Middle East war live: Israel army launches new ‘large-scale’ wave of strikes on south Beirut
The Israeli military on Wednesday said that it had launched a new wave of strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut, vowing to act with “great force” in the area. Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had struck a Liberia-flagged vessel, which they claimed was Israeli-owned, as well as a Thai bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz after they had ignored warnings to stop. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

FBI warns California that Iran may carry out drone attacks
The FBI is warning California that Iran may carry out attacks in the state in retaliation for the Iran war, ABC News reports, having seen the FBI’s statement. The FBI said in a warning that the agency recently received information that Iran planned to carry out a surprise attack using drones launched from a ship off the coast of the United States in early February “specifically against unspecified targets in California

Brothers arrested after U.S. embassy attack in Oslo – one admits to planting bomb
Three brothers have been arrested after an explosion on Sunday at the U.S. embassy in Oslo. One of the men has now admitted to planting a bomb at the embassy. The brothers intended to kill people and cause extensive material damage when they detonated “a powerful bomb” at the American embassy in Oslo.

Newsom knocked for ‘insane’ California gas prices after blaming Trump for rising costs
While California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom blames President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran for the price of gas, critics are calling him out for “insane” climate policies as the state’s prices at the pump soar significantly above the national average. Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, slammed Newsom, saying, “California has the highest gas taxes and fees in America.” Newsom is trying to shift blame,” said Hilton, “and he’s blaming these insane gas prices in California, $5.49, $5.69, heading to $6, on the war in Iran. It’s not the war in Iran, because in the rest of the country, they don’t have $5.49, they have $3 gas.”

Arab allies must join fight against Iranian regime now, Sen. Lindsey Graham tells ALL ISRAEL NEWS — avoiding offensive combat not an option for true US allies 
The senior Senator from South Carolina is a strong and vocal supporter of America’s moderate Arab allies, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. But he is not cool with the notion of these allies staying quiet and working behind the scenes when American bases, American forces, and American civilians are coming under vicious and relentless attack by the Iranian regime.

Israel prepares for major escalation against Hezbollah, calls up more IDF reservists 
“We are on the eve of a fateful campaign in Lebanon which will determine the future of both countries,” a senior security official told Ynet News, adding that the cabinet was holding a security discussion on Wednesday evening. “The campaign in Lebanon is going to expand significantly,” he said, which will also include the call-up of more reservists. “Hezbollah, in its calculations, wants to turn our attention away from Iran, and thinks that if it draws us in, we will take our foot off the gas in the campaign against Iran,”

Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount
United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired on commercial ships Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded the Islamic Republic.

Israel’s protection of Palestinians is a ‘crime,’ says the PA
According to the Palestinian Authority, Israel is acting criminally when it closes Muslim holy sites to protect against needless loss of life from Iranian missile attacks during the Iran war. This is even though Israel is applying the safety regulation uniformly across the country, prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people at holy sites of all religions—something that PA officials and media refuse to disclose to their people.

IAF officials: Iran launch capabilities may be down to 5% within days
Despite frequent rocket sirens across Israel, the Iranian regime’s missile-launching capabilities could be reduced by up to 95% within days, Hebrew media reported on Tuesday, citing senior Israeli Air Force officials. The IAF officials told members of the political-security Cabinet that the home front could see a sharp decline in ballistic missile launches within days,

IRGC claims joint missile and drone assault on Israel with Hezbollah
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday evening that the massive barrages fired towards Israel were a “joint and integrated operation” with the Hezbollah terrorist organization. In a statement published in the Iranian Tasnim news agency, the IRGC stated that it launched several ballistic missiles and that Hezbollah launched drones and missiles at over 50 targets in Israel.

Trump on Iran: We’ve got to finish the job
Speaking at a rally in Kentucky, Trump said, “Operation Epic Fury – is that a great name? Well, it’s only good if you win. You know, you can only do it if you win – and we’ve won. Let me say: we’ve won. You never like to say it too early, but we won the bet in the first hour. It was over.” Trump stated that “we don’t want to leave early” and “we’ve got to finish the job”, adding that “over the past 11 days, our military has virtually destroyed Iran.” “We don’t want to go back every two years. Because someday there will be a time when you don’t have me as president,” he added.

