISNA news agency, the commander of Iran’s ground forces Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi warned that “the ground war will be more dangerous and costly for the enemy”, adding that “all the enemy’s movements on the border are monitored, and we are ready for any scenario”.

Fully securing the Strait of Hormuz would likely require boots on the ground on the Iranian side of the waterway, but there is no way that the limited number of troops that we are deploying to the region could cope with a force that size.

So how do we plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Do we plan to give the Iranians everything that they want?

There is no way that is going to happen.

So what is the plan?

Before this war ends, the Trump administration also wants to ensure that Iran will never be a nuclear threat.

In order to achieve that goal, U.S. officials are reportedly considering an operation to grab Iran’s enriched uranium…

American military chiefs are considering one of the biggest special forces raids ever-launched in a bid to cripple Iran’s nuclear programme.

The massive helicopter-borne insertion of thousands of assault troops supporting a large number of Delta Force specialists could take at least 24 hours to conduct.

It would try to seize 450kg of 60% enriched uranium believed still to be hidden deep beneath one of Tehran’s nuclear facilities and is an immensely high-risk operation.

Needless to say, this would be a very high risk operation.

But apparently a plan has already been drawn up…

Two British military sources have told the Mirror the operation plan has been drawn up, although both said it has been assessed as “very high-risk, with high probability of casualties and low probability of absolute mission success since the exact location of the uranium is uncertain.”

After fighting their way into the complex, the elite Delta Force soldiers would secure the site for specialist engineers to drill and blast their way into the underground complex.

The immensely complex operation would involve scores of spy planes and fighter jets helping to secure the approach to the mission targets.

If the Trump administration is going to actually do this, time is of the essence, because it is being reported that the regime in Iran has decided that “it has nothing to gain by holding back from building a bomb”…

Tehran’s leaders are now considering quitting the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and scrapping their posturing on nuclear weapons altogether.

Sources told Reuters the relentless US-Israeli strikes have persuaded the regime it has nothing to gain by holding back from building a bomb.

That is extremely alarming news.

This war was supposed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, but now they appear to be more motivated than ever to get their hands on nukes…

Hardline politician Mohammad Javad Larijani, brother of senior official Ali Larijani who was killed in a strike last Tuesday, was quoted by state media this week urging Iran to suspend its membership of the NPT.

‘The NPT should be suspended. We should form a committee to assess whether the NPT is of any use to us at all. If it proves useful, we will return to it. If not, they can keep ​it,’ he said.

Earlier in the month, state television aired a segment with conservative commentator Nasser Torabi in which he said the Iranian public demanded: ‘We need to act in order to ​build a nuclear weapon. Either we build it or we acquire it.’

Could North Korea provide nuclear weapons to Iran?

Could it be possible that this has already happened?

Let’s hope not.

And while the U.S. is trapped in a seemingly endless war in the Middle East, there is concern that the Chinese may see this as a perfect opportunity to “reunite” with Taiwan…

Xi sees Trump as unwilling to come to Taiwan’s defence, the people said — especially if America’s involvement in the Middle East, which has led the US to redirect major military assets away from Asia, continues to distract Washington. The meeting itself had been scheduled for April 1, but was pushed back to May 14-15 after Trump requested a delay because of the war in Iran.

Xi is working under the assumption that, while Washington still supports Taiwan, Trump’s attitude toward the island is so uncertain that he has an opening. Trump has accused Taiwan of stealing America’s chip industry and last year hit the island with high tariffs before reducing them – moves that panicked Taiwanese officials.

As long as Iran is blocking commercial traffic from getting through the Strait of Hormuz, we will continue to be trapped in this war.

The Iranians say that they are willing to end the war as long as we give them what they want, and that includes permanent control of the Strait.

That certainly isn’t going to happen.

The other option is to end Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz by force, and that won’t be easy at all.

We have a very serious crisis on our hands, and I am entirely convinced that a tremendous amount of death and destruction is ahead.

Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com.

About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com.  He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”.  When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing.  You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter.  Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites.  These are such troubled times, and people need hope.  John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today.

