Trump-Natanyahu's war goes sour - latest news

Protest at US Yokosuka naval base in Japan against US-Israeli war against Iran. 80% in Japan oppose the attack on Iran. Likely one of highest percentages in the world. Yokosuka is the main base for US Navy's 7th fleet.

• Trump is going to introduce tariffs against countries that do not acknowledge that the USA has defeated Iran. 
• Washington’s aim is to decouple Iran from China and Russia, and turn it into a colony of the West, leaving the regime in power but ridding it of its regional influence in the Middle East.  This would essentially allow for the Greater Israel agenda to become a reality. 
• China is the world’s largest crude oil importer and Iran is its second-largest supplier after Russia, accounting for roughly 15% of China’s oil imports, much of it at discounted prices, and powering China’s economy, particularly the manufacturing sector.  90% of Iran’s oil exports go to China.
• The conflict in Latin America and the kidnapping of Maduro was another war on Chinese energy imports with Venezuela sending over half its exports to Beijing before January 2026, accounting for another 2% of China’s crude oil imports.
• The Iranian national football team will be able to participate in the current World Cup despite the war if the team's matches are moved from the US to Mexico, The WSJ reports, citing the Iranian ambassador in Mexico City. According to him, the problem is that the first stage matches will be held in the United States. Shouldn't the US lose rights to World Cup and be banned from competing? Wasn't that part of the western colonialist's so-called 'Rules based order'? 

• Netanyahu to call up nearly half MILLION reservists for ‘potential ground operation’ in Lebanon. Not likely since Zionists are escaping Israel daily.
• The US/Israel bombed & levelled a high-school in Khomein, Iran.
• Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: When the U.S. Secretary of War declares 'no quarter', he doesn't project strength. He conveys moral bankruptcy and ignorance about law of armed conflict. We advise him to review the Hague Convention and Rome Statute of the ICC, unless he aspires to join Netanyahu as war criminal.
• Trump says he’ll have the ‘honor of taking Cuba: I can do anything I want with it’. [That is the same attitude Trump and Epstein had with the young girls they raped.] Trump's comments came amid a U.S. oil blockade. The country’s electrical grid collapsed Monday, causing a Cuba-wide blackout. 
• US efforts to build an international coalition to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have turned into a “mess” because Washington’s partners are reluctant to offer assistance, Axios reported. The outlet added that Trump had been warned the government in Tehran could consolidate power rather than collapse. 

• Over 600 sailors aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier were left without beds after a fire broke out last week, the New York Times reports. US Central Command described the incident as 'not combat-related'.  The newspaper revealed on Monday that it took more than 30 hours to extinguish the fire, which originated in the ship’s main laundry area. Dozens suffered smoke inhalation, the report said, citing anonymous sources. More than 600 sailors lost their bunks and have since been sleeping on floors and tables. Many sailors have been unable to do laundry since the incident. Previous reporting noted that the $13 billion lead ship of its class has also been plagued by toilet problems. 
• An Asahi newspaper survey found that 82% of Japanese respondents oppose the attack on Iran by Israel and the US, while 9% support it. The nationwide poll also showed that 51% disapprove of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s decision to avoid clarifying the legal status of the attack, while 34% approve. While Spain and several other countries have condemned the attack as a violation of international law, the Prime Minister declined to comment, stating she will “refrain from making a legal assessment.”

• More money flowed through the prediction market Polymarket on the timing of the US government’s recent attack on Iran than was bet on this year’s Super Bowl with Nevada’s sportsbooks. Bettors traded more than $529 million in forecasts of when the US would next strike Iran in a market opened last year on Polymarket, the self-described world’s largest prediction market. Just goes to show the madness and moral decay that is the USA.
• Ali Larijani (Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council) in one of his final statements before his speculated assassination, has confirmed that the Epstein regimes in the US and Israel are planning to carry out a false flag terrorist attack similar to 9/11 and then blame Iran for it.  The hope is that the attack will create a justification for a ground invasion of Iran and further war crimes against the Iranian people. Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi corroborated this account, confirming that extremist figures within the CIA and Mossad discussed a plan to target a landmark tower either in an American city or the United Arab Emirates.

