Considering the control by Iran in southern Lebanon since the early 1980s and its later heavy influence in the national legislature and in Beirut, this is a really important story in Lebanon’s future and the possible disarmament of Hezbollah.  In short, the Supreme Leader Nos. 1 and 2 (there apparently is not a No. 3 as MK is unable to communicate, and I won’t repeat opponent jokes about his not appearing until the Occultation) have violated Lebanon’s sovereignty for too long.  See “Beirut declares Iranian ambassador ‘persona non grata,’ calls for his departure,” i24, 3-24-26.

“Israel targeted Russia-Iran weapons supply line in Caspian Sea strike – report,” i-24, 3-24-26.  “Officials told The Wall Street Journal that the operation focused on disrupting shipments of ammunition and unmanned aerial systems, including Shahed drones.”  Israel sends a message to Russia and Ukraine about right and wrong.

You see this title and your head spins.  “Will Iran Turn to Terrorism?,” in Foreign Affairs, 3-24-26.  I thought that happened starting in 1979.  Somebody call FA.

“Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran,” AP, 3-24-26.

Read this and let’s talk.  The understanding of int’l law and warfare and national interests is not understood by this reporter.  Nor do they identify how the Regime was going to be stopped, by somebody, anybody, before the U.S. and Israel, months and months ago, decided to step up.  The UN certainly was not addressing Iran.  See “Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been overturned,” BBC, 3-24-26.

“Iran’s Missile Shots at Diego Garcia,” WSJ, 3-24-26.  This goes to the debate over “imminent” threat.  Please be aware that presidents know more than we.  So whether missile capabilities, nuclear enrichment amounts, use of proxies to attack, refusal to negotiate in good faith regarding the nuclear program, continued acceptance of missile aid from China, continued coordination with Russia of drone technology, etc., there was plenty to understand there has been and is an imminent threat from Iran.  Whether a president acts on it or not.  From the Journal, “The episode also is a reminder of the virtues of missile defense. U.S. systems like Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) and SM-3 have demonstrated their effectiveness, and now everybody wants more interceptors. It’s easy to forget that even shorter-range air defenses were conceived in controversy—derided by the American left as too expensive and provocative to enemies, as if America would somehow be safer if it remained defenseless.”

“Iran’s Missile Shots at Diego Garcia,” WSJ, 3-24-26.  This goes to the debate over “imminent” threat.  Please be aware that presidents know more than we.  So whether missile capabilities, nuclear enrichment amounts, use of proxies to attack, refusal to negotiate in good faith regarding the nuclear program, continued acceptance of missile aid from China, continued coordination with Russia of drone technology, etc., there was plenty to understand there has been and is an imminent threat from Iran.  Whether a president acts on it or not.  From the Journal, “The episode also is a reminder of the virtues of missile defense. U.S. systems like Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) and SM-3 have demonstrated their effectiveness, and now everybody wants more interceptors. It’s easy to forget that even shorter-range air defenses were conceived in controversy—derided by the American left as too expensive and provocative to enemies, as if America would somehow be safer if it remained defenseless.”

“Saudi Leader Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls,” NYT, 3-24-26.  “Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sees a “historic opportunity” to remake the region, according to people briefed by U.S. officials on the conversations.”

“Iran to expand terror attempts against Israelis, Jews overseas for Passover, Israel warns | LIVE BLOG,” i24, 3-24-26.

“Hezbollah’s missile arsenal slashed after months of Israeli strikes – report,” i24, 3-24-26.

“A ‘Wannabe Strongman’ Rises in Iran as Trump Seeks a Dealmaker,” WSJ, 3-24-26.

“Republicans reject limits on Iran war, despite deepening conflict,” Politico, 3-24-26.