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Monday, March 30, 2026
IRAN: They Expected Panic. They Found Picnics.
Mar 28, 2026 | This is Naqsh-e Jahan Square—one of the largest and most magnificent squares in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site at the heart of Isfahan. For over 400 years, it has been a place where families gather, merchants trade, and life finds its rhythm.
Inside the Grand Bazaar, the energy is unmistakable. The scent of spices, the sound of haggling, the warmth of human connection—this is the soul of Iranian commerce and culture. It is not just a marketplace. It is a living museum, where generations have come to trade stories as much as goods.
All of this exists while war between Iran, USA, and Israel continues nearby. Strikes have shaken the ground. UNESCO sites have been damaged. Homes have been lost. And yet, the square is not empty. The bazaar is not silent.
They expected panic. They found picnics. That is the difference between a population and a civilization.
Because this is not just a place. It is a people who have endured empires, invasions, and centuries of change—and still choose to gather, to trade, to laugh, to live.
This is Naqsh-e Jahan. This is the Grand Bazaar. This is life that refuses to stop.
Inside the Grand Bazaar, the energy is unmistakable. The scent of spices, the sound of haggling, the warmth of human connection—this is the soul of Iranian commerce and culture. It is not just a marketplace. It is a living museum, where generations have come to trade stories as much as goods.
All of this exists while war between Iran, USA, and Israel continues nearby. Strikes have shaken the ground. UNESCO sites have been damaged. Homes have been lost. And yet, the square is not empty. The bazaar is not silent.
They expected panic. They found picnics. That is the difference between a population and a civilization.
Because this is not just a place. It is a people who have endured empires, invasions, and centuries of change—and still choose to gather, to trade, to laugh, to live.
This is Naqsh-e Jahan. This is the Grand Bazaar. This is life that refuses to stop.
Israel Passes Law to Hang Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Experts say the law was written in such a way as to ensure that it was unlikely to ever apply to Jewish extremists who commit similar crimes.
Israel’s Parliament passed a law on Monday that would allow the hanging of Palestinians convicted of deadly militant attacks, but critics say it will almost certainly not be applied to Jewish extremists convicted of similar crimes.
The law is a victory for Israel’s far right and reflects the country’s shift to a harder line against Palestinians in the wake of the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and the Gaza war that followed. The death penalty has long been legal in Israel, but only two people have been executed in the country’s 78-year history.
The Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, passed the law after hours of debate on Monday night over the objections of Israeli justice officials, liberal rights groups and major European allies like Britain and Germany.
It makes death by hanging the default sentence in Israeli military courts for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. Israeli citizens — both Jewish and Palestinian Arab — could also face the death penalty for killings intended to “negate the existence of the State of Israel.” Experts say, however, the chances it would be applied to Jewish Israelis for attacks against Palestinians are minimal. » | Aaron Boxerman and Johnatan Reiss | Monday, March 30, 2026
LIRE AUSSI :
Israël : le Parlement adopte une loi controversée instaurant la «peine de mort pour les terroristes» : Cette proposition de loi introduite par l’extrême droite a été adoptée en troisième lecture par 62 voix contre 48. »
Israel’s Parliament passed a law on Monday that would allow the hanging of Palestinians convicted of deadly militant attacks, but critics say it will almost certainly not be applied to Jewish extremists convicted of similar crimes.
The law is a victory for Israel’s far right and reflects the country’s shift to a harder line against Palestinians in the wake of the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and the Gaza war that followed. The death penalty has long been legal in Israel, but only two people have been executed in the country’s 78-year history.
The Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, passed the law after hours of debate on Monday night over the objections of Israeli justice officials, liberal rights groups and major European allies like Britain and Germany.
