TRM said:

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China is dependent on Iran for oil.

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Ramdiesel said:

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TRM said:

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China is dependent on Iran for oil.

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I wouldn't think they would care who they get the oil from in Iran as long as it keeps coming, and the US is showing no signs they intend to stop the oil from coming, or no signs they intend to take all of Iran's oil shipments over...Seems like they are going to try to protect shipments and keep the ships moving.

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NEW: The combined US-Israeli force has designed its campaign to destroy Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities before the force depletes its interceptor stockpiles. The destruction of missile launchers mitigates the risk that either the United States or Israel will run out of… pic.twitter.com/btsumD6mAY

— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) March 4, 2026

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NEW: The combined US-Israeli force has designed its campaign to destroy Iran's ballistic missile capabilities before the force depletes its interceptor stockpiles. The destruction of missile launchers mitigates the risk that either the United States or Israel will run out of interceptors by limiting Iran's ability to launch missiles in the first place. The decrease in Iranian missile attacks against Israel and the UAE strongly suggests that the effort to destroy ballistic missile launchers has had considerable success.

Other Key Takeaways

1. The IDF struck key decision-making institutions on March 3, including the Assembly of Experts building in Tehran, as part of an effort to disrupt senior decision-making. The Assembly of Experts is an 88-member clerical body that is responsible for appointing and supervising the Supreme Leader, according to the Iranian constitution. Strikes that disrupt or prevent the Assembly of Experts from fulfilling its constitutional duty to select the next Supreme Leader would undermine the legitimacy of the regime. The regime is based on the principle of Velayat-e Faqih, in which a jurist, the Supreme Leader, controls Iran.

2. Iranian leaders have devolved powers to lower-level officials in response to the combined force's strikes targeting senior officials and central decision-making institutions, likely to ensure continued state functions despite disruptions to central Iranian leadership.

3. The IDF continued to strike sites associated with Iran's nuclear program, including facilities linked to weaponization research conducted by Iranian nuclear scientists.

4. Iran continued to conduct drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting US forces and sites in Gulf countries, which has prompted two US embassies to close.

5. The United States and Israel continued to strike Iranian-backed Iraqi militias on March 2 and 3 to degrade their ability to conduct retaliatory attacks against US forces and Israel.

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According to a release from the Israel Defense Forces, an Israeli F-35 Adir fighter jet shot down an Iranian Yak-130. This is the first shoot down of a manned fighter jet by an F-35 Adir. pic.twitter.com/O3Ff2dJdVO

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 4, 2026

BREAKING : Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, an Iranian politician, cleric, and eldest son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was elected the next Supreme Leader of Iran, has been killed in U.S. strikes in Tehran. Official confirmation awaited. pic.twitter.com/CQ8JJHrZq2

— Baba Banaras™ (@RealBababanaras) March 4, 2026

🇮🇷🇱🇰 The Iranian warship IRIS Dena is going down off the coast of Sri Lanka after a US Navy strike. Only 30 of the 180 sailors on board have been rescued so far.

The Dena is one of Iran's most prized warships, built entirely in Iran and commissioned in 2021. Just weeks ago it… https://t.co/TjhuQ1popQ pic.twitter.com/3DLnirzOz4

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 4, 2026

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Israel has eliminated Rahman Makdam, head of the IRGC’s special operations department and the man reportedly behind the assassination attempt on Donald Trump before the 2024 election, according to Amit Segal.

President Trump was updated by Israel in recent hours.…

— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) March 4, 2026

ErnestEndeavor said:

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🚨 ELIMINATED
Israel has eliminated Rahman Makdam, head of the IRGC’s special operations department and the man reportedly behind the assassination attempt on Donald Trump before the 2024 election, according to Amit Segal.

President Trump was updated by Israel in recent hours.…

— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) March 4, 2026

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A missile fired from Iran , passing through Iraqi and Syrian airspace and heading towards our airspace from the Hatay region, was intercepted and destroyed by NATO air defense systems. A fragment of the interceptor missile landed in an open area in Dörtyol, Hatay, and fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries.

Our institutions have followed the process in real-time and with full coordination. Our will and capacity to ensure the security of our country and our beloved nation are at the highest level. All necessary steps to defend our territory and airspace will be taken without hesitation. Any hostile actions will be met with the necessary response within the framework of international law. Consultation and cooperation with NATO and our allies will continue throughout this process.

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Add to this that Iran has so far only launched roughly 600-700 ballistic missiles in total, including short-range ballistic missiles of which it possessed substantial stockpiles prior to the war.

By comparison, during the 12-Day War Iran launched around 500 to 600 medium-range… https://t.co/vRSe72aGAN

— Fabian Hoffmann (@FRHoffmann1) March 3, 2026