• Putin delivers a message to the West. "The truth is that the problems you are facing now are the result of years of actions by the ruling elites of your own countries. They do not think about how to improve your lives. They are obsessed with their own selfish interests and excessive profits." 

• Estonia to deploy 7 soldiers to help defend the US and Israel against Iranian threats.

• 200+ US troops wounded across seven countries in Iran war. Traumatic brain injuries among most common reports Washington Post.

• Zelensky on Iran war: 'He [Netanyahu] has what I need, and I have what he needs.' Ukrainian dictator Volodymyr Zelensky desperately trying to organise ‘date night’ with Israeli genocidal maniac Benjamin Netanyahu. 

There is another way - La Cooperativa

Behind Italy’s beauty (and parmesan) is a radical tradition of cooperatives. In some areas, they make up nearly a fifth of the GDP. 

We went to Emilia-Romagna, one of the richest regions in the country, to investigate how Italy’s workers built a more democratic economy.

Many thanks to the Bologna Film Commission and the City of Reggio Emilia for the support and for the assistance.

'If we don't question our system then we can't change our system'.

PS - Fascists don't like coops so if you want to piss off the oligarchs form cooperatives!  

Macron to Iran: 'Stop the war & you can have whatever you want'

 

Iran TV

📞 Macron calls Mr. Mojtaba Khamenei: 

Macron told Mr. Khamenei, “You are punishing the world, not Trump, and the world will face an unprecedented famine and economic collapse.”

Mr. Khamenei interrupted him and asked, “Where were you when the Iranian people were starved for 45 years?”

Macron: “This is American policy, and we reject it, as we have stated previously.”

Macron: “Now I propose a meeting with the European Union countries, and you can have whatever you wish.”

Mr. Khamenei replied, “We don’t want anything except to punish Trump and Netanyahu.”

Macron: “And request exemptions for French ships to pass through.”

Mr. Khamenei responded, “Expel the American and Israeli ambassadors, and then you can pass through. We don’t deal with those who rely on two sides. That’s all I have to say.” 

He then hung up. 

US tries to assemble Hormuz tanker coalition

https://tass.com/pressreview/2102005

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. Washington is unlikely to succeed in persuading its allies to escort oil tankers in the Persian Gulf; Paris launches talks on joint nuclear deterrence with nearly a dozen European countries; and Russian petroleum product producers are redirecting fuel shipments to new markets. These stories topped Monday’s newspaper headlines across Russia. 

Washington will be unable to persuade its allies to escort oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, experts believe. US partners will likely limit their involvement to technical support and symbolic assistance. Earlier, President Donald Trump called on countries that depend on Middle Eastern oil to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Tehran still has the resilience to resist, while the White House is beginning to realize that it has lost its grip on the situation.  

Washington is trying to draw its European allies into the Middle East conflict, as the Americans are running out of ways to pressure the Iranian leadership, Pavel Koshkin, a senior researcher at the US and Canadian Studies Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, told Vedomosti. In his opinion, the White House is also trying to drive down energy prices, including by partially lifting sanctions on the Russian oil industry. 

The US is trying to share the risks of the Middle East conflict with other countries and, if possible, expand the anti-Iran coalition, Dmitry Suslov, deputy director of the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies at the Russian National Research University Higher School of Economics, emphasized. European authorities condemn Iran for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, he noted. However, they are avoiding involvement in the highly unpopular American gamble. 

Meanwhile, Iran continues to employ a strategy of asymmetric warfare, exploiting the enemy’s weaknesses, buying time, and inflicting irreparable damage on military and civilian infrastructure to undermine the alliance between the US and its key partners. The most desirable scenario for Tehran is to allow regional states to walk away from cooperation with the US toward cooperation without the involvement of external actors, Grigory Lukyanov, deputy dean of the Eastern Faculty at the Russian State Academic University for the Humanities, told Izvestia. 

