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The Pentagon confirmed that B-52 bombers participated in the "Epic Rage" operation against Iran over the past 24 hours.

At night, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which 15% of the world's oil supplies and up to 20% of LNG volumes pass. Any ship attempting to pass through will be attacked — IRGC advisor Ibrahim Jafari. Thousands of oil tankers and cargo ships are stranded.
— Due to the blockade of the strait, Brent quotes on March 3rd rose to $85 per barrel. This poses risks for China, the EU, and India, plus accelerates global inflation.
— Amid the potential oil crisis in Asia, panic is spreading: tourists are stockpiling fuel in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
— Gas prices on European exchanges soa

The IOC will not impose sanctions against the USA and Israel amid the escalation in the Middle East
The committee stated that sports should remain neutral even during conflicts. However, despite statements about violating the Olympic truce, no restrictions have been announced against the USA and Israel.
After the start of the special military operation in 2022, sanctions against Russia were imposed almost immediately: athletes were allowed to compete only in a neutral status and without national symbols.

🔺 North Korea's Leader: One of Our Missiles is Enough to Destroy Israel! / Ready to Provide Military Support Upon Tehran's Request / Compatriot

Hebrew-language media citing the mayor of Ramat Gan... Iranian missile turned into 80 warheads upon falling

⭕️Four consecutive explosions occurred at American bases in Erbil in less than half an hour

The US will continue to use military bases in Spain in operations against Iran if necessary, despite Madrid's discontent — Trump. The main points:
— Israel did not force us to start an operation against Iran. We had negotiations with these crazy Iranians, and I sensed they would be the first to attack.
— If we have slightly high oil prices for a while, but once it’s over, they will fall — I believe even lower than before.
— We will cut off all trade with Spain. We don’t want to have anything to do with Spain — they said we can’t use their bases.
— Iran has no navy, no Air Force, and no air det

Spain denied us access to their military bases. We are completely ceasing trade with Spain — Trump
He also added that the United States will continue to use military bases in Spain in operations against Iran, ignoring Madrid's discontent.

Powerful explosions in Dubai and Doha — sounds recorded in various districts of both capitals and surrounding areas.
All airplanes in Abu Dhabi and Dubai suddenly turned around directly in the air.

🔴 Urgent/President Trump on candidates for leadership in Iran:
Most of those we had in mind have died, so, you know, we had a few from that group who passed away.
And now we have another group that, according to reports, may also be dead.
So I guess there's a third wave.
Of course, we won't know for sure.

France has sent Rafale fighters to the UAE.

The US and Israel attacked the Office of the Expert Council in Iran, where a new Supreme Leader of the country was scheduled to be elected in the coming days.
The organization is responsible for the continuous governance of the country and the succession of power — it is there that the head of state is elected, who remains in office for life. The headquarters is now completely destroyed — Iranians have already hoisted the national flag on the ruins.
The council consists of prominent religious and political figures of Iran. Among them is Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, who is considered the leading ca

Queues at gas stations in Phuket after news about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — Russian tourists and locals rushed to fill up tanks and cans due to the potential increase in gasoline prices starting March 4.
People have been gathering since the evening in Bang Tao and Bang Chak — some gas stations have signs stating that gasoline is not sold in cans, only directly into the tank. Therefore, they are filling up as much as they can amid the situation in the Middle East — Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to open fire on any vessel attempting to pass through

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New wave of rocket attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on central Israel

⛏🙅‍♂ #BTC MARA announced that it has revised its digital asset management strategy for 2026, allowing the sale of BTC held on its balance sheet.
Previously:
- Bitdeer sold all of their mined BTC
- Core Scientific plans to sell almost all of their 2500 BTC

🔴 Urgent/Islamic Republic attack on Hamad International Airport in Qatar

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