Iran Has One-Third of Its Missile Launchers Left, IDF Assesses
After less than two weeks of fighting, Iran has lost roughly two‑thirds of its ballistic missile launchers, according to a new Israeli military assessment, as Israeli and US strikes intensify across the country and target Tehran’s strategic missile capabilities. On Wednesday, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said a new battlefield assessment revealed that a sweeping campaign against Iran’s missile infrastructure has destroyed roughly two-thirds of its launchers, leaving only about one-third still operational,

First Jewish homes built on Mount Ebal following gov’t approval 
The Samaria Regional Council on Wednesday morning erected the first residential structures on Mount Ebal, around 10 months after Israel’s Cabinet approved the establishment of a new community at the site. Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, together with the Amana settlement movement, worked overnight to establish the village after receiving formal Interior Ministry approval last month, Dagan said. “This morning, we’re privileged to feel the wings of history beating,” he said. “To make history together here by establishing a new community this morning on the heights of Mount Ebal—next to the location where Joshua built an altar and where the people of Israel became a nation.”

UN Security Council approves resolution condemning Iran’s attacks against Gulf States
Bahrain’s proposal, condemning Iran’s attacks on the Gulf states, was passed by a majority of 13 votes, with Russia – one of Iran’s main allies – and China choosing not to use their veto power; resolution also backed by 135 UN member states

Roll Your Eyes All You Want… The Rapture Is Real
Let’s start with the obvious: the Rapture sounds crazy. Jesus descends from Heaven, dead people rise from their graves, and living believers are suddenly caught up into the sky—like the world’s strangest episode of “Stranger Things.” Sounds like the stuff your uncle mutters about after three cups of church coffee. Except—the Rapture is right there in Scripture. Paul says it. John says it. Jesus says it. We also hear about the Rapture straight from Paul, Peter, James, and most importantly, Jesus Himself: “‘And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also’” (John 14:3 NKJV).

CENTCOM: U.S. Forces “Methodically Dismantling” Iran’s Air Capabilities
The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. U.S. forces aren’t just defending against Iranian threats, we are methodically dismantling them. Watch

Majority of California voters say state heading in wrong direction ahead of governor race
The poll shows that 52% of likely California voters think the state is heading in the wrong direction, compared to 48% who think it is presently on the right track. Meanwhile, voters in deep-blue Los Angeles were divided right down the middle with 50% saying the Golden State is moving in the right direction while the other 50% think it is going in the wrong direction, according to the survey.

Trump administration puts key Biden-era immigration policy on notice: ‘Unsustainable cycle’
The Trump administration on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to allow it to terminate the protected legal status of hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants living in the U.S. It’s the latest effort by the administration to unwind Biden-era protections of hundreds of thousands of migrants living in the U.S. as part of the president’s hard-line immigration enforcement agenda. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer urged the high court Wednesday to immediately intervene

Watch: The Moment LA Street Mob Storms Luxury Apartments
A group linked to a late-night street takeover forced its way into a luxury downtown Los Angeles apartment tower early Sunday, fighting with staff and leaving shattered glass and overturned furniture behind, according to police and video of the incident (watch)

China-Based Copper Scam Leaves Cooling Firm With Fake Metal
Thermal Grizzly CEO Roman “Der8auer” Hartung says his company recently fell victim to large-scale materials fraud while trying to source copper and aluminum for its cooling products, according to PC Gamer. The company needs several tons of metal to machine components such as GPU water blocks. With copper prices rising and European supplies expensive, Hartung turned to suppliers in China’s metal market. After reviewing documentation and conducting supplier checks, Thermal Grizzly placed two orders—one for copper and another for aluminum and copper.

Coffee King Howard Schultz Flees To Florida Hours After Washington Wealth Tax Passes House
Yet another rich guy is fleeing their Democrat-controlled state over a new wealth tax. Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, a huge liberal himself, announced that he’s moving from Washington state to Miami, Florida – hours after state lawmakers advanced a tax bill targeting residents earning over $1 million per year. Of course, he didn’t mention that Seattle has become a cesspool,

Severe storms leave at least five dead in Indiana after tornado hits Lake Village and floodwaters sweep vehicles away
At least five people were reported dead across Indiana after severe storms triggered flooding and a destructive tornado between March 8 and 10. Two people were killed in Lake Village, Newton County, when a tornado destroyed multiple homes on March 10, while three others died in separate flooding incidents.