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At a Glance: Measles Outbreak 2026

• The latest measles outbreak US update as of March 2026 confirms 1,500 cases, making it critical to refresh indoor air frequently since the virus remains active and suspended for up to two hours.
• To prevent getting measles from spreading to the rest of your family, check your children’s mouths for tiny white “salt” spots and begin isolation four days before the skin rash even appears.
• Having the right supplies for measles outbreak such as 200,000 IU Vitamin A and WHO-formula electrolytes can help you manage 104°F fevers at home and protect your family’s long-term immune health.

Most preparedness plans focus on visible threats like power outages or storms, but the 2026 measles surge is a reminder that health protocols are just as vital to your home security. According to the CDC, the United States has officially surpassed 1,500 confirmed cases so far in 2026, with the most significant clusters centered in South Carolina, Utah, and Texas.

Protecting your family means knowing the early warning signs and stocking up specific medical supplies to manage the virus under your own roof. This guide covers the essential prevention and home-care strategies you need to navigate the 2026 measles outbreak safely.

How the Measles Virus Spreads 

The virus is incredibly resilient once it’s in the air. Understanding how it moves through a space is the first step in making sure it stays away from your family. To protect your household, you need to be aware of these three biological realities.

• The air stays dangerous for hours: If someone with the virus sneezes in a room and leaves, that air can still infect you for up to two hours.
• It spreads fast in a house: If one person in your home gets it, there’s a 90% chance that everyone else who isn’t immune will catch it too.
• It affects your long-term health: Measles can “wipe” your immune system’s memory, meaning your body might forget how to fight off other illnesses for months after you’ve recovered.

Essential Supplies for a Measles Medical Kit

When an outbreak hits, medical supplies disappear from store shelves almost instantly. Having these items on hand now ensures you can care for your family at home without having to go out. Make sure your outbreak bin includes these three priority items.

• High-Dose Vitamin A: The standard protocol to prevent complications is 200,000 IU for adults (and children over 12) taken for two consecutive days. For children under 12 months, the dose is 100,000 IU.

• WHO-Formula Electrolytes: Stock “Oral Rehydration Salts” (ORS) rather than sports drinks, as they have the precise ratio of salt and sugar needed to prevent dehydration during a 104°F fever.

• Airborne Protection: Ensure you have N95 or P100 respirators for caregivers; standard surgical masks do not stop the microscopic particles that stay suspended in the air.

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How to Identify Measles Symptoms Early

Waiting for a rash is the most common mistake because the person is already contagious four days before any spots appear. Identifying the respiratory phase early gives you the time you need to set up your isolation room before the exposure spreads. Watch for these indicators during the 10-day progression of the illness.

• Early Detection: Watch for the “Three Cs”: Cough, Coryza (runny nose), and Conjunctivitis (red, watery eyes) paired with a spiking fever.

• The Mouth Check: Look for Koplik Spots (tiny white dots that look like salt) on the inside of the cheeks; these are the final warning before the body rash starts.

Image Credit: CDC. “Koplik Spots”

The “Rule of Fours” Progression

Image: CDC

Phase	Duration	What to Look For
Incubation	7–14 Days	No symptoms. You are a “walking clock.”
Prodromal	Days 1–4	The “Three Cs”: Cough, Coryza (runny nose), Conjunctivitis (red eyes). Plus 104°F+ fever.
The Rash	Days 3–7	Starts at the hairline/ears. Moves down like a bucket of paint poured over the head.
Recovery	Day 10+	Fever breaks. The rash fades to a “brown stain” look.

• The 6-Month Immune Reset: Even after the rash fades, the patient enters a high-risk phase where their immune system stays compromised. Keep them away from other sick individuals for six months to allow their natural defenses to rebuild.

The 10-Day Measles Isolation Plan at Home

Since you can’t diagnose measles during its silent 10- to 14-day incubation period, your tactical plan starts the moment the first symptom appears. This timeline ensures you stay ahead of the virus as it progresses from a fever to the recovery phase.