Despite the damage sustained, Iran still has the resources to resist, Middle East studies expert Leonid Tsukanov noted. “The initial projected timeframe for the operation, which estimated that Iran would surrender in a few days to two weeks, appears to have been inaccurate. The Americans’ planned budget has also been exceeded many times,” he emphasized. According to the expert, the US has two options: launch a full-scale campaign with a ground component similar to the one in Iraq, which would risk prolonging the conflict, or conclude the operation by announcing symbolic victories. 

Update:

China, Italy, Japan, France, Germany, South Korea, the UK and Australia all told Trump to pound sand. Trump is now begging NATO to help open the Strait of Hormuz threatening that he helped them with Ukraine and ‘NATO will have a very bad future’ should NATO not help with unblocking Hormuz.  There is of course much trolling and a suggestion for Trump is why does he not call on the Israeli Navy to ‘open the straits’?

Skip FIFA World Cup in the U.S.

"The silent crisis hitting American streets is no longer silent. MAGA Voters furious at global boycott of American Tourism. The world is effectively turning its back on the United States, not with weapons, but with their wallets."

We are seeing a massive shift in how the globe interacts with America, and the results are empty hotel lobbies, cancelled flights, and a tourism industry that is screaming for help. This isn't just about politics anymore; it is about the livelihood of everyday Americans who depend on the global economy.
Why is this happening now? Reports indicate that travel warnings from long-time allies have spooked potential visitors. 

The narrative being spun abroad is one of chaos and instability, and Trump voters react with absolute rage at what they see as a coordinated smear campaign against the greatest nation on earth. The media overseas is painting a picture of America that many locals don't recognize, yet the economic impact is undeniably real. From Florida's beaches to New York's avenues, the lack of foreign accents is becoming hauntingly noticeable.

Is this the price of 'America First'? Or is it an unfair punishment from a global community that refuses to respect our sovereignty? The anger is palpable. People feel betrayed, not just by the international community, but by the lack of clear answers from leadership on how to fix this reputation crisis. When MAGA voters see their towns suffering because European and Canadian tourists are staying home, the conversation shifts from ideology to survival.

This video explores the raw, unfiltered opinions of voters who feel they are being held hostage by a global narrative they can't control and people from other countries to vow to never visit America again. This is the story of a travel boycott that feels personal, vindictive, and dangerous for the American economic future. Join us as we break down exactly why the world is staying away and why the base is absolutely irate about it.

West has long been confused about China

  

Why the West Always Gets China Wrong (The 3 Myths) 

Why has the West consistently failed to predict China's trajectory?

For decades, experts have called for an imminent collapse or a democratic revolution that never arrived. 

In this video, we go beyond the headlines to explore the "wrong glasses" the West has used to view the Middle Kingdom. We break down the three fundamental myths identified by scholars Rana Mitter and Elsbeth Johnson: the false link between wealth and democracy, the misunderstanding of authoritarian legitimacy, and the assumption that Chinese culture will inevitably Westernize. 

From the deep roots of Confucian collectivism to the unique "State-Capitalist" model of the CCP, discover why China is playing by an entirely different set of rules. 

Sunday song

Arundhati Roy condemns U.S. and India for its 'bloodlust'

Award-winning writer and public intellectual, Arundhati Roy stirred the audience in Gurgaon when she spoke of the travesty of the war in West Asia, imposed by US and Israel on Iran, threatening to engulf the region, and the world.

She also strongly criticizes her own nation India for its new 'deal' with Israel and remaining silent over the US attacks on Iran.

Epstein cover-up war crashing

• Bloomberg: The US Army has sent 10,000 AI-enabled Merops interceptor drones, originally developed for Ukraine, to the Middle East to help defend against Iranian drone attacks. 

• ABC News reported Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved a request from U.S. Central Command for a Marine expeditionary unit with 2,200 Marines aboard three U.S. Navy amphibious ships to be sent to the Middle East, identifying the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit primarily located in Okinawa, Japan. 

