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The Pentagon barred press photographers from recent briefings after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s staff complained that photos from a March 2 briefing were “unflattering.” Major outlets like AP, Reuters, and Getty had published the images. Following the complaints, photographers were excluded from two later briefings (March 4 and March 10). The Pentagon said the move was about space and that official photos would be released instead. Source: WaPo

This post is mostly dedicated for the American people, something you won’t hear from your media outlets, I’m gonna do my best to recall as much as I can. ⚡️Civilian Infrastructure Bombed in Iran Since the Start of the U.S.–Israeli War according to Iranian officials, humanitarian organizations, and international monitoring groups: According to statements presented by Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, the attacks have resulted in at least 1,332 civilian killings and thousands of injuries. Data released by the Iranian Red Crescent Society and cited in multiple reports indicate that more than 6,668 civilian facilities and units have been damaged or destroyed in strikes across Iran. Below is a breakdown of the types of civilian infrastructure that Iranian authorities say have been targeted or damaged: ⚡️Residential buildings Iranian emergency services report that 5,535 residential units have been damaged or destroyed in airstrikes across multiple cities. Entire apartment blocks and housing complexes were reportedly struck in urban areas, including Tehran and other major cities, leaving large numbers of civilians displaced. ⚡️Commercial buildings Iranian relief organizations report that 1,041 commercial buildings and business facilities have been damaged. These include: •shops and markets •office buildings •small business facilities •commercial complexes ⚡️Schools Iranian authorities say at least 65 schools across the country have been damaged or destroyed by airstrikes. One of the deadliest incidents occurred in the city of Minab, where the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school was struck during the first day of the war. According to Iranian reports: •between 168 and 180 children were killed (aged 7–12) •dozens more were injured The strike destroyed much of the two-story school building and caused the roof to collapse on students and teachers inside. ⚡️Hospitals and medical facilities Reports say at least 14 medical centers have been damaged by nearby strikes or blast waves. Facilities reported affected include: •Gandhi Hospital in Tehran •Khatam al-Anbiya Hospital •several regional medical facilities ⚡️Red Crescent humanitarian facilities The Iranian Red Crescent reports 13 of its facilities have been damaged or hit during the strikes. These centers normally serve as: •emergency response hubs •rescue coordination sites •disaster relief distribution centers ⚡️Cultural and public facilities Iranian officials and international reporting say strikes have also affected: •cultural sites •stadiums •public buildings ⚡️Civilian casualties Reported figures include: •1,332 civilians killed •5,000+ injured •thousands displaced ⚡️ Airports Reports indicate that major Iranian airports were targeted or damaged during the strikes. Among the airports mentioned in reports: •Mehrabad Airport (Tehran) •Tabriz International Airport ⚡️Fuel depots and oil facilities Reported strikes include: •Fuel depots in Tehran •Oil refinery facilities •sections of gas production infrastructure ⚡️Gas infrastructure Strikes have also reportedly affected natural gas infrastructure, including parts of the South Pars gas field, one of the largest gas fields in the world and a critical source of Iran’s domestic energy supply.