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IRAN MISSILES DAMAGE BASE HOSTING GERMAN TROOPS IN JORDAN: A German military camp at the Al-Azraq air base in Jordan was targeted by Iranian ballistic missiles overnight, according to Der Spiegel.
TOXIC BLACK RAIN: After Israeli strikes on oil and gas facilities in Tehran last weekend, the World Health Organization is warning that the “black rain” — rainfall darkened by oil and toxic pollutants — could cause respiratory problems.
…AND GOLD PRICES DIPPED THE SAME NIGHT: Gold prices fell more than 1% after Trump said the Middle East conflict could end “very soon,” easing pressure on oil markets. This signals that investors are moving from safe-haven assets back to risk-on assets, perhaps trusting Trump’s words.
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TRUMP SAYS WAR PRETTY MUCH COMPLETE: Trump told CBS on Monday, “I think the war is very complete, pretty much,” and that the U.S. is way ahead of schedule, which he initially set out to be 4-5 weeks.
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Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands. Hundreds gathered in central Kyiv for the first Women’s March since 2021.
Proposed Civil Code amendments could allow child marriage in “exceptional cases.”
Sasha joins the protest, warning Ukraine not to follow Iran’s path.
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MORE U.S. CASUALTIES: Hegseth said there “will be more casualties” after the seventh U.S. service member was confirmed dead and identified as Army Sgt Benjamin Pennington. He was initially injured at an air base in Saudi Arabia during an attack on March 1, according to U.S. Central Command.
IRAN FIRES BALLISTIC MISSILE TOWARD TURKEY: Iran launched a ballistic missile toward Turkey on Monday, but it was intercepted by NATO air and missile defense systems over the country, Turkey’s Defense Ministry said.
U.K. MONITORS IRAN CRISIS IMPACT: The UK is working with the Bank of England and international partners to limit economic fallout from the Iran conflict.
ISRAEL STRIKES BEIRUT, TARGETING HEZBOLLAH-LINKED SITES: Israel carried out more airstrikes in Beirut, hitting the Al-Qard Al-Hasan office linked to Hezbollah and the Ramada hotel, killing four and injuring ten.
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U.S. SHOOK BY ISRAEL’S FUEL STRIKES ON IRAN: U.S. officials were surprised after Israel struck about 30 Iranian fuel depots on Saturday, going further than Washington expected.
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But for the millions of people who live there, the strikes are not abstract geopolitical maneuvers. They are a daily reality that interrupts work, school, and ordinary routines as residents try to maintain some semblance of normal life while bombs fall around them.
The city is home to a major nuclear facility believed to hold much of the country’s enriched uranium, making it a strategic target as the U.S. considers sending special forces to secure Iran’s enriched uranium.
Isfahan has become one of the central targets of the U.S. and Israeli campaign against Iran’s nuclear program.
“The windows of my house were shaking in the morning. I tried to stay away from windows and wait until it was over so I could go to work, it was nothing special,” said Ali.
Ali went to work on Monday morning. Soon after he arrived, the medical center he works in told employees to go home. Heavy shelling had begun again in Isfahan.
Good morning to readers. Oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel (+40% compared to pre-war).
War near Iran’s nuclear sites hits Isfahan. Explosions shake Ali’s windows, but he still goes to work, finishing his PhD. Life carries on near one of Iran’s key nuclear facilities.
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DOG OF WAR:
This dog also came to support women at the March. He walked half the way in front of Sasha, but then asked his owner to pick him up.
Check out our previous story vis the link to find out why Trump needs Ukraine to stop Iranian drones!
EU TO PROVIDE €90B LOAN TO UKRAINE DESPITE HUNGARY VETO: The European Union will deliver a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, even though Hungary blocked the decision over energy disputes, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on March 9.
UKRAINE DOMINATES EU SUNFLOWER OIL IMPORTS AMID EUROPEAN COMPLAINTS: From July 2025 to February 2026, Ukraine supplied nearly 92% of the EU’s sunflower oil imports, according to the German UFOP association.
RUSSIA SHIELDS FOREIGN FIGHTERS FROM PROSECUTION: Russia passed a law banning the extradition of foreign citizens and stateless people who fight for its military.
UKRAINE SENDS DRONE EXPERTS TO MIDDLE EAST: Ukraine has deployed a team of drone specialists to help U.S. bases in Jordan defend against Iranian Shahed drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The team responded immediately to the U.S. request, and is expected to arrive soon.
NEWS OF THE DAY:
OIL SURGE MAY RAISE FUEL PRICES IN UKRAINE: Global oil prices have passed $100 per barrel due to tensions in the Middle East. This spike could soon affect fuel costs at Ukrainian gas stations.