– Iran’s state TV and radio just went off the air after their broadcasting building was struck.
– Massive explosions rocked central Tehran near the intelligence ministry.
– Netanyahu says strikes on Iran “will increase even more in the coming days.”
– Iran’s IRGC just announced the “most ferocious offensive operation” in the history of Iran’s armed forces is about to begin against Israel and US bases.
– 8 k*lled near Jerusalem after Iranian missiles hit Beit Shemesh. A building collapsed.
– Tehran residents are fleeing the capital. Authorities converted a major highway to one-way northbound to handle the traffic.
– Iran’s internet has been down for over 24 hours straight.
– 1,579 more flights canceled today. Dubai airport, 70% of flights gone. Virtually zero flight activity over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar.
– OPEC+ just raised production by 206,000 barrels/day trying to get ahead of the oil shock.
– Gas is $2.98/gallon right now. Analysts say it could jump 50 cents if the Strait of Hormuz fully closes.
– Congress is planning a war powers vote this week. It won’t matter, not enough votes to override a veto.
– Trump spoke with leaders of Israel, Bahrain, and the UAE today.
– Secretary of State Rubio canceled his Monday trip to Israel.
– Oil futures open in hours.
– France is sending its most powerful ships to the region.
– 9 people k*lled in Karachi, Pakistan after protesters tried to storm the US Consulate.
– Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting escalating, Pakistan jets firing on Kabul, heaviest fighting in years between the two.
– UAE ordered ALL schools and universities to remote learning for 3 days.
– Israel says it destroyed ~200 Iranian missile launchers and knocked out HALF of Iran’s missile launchers.
– Trump told NBC “a large amount of leadership was killed, I don’t mean like two people.”
– Sen. Warner (top Dem on Intel Committee): “I saw no intelligence Iran was planning a preemptive strike.”