Ukraine has sharply responded to recent threats from Iran, rejecting Tehran’s claim that Ukraine could be considered a “legitimate target.” Kyiv’s Foreign Ministry said such statements are “absurd,” pointing to Iran’s long-standing role in supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine by supplying drones and related technologies used in attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
According to Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi, Iran has for years enabled the killing of Ukrainians by providing Russia with drones and technological assistance. He stated that in this context Tehran’s attempt to justify threats against Ukraine by citing Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, which allows for self-defense, is completely contradictory. Tykhyi said Iran cannot credibly invoke international law while being accused of enabling attacks against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.
Ukrainian officials stressed that Tehran’s argument is comparable to a criminal trying to justify crimes by citing the law. Kyiv also emphasized that Iran must be held accountable not only for its alleged role in aiding Russia’s war effort but also for actions that have affected people beyond its borders.
The diplomatic exchange comes amid broader tensions in the Middle East following a joint United States and Israeli military operation against Iran. In the aftermath, several Middle Eastern countries reportedly struggled to counter waves of drone attacks, often exhausting expensive air defense missiles or failing to intercept incoming drones effectively.
Against this backdrop, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly sent Ukrainian specialists and interceptor drones to assist partners in the region. Multiple countries are said to have shown interest in acquiring Ukrainian interceptor drone technology after witnessing its effectiveness against incoming aerial threats.
Iran’s warning emerged shortly after these developments. Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission, stated that Ukraine could be considered a “legitimate and lawful target” because of its alleged assistance to Israel with interceptor drones.
Kyiv has strongly rejected that claim, calling it baseless and accusing Tehran of attempting to shift responsibility despite accusations that Iran has supplied Russia with Shahed-type drones used in large-scale strikes during the war.
BREAKING: Trump just invited China to send warships to protect the waterway China is using to replace the dollar. Read his Truth Social post carefully. It is the most strategically loaded sentence of the war.
“Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, that are affected by this artificial constraint, will send Ships to the area so that the Hormuz Strait will no longer be a threat by a Nation that has been totally decapitated.”
The invitation is a trap. Every possible Chinese response damages China.
If Beijing sends warships, it legitimises an American-led coalition, subordinates Chinese naval power to US command architecture, and abandons its diplomatic neutrality with Iran, the country currently offering China yuan-only passage through the Strait that everyone else is locked out of. China loses its shadow fleet advantage, its discounted Iranian crude, and its CIPS leverage in a single deployment.
If Beijing refuses, it confirms what Washington wants the world to see: that China is willing to let the global economy burn rather than contribute to the security of the waterway that carries 45% of its own crude imports. Every nation paying $96 a barrel while China pays less through yuan-settled shadow fleet deliveries will note who showed up and who did not. The free-rider narrative writes itself, and America writes the next chapter of dollar dominance with it.
Trump named six countries. Five are allies or partners: Japan is signing Golden Dome in five days, France operates from Djibouti, the UK from Bahrain, South Korea has direct Hormuz energy exposure. Their participation is expected. China’s participation is the question, and the question is the weapon.
While 16 million barrels of Iranian crude have transited to China since 28 February through shadow tankers settling in yuan, while CIPS processed $24.5 trillion in 2025 at 43% growth, while Iran offered to reopen the Strait exclusively for yuan cargo, Trump posted a sentence that forces China to choose between its shadow economy and its public legitimacy.
The post also contains an admission that no briefing has delivered. “We have already destroyed 100% of Iran’s Military capability, but it’s easy for them to send a drone or two, drop a mine, or deliver a close range missile somewhere along, or in, this Waterway, no matter how badly defeated they are.” The President of the United States just acknowledged that total military victory does not equal total waterway security. Iran’s military is destroyed. The coastline is not. A defeated nation with a 33-kilometre shoreline, $500 mines, and $20,000 drones can deny passage through the world’s most important chokepoint indefinitely because the weapons of denial are cheaper than the weapons of dominance.
“In the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell out of the shoreline.” Bomb the coast. Shoot the boats. And hope that six nations send warships to escort tankers that have no insurance, no P&I coverage, and no private-sector willingness to transit a waterway the President himself admits a defeated nation can still threaten.
