“Graham cautions Israel on targeting oil sector as prices surge over 25%,” i24, 3-9-26. “Writing on X, Graham said Israel had shown “amazing capability when it comes to collapsing the murderous regime in Iran” but urged restraint in selecting targets tied to the country’s oil economy. “Our goal is to liberate the Iranian people in a fashion that does not cripple their chance to start a new and better life when this regime collapses. The oil economy of Iran will be essential to that endeavor.””
Now we know why there was a delay in announcing the new Leader. (This is a little bit of a joke–when you look at the placards the persons were holding in the media pictures, they are all the same picture, and since the local IRGC print shop was closed for a couple of days, the Regime had to order out and received an overnight shipment from NK Printing). But the I.I. story is real. “Regime supporters hold placards for new Iran supreme leader in Tehran,” Iran International, 3-9-26.
“Ukraine Helps U.S. Mideast Bases With Stopping Drones,” NYT, 3-9-26. Against Iranian-made Shaheds purchased by Russia, “Ukraine adapted, using heavy machine guns, less expensive rockets fired by F-16s, electronic jammers and new interceptor drones built in Ukraine.” And nets. Patriot interceptor missiles cost $3M each. Shaheds cost $50,000. “Those missiles are in short supply. Just 620 of the most advanced Patriots were delivered to militaries in 2025, and that was a record level. In the first few days of the Iran war last week, Middle Eastern countries burned through more than 800 Patriot missiles, according to Mr. Zelensky and Andrius Kubilius, the European commissioner for defense and space. That barrage was used to counter more than 2,000 one-way Iranian attack drones and more than 500 ballistic missiles. Dmytro Lytvyn, an adviser to Mr. Zelensky, said that in the entire four years of the war in Ukraine, Kyiv had received only about 600 advanced Patriots.” And the Ukraine Octopus, effective against the Shaheds, only costs about $3,000. Do the math.
“NATO shoots down second Iranian missile over Turkey,” LBC, 3-9-26.
“FBI deputy director says evidence suggests Robert Levinson died in Iran captivity,” Iran International, 3-9-26. Some persons have followed this case very closely. Serious hostage taking during the Regime’s life.
“Qatar PM Says Iran ‘Betrayed’ Gulf With Attacks,” WSJ, 3-9-26. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said Tehran’s ‘miscalculation’ in attacking Gulf countries ‘destroyed everything’ in their relationship, speaking in an interview with Sky News.”
“As War With Iran Rages, the Axis of Resistance is in Survival Mode,” War on the Rocks, 3-9-26.
“Iran war: What is happening on day 10 of US-Israel attacks?,” Al Jazeera, 3-9-26.
“From Tehran to Europe: Terrorism Risks After the Killing of Iran’s Ayatollah,” ICCT, 3-9-26.
Blackmail by Iran. “‘Reprehensible’: New wave of Iranian missiles, drones target Gulf nations,” Al Jazeera, 3-9-26.
“A Mysterious Code Is Being Broadcast on Shortwave Radio. Is It Iran?,” Atlantic, 3-9-26.
“Iran’s new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle,” BBC, 3-9-26.
I’m reading this breaking story late at night–too bad it wasn’t dated 3-10-26 to lead the next day’s blog news. The story will raise questions of foreign ownership in the UK and ill intents due to its location. Also, what else does the Regime own in London? “New ayatollah owns £35m London flats near Israeli embassy – report,” i24, 3-9-26. “[T]he apartments were bought in 2014 and 2016 on behalf of Khamenei, the son of Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei. … One apartment was purchased in March 2014 for £16.75 million, while the second was acquired in November 2016 for £19 million. The two properties are now estimated to be worth close to £50 million and include separate staff quarters. The flats are located in Kensington Palace Gardens, one of London’s most exclusive residential streets. The address is adjacent to the Israeli embassy and close to Kensington Palace. Britain’s intelligence services are aware of the properties, according to the report. The development comes as scrutiny increases over the overseas assets of Iranian officials and individuals linked to the country’s leadership.
“Washington Rally Supports Iranian Transitional Government,” Iran Focus, 3-9-26.
“IDF: More than 1,900 Iranian Regime members killed since start of Iran operation,” i24, 3-9-26.
“Iran Isn’t Winning This War,” WSJ, 3-9-26.