Powerful Kona low prompts emergency proclamations as Hawaii faces multi-day flood and severe storm threat
A powerful Kona low is bringing a multi-day flood and severe weather threat to Hawaii on Wednesday, March 11, with the most dangerous conditions forecast for Friday into Saturday. The storm could produce flash flooding, damaging winds, and strong to severe thunderstorms across the island chain. Governor Green issued two emergency proclamations tied to the event.

Nearly One-Third of The People Living in the U.S. And Canada Believe That the World Will End During Their Lifetimes
We live at a time when many people feel deeply unsettled. The news is filled with constant headlines about war, political chaos, economic problems, and major natural disasters. A lot of people feel humanity’s story is building to some sort of crescendo. A study shows nearly a third of the people in the US and Canada believe the world will end within their lifetimes.

The 2026 Calendar Is Precisely Identical to the 1914 Calendar (The Year World War I Began)
When fighting erupted in Europe in 1914, it wasn’t considered that big a deal until later. Today, there’s lots of speculation that World War III “could be coming,” but the truth is we’re already in the middle of it. Just like the early days of World War I, most won’t fully understand the significance of what they’re currently experiencing until later.

UK government to appoint “anti-Muslim hostility tsar” in an effort to entice Muslim voters to support Labour
On Monday, the UK government announced the creation of a new “anti-Muslim hostility tsar,” a special representative tasked with tackling hostility and hatred directed at Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim.

Shots Fired at U.S. Consulate in Toronto — National Security Incident Raises Fears of Anti-Western Terror 
In an early-morning assault reeking of escalating anti-Western hostility, two suspects unleashed gunfire on the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on March 10. No injuries were reported, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police labeled this a “national security incident” -code for potential terrorism – and is probing links to recent shootings at Toronto-area synagogues.

Nonstop sirens in north as Hezbollah expands rocket fire to central Israel; Iran launches missile toward Jerusalem
For the second time overnight, Hezbollah and Iran coordinated rocket and missile barrages on northern and central Israel. At the same time, Iran launched missiles toward the Jerusalem area, marking a further escalation as Israel reported it had begun a broad wave of strikes against Iranian regime targets in Tehran.

IDF hits wave of targets in Iran, destroying regime’s repression apparatus
Israel Defense Forces declared it had dismantled most key assets of Iran’s internal security forces in Ilam province. The security forces “form part of the Iranian regime’s security apparatus and have for years been responsible for executing terror activities” and leading Tehran’s main “repression efforts against internal protests, using severe violence, mass arrests, etc.

Netanyahu says Israel expects war with Iran to last weeks, not days
Netanyahu told local government leaders in a closed-door meeting that Israel is operating on the assumption that the war will last “a few weeks.” Those who heard the remarks said Israel’s aim is to conclude the most intensive phase of the war before Passover, or at least reach a point at which Iran has been stripped of most of its missile-launch capabilities.

Experts warn: Iran’s new leader is ‘obsessed’ with end times, believes himself to be prophesied figure paving way for the Mahdi 
Mojtaba Khamenei & supporters think he is the ‘Khorasani’ tasked with conquering Jerusalem & Mecca
With Mojtaba Khamenei, the Iranian regime elevated a dangerous ideologue who is obsessed with the end times – and even believes he is a prophesied figure playing a key role in bringing about the return of the Mahdi, according to several experts. This isn’t particularly surprising considering that “Iran is a theocracy in which the mosque is the state, the Qur’an provides constitutional logic, and eschatology shapes foreign policy,”

JPMorgan predicts limited economic damage to Israel from Iran war 
Global banking giant JPMorgan assessed in an analysis released on Friday that the current war with Iran will likely cause only limited damage to the Israeli economy. The bank predicts a short-term slowdown followed by a rapid post-war economic rebound.