The coalition call is not about Iran. Iran’s military is destroyed. The coalition call is about the world that emerges after Iran. If America escorts the tankers alone, the Strait reopens under American control and dollar pricing survives. If a coalition escorts them, the Strait reopens under international consensus and the yuan-for-Hormuz proposal dies. If nobody escorts them, the Strait stays closed and China’s shadow fleet is the only commerce moving through it.
Trump is not asking for help. He is asking every nation to declare which monetary system they want the Strait to operate under when the war ends. The warships are the ballot. The Strait is the polling station. And the currency is the vote.
BREAKING: Ukrainian President Zelensky says President Trump sees him as a son.
In a recent interview with France Inter (as reported across multiple sources and circulating widely on X), Zelenskyy said:
“Trump and I aren’t the same age. Maybe because of that, he sees our relationship like father and son.”
When pressed by the reporter if he thinks Trump sees him as his son, Zelenskyy laughed and replied:
“I don’t know… Maybe not his most loved son… But why not? After all, I am a son! By the way, I know he enjoys meeting and communicating with me.”
The lighthearted yet pointed remark comes amid ongoing tensions and negotiations over U.S. support for Ukraine. Zelenskyy appeared to use humor to navigate the complex dynamic, acknowledging the generational gap while hinting it’s not always the warmest “family” bond.
This comment has sparked a wave of reactions online, with some calling it “pathetic” or diplomatic survival tactics, while others see it as classic Zelenskyy wit.
The full context highlights the challenges in U.S.-Ukraine relations under the current administration.
Death rumours swirl after viral “six-finger” video of Israeli leader
A strange detail in a wartime video posted by Benjamin Netanyahu has triggered a wave of speculation online. Social media users zoomed in on the footage and claimed the Israeli leader appeared to have six fingers, leading some to suggest the video may have been generated using artificial intelligence.
The clip quickly went viral as online commentators began questioning whether the video was real. Some users even speculated that the Israeli prime minister could be missing or dead as Israel continues to face missile and drone attacks from Iran.
The rumours intensified after a cryptic message posted by Sara Netanyahu asked supporters to “give us strength,” prompting further speculation across social media platforms.
Israeli officials have rejected the claims, describing the rumours as misinformation and insisting that Netanyahu is alive and continuing to carry out his duties.
Analysts say the “six-finger” appearance is most likely the result of video distortion, motion blur, or lighting effects, which can sometimes create visual anomalies when a frame is paused or enlarged.
The incident highlights how quickly wartime speculation, AI fears, and viral social media narratives can combine to create global rumours within hours.
Cubans Rise Up: Protests Erupt Against Communist Regime Amid Blackouts and Starvation
The Cuban people are taking to the streets once again, demanding an end to decades of communist failure. On March 14, 2026, demonstrators in Morón attacked a local Communist Party office, setting parts of it ablaze in a rare burst of violence sparked by endless blackouts, empty shelves, and crushing shortages of food and fuel.
Raw video from the scene shows crowds marching at night with flashlights, confronting regime forces, and chanting against the dictatorship. Protests have spread from Havana to other areas, with residents banging pots in defiance and openly calling for freedom.
This is what socialism delivers: darkness, hunger, and desperation after 67 years of centralized control and economic ruin. The Trump administration’s tightened oil blockade has exposed the regime’s fragility—no more Venezuelan handouts to prop up the failing system.
Five arrests reported so far as the government cracks down, but the message is clear: the Cuban people are done waiting. Communism is collapsing under its own weight. Freedom is coming to Cuba.
Switzerland Rejects US Spy Flights Over Iran War, Stands Firm on Neutrality
Switzerland has denied two American requests to fly reconnaissance missions through its airspace amid the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran.
The requests, made for March 15, 2026, came after US and Israeli airstrikes that began February 28 killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and struck multiple nuclear facilities.
Citing its long-standing neutrality policy rooted in the 1815 Congress of Vienna, the Swiss Federal Council rejected the overflights by parties to the conflict. Three other US flights—classified as transport and maintenance—were approved after meeting legal and procedural requirements.
The decision triggered widespread support online, with many users praising Switzerland’s stance as a rare de-escalation move in a war that has already claimed over 1,300 civilian lives according to reports.
FORMER LUANSHYA MP STEPHEN CHUNGU WARNS OPPOSITION DIVISIONS COULD COST 2026 ELECTIONS
By Constance Shilengwe
FORMER Luanshya Member of Parliament Stephen Chungu says divisions within the opposition are deeply concerning and could lead to serious political consequences.