It makes death by hanging the default sentence in Israeli military courts for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. Israeli citizens — both Jewish and Palestinian Arab — could also face the death penalty for killings intended to “negate the existence of the State of Israel.” Experts say, however, the chances it would be applied to Jewish Israelis for attacks against Palestinians are minimal. » | Aaron Boxerman and Johnatan Reiss | Monday, March 30, 2026
LIRE AUSSI :
Israël : le Parlement adopte une loi controversée instaurant la «peine de mort pour les terroristes» : Cette proposition de loi introduite par l’extrême droite a été adoptée en troisième lecture par 62 voix contre 48. »
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Trump: I’ll Obliterate Iran and Walk Away from Strait of Hormuz
THE TELEGRAPH: US president threatens to ‘conclude lovely stay’ in Iran by blowing up country’s energy infrastructure
Donald Trump said he was willing to end the Iran war without a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The US president suggested that if negotiations collapse he would “obliterate” the country’s energy and water facilities but leave the waterway in Iranian control.
He wrote on Truth Social: “Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately ‘Open for Business’, we will conclude our lovely ‘stay’ in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their electric generating plants, oil wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinisation plants!), which we have purposefully not yet ‘touched’.”
The comments suggest the US could abandon the war in Iran without finding a way to reinstate freedom of navigation in the Gulf, presumed to be a key war goal. » | Henry Bodkin | Jerusalem Correspondent | Monday, March 30, 2026
This irresponsible and mercurial president makes the Mullahs and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran look positively reasonable!
If Trump were to follow up on his cruel and ludicrous threats, not only would he cause a humanitarian crisis of biblical proportions by denying millions of people access to potable water, but he would also send the whole western economic system into freefall! As to his own legacy, forget it! He wouldn’t have one. He would be vilified henceforward by all and sundry. Trump, by starting this illegal and quite unnecessary war, has got himself into a pickle of his own making. The one act of starting this war alone has shown the world just how poor Trump’s judgment is, and it calls into question once again the state of the geriatric’s mental health. — © Mark Alexander
Ein verwandter Artikel zum selben Thema hier.
Donald Trump said he was willing to end the Iran war without a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The US president suggested that if negotiations collapse he would “obliterate” the country’s energy and water facilities but leave the waterway in Iranian control.
He wrote on Truth Social: “Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately ‘Open for Business’, we will conclude our lovely ‘stay’ in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their electric generating plants, oil wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinisation plants!), which we have purposefully not yet ‘touched’.”
The comments suggest the US could abandon the war in Iran without finding a way to reinstate freedom of navigation in the Gulf, presumed to be a key war goal. » | Henry Bodkin | Jerusalem Correspondent | Monday, March 30, 2026
This irresponsible and mercurial president makes the Mullahs and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran look positively reasonable!
If Trump were to follow up on his cruel and ludicrous threats, not only would he cause a humanitarian crisis of biblical proportions by denying millions of people access to potable water, but he would also send the whole western economic system into freefall! As to his own legacy, forget it! He wouldn’t have one. He would be vilified henceforward by all and sundry. Trump, by starting this illegal and quite unnecessary war, has got himself into a pickle of his own making. The one act of starting this war alone has shown the world just how poor Trump’s judgment is, and it calls into question once again the state of the geriatric’s mental health. — © Mark Alexander
Ein verwandter Artikel zum selben Thema hier.
Trump droht Iran mit Kriegsverbrechen: Zerstörung von Trinkwasser?
BERLINER ZEITUNG: In einem wüsten Posting hat Donald Trump dem Iran gedroht, seine Entsalzungsanlagen zu zerstören. Millionen Menschen wären dann ohne Trinkwasser.
Donald Trump hat ein neues Kriegsziel nach dem amerikanisch-israelischen Angriff auf den Iran formuliert: Der amerikanische Präsident will sich „das Öl im Iran holen“ und könnte zu diesem Zweck den Exportknotenpunkt der Insel Kharg beschlagnahmen.