The Mahdi is Near: Is Trump the Shiite Antichrist?
For hardline Shiite ideologues from Tehran to Dearborn to northern Virginia, the focus of
America’s war on Iran is the arrival of the Mahdi, Islam’s awaited messianic figure, whose reappearance, they believe, will be preceded by the emergence of the Dajjal — Islam’s version of the Antichrist. And the name they attach to the Dajjal is Donald Trump. For Western readers, the parallel to the Christian Antichrist is immediate.

Netanyahu at Ashdod Port: Despite war, ‘the economy is going full throttle’
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Transportation Minster Regev tour Ashdod Port and declared that trade remains open the economy is strengthening. “I am here at Ashdod Port. The ports and skies are working, and the economy is going ‘full throttle’ with tremendous force. We are going to pass a budget; we decided on this today, a security budget. The Government is strong and stable, but much more importantly, the country is strong and stable.

China Losing Ground in Latin America as Panama Canal Slips Away 
While all attention is on Iran as U.S. military strikes continue there, developments much closer to the American homeland are also shaking up the global balance of power. Following a months-long power struggle and extensive involvement from the Trump administration, China’s ambitions of dominating the Panama Canal appear to be on life support.

Kristi Noem testifies that Biden admin paid child traffickers to bring minors across the border
Child sex trafficking had more than tripled under the Biden administration, with over 90% of victims being migrant children trafficked for prostitution and HHS-funded abortions for illegal immigrant teens.
Testifying under oath before a congressional committee, …Kristi Noem revealed that DHS had located about 145,000 unaccompanied migrant children who were brought into the U.S. by child traffickers that were paid by the Biden administration. “We found instances where they trafficked these children themselves. So, under that administration, we not only had children that were in this country as a part of a (government) program, (but the) government was paying individuals that were knowingly trafficking them and abusing them.” Under the Trump administration, “That has stopped,” Noem said.

Middle East war live: Israeli military says it launched new ‘wave of strikes’ on Tehran
Israel’s military said late Tuesday that it had unleashed a new “wave of strikes” on Tehran, shortly after a round of explosions was heard in the Iranian capital. Earlier Tuesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said attacks on Iran would be the “most intense” since the US launched the war 10 days ago, as Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned attacks on infrastructure would result in a tit-for-tat response.

More members of Iran’s women’s national football team receive asylum in Australia
Two more members of the Iranian women’s national football team have been granted asylum in Australia, Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has confirmed. The team was in Australia for matches when the war in Iran broke out. Earlier this week, it emerged that five players had been granted asylum, and on Wednesday it became clear that two more people, a manager and a player, had been granted asylum.

Sources: Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is close to starting to mine the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. security sources tell CNN and CBS News. Donald Trump threatens Iran with retaliation if mines are laid. Later, the U.S. military says it has destroyed 16 minelayers.

Israel begins new wave of attacks on Beirut
Israel has begun “a wave” of attacks on Beirut, Israel’s military wrote in a post on Telegram. According to the post, the attacks are targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah infrastructure in the al-Dahiya area, the southern suburbs of Beirut, where Hezbollah has its traditional strongholds.

DARPA Reveals the X-76: The X-Plane Aims to Combine Helicopter Freedom With Jet Speed
On Monday, DARPA revealed its newest X-plane, the X-76, an experimental aircraft designed to combine the “go anywhere” flexibility of vertical lift with cruise speeds typical of conventional fixed-wing aircraft. The X-76 is the centerpiece of DARPA’s Speed and Runway Independent Technologies program, or “SPRINT,” a joint effort with U.S. Special Operations Command.

AI Blackmails Users, Resists Shutdown Prompts & Endangers Human Life, New Research Finds
In controlled experiments, leading models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, xAI and DeepSeek have shown a willingness to deceive, blackmail, sabotage shutdown mechanisms, and in some simulated scenarios take actions that would leave a human being dead. These findings come not from fringe speculation, but from safety reports, system cards, and research papers published by the companies and laboratories developing the technology.

PLO Warns of “Passover Sacrifice” on Temple Mount, Threatens Violence
As Passover approaches, Palestinian leaders are sounding alarms that Jews intend to carry out the Biblical Passover sacrifice on the Temple Mount. The warnings have spread through official Palestinian channels and media outlets, framing the possibility of a Jewish ritual as a dangerous provocation and a threat to the “Islamic character” of the site. The rhetoric arrives amid heightened tensions in Jerusalem and follows years of similar claims that have repeatedly inflamed violence.

