Nine Iranian Navy Ships Now on the Bottom of the Ocean

"President Trump took to his Truth Social account to inform us that at least nine Iranian navy craft have now found new berths at the bottom

of the ocean.
"I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important. We are going after the rest — They will soon be floating at the bottom of the sea, also! In a different attack, we largely destroyed their Naval Headquarters. Other than that, their Navy is doing very well! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP." 

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Notorious Iranian Leader Confirmed Dead Following Israeli Airstrike

"Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who served as president of Iran from 2005 to 2013, was killed in an Israeli airstrike that directly targeted his residence in Tehran’s Narmak neighborhood on Sunday, March 1.
Iranian state-affiliated media confirmed the assassination, which reported that the ex-president died alongside his security detail and several companions." TP

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike major oil terminal in southern Russia's Novorossiysk

"Ukrainian drones struck a major oil terminal, leaving fires in the southern Russian port city of Novorossiysk overnight. The Sheskharis oil terminal in the Port of Novorossiysk was struck." Ukrin

Trump: New Iranian leadership seeks talks

"President Donald Trump has said the new Iranian leadership has asked to speak with him and that he has agreed to talk to them.

"They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them. They should have done it sooner. They should have given what was very practical and easy to do sooner. They waited too long."
He also said some of the Iranians involved in talks in recent weeks were no longer alive. "Most of those people are gone. Some of the people we were dealing with are gone, because that was a big – that was a big hit," he said." Pravada

Iran sets up interim leadership council to run the country after Khamenei's death

"Iran sets up interim leadership council to run the country after Khamenei's death
"Iran has announced that a three-member interim Leadership Council has been established to run the country following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made the announcement in an address broadcast on state television." Pravada

Saudi Arabia condemns Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations, offers all its capabilities in the fight against Tehran

"Saudi Arabia said it’s ready to put “all its capabilities” at its allies’ disposal, warning of

“grave consequences” if retaliatory Iranian strikes continue — sparking fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
It comes after the Islamic Republic launched a barrage of missiles on US military bases in Saudia Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE and Jordan — in retaliation for US and Israel military strikes against Tehran overnight.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces in strongest terms the blatant Iranian aggression,” the Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said on a statement on X." NYP

Tomahawks, B-2 stealth bombers and attack drones pound over 1,000 Iranian targets in 24-hour blitz

"U.S. forces launched a sweeping military assault on Iranian targets on Saturday, unleashing overwhelming air, sea and missile power in a coordinated operation with Israel.

The mission — dubbed "Operation Epic Fury" — began at 1:15 a.m. and struck more than 1,000 sites across Iran within its first 24 hours,

according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior regime officials were eliminated in the strikes.
The barrage featured B-2 stealth bombers, F-22 and F-16 fighter jets, A-10 attack aircraft, EA-18G electronic warfare planes, and an array of airborne early warning and communications platforms, CENTCOM said.
CENTCOM additionally confirmed it deployed one-way attack drones in combat for the first time.
The strikes targeted command and control centers, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Joint Headquarters and Aerospace Forces Headquarters, integrated air defense systems, ballistic missile sites, Iranian Navy ships and submarines, anti-ship missile sites and military communications infrastructure, according to CENTCOM." 

msn

French naval base in UAE suffers minor damage in Iranian attack

"A French naval base in the United Arab Emirates has suffered minor damage after an Iranian

drone strike. French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Vautrin confirmed that a French military site in the UAE was affected when a drone struck near the French base. A hangar at a naval base of ours, which borders the Emirati base, has been damaged during a drone attack targeting Abu Dhabi port." yahoo

Vanuatu issues Red alert for Tafea Province as Tropical Cyclone Urmil intensifies

"Tropical Cyclone Urmil formed on February 27, 2026, south of Vanuatu, prompting a Red

Alert for Tafea Province as the system began strengthening over the region. At 09:00 UTC, Urmil had intensified to 102 km/h (63 mph) and was moving southeast at about 15 km/h (9 mph). The cyclone is forecast to strengthen further over open waters between Vanuatu and Fiji, potentially reaching Category 2 intensity.
Urmil is the first named storm of the 2025–26 South Pacific cyclone season. It set a new record as the latest-ever first named cyclone in the basin, surpassing Cyclone Bart." W

Texas gunman wore "Property of Allah" hoodie during attack

"A new photo has emerged of the gunman who police say killed two people and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin, Texas.
The gunman, who was shot and killed by police, was wearing a sweatshirt that said "Property of Allah" during the attack, according to two sources familiar with the investigation.

There were indicators on the suspect and in his vehicle that suggest a "potential nexus to terrorism," FBI Acting Special Agent Alex Doran said during a briefing Sunday, though he cautioned that it was too early to determine the motive.
Officials executed a search warrant at the gunman's home on Sunday and found an Iranian flag and pictures of Iranian leaders, according to an official with direct knowledge of the investigation. Sources told CBS News that the Quran was found in the gunman's vehicle.
The shooter was identified by Austin police as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne. Multiple U.S. officials told CBS News he was a naturalized American citizen born in Senegal.
Investigators believe the gunman acted alone. Police say he had a handgun and a rifle during the attack.
Two law enforcement sources told CBS News that investigators say the shooter had had prior mental health episodes in Austin. They are looking at whether the shooter was influenced by extremist ideology and if there is a nexus to international terrorism, but cautioned that the individual had prior mental health issues."

msn

Exiled Shah Reza Pahlavi: "I am leading this transition," "The military will side with us, and we have a plan"

"Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former crown prince of Iran who is being positioned by some as a potential new Shah, told FNC's Maria Bartiromo
MARIA BARTIROMO, FOX NEWS: Joining me now is His Royal Highness, the exiled former Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, live from an undisclosed location this morning. Your Highness, thank you very much for being here. Wow - we are at this day. We have been together many times in the last several years talking about this.

Your reaction to Khamenei's death and this U.S.-Israeli strike against Iran.
REZA PAHLAVI - FORMER CROWN PRINCE OF IRAN: There's no question that this is the game-changer we've been waiting for all this time.
The jubilation of Iranians at home and abroad shows how much people were hoping for this moment, and I join millions of Iranians in thanking President Trump for taking this into action and delivering on his promise.
And that is exactly what President Trump has been telling and messaging to the Iranian people: Take back your country.
MARIA BARTIROMO, FOX NEWS: How can they do that, sir?
REZA PAHLAVI - FORMER CROWN PRINCE OF IRAN: Well, Maria, this is the time now for a very strong, stable transition.
I am leading this transition. I have the support of millions of Iranian people. I have people inside the country who are joining and broadening the coalition of forces that will be at play in filling the vacuum.
The military will side with us, and we have a plan of action and a transition plan.
As a matter of fact, I'm glad to hear what Senator Fetterman was saying. It's music to my ears.
I always thought that this should be a bipartisan issue when it comes to America's national security interests, as well as business opportunities in the future.
We, as Iranians, look at America as our best partner in reconstructing ourselves. You know, the president says MAGA - we say MIGA, Make Iran Great Again.
MARIA BARTIROMO, FOX NEWS: So where does this transition leave the IRGC, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, where leadership there is still vowing revenge?
How does this transitional government look when you have Persians, Shia, Sunni - a secular government?
What do you envision?
REZA PAHLAVI - FORMER CROWN PRINCE OF IRAN: Well, Maria, obviously I think this campaign this time is not just to set back the Iranian nuclear program or anything like that.
This is full decapitation of the regime, and ultimately what will expedite its total collapse.
The Iranian people have suffered too much to settle for anything less than that.
But as soon as the transition plan is put into gear, we want to make sure that we address these issues immediately - to make sure that we have the ability to have a stable process that leads ultimately to a democratic outcome, so the Iranian people get to choose their future government and system.
What we need to do now is to make sure that we bring all the elements that can help that process into place." 

msn

6.3 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 316 km south of Matuku Island, Eastern, Fiji

"A very strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 156 km (97 mi) from Fiji in the late afternoon at 6.44 pm local time (GMT +13). The quake had a great depth of 596 km (371 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.5 Earthquake - East China Sea, 51 km south of Kagoshima, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the East China Sea near the coast of Kagoshima-ken, Japan, in the late afternoon at 6.00 pm local time (GMT +9). 

The quake had a moderate depth of 127 km (79 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

Hezbollah launches missiles at Israel from Lebanon, Israeli military says

"Hezbollah fired several missiles from Lebanon towards Israel on Sunday, two days after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the IDF said.
"Following the sirens that sounded in several areas in northern Israel, a projectile that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force, and several projectiles fell in open areas in accordance with standard protocols," the IDF said in a statement." msn

51 clashes

"Russian forces have carried out 51 attacks on Ukrainian defensive positions.
Shelling of border areas continues. In the Sumy region, the Russian army struck the settlements of Rohizne, Volfyne, Budky, Kucherivka, Zarichne and Ulanove. The enemy also shelled Kliusy, Khrinivka, Hrumiach and Bohdanove in the Chernihiv region.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the enemy carried out one airstrike, dropping four aerial bombs, and conducted 65 attacks on populated areas and Ukrainian positions, seven of them using multiple launch rocket systems.

On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, the enemy launched two attacks near Prylipka and toward Zybyne. One engagement is ongoing.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy advanced three times toward Pishchane, Petropavlivka and Hlushkivka. One battle is still underway.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian forces repelled three attempts by the invaders to advance toward the settlements of Drobysheve and Dibrova and near Zarichne.
On the Sloviansk axis, the aggressor carried out six attacks near Yampil, Zakitne and Riznykivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, the enemy did not conduct offensive operations.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Russian forces launched six assaults near the settlements of Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Berestok, Rusyn Yar and Sofiivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, the invaders made 14 attempts to push Ukrainian troops from their positions near Shakhove, Chervonyi Lyman, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske and toward Bilytske. One engagement is ongoing.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, the enemy launched three assaults near Vorone, Ternove and Stepove. Pysantsi and Velykomykhailivka came under enemy airstrikes.
On the Huliaipole axis, 13 attacks took place near Huliaipole, Myrne and toward Zaliznychne and Staroukrainka. The enemy also carried out airstrikes near Vozdvyzhivka, Samiilivka, Holubkove and Charivne. Three engagements are ongoing.
On the Orikhiv axis, one battle with the enemy is ongoing near Plavni. Airstrikes targeted Komyshuvakha, Veselianka and Malokaterynivka.
On the Dnipro River axis, no active offensive actions by the enemy have been recorded, although an airstrike was carried out on Prydniprovske." Ukrin