Am Montag drohte Trump dem Iran allerdings mit neuen Angriffen – die vermutlich als Kriegsverbrechen zu klassifizieren sind. Trump sagte auf seiner privaten Website Truth Social, er führe zwar „ernsthafte Gespräche mit einem NEUEN UND VERNÜNFTIGEREN REGIME, um unsere Militäroperationen im Iran zu beenden“. Es seien „große Fortschritte erzielt“ worden. Falls jedoch „aus irgendeinem Grund nicht bald eine Einigung erreicht wird – was wahrscheinlich doch der Fall sein wird – und falls die Straße von Hormus nicht sofort ,open for business‘ ist, werden wir unseren netten ,Aufenthalt‘ im Iran damit beenden, dass wir sämtliche Stromerzeugungsanlagen, Ölfelder und die Insel Kharg (und möglicherweise alle Entsalzungsanlagen!), die wir bislang absichtlich nicht ,angerührt‘ haben, sprengen und vollständig zerstören. Dies geschieht als Vergeltung für die vielen Soldaten und andere Menschen, die Iran unter dem alten Regime während dessen 47-jähriger ,Schreckensherrschaft‘ massakriert und getötet hat.“ » | Michael Maier | Montag, 20 März 2026
Donald Trump hat ein neues Kriegsziel nach dem amerikanisch-israelischen Angriff auf den Iran formuliert: Der amerikanische Präsident will sich „das Öl im Iran holen“ und könnte zu diesem Zweck den Exportknotenpunkt der Insel Kharg beschlagnahmen.
Am Montag drohte Trump dem Iran allerdings mit neuen Angriffen – die vermutlich als Kriegsverbrechen zu klassifizieren sind. Trump sagte auf seiner privaten Website Truth Social, er führe zwar „ernsthafte Gespräche mit einem NEUEN UND VERNÜNFTIGEREN REGIME, um unsere Militäroperationen im Iran zu beenden“. Es seien „große Fortschritte erzielt“ worden. Falls jedoch „aus irgendeinem Grund nicht bald eine Einigung erreicht wird – was wahrscheinlich doch der Fall sein wird – und falls die Straße von Hormus nicht sofort ,open for business‘ ist, werden wir unseren netten ,Aufenthalt‘ im Iran damit beenden, dass wir sämtliche Stromerzeugungsanlagen, Ölfelder und die Insel Kharg (und möglicherweise alle Entsalzungsanlagen!), die wir bislang absichtlich nicht ,angerührt‘ haben, sprengen und vollständig zerstören. Dies geschieht als Vergeltung für die vielen Soldaten und andere Menschen, die Iran unter dem alten Regime während dessen 47-jähriger ,Schreckensherrschaft‘ massakriert und getötet hat.“ » | Michael Maier | Montag, 20 März 2026
US Went into War 'Half-cocked' Despite Decades of Preparation, Says Diplomacy Expert
Mar 30, 2026 | “The level of incompetence, particularly on the American side, is breathtaking.”
The Americans have been planning the Iran war “for decades”, but they started it “half-cocked” and would need a “very large” force to secure the Strait of Hormuz, says Dan Plesch, professor of diplomacy and strategy at SOAS [School of Oriental and African Studies] and author of Considering a War with Iran.
The Americans have been planning the Iran war “for decades”, but they started it “half-cocked” and would need a “very large” force to secure the Strait of Hormuz, says Dan Plesch, professor of diplomacy and strategy at SOAS [School of Oriental and African Studies] and author of Considering a War with Iran.
Life under US Sanctions in Iran: Living with Economic Pressure | SLICE | Full Documentary
Mar 25, 2026 | November 1979: The United States impose their first embargo on Iran in response to staff at their embassy in Tehran being taken hostage.
Today, relationships between Tehran and Washington continue to deteriorate and the Iranian economy is suffering under the weight of US sanctions. Inflation, unemployment, trafficking of medicines, and ration coupons – the Iranian people are paying a heavy price. But how do the Iranians survive under the heavy burden of this embargo? And just who is benefiting from it?
From Washington to Tehran, via Brussels, Paris, and Tel Aviv, this geopolitical documentary takes us behind the scenes of this shadow war and retrace the deployment of the US sanctions on Iran since they began.