Iran says it will not seek ceasefire, vows to punish ‘aggressor’
Iran’s parliament speaker says Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire with the US and Israel, vows the “aggressor” will be punished.

‘Missile impact sites aren’t reality shows, don’t touch’: bomb disposal techs bring order to chaos
Tel Aviv police bomb disposal experts have been working nonstop since Iran war began, rushing to missile impact sites to neutralize unexploded fragments; their message to the public is clear: do not approach, film or touch debris.

From Babel To AI: Mankind Is Quick To Trust Human Inventions More Than Divine Truth
But this rapid transformation raises an important spiritual question for believers: Is the world beginning to follow artificial intelligence more than the Word of God? For Christians who take biblical prophecy seriously, the rise of technologies capable of influencing human thought, communication, and decision-making deserves careful examination.

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Has Yet To Be Seen Nearly 48 Hours After Appointment
Nearly two days after being named the third supreme leader in the history of the Islamic Republic, Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to appear publicly or issue any formal message to the Iranian people. Despite crowds of supporters gathering in cities across Iran to pledge allegiance to the new leader, no video address has been released, nor has any written statement been issued by Mojtaba Khamenei or his office. Instead, Iranian state media has relied largely on archive footage and AI-generated imagery to present him to the public.

10 Million Under Tornado Threat as Violent Storms Rip Across Midwest, South
Confirmed tornadoes have hit Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma and Texas, along with destructive baseball-sized and even grapefruit-sized hail. One long-lived supercell that began near Pontiac, Illinois, tracked over 100 miles into western Indiana, damaging structures and raising concerns about people trapped under debris.

Heavy rain triggers floods, landslides and wind damage across parts of Java, leaving 7 dead and 4 missing, Indonesia
Heavy rainfall and strong winds affected parts of Java, Indonesia, on March 7 and 8, triggering floods, landslides and wind-related incidents that left at least seven people dead and four missing. Fatalities were reported in Bekasi Regency, West Java, and in Jember and Pasuruan regencies, East Java, while flooding also affected Banten and Jakarta.

Trump Wants a Short War, But Iranians Are Absolutely Determined to Make It a Long One
President Trump has stated the war with Iran is going to be short. But there’s no way he will be able to walk away if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is paralyzed and Iran continues to hammer U.S. allies through the Middle East. Instead of seeking an end, Iranians are defiantly declaring this war will be over when they say that it’s over.

Battle for Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz Has Only Just Begun, and There Are Signs Iran Is Preparing to Deploy Large Numbers of Naval Mines
If Iran deploys naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, panic will sweep through global financial markets. Any commercial vessels attempting to pass through are sitting ducks for Iranian drones and missiles, and this has created the largest oil supply disruption in human history. If Iranians deploy naval mines, the entire Persian Gulf will be on lockdown for the foreseeable future.

AI Blackmails Users, Resists Shutdown Prompts & Endangers Human Life, New Research Finds 
In controlled experiments, leading models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, xAI & DeepSeek show willingness to deceive, blackmail, sabotage shut down mechanisms, and in some simulated scenarios, leave a human dead. These findings come from safety reports, system cards, and research papers published by companies and labs developing the technology.

Texas Church Conquered: Converted to Radical Dawah Seminary by Banned Imams Pushing Sharia Conquest 
In the heart of Texas, a former Christian church is being sued by Salahuddin Future Academy to become an Islamic fortress – complete with a mosque, a K-12 school that Islamizes every subject, and a dawah seminary run by radical imams – aimed at aggressively refuting Christianity and expanding Islamic supremacy across America.

California is embedding age verification directly into digital devices 
Starting from next year, all Apple and Android devices sold in California will have to classify users by age during initial setup.  Due to the so-called “California effect,” it will cause other jurisdictions – both within the US and globally – to adopt similar rules, with or without state or national legislation being passed.

Mamdani Breaks Bread Over Ramadan with Anti-Israel Activist Mahmoud Khalil at Gracie Mansion 
“NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani broke bread with anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil over Ramadan at Gracie Mansion just one day after two jihadists threw IEDs (improvised explosive devices) outside his home. The action was a slap in the face to Israel and Jews.”