Mr. Chungu’s remarks follow the formation of the PF Pamodzi Alliance, announced earlier this week by Given Lubinda, Acting President of the Patriotic Front.
Mr. Chungu said some partners proposed transforming the alliance into what they described as a TONSE ECL Movement, a move that created further uncertainty among members and the public.
He explained that the group aligned with former president Edgar Lungu chose to distance itself from the confusion in order to protect the original vision of the alliance.
Mr. Chungu said it is painful to see party members split into different camps despite the sacrifices many made to build and mobilise support for the party while it was in opposition.
He noted that whether some members are excited about leaving or remaining within certain factions, the continued divisions will ultimately result in a loss for everyone involved.
Mr. Chungu warned that with so many camps emerging, it will be practically impossible for the opposition to win elections, adding that the only likely outcome will be defeat.
He further cautioned that the confusion is already visible even at the local level in Luanshya, where he said the divisions could prove disastrous if they are not resolved.
UBZ Accuses FDD, Tonse Alliance of Being UPND Project
Lusaka, Zambia — (14-03-2026) — The opposition United for Better Zambia (UBZ) has accused the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD), the Tonse Alliance, and of allegedly working as a covert project of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) aimed at shielding President Hakainde Hichilema and weakening the Patriotic Front.
Soondo Soondo, President of UBZ, claimed that recent statements from the FDD and Tonse Alliance had vindicated his earlier assertions that the FDD Party and Tonse Alliance has turned into project that defend the UPND government and silence critics of the ruling party.
Soondo alleged that the stance taken by the FDD-led Tonse Alliance shows that the grouping considers anyone who challenges the UPND administration as an enemy, a position he said exposes what he described as the alliance’s real political agenda.
He argued that the alliance’s posture on internal opposition matters, particularly regarding calls for a convention within the Patriotic Front, demonstrates what he termed a coordinated effort to weaken opposition political parties.
According to Soondo, the FDD and Tonse Alliance leadership are deliberately discouraging calls for UPND conventions because they fear that once such processes are allowed to proceed within the UPND, the move could open the door for the Registrar of Societies to compel other political parties to also hold conventions and allow leadership changes such that PF party will have the opportunity to use other political party and change office bearers at Registrar of societies.
He alleged that such a development would threaten the current leadership structures within some opposition parties, including those aligned with the Tonse Alliance.
Soondo further accused Tonse Alliance and his allies of using other political parties within the alliance to block or delay the PF from holding its convention, arguing that the strategy was meant to keep the former ruling party internally divided.
He said UBZ Party believes the alleged manoeuvres form part of a broader political strategy aimed at weakening the opposition ahead of future elections by preventing the PF from reorganising its leadership through a convention.
Soondo maintained that political parties claiming to be in opposition should demonstrate independence and commitment to internal democracy instead of, as he put it, “defending political arrangements that benefit the ruling party.”
He urged opposition parties to allow democratic processes within their structures and warned that attempts to block conventions would undermine their credibility among supporters.
Efforts to obtain a response from the Forum for Democracy and Development and the Tonse Alliance were not immediately successful by press time.
The latest court developments have produced a moment many Patriotic Front members thought impossible only months ago. The Registrar of Societies has now removed Robert Chabinga and Morgan Ng’ona from the official records, and Miles Sampa has been reinstated as President of the Patriotic Front. Legally speaking, the party has been returned to PF.
But politically, the real questions are only beginning.
For months, PF supporters have watched a confusing legal and political drama involving competing leadership claims, injunctions, dismissals, and parallel structures. Now that the Registrar has implemented the court order, one fact appears settled: Miles Sampa currently holds the legal authority of PF President.
Yet law and politics rarely move at the same speed.
The first and most important question is whether Sampa will now restore the party to the pre–October 24, 2023 office bearers, as outlined in the consent agreement between Brian Mundubile and others versus Miles Sampa. That agreement clearly stated that the disputed October meeting and its outcomes were to be nullified and that the Registrar should revert PF leadership to its previous structure.
If Sampa truly accepts the spirit of the consent agreement, then restoring the previous leadership—including Given Lubinda’s role—would be the logical next step. But if he consolidates power under the current arrangement instead, PF could find itself in yet another cycle of legitimacy disputes.
This raises an equally critical contradiction.