With testimony from political leaders and economics experts from Europe, Iran, and America, along with extensive archive footage, this film questions the political effectiveness of these sanctions and reveals the input they are having on diplomacy and trade today.
Documentary: Embargo, Iran and the Sanctions
Directed by: Magali Serre
Production: ARTLINE PRODUCTION (2020)
Today, relationships between Tehran and Washington continue to deteriorate and the Iranian economy is suffering under the weight of US sanctions. Inflation, unemployment, trafficking of medicines, and ration coupons – the Iranian people are paying a heavy price. But how do the Iranians survive under the heavy burden of this embargo? And just who is benefiting from it?
From Washington to Tehran, via Brussels, Paris, and Tel Aviv, this geopolitical documentary takes us behind the scenes of this shadow war and retrace the deployment of the US sanctions on Iran since they began.
With testimony from political leaders and economics experts from Europe, Iran, and America, along with extensive archive footage, this film questions the political effectiveness of these sanctions and reveals the input they are having on diplomacy and trade today.
Documentary: Embargo, Iran and the Sanctions
Directed by: Magali Serre
Production: ARTLINE PRODUCTION (2020)
Iran: The Illusion of a Peace Deal | John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt
March 30, 2026 | Professors John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt explain why U.S. and Iranian demands are fundamentally irreconcilable -- and why this crisis is far from over. Instead of bringing Tehran to terms, Washington now finds itself further from a diplomatic settlement than it was in May 2025. Iran has played a weak hand with discipline and patience. The United States, by contrast, risks stumbling into another major strategic failure in the Middle East.
At the core of the impasse is a basic reality: both sides are demanding the impossible. Washington insists on the full dismantling of Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, while Tehran seeks sanctions relief, reparations, and long-term security guarantees. Neither side is prepared to yield. The result is not a pathway to peace, but a deepening stalemate -- with escalation, not resolution, the more likely outcome. …
At the core of the impasse is a basic reality: both sides are demanding the impossible. Washington insists on the full dismantling of Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, while Tehran seeks sanctions relief, reparations, and long-term security guarantees. Neither side is prepared to yield. The result is not a pathway to peace, but a deepening stalemate -- with escalation, not resolution, the more likely outcome. …
Trump Accused of Secret Plan for Iran Ground Invasion as Thousands of US Marines Arrive | BBC News
Mar 29, 2026 | Iran is warning the US that it will confront and defeat any ground assault, as thousands of US Marines and soldiers arrive in the region. Iran’s leaders have said they believe President Trump has secret plans to launch an invasion, while publicly claiming he is seeking to negotiate an end to the war.
Media outlets in the US are also reporting that preparations are being made for ground operations. There is speculation that plans have been drawn up for raids on specific targets, including energy installations and key sites in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has said it would “rain fire” on any ground forces and it is likely that US forces would be exposed to attacks from drones and missiles that Iran has continued to deploy despite weeks of US and Israeli airstrikes on the country.
The conflict has continued to escalate, with Yemen’s Houthis joining attacks on Israel in recent days and threatening shipping in the Red Sea. In Lebanon, Israel is widening its assault against Iran’s allies Hezbollah.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Joe Inwood, Marc Ashdown, Simon Jack, Jeremy Bowen and Gary O’Donoghue.
Media outlets in the US are also reporting that preparations are being made for ground operations. There is speculation that plans have been drawn up for raids on specific targets, including energy installations and key sites in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has said it would “rain fire” on any ground forces and it is likely that US forces would be exposed to attacks from drones and missiles that Iran has continued to deploy despite weeks of US and Israeli airstrikes on the country.
The conflict has continued to escalate, with Yemen’s Houthis joining attacks on Israel in recent days and threatening shipping in the Red Sea. In Lebanon, Israel is widening its assault against Iran’s allies Hezbollah.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Joe Inwood, Marc Ashdown, Simon Jack, Jeremy Bowen and Gary O’Donoghue.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Iran Warns Its Forces ‘Waiting’ as US Marines Arrive in Region
Pope Leo: “God Rejects Prayers of War Leaders” | DW News
Iran Says Its 'Waiting' for US Ground Troops, as More American Marines Arrive in Region | BBC News
Mar 29, 2026 | Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said his country's forces are "waiting for American soldiers to enter on the ground so they can rain fire upon them".
