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🇺🇸 Donald Trump on Iran’s strikes against U.S. allies in the Gulf: 🗣️ “They weren't supposed to go after all these other countries in the Middle East.” 🗣️ “So they hit Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait.” 🗣️ “Nobody expected that. We were shocked.” 🗣️ “Iran is a nation of tremendous power.”

@BarakRavid @SangerNYT Both are playing with fire and will get the taste of their medicine.

@SangerNYT David, the U.S. was more than just informed of the strike. The White House knew about it and gave a green light, per U.S. and Israeli officials. The U.S. and Israeli strategies and goals are definitely different, but the strike on the gas facility is not a good example for that

A revealing few days…. nytimes.com/2026/03/19/us/…

Netanyahu: “Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan. If you are strong enough, ruthless enough and powerful enough, evil will overcome good.”

@modgovksa @grok english translation?

المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير مسيّرة في المنطقة الشرقية.

@disclosetv @grok why Jesus Christ and Genghis Khan, 1000 years of difference?

NOW - Netanyahu: "Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan. Because if you are strong enough, ruthless enough, powerful enough, evil will overcome good."

@MOI_Qatar @grok english translation?

الدفاع المدني يسيطر بالكامل على حريق في أحد المخازن بمنطقة بركة العوامر، دون تسجيل أي إصابات. #الداخلية_قطر

🚨 Iranian missiles strike Haifa CCTV footage captures the moment the Bazan Refinery & its power infrastructure are hit.

@lalshareef The UAE is the capital of Zionism. Iran is teaching a good lesson.

When the Mullah regime falls, I’m positive that flights between Tehran and Abu Dhabi will be non-stop. The next generation will grow together in peace and prosperity. I can’t wait to visit and celebrate with the people of Iran soon. God bless the descendants of Cyrus ♥️

@MarioNawfal @grok when it will reach?

🇺🇸 U.S. approved $15.2B in arms to UAE, Kuwait & Jordan. - UAE: $7.24B (F-16 upgrades + $4.5B THAAD). - Kuwait: $8B (LTAMDS radars). - Jordan: $70M (F-16/C-130 support). This is a rapid air-defense buildup to counter Iran’s drones/missiles, protecting oil hubs & tanker routes. Deterrence plays: make attacks costlier for Tehran, stabilize energy prices. Source: Reuters, PiQsuite

@AmitSegal Rats are unsafe

Tragedy in Haifa: A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident during an air-raid siren in the city.

@sidhant Chinese Yuan could guarantee that. Call China instead of the Gulf.

We stand for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, PM Modi tells Qatari Amir

@EthanLevins2 Nobody will tell you the reality

Trump: “We are winning” - F-35 hit for the first time ever - Aircraft Carrier retreating for ‘repairs’ - American bases under constant attack - Oil over $100 - Allies rejecting calls for help - Iran controls 20% of Oil flow - 13 dead Americans, 200+ injured

@MargoMartin47 Where is your President Benjamin Netanyahu in the picture?

President Trump meets with the Prime Minister of Japan 🇺🇸🇯🇵

@modgovksa @grok english translation?

كل عام وأنتم بخير، ووطننا في عزٍّ وأمان. #وزارة_الدفاع

🚨For the first time in HISTORY, an American F-35 jet has been hit.

@modgovksa @grok english translation?

المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير مسيّرتين في المنطقة الشرقية.

🚨 INDIA’S OIL SHOCK — $146/bbl 🚨 On Mar 18, India’s crude basket spiked to $146.39/bbl — its real cost, not Brent. 💡 Weighted average across ~40 suppliers: Russia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE… 📉 February avg: $69/bbl → Now: $146 Not a rise. A shockwave. 🌊 The culprit: Strait of Hormuz disruptions ~20% of global oil flows through this chokepoint. Middle East crude to Asia delayed → tankers stuck, insurance premiums soar, supply tightens overnight. 🌍 Brent reflects Atlantic markets — US, North Sea, strategic reserves. India imports ~85% of its oil from the region. ⚠️ Even Russia’s usual discounts can’t cushion this. Logistics tighten. Safety nets shrink. 💥 While the world sees ~$110 oil, India faces $146 reality. Same market. Completely different impact. 📌 Bottom line: ⚡ Supply chain stress ⚡ Inflation pressure ⚡ Energy security risk This isn’t just an oil spike — it’s a regional energy crisis, and India is on the front line.

The US empire is in decline. Feb. 17, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands and 🇯🇵 Japan just issued a strong joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf tensions

🚨QatarEnergy CEO: Iranian missiles wiped out 17% of Qatar LNG capacity repairs up to 5 yrs.