If the court now recognizes Miles Sampa as PF President, what becomes of the “acting president” structure that has existed around Given Lubinda? Can a party simultaneously have a legally recognized president and an acting president? Politically and constitutionally, that situation cannot coexist for long.
Either Lubinda’s role becomes redundant, or a new internal arrangement must be negotiated. Without clarity, PF risks entering yet another phase of parallel authority—exactly the crisis the courts were meant to resolve.
Then there is the unresolved Mundubile and Others vs. Sampa case, scheduled for judgment on 27th March 2026. That matter centers on the consent agreement nullifying the October 2023 meeting and restoring previous leadership. If the court signs and enforces that judgment, the political equation could shift again.
In other words, today’s “victory” may not be the final chapter. It may simply be another turning point in a longer struggle for control of the party.
There is also a deeper political dimension that cannot be ignored.
Many observers believe the ruling party benefits from prolonged opposition instability. When opposition parties remain trapped in court battles, leadership disputes, and legitimacy questions, voters grow confused, demoralized, and disengaged. In such an environment, the ruling establishment faces a weaker challenge.
From this perspective, the return of PF to Miles Sampa may not necessarily resolve the internal crisis. It could deepen the strategic confusion—especially if multiple factions continue claiming authority while the 2026 elections approach.
This is the danger PF must confront.
The party now stands at a crossroads. If Sampa uses the ruling to reconcile factions, restore the agreed structures, and rebuild unity, PF could still emerge stronger from this crisis. But if the ruling becomes another instrument of factional consolidation, the wounds will widen.
And when parties fight themselves longer than they fight elections, voters eventually move on.
For PF members and the broader opposition, the real issue is no longer who holds the party letterhead today. The real issue is whether PF can regain institutional coherence before Zambia heads into another election cycle.
Courts can restore positions on paper.
But only political maturity can restore a movement.
SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGIST SAYS PF PAMODZI ALLIANCE RISKS COMPLICATING OPPOSITION POLITICS
By Raphael Mulenga
Social Anthropologist James Musonda has warned that the formation of the Patriotic Front-PF Pamodzi Alliance by a faction led by Given Lubinda risks creating further confusion within the opposition.
Dr. Musonda has described the move as a waste of time, particularly at a moment when several court cases involving the opposition party remain unresolved.
In an interview with Phoenix News, Dr. Musonda has noted that establishing new political formations under such circumstances could further complicate the internal dynamics of the PF.’
Meanwhile, Dr. Musonda has stated that there is nothing to celebrate about the recent court ruling on the pf leadership dispute, describing the outcome as a political gimmick that ultimately serves the interests of the ruling UPND.
The PF faction led by Given Lubinda last week announced the formation of a new political coalition called the PF Pamodzi Alliance, with the former ruling party serving as the anchor of the grouping.
That prospect sits quietly beneath much of the current political manoeuvring. In a field where several opposition figures may contest the presidency, the first ballot may not necessarily produce a decisive winner. Zulu’s view is that such a scenario would not represent failure for the opposition but rather the opening of a second political stage.
In that second round, Zambia would move from a crowded contest into a direct face-off between two candidates. At that point, alliances, calculations and political loyalties that currently appear scattered could suddenly converge.
It is a sober way of looking at a race that many commentators have tried to reduce to a simple question of popularity.
President Hichilema remains a formidable political operator. His political journey from opposition leader to head of state demonstrated persistence that few African politicians have matched. The ruling party also continues to draw visible endorsements from traditional leaders and public figures who have expressed support for the government’s development agenda.
But Zambia’s political culture has always been more complex than public endorsements alone. Elections are often decided in the quiet privacy of the ballot box rather than in the public theatre of political declarations. It is a reality that seasoned political observers understand well.
Zulu has pointed out that endorsements may reflect many things: political proximity, respect for office, or even the natural instinct to align with those who currently hold power. What matters more in the final calculation, he suggests, is the sentiment voters carry when they stand alone before the ballot paper.
The opposition’s challenge, however, lies closer to home.
The Patriotic Front, which governed Zambia for a decade, remains in the middle of a painful internal reorganisation following the death of former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu. Leadership disputes, legal complications and rival factions have left the once tightly disciplined party searching for a stable centre.
One of the figures often mentioned in that internal turbulence is Morgan Ng’ona Chabinga, whose claim to leadership has generated considerable controversy. Yet for many within the PF, the real work lies not in debating that dispute endlessly but in rebuilding the party’s structures and restoring clarity around its future leadership.