Period	Typical Signs	Action
Days 1–4	104°F fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes.	Isolate now. Use a window fan blowing out to pull contaminated air directly outside.
Days 3–7	Rash starts at hairline and moves down.	Clinical Care: Start the 2-day Vitamin A dose. Administer 4oz of electrolytes every hour. Keep the room pitch black because the virus causes extreme light sensitivity.
Day 10+	Fever breaks; rash turns brown and fades.	Decontaminate:  Clean surfaces with bleach. For the patient, start 6 months of social distancing to protect the immune system.

Measles Outbreak Common Mistakes

• Waiting for the Spots: If you wait for the rash to isolate, you’ve already exposed everyone. Isolate as soon as the high fever and “red eyes” start.
• Buying “Random” Preps: A 20lb bag of rice won’t help a child with a 105°F fever. Your outbreak bin should be 100% focused on fever, hydration, and air filtration.
• The Single-Caregiver Trap: If your primary medic gets sick, the whole system fails. Rotate caregivers and use N95 masks religiously.

Beating an airborne virus at home comes down to recognizing the symptoms early, setting up strict isolation, and supporting your family through the recovery. Build your outbreak bin to bypass the panic buying and empty pharmacy shelves if local cases rise. Having the right supplies already under your roof means you never have to step out and risk exposing the rest of your household.

FAQs

How do you know if it’s measles before the rash shows up? The earliest signs mimic a severe cold: a high fever (often spiking to 104°F), a harsh cough, a runny nose, and red, watery eyes. The absolute giveaway, which appears a day or two before the body rash, is “Koplik spots” or tiny white dots that look like grains of salt on the inside of the cheeks.

Can adults catch measles from a sick child, or is it just a childhood disease? Yes, adults can absolutely catch measles if they are unvaccinated or their immunity has waned over time. In fact, measles in adults often leads to more severe complications, like pneumonia, than it does in young children. If a child brings the virus home, every non-immune adult in the house has a 90% chance of contracting it.

Why is the 6-month recovery period after measles so dangerous? Measles causes a condition called “immune amnesia,” which essentially wipes your immune system’s memory of past infections. For months after the rash fades, your body forgets how to fight off everyday bugs like the common cold or flu. Because of this, a recovered patient must actively avoid crowds and sick individuals long after the measles virus is gone while their internal defenses rebuild.

QUICK POLL

For the moment, we have avoided a global economic cataclysm. President Trump was threatening to completely destroy Iran’s power grid if the Iranians did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and in response the Iranians were threatening to destroy oil and gas infrastructure all over the Middle East. Once that infrastructure is gone it would have to be replaced, and that would take years. Meanwhile, the entire world would be forced to endure the worst energy crisis in human history and the economic fallout would be intolerable. The good news is that President Trump has announced that he will not be attacking Iran’s power grid for at least five days. I think that once Iran released the list of oil and gas facilities that would be targeted if their power grid got destroyed, Trump decided to reconsider his plans…

Iran’s IRGC-affiliated Mehr news wrote: “In case of the slightest attack on the electricity infrastructure of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the entire region will go dark.” Here’s the target list it shared:

Saudi Arabia

• The Village (near Al-Khobar): gas power plant (4,000+ MW)
• Ras Tanura (Sharqiya Province): major oil and gas facility / power infrastructure

United Arab Emirates

• Barakah (Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi): nuclear power plant (~5,600 MW)
• Jebel Ali (South Dubai): gas power and desalination complex (multi-GW capacity)
• Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park (Dubai): large-scale solar power project

Qatar

• Ras Laffan (north Qatar): gas power plant (one of the largest in Qatar)
• Umm Al Houl (south of Doha): gas power + desalination plant (multi-GW capacity)

Kuwait

• Al-Zour South: oil and gas power plant
• Al-Zour North: combined-cycle power plant (multi-GW capacity)
• Shaqaya Energy Park (west Kuwait): solar and wind renewable energy complex

Please note that the Ras Laffan natural gas complex in Qatar is on that list.

It normally produces approximately 20 percent of the world’s entire supply of liquified natural gas.