His comments follow the US announcement that about 3,500 personnel have arrived in the region with the warship USS Tripoli.
The Washington Post reported that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, although it is not clear whether US President Donald Trump will approve them.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that the US could achieve its goals in Iran "without any ground troops".
His comments follow the US announcement that about 3,500 personnel have arrived in the region with the warship USS Tripoli.
The Washington Post reported that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, although it is not clear whether US President Donald Trump will approve them.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that the US could achieve its goals in Iran "without any ground troops".
US–Israel Strike Iran: What Comes Next?
Mar 29, 2026 | What lies behind the latest U.S.–Israel escalation against Iran? CGTN's Liu Xin breaks down the strategic, political and legal dimensions, and what this conflict could mean for global stability. Join Liu Xin for a clear-eyed analysis of the US–Israel strikes on Iran and the risk of wider war.
Guests:
Ben Norton, editor-in-chief, Geopolitical Economy Report;
Yin Zhiguang, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University
Guests:
Ben Norton, editor-in-chief, Geopolitical Economy Report;
Yin Zhiguang, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University
Brit in Germany: Why Britain's Story No Longer Holds
Mar 29, 2026 | Many people in Britain say the same thing now: “I feel like a stranger in my own country.”
This video explores why that feeling has become so widespread, and why it isn’t primarily about immigration, culture wars, or political tribes.
Britain is a country historically held together by story rather than systems. But when the economic reality changes and the story doesn’t, coherence starts to break down.
This is an analysis of national identity, economics, culture, and what happens when a country no longer recognises itself, even though life still appears to function.
This video explores why that feeling has become so widespread, and why it isn’t primarily about immigration, culture wars, or political tribes.
Britain is a country historically held together by story rather than systems. But when the economic reality changes and the story doesn’t, coherence starts to break down.
This is an analysis of national identity, economics, culture, and what happens when a country no longer recognises itself, even though life still appears to function.
Rabbi Says 'Netanyahu Is Amalek' and Would '100% Use Nuclear Weapons' | Elhanan Beck | UNAPOLOGETIC
In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC, Rabbi Elhanan Beck delivers one of the most striking critiques of Zionism and the current Israeli-US wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, you'll hear.
He argues that, according to the Torah, the state of Israel has no right to exist, and goes further—describing Benjamin Netanyahu as “Amalek,” a force that pulls people away from God.
The Rabbi also claims that if necessary, Israel would use nuclear weapons and that “no price is too high,” even suggesting they would kill millions to secure their goals.
We explore the theology behind these views, including the Messiah, the Temple, and the idea of Greater Israel - alongside his belief in Jewish-Muslim coexistence.
It should be well noted that the mere fact that I am posting this video should IN NO WAY be construed as a reflection of my personal views on this subject matter. I post this video for educational purposes, in order to show my visitors that even in the Jewish community and diaspora, views on the existence of the Jewish state—Israel—differ. — © Mark Alexander
He argues that, according to the Torah, the state of Israel has no right to exist, and goes further—describing Benjamin Netanyahu as “Amalek,” a force that pulls people away from God.
The Rabbi also claims that if necessary, Israel would use nuclear weapons and that “no price is too high,” even suggesting they would kill millions to secure their goals.
We explore the theology behind these views, including the Messiah, the Temple, and the idea of Greater Israel - alongside his belief in Jewish-Muslim coexistence.
It should be well noted that the mere fact that I am posting this video should IN NO WAY be construed as a reflection of my personal views on this subject matter. I post this video for educational purposes, in order to show my visitors that even in the Jewish community and diaspora, views on the existence of the Jewish state—Israel—differ. — © Mark Alexander
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