That effort will ultimately determine whether the PF remains a central force in Zambia’s opposition politics or gradually cedes that role to other movements.
For Zulu, the question appears less about personalities and more about political direction. His public remarks suggest a figure who views the coming election through the lens of strategy rather than impulse. The calculation he presents is that the opposition’s greatest asset may not be any single individual but the eventual alignment of multiple forces around a common objective.
Such thinking places unusual emphasis on patience in a political environment often dominated by urgency.
Zulu’s own position reflects that balance. He has made no secret of his ambition to lead the country. Yet he has also acknowledged that the opposition’s chances may ultimately depend on identifying whichever candidate commands the broadest national support.
That is not a statement commonly heard from presidential contenders, who normally guard their ambitions closely. It suggests a political calculation shaped as much by numbers as by personality.
His proximity to the late Edgar Lungu has also placed him in an unusual position within the PF’s internal dynamics. Serving as spokesperson for the Lungu family during the sensitive period following the former president’s death drew both sympathy and criticism. Supporters saw a trusted ally standing beside a grieving family; critics interpreted the moment through a political lens.
Zulu himself has maintained that his role was purely communicative, explaining that he was asked by the family to relay their position publicly. In a country where loyalty and personal networks remain important elements of political life, such relationships inevitably carry significance.
Whether that connection strengthens his political standing within the PF or simply marks a transitional chapter in the party’s history will depend on how the organisation ultimately resolves its leadership question.
What is clear is that Zambia’s opposition remains in the middle of a delicate recalibration.
Multiple alliances, rival leaders and competing strategies continue to shape the political conversation. Yet beneath those surface tensions lies a quieter recognition that the electoral system itself may force cooperation sooner rather than later.
If the first round of voting produces no outright winner, the political landscape would narrow instantly to two contenders. At that moment, the scattered calculations currently unfolding across the opposition would have to resolve into a single decision.
For observers trying to understand Zambia’s approaching election, that possibility may be the most important variable of all.
It explains why some opposition figures speak less about dramatic political breakthroughs and more about careful positioning. In that sense, the debate surrounding Zulu’s reflections is less about one candidate and more about a wider political question.
Zambia’s election may ultimately be decided not only by who commands the loudest campaign, but by who understands the mathematics of the contest — and the patience required to navigate it.
LUSAKA. The unveiling of the so-called Pamodzi Alliance by the faction led by Given Lubinda has done more than merely rearrange political chairs within the Patriotic Front. It has exposed, with brutal clarity, the deep culture of self-preservation, opportunism and leadership fatigue that has haunted the former ruling party since its loss of power in 2021.
What is being presented as strategic reorganisation increasingly appears to be a desperate attempt by politically diminished actors to reinvent themselves without confronting the fundamental reasons why citizens withdrew their trust.
Lubinda and his close associates, among them Miles Sampa, Nkandu Luo, Chishimba Kambwili, Mumbi Phiri, Jean Kapata, Ephraim Shakafuswa and Emmanuel Mwamba, appear less focused on rebuilding a credible opposition than on carving out survival spaces within a rapidly shrinking sphere of political relevance.
The optics of launching yet another alliance in an already fractured opposition landscape send a troubling signal to voters. It reinforces the perception that sections of the PF leadership elite are more invested in negotiating positions and personal influence than in articulating a compelling national vision grounded in economic recovery, governance reform and social stability.
The debate surrounding this faction has further intensified with the verified rumors that Kaizer Zulu, a figure whose name remains closely linked in public discourse to past governance controversies is now their number one funder with 500,000USD already thrown in to reorganize themselves. It’s a known fact that Kaizer Zulu is known to have stashed millions of dollars in offshore accounts, and he continues to live in self-imposed exile.
Equally revealing has been the treatment of figures such as Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu within these internal realignments. Rather than projecting unity or strategic discipline, the apparent marginalisation and expulsions have conveyed insecurity and fear of emerging centers of influence.
Political history consistently demonstrates that movements which suppress alternative leadership voices often accelerate their own fragmentation. In this instance, the outcome has been to reinforce perceptions that a different axis of leadership within the PF may command greater grassroots sympathy and organisational momentum.