• The ships could take roughly two weeks to reach the Middle East, suggesting the war against Iran could continue into April, which would be weeks after President Donald Trump said the war was “very complete.” 
• Gaza redux: Iranian Red Crescent: 160 medical centers and 120 schools across the country were damaged due to the US-Israeli attacks. 
• Russia sent 13 tons of humanitarian medical aid to Iran after Tehran requested help due to rising civilian casualties and damage to hospitals. It includes medicines, first-aid kits and other medical supplies. 
• A Turkish female journalist reporting from Israel said an Israeli man approached her and said, “From now on, you are our next enemy. Do you know that?”
• The Wall Street Journal: Gulf allies are privately furious with Washington, blaming the US for igniting a conflict that endangers them. According to people familiar with the discussions, Trump has been calling regional leaders this week to reassure them.
• CNBC: Who do you think has more endurance? Trump's former Defense Secretary Mark Esper: "Frankly, I think the Iranians do."

• Channel 14 (Israel): Five aerial refueling aircraft belonging to the US Air Force were damaged and possibly destroyed at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. 
• Fatemeh Mohajerani, spokesperson for the government of Iran: “The U.S.–Israeli aggression targeted 36,489 residential units and 6,000 commercial units.” 
• Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth: Contrary to the statements, Hezbollah in Lebanon shows no signs of disintegration or collapse. 
• Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth: Less than a year and a half after Benjamin Netanyahu said that this is not the same Hezbollah as before the war, they are now crushing the north and shelling Tel Aviv. 
• Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah: "We should thank Trump for revealing yet again the true face of the U.S. administration — a racist, criminal, murderous, bloodthirsty entity that confiscates freedoms, plunders wealth, conspires against oppressed peoples." 

• US Senator Chris Murphy: Trump has lost control of the US-Iran war. Based on closed-door briefings, the senator says: 1) Trump believed Iran would not close the Strait of Hormuz → he was wrong. Oil prices are spiking; if the Strait stays closed → global recession (possibly already too late). 2) Plan to open the Strait does not exist. 3) US can’t combat Iran’s navy tools (thousands of small drones, speed boats, mines). 4) Naval escorts for tankers are theoretically possible but impractical: Would require entire US Navy (≈100 tankers/day need escort). 5) US can’t combat Iran’s drone war. 6) Persian Gulf countries are running out of interceptors. 7) Trump has no endgame/ no off-ramp.
•  Al Jazeera, continuing its familiar takfiri pattern against Iran, misquoted the statements of Hamas and circulated the narrative that Hamas asked Iran to stop the attacks. In reality, Hamas called on regional countries to confront the aggression and affirmed Iran’s right to respond. https://t.me/enemywatch/50565
• The Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage reports that 56 museums, historical landmarks, and cultural sites have been targeted in attacks by the US-zionist aggression.
• Australia's Energy Minister: "We only have enough gasoline for 18 days, diesel fuel for 16 days, and aviation fuel for 14 days. And a ship from the Persian Gulf takes 2 to 4 weeks to arrive." Australia supported the US and Israel's attack on Iran. 
• Netanyahu has requested talks with Zelensky about Ukrainian interceptor drones. The meeting is expected early next week.
• Israeli Haaretz newspaper: Iran, not the United States, holds the key to reopening the global energy market.
• Tucker Carlson claims the CIA read his private text messages and is preparing a criminal referral to the Justice Department accusing him of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act. According to Carlson, the alleged case is based on him communicating with people in Iran before the war, though he says he was never acting as a foreign agent and believes the accusation is politically motivated.
• Israeli airstrikes on the oil depots in and near Tehran have released toxic pollutants that could impact millions of people for decades, Bloomberg reports. Burning fuel and missile explosions sent heavy metals and chemical particles into the air, which mixed with rainfall and created “black rain” over the city. The Israeli army tells CNN: We intend to continue the war against Iran for another 3 weeks.

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