17 percent of that facility has already been destroyed, but if the rest of it gets wiped out that alone would be enough to plunge the globe into an economic death spiral that would last for years.

I am sure that Qatar and the other Gulf countries have been screaming at Trump to pull back before it is too late.

Another reason why Trump could not attack Iranian power plants right now is because pro-regime civilians have started to form “human chains” around some of them…

Civilians in Ahvaz and Mashhad formed human chains around major power plants on Monday, according to footage published by the state‑run Fars news agency on Telegram. The videos show residents standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder outside the Ramin power plant in Ahvaz, many holding Iranian flags, while similar crowds gathered near a facility in Mashhad.

Images of U.S. bombs blowing up women and children would have absolutely horrified people all over the planet.

So there was no way that Trump could make good on his threats.

On Monday morning, Trump told the world that any attacks on the Iranian power grid have been delayed for at least five days…

It would be wonderful if “productive conversations” were taking place.

Let us hope that is the truth.

But the Iranians are completely denying that any conversations are taking place, and they are celebrating that Trump has “backed down”…

Shortly after US President Donald Trump announced that he is deferring “any and all” strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure on productive resolution talks, Iranian media reports denied any ‘direct’ or ‘intermediary’ communication with him.

“Trump, fearing Iran’s response, backed down from his 48-hour ultimatum,” Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting said in a post on X.

Ebrahim Rezaei, Spokesperson of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission reiterated the claims and said, “Trump and America have backed down again. The field is still charging forward. Another defeat for the devil,” in a post on X.

Each side is telling a completely different story.

So what is the truth?

It is being widely reported in the western media that the individual that the Trump administration is communicating with is Mohammad‑Bagher Ghalibaf, but he is strongly denying this…

Multiple news outlets reported in the past hour that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had been engaged in negotiations with Mohammad‑Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament. But an X account attributed to Ghalibaf swiftly rejected those claims, saying no discussions with the United States had taken place.

The post accused unnamed actors of spreading “fake news” to manipulate global oil markets and insisted that the Iranian public “demand complete and remorseful punishment of the aggressors.”

Personally, I don’t know how Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf could have been much clearer.

And Iran’s Foreign Ministry is also telling us that there have been no negotiations…

Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied on Monday any direct negotiations with U.S. officials, but said “friendly countries” had conveyed messages from Washington seeking negotiations.

“In recent days, messages were delivered through certain friendly countries indicating that the U.S. sought negotiations to end the war. These messages were appropriately addressed in line with our country’s principled positions,” Esmail Baqaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, told the country’s state news agency IRNA on Monday. “In our responses, we issued firm warnings about the severe consequences of any attack on Iran’s critical infrastructure, emphasizing that any action against Iran’s energy facilities would be met with a decisive, immediate, and effective response from our armed forces.”

Maybe the Iranians are simply choosing not to tell the truth.

Needless to say, they don’t exactly have a strong track record for veracity.

Despite Iran’s denials, Trump continues to insist that there have been “very, very strong talks”…

“Well they’re going to have to get themselves better public relations people,” Mr. Trump said. “We have had very, very strong talks. We’ll see where they lead. We have points, major points of agreement, I would say almost all points of agreement. Perhaps that hasn’t been conveyed. The communication, as you know, has been blown to pieces.”

The president would not say who his administration is speaking to in Iran, only saying it was a “top” person but not the supreme leader. Mr. Trump added that Iran contacted the U.S., saying, “So they called, I didn’t call. They called. They want to make a deal.”

Ultimately, I don’t think that any of this is going anywhere.

As I write this article, missiles continue to fly all over the Middle East.

The Iranians just launched more attacks, and the Israelis continue to pummel targets in Iranian territory.

And thousands of U.S. Marines continue to sail toward the Middle East…

There has been no change in plans to send thousands more Marines and sailors to the Middle East, military sources told CBS News.

A second Marine Expeditionary Unit of about 2,200 Marines and three warships departed California last week, two U.S. officials previously said. It could take at least three weeks to be in place, although maybe more than that.

The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.

In addition to the Marine units that are on the way, it is also being reported that elements of the 82nd Airborne Division could soon be sent to the Middle East…

Senior military officials are weighing a possible deployment of a combat brigade from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and some elements of the division’s headquarters staff to support U.S. military operations in Iran, defense officials said.

I think that Trump is really hoping that Iran will give him the sort of deal that he is seeking.

But that isn’t going to happen.

And Trump can’t pull the U.S. out of the war as long as Iran is preventing commercial ships from traveling through the Strait of Hormuz and as long as Iran is hitting targets all over the Middle East with drones and missiles.

The Iranians feel like they have control over when this war will end, and so they are making all sorts of extremely outrageous demands that the U.S. and Israel can never possibly accept.  They actually want all U.S. forces in the Middle East to be completely removed, they want to continue enriching uranium, and they want the U.S. and Israel to fully pay for all the damage that their bombing has caused.

Needless to say, the U.S. and Israel will never agree to any of that.

So I think that this war is going to continue for quite some time, and I also think that more escalations are inevitable.

And that is really bad news for the global economy, because this war has already had “a worse impact on oil than the two oil shocks of the 1970s combined”…

The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that the global economy faces a “major, major threat” because of the Iran war.

“No country will be immune to the effects of this crisis if it continues to go in this direction,” Fatih Birol said at Australia’s National Press Club in Canberra on Monday.

The ​crisis in ​the Middle ⁠East, he said, has had a worse impact on oil than the two oil shocks of the 1970s combined, and a worse effect on gas than the Russia-Ukraine war.

We should all be thankful that a nightmare scenario has been avoided for the time being.

But it appears that this is just a very temporary reprieve.

The Iranians will never give Trump what he wants, and the U.S. and Israel will never give the Iranians what they are seeking.

The two sides are not even in the same universe as far as what a peace deal should look like, and that means that a lot more fighting is still ahead.

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Instead of backing down, it appears that both sides are preparing to take the showdown in the Middle East to the next level. Of course we have already witnessed some absolutely stunning escalations during this past week. After Israel bombed the South Pars gas field in Iran, the Iranians responded by pummeling Qatar’s Ras Laffan natural gas complex. The damage that Israel and Iran caused in just 24 hours will set the global economy back for years. But the escalations that are ahead may dwarf anything that we have seen so far.

If the U.S. puts boots on the ground inside Iranian territory, that would be an absolutely massive escalation.

In response, the Iranians would likely totally freak out and there is no telling what they might do.

Ominously, CBS News is reporting that U.S. military officials “have made detailed preparations for deploying U.S. ground forces into Iran”…

Pentagon officials have made detailed preparations for deploying U.S. ground forces into Iran, multiple sources briefed on the discussions told CBS News.

Senior military commanders have submitted specific requests aimed at preparing for such an option as President Trump weighs moves in the U.S.-Israel-led conflict with Iran, the sources said.

Mr. Trump has been deliberating whether to position ground forces in the region, sources said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. It was unclear under what circumstances he would authorize the use of troops on the ground.

Just because “detailed preparations” are being made does not mean that President Trump will pull the trigger.

But we do know that lots of U.S. Marines are being sent to the Middle East.

In fact, ABC News is telling us that it appears that yet another group of Marines is going to be headed for the region…

Three Navy ships carrying 2,200 Marines left San Diego earlier this week for a previously scheduled deployment to the Indo-Pacific, but two U.S. officials tell ABC News their ultimate destination is likely the Middle East.

The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is aboard the USS Boxer, the USS Comstock and the USS Portland — along with 2,000 sailors.

If this group of Marines ends up in the Middle East, it will bring the grand total that have been deployed in recent days to about 9,000…

If it receives final orders to the Middle East, joining the 31st MEU, it will be an increase of close to 9,000 additional forces to the region.

The 31st MEU is still on its way to the Middle East from Asia after receiving orders from the Pentagon last Friday. Those Marines and ships are likely to arrive in the region sometime next week.

There are a number of important Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf that the Marines could be used to take.

At the top of that list would be Kharg Island, and we are being told that President Trump is “considering” a ground operation there…

Donald Trump is considering invading Iran’s Kharg Island to pressure Tehran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Three separate marine units, trained for amphibious assaults, have been deployed to the Middle East, with the Pentagon considering sending more to reinforce Operation Epic Fury.

Kharg Island, located 15 miles off Iran’s coast in the Persian Gulf, is the country’s main oil export terminal and critical to its fragile economy.

It could be argued that Kharg Island is the most critical piece of real estate the Iran controls.

Since approximately 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports go through Kharg Island, the goal would be to grab it and use it as leverage…

“Kharg Island, 90% of their oil comes through there. So you’ve got really two choices,” said retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the former commander of U.S. Central Command. “You can destroy the oil infrastructure, which would give irrevocable damage to the Iranian economy and the global economy, or you could seize it to use as a bargaining chip, which doesn’t then permanently degrade the world economy.”

But I don’t think that we will see an operation to seize Kharg Island just yet, because it is going to take some time to get the Marines that are now being deployed into position.

And an anonymous source has told Axios that the U.S. military will “need about a month to weaken the Iranians more with strikes” before conditions will be right for an invasion of the island…

However, such an operation – which would leave US troops exposed to Iranian missiles and drones – would only be launched once Iran’s coastal military capabilities have been further degraded, sources told Axios.

“We need about a month to weaken the Iranians more with strikes, take the island and then get them by the balls and use it for negotiations,” one source said.

Invading Kharg Island would instantly eliminate about 90 percent of Iranian oil exports.

But it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and that is what the world really needs at this point.

I think that U.S. officials are hoping that hitting Iran where it really hurts will force them to end the war on our terms.

But instead it could just cause the Iranians to lash out even more wildly.

On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the next time we attack Iran’s energy infrastructure they will show “zero restraint”…

Here’s what Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted to X on Thursday: “Our response to Israel’s attack on our infrastructure employed FRACTION of our power. The ONLY reason for restraint was respect for requested de-escalation. ZERO restraint if our infrastructures are struck again. Any end to this war must address damage to our civilian sites.”

An invasion of Kharg Island would certainly qualify as an attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure.

So what would “zero restraint” look like?

Needless to say, if Iran does even more damage to Qatar’s Ras Laffan natural gas complex it will be catastrophic for the global economy.

But could it be possible that Araghchi was referring to something else?

At this stage, Iranian leaders are openly threatening to attack “parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations” all over the world…

Iran’s top military spokesman warned Friday that “parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations” worldwide won’t be safe for Tehran’s enemies.

Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi made the threat as Iran continues to be hit by American and Israeli airstrikes. It renewed concerns that Iran may revert to using militant attacks beyond the Middle East as a pressure tactic in the war.

They would like for us to believe that nowhere is safe.

But there is only so much that they could do with conventional weapons.

My concern is that the Iranians could end up using some of the unconventional weapons that they have been holding back.

Interestingly, the World Health Organization is publicly admitting that they are extremely concerned about the potential for a “nuclear incident” in the Middle East…

Officials at the World Health Organization have admitted that they are preparing for a “worst-case scenario” nuclear threat if the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran escalates.

Hanan Balkhy, WHO regional director for the eastern Mediterranean, said that staff remain “vigilant” for a nuclear incident following President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran in a joint campaign with Israel.

“The worst-case scenario is a nuclear incident, and that’s something that worries us the most,” Balkhy told Politico. “As much as we prepare, there’s nothing that can prevent the harm that will come … the region’s way — and globally if this eventually happens — and the consequences are going to last for decades.”

If Iran is pushed too far, I think that they will throw everything that they have left at us.

And if any unconventional weapons are used against Israel, I am convinced that they won’t show any restraint either.

We have reached such a dangerous moment in human history.

Both sides are absolutely determined to win this war, and a “point of no return” could be just around the corner.

Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com.

About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com.  He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”.  When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing.  You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter.  Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites.  These are such troubled times, and people need hope.  John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today.

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