This unfolding power struggle is particularly unfortunate at a time when Zambia requires a robust and coherent opposition capable of offering credible checks and balances. Citizens are grappling with economic pressures, employment anxieties and governance expectations that demand mature political engagement.
Yet what is increasingly on display is a theatre of factional ego battles, legacy contests and tactical manoeuvres aimed at internal supremacy rather than national solutions.
Ultimately, the PF’s internal turbulence is evolving into a broader credibility test. Zambians are not merely observing political manoeuvres. They are evaluating sincerity, competence and moral authority.
Unless opposition leaders shift from personality-driven calculations to principled and policy-driven renewal, they risk entrenching public scepticism and prolonging their own political irrelevance.
In the end, alliances built on ambition rather than vision rarely inspire national confidence, and history has shown that voters eventually reward clarity of purpose over recycled political survival strategies.
WHY 12th MARCH IS YOUTH DAY IN ZAMBIA ……..Know your History….
This is the day UNIP youths led by Alexander Chikwanda( former Finance Minister under PF) fought running battles with the imperialist police in 1962 in Kitwe. They had nothing but sticks and stones, a great number of them were killed and many gravely injured that day.
The plan was hatched in Ndola to attack the Kaundas’ who were housed at Mr Mutemba’s residence in Chimwemwe opposite Mindolo Police Station on the Kitwe Chingola road. As they hatched the plan, one of the native (Zambian) cleaners earsdropped on the plan and alerted the youth after knocking off at 17 hours.
The plan was to be implemented in the early hours of the following morning. So at 18 hrs, the youth led by abena Alexander Bwalya Chikwanda (ABC) and others walked from Ndola to Kitwe and arrived around midnight were they alerted and evacuated the UNIP leadership of KK and Co from the Mutemba residence
And according to plan, the colonial forces besieged the Chimwemwe house at 03 hrs and petrol bombed it and sprayed bullets to ensure not a soul occupying the place lived. Luckily, the house was unoccupied as everyone was already evacuated by the youth.
Come day break, KK and Co were to hold a public rally in Chimwemwe where they were to among other things, expose the colonial masters.
Sensing embarrassment, the colonial regime decided to invoke the infamous POA and unleashed the entire Kamfinsa Para Military Mobile Unit to contain and disrupt the Chimwemwe rally which was to be…. The mother of all rallies.
Determined to protect their leadership and allow for the public rally to take place, the youth went into town and caused serious havoc; they disrupted normal business and put stones, rocks and dust bins onto the roads.
This diverted the attention of police from going to Chimwemwe and instead they went into the town centre where they ran battles with the youth.
Unfortunately, all our youth only had stones as weapons while the colonial police opened live ammunition killing youths in their numbers. They killed them, but still in their numbers they kept fighting and dying.
Meanwhile, at the Chimwemwe rally, KK announced that the rally was taking place at the sacrifice of young people who were being killed in town just so they could hold the rally. KK announced and promised at the rally that, should independence come, that day, March 12 will be remembered and commemorated as YOUTH DAY.
Hence at the UNIP Central Committee meeting held at Kwacha House in 1966 (Two years after independence) it was decreed that March 12 be a public holiday and r emembered as Youth Day.
Further, a statue was erected in the middle of Kitwe CBD known as the “Chi M’posa Mabwe” (stone thrower) that remains so to date depicting the day the Youth fought with nothing but stones against gun bullets.
PICTURE BELOW
🚨 Flashback to 1962!
A young Dr. Kenneth Kaunda (just 38) visited Sweden, where he laid a wreath at the grave of UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld – killed in a plane crash outside Ndola in 1961 while on a peace mission to Congo.
Welcoming KK were two fellow Zambians studying at Lund University: Rupiah Banda and Alexander Chikwanda. ✊🇿🇲
GOVERNANCE and human rights advocate Dr. Noel Chisebe has expressed concern over what he describes as the opposition’s failure to present clear alternative policies to Zambians.
Dr. Chisebe says political parties aspiring to form government should move beyond criticism and instead outline concrete proposals in key sectors such as education, health, agriculture, employment, infrastructure, mining and energy.
He says the opposition, as a government-in-waiting, must clearly explain how it would manage the economy, promote value addition and ensure sustainable development.
Dr. Chisebe adds that without clear policy alternatives, opposition parties risk being seen merely as critics rather than credible leaders.
He has since called on opposition political parties to articulate their vision so that citizens can make informed choices about Zambia’s future.
Malawian Sex Worker Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Client in Payment Dispute
By,: Timveni Online
Police in Malawi’s Mangochi have arrested a 24-year-old sex worker, Chrissy Paulo, for allegedly stabbing a client during a dispute over payment.
According to Mangochi Police spokesperson Amina Tepani Daudi, the incident occurred on Friday night at an entertainment spot known as Mgoza at Makawa Trading Centre, where the woman is said to operate.
Police say the injured man had gone to the venue for leisure and later reached an agreement with the suspect to spend the night with her at her residence.
However, authorities say an argument broke out over payment after they arrived at the woman’s house
. During the altercation, the suspect allegedly stabbed the man in the back with a knife, leaving him seriously injured.
The victim was rushed to Mangochi District Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Police records also indicate that the suspect had previously been arrested in January last year after allegedly cutting off the little finger of her former husband’s left hand when she found him at a bar socializing with other women in the same area.
Paulo is expected to appear in court to face a charge of unlawful wounding under Section 241 of Malawi’s Penal Code. #SunFmTvNews
President Donald Trump Threatens Sanctions Over South Africa’s Imports – Global Trade Tensions Escalate
The administration of Donald Trump is reportedly considering new sanctions against South Africa over concerns about imported goods allegedly produced using forced labour.
According to reports from officials in United States, the proposed measures could target countries and companies trading with nations that Washington claims are linked to forced labour practices. Among the countries mentioned in the discussion are Vietnam, Cuba, and Bangladesh, which supply various goods to global markets, including textiles, manufactured products, and agricultural items.
The potential move has sparked strong reactions among analysts and political commentators. Critics argue that the decision could be seen as economic pressure or political leverage against countries that pursue independent trade policies. Others say Washington is trying to enforce international labour standards and supply-chain accountability.
South Africa, which maintains diverse trade relationships across Asia, Latin America, and the Global South, could face trade restrictions or penalties if the proposal moves forward.
Economists warn that sanctions—if implemented—could affect imports, supply chains, and diplomatic relations, potentially increasing tensions between Washington and several developing economies.
At the same time, supporters of the move say it is part of a broader effort to combat forced labour in global manufacturing networks.
⚠️ The debate is already heating up online, with many asking whether this is about human rights enforcement or geopolitical pressure.
🇿🇲 BRIEFING | ZAF Begins Selling Poultry From Agricultural Programme
The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) has begun supplying chickens to both the public and its personnel as part of its expanding agricultural programme aimed at strengthening food security.
The initiative was officially launched at ZAF Headquarters by Air Force Commander Lt Gen Oscar Msitu Nyoni, who said the project follows a directive from President Hakainde Hichilema, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief, encouraging defence wings to actively participate in agriculture and contribute to the national food basket.
Lt Gen Nyoni noted that Air Force personnel have responded positively to the directive by expanding production across several areas including crop farming, fish farming, beef production and poultry.
To encourage participation in the programme, the Air Force Commander distributed free chickens to some personnel as a morale booster and recognition of their contribution to the agricultural initiative.
He said the poultry project is expected to improve household food security among personnel and their families, while also allowing service members to purchase chickens on flexible terms before surplus production is released onto the wider market.
Lt Gen Nyoni also commended personnel for supporting agricultural programmes within the Defence Force, adding that such initiatives contribute both to staff welfare and national food security.
The poultry distribution follows a similar initiative during the ZAF Expo in Ndola, where the Air Force partnered with the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to release mealie meal onto the market as part of efforts to support food availability.
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Chinese Surveillance Tech Backfires: How Hacked Cameras Helped Take Out Iran’s Supreme Leader
Iran’s vast network of Chinese-made surveillance cameras—installed to tighten regime control—became the tool that enabled U.S. and Israeli intelligence to pinpoint and eliminate Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a precise February 28 airstrike.
According to a report from Epoch Times’ “China in Focus,” Tehran is covered with thousands of Hikvision and Dahua cameras, many containing known vulnerabilities and backdoors. American and Israeli cyber teams exploited these flaws to access live feeds, tracking Khamenei’s movements in the days before the strike.
“Tehran is blanketed with thousands of Hikvision and Dahua cameras—brands heavily promoted and exported by Chinese companies, many with documented security vulnerabilities and alleged backdoors,” the segment states. “U.S. and Israeli cyber teams reportedly exploited these weaknesses to