US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant has warned that the US military campaign in the Strait of Hormuz will continue until Iran's defenses are completely destroyed. He made this warning in an interview with NBC News.
Besant said on NBC's 'Meet the Press' program, "A campaign has begun using military capabilities to weaken Iran's defenses in the Strait of Hormuz. This campaign will continue until these facilities are completely destroyed."
Besant criticized the way the media reports on the war. According to him, the Americans are not being presented with an 'accurate picture' of what US officials are actually doing.
Earlier, at the same program, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy claimed that the Trump administration has 'lost control of the war' and that they are 'completely disconnected from reality.' Responding strongly to Murphy's comments, Besant said, "The senator's claim is wrong. We have destroyed Iran's capabilities."
Indian citizen injured in missile debris in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates' air defense system has intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards the capital Abu Dhabi. However, an Indian citizen was slightly injured by the missile debris. The Abu Dhabi Media Office confirmed this information.
In a post on social media, the media office said that the incident took place in the Al Shawamekh area of Abu Dhabi. The Emirati defense system successfully destroyed the missile in the air, but its fragments fell to the ground, injuring the person.
Source: Al Jazeera
06:34
Israeli attack on Qasmia bridge in Lebanon, threatening aid supplies https://dutchrelay.com/regef7219c?key=d26f046d77045c805cf7655456802f03
Damaged Qasmia bridge
Damaged Qasmia bridgePhoto: AFP
The Israeli airstrike on the Qasmia bridge in Lebanon has caused a major crisis in humanitarian aid operations in the country. The attack has cut off direct communication between the north and south of Lebanon.
From a humanitarian perspective, the impact of this attack is expected to be extremely devastating for the Lebanese government. The destruction of these bridges connecting the north and south of Lebanon has made it almost impossible for relief and emergency supplies to reach the affected people.
Currently, a large number of civilians are trapped in the southern part of the Litani River. Most of them are staying in various schools, hospitals and temporary shelters. But reaching them has become a major challenge for the Lebanese government as the main transportation routes have been destroyed.
Source: Al-Jazeera
04:28
Hormuz crisis: EU talks with four countries, including Iran
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Kaza Kallas
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Kaza KallasPhoto: Reuters
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Kaza Kallas spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to resolve the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. An EU official confirmed to Reuters that the conversation took place last Sunday.
In addition to Araghchi, Kalas also spoke with representatives of Turkey, Qatar and South Korea. The EU official said that he was contacting these countries as part of finding a diplomatic path to resolve the ongoing crisis.
The phone call raised the issue of the ongoing war, attacks on energy infrastructure and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier on Wednesday, Kallas had prioritized the opening of the Strait of Hormuz in his talks with Aragchi.
According to a Reuters report, the EU official warned, “The new threat of attacks on critical civilian infrastructure could have a devastating impact on the lives of billions of people in the Middle East and other regions.”
Source: Al Jazeera
01:54
Iran will not be deterred by threats to the Strait of Hormuz: Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas AraghchiFile Photo: AFP
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has spoken again about the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on social media, he claimed that the waterway is now “not closed.”
Referring to the United States and Israel, Aragchi said, “Shipping is not being disrupted because of Iran; rather, insurance companies are backing away out of fear of the war you started. He added, “No insurer or Iranian will be disturbed by any more threats.”
Earlier, a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that the United States and Israel were directly responsible for the disruption and growing danger in the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchir posted this shortly after that statement.
Source: Al Jazeera
01:53
No concerns about fuel and food supplies: Iranian Vice President
Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said that Iran’s fuel and food reserves are in “good condition.”
In a statement published by the ISNA news agency, Aref said, “There are no concerns about the supply of fuel, fuel oil and daily necessities.” He added that necessary plans have been taken to maintain the normal life of the people. However, he did not provide details on this matter.
Aref said, "The supply chain, banking services and payment systems are operating without any disruption and life in the country is normal."
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran's speaker threatens attack if US Treasury bonds are bought
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has called financial institutions that finance the US military budget “legitimate targets.” He warned that those who buy US Treasury bonds will be attacked.
In a post on social media, Ghalibaf wrote, “US Treasury bonds are soaked in Iranian blood. Buying these bonds means paving the way for attacks on your headquarters and assets.”
Warning investors, he added, “We are monitoring your portfolios. This is your final warning.”
Earlier, Donald Trump threatened to attack Iranian power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In response to Trump’s threat, Ghalibaf threatened to retaliate with attacks on various infrastructure and energy facilities in the region.
USA Weather News (Latest Update)
Recent weather across the United States has been extreme and highly unusual, with multiple major events happening at the same time:
Record-breaking heatwave (West Coast)
States like California, Arizona, and Nevada are experiencing historic March heat, with temperatures reaching up to 110°F (43°C) — something rarely seen this early in the year.
Snow and cold in other regions
At the same time, parts of the southern and central U.S. have seen unexpected snow and cold conditions, showing how unstable the weather pattern is.
Storms, tornadoes, and dust events
Severe storms recently caused tornado risks, strong winds, and flooding, while Texas experienced a massive dust storm visible from space.
Heat impacting winter season
The unusual warmth forced some ski resorts (like in California) to close early due to lack of snow.
Overall trend
Experts say these extreme swings—heat, storms, and snow—are becoming more frequent and are linked to climate change effects.
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