Protests against Donald Trump under the slogan 'No to Kings' are taking place in the USA
Massive protests against the administration of President Donald Trump are taking place in cities across the United States as part of the 'No to Kings' campaign. This is already the third national event: previous events gathered millions of participants and caused a wide resonance in society.
The Houthis threaten the world with a full-scale oil crisis
The conflict over Iran is approaching a critical point that could provoke a global energy crisis. A month after the start of military actions involving Israel and the USA, Tehran's allies — the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement — began to intervene in the situation.
Israel and the United States have struck a number of nuclear facilities in Iran, including the complex in Khondab (Arak), where a heavy water reactor and a heavy water production plant are located. The Israeli army's statement notes that heavy water produced in Arak could potentially be used to obtain weapons-grade plutonium, as well as a source of neutrons for creating nuclear weapons. It is emphasized that the reactor itself, capable of producing plutonium, is currently not functioning within the framework of the agreements reached under the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran threatened to destroy the oil and gas infrastructure of the USA in the region
The authorities of Iran stated that they could attack the energy infrastructure of the USA and their allies in the Middle East in case of strikes on Iranian oil facilities. This warning was issued by a representative of the country's leadership on the state TV channel Press TV.
Trump rejected Putin's proposal to export Iranian enriched uranium to Russia
US President Donald Trump refused to support the initiative of Russian leader Vladimir Putin to export 450 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% from Iran. The proposal was voiced during a phone conversation between the leaders on March 9, reports the DW portal citing media. According to sources, Putin proposed several options to reduce tensions in the context of the war between the US, Israel, and Iran. One of them was the idea of sending Iranian highly enriched uranium to be stored in Russia. Experts note that uranium with a 60% enrichment level could potentially be brought to weapon-grade levels (around 90%) in just a few weeks. Meanwhile, the 450 kilograms currently held by Iran is enough to produce more than ten nuclear warheads.
The U.S. will send thousands of Marines to the Middle East
The Pentagon is sending an expeditionary unit of U.S. Marines to the Middle East amid escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, which, according to sources, has been blocked by Iranian armed forces. According to informed sources, the troop transfer is being carried out at the request of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which is responsible for the operations of American forces in the Middle East. The decision to deploy the unit was approved by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
US President Donald Trump stated that the armed conflict with Iran could end soon, as key military objectives in the country have already been largely exhausted. He mentioned this in a comment to the publication Axios. According to the American leader, the course of military actions is turning in favor of the allies. He emphasized that the operation is going 'very successfully', and the United States and Israel, according to him, 'significantly ahead of the planned schedule'.
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States could theoretically consider conducting a ground military operation on the territory of Iran, however, such a step is possible only with a "very compelling reason." He said this during a conversation with journalists aboard the presidential plane.
Trump stated that he destroyed the entire fleet of Iran
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, announced significant successes of the American military in the confrontation with Iran. According to him, the US armed forces allegedly completely destroyed the Iranian navy in just three days of hostilities. The American leader claims that during the operation, 42 ships of Iran were destroyed. Trump also noted that strikes were carried out not only against naval forces but also against other key elements of the country's military infrastructure. In particular, according to him, the Iranian air forces and communication systems were taken out of service.
Former US President Donald Trump stated that a "very strong blow" could be dealt to Iran. He made this statement on March 7 on his social network Truth Social, emphasizing that Washington is considering tough measures in response to Tehran's actions. According to Trump, the reason for possible military actions was Iran's "bad behavior." He noted that in case of further escalation, options for strikes on areas and groups of people that were not previously on the list of potential targets could be considered. The politician warned that the consequences could be extremely serious, up to the "complete destruction" of certain facilities and forces associated with Iran.
The U.S. plans to gain control over Iran's oil reserves
The Director of the U.S. National Council on Energy Dominance, Jared Eigen, stated that Washington intends to establish full control over Iran's oil reserves. In response to a question from journalists about how the escalation of the situation in the Middle East might affect global oil prices, Eigen noted that the United States would not depend on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz in the long run. According to him, the U.S. intends to "take all the oil out of the hands of the Iranian leadership," which he believes will eliminate such risks.
Trump: Iran is ready to resume negotiations with the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Iran's readiness to return to negotiations with Washington. According to him, the corresponding initiative came from the new Iranian leadership, and the American side agreed to dialogue. In an interview with The Atlantic magazine, Trump stated that Tehran expressed a desire to discuss further steps, and he supported this idea. At the same time, the White House chief emphasized that, in his opinion, the Iranian side should have made contact earlier.
Is it safe to store cryptocurrency in USDT: Tether has frozen a total of $4.2 billion of illegal funds
The company Tether, which issues the largest stablecoin USDT, reported the freezing of assets totaling approximately $4.2 billion related to illegal activities. The freezing of funds was carried out as part of cooperation with law enforcement agencies from various countries. The reason for the statement was an official thank you from the U.S. Department of Justice for assistance in stopping a fraudulent scheme known as 'pig butchering scam.' During an operation conducted in North Carolina, nearly $61 million belonging to the perpetrators was seized.
The Israeli Army carried out a new series of strikes on Iran
The Israel Defense Forces announced an additional series of strikes on Iranian territory on the night of March 1. The corresponding statement was published on the army's official social media accounts. According to the Israeli side, the targets of the attacks were facilities related to ballistic missile systems and air defense of the Islamic Republic.
Iran confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iranian state media reported the death of the country's supreme leader — Ali Khamenei. According to official television channels and agencies, he passed away on the morning of February 28 against the backdrop of the US and Israel's air operation against Iran. The state news agency IRNA released a statement claiming that Khamenei 'fell a martyr's death.' Authorities declared a 40-day mourning period in the country. It is also reported that the upcoming week will be a non-working week — in memory of the spiritual leader who led Iran for over three decades.
The U.S. has already made a decision to strike Iran
The German publication Bild reported on a possible preparation by the United States for a military operation against Iran. According to the newspaper, a decision to strike has allegedly already been made, and the operation could begin in the coming days — at the start of the new week. The source of information was former CIA employee John Kiriakou. He claims to have received information from a source in the White House. However, there were no official statements from the U.S. administration at the time of publication.
Trump raised the duties imposed on all countries from 10% to 15%
US President Donald Trump announced an increase in universal import duties from 10% to 15% for all countries worldwide. He published the corresponding statement on February 21 on his social network Truth Social. According to the head of state, the decision takes effect immediately and is aimed at 'restoring justice' in international trade. Trump emphasized that many countries have, in his estimation, benefited from favorable trade conditions with the USA at the expense of the American economy for decades. The new tariff level, the president stated, is 'completely legal and justified'.
The Supreme Court declared Trump's tariffs illegal
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled by a majority that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs on imported goods to the United States. The decision was made by six votes to three. Against this background, the cryptocurrency market did not react to this news, which shows a waning interest in the market. The main coins $BTC $ETH remained in the same price ranges.
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Navalny was poisoned with the venom of an Ecuadorian frog
European countries have stated that the cause of Alexei Navalny's death could have been poisoning by a rare toxin — epibatidine, a substance of natural origin that is secreted by the skin of South American poison dart frogs. According to the claims of the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, traces of this poison were found by several independent laboratories when analyzing samples of the deceased politician's biological materials. It is reported that the family managed to take these samples out of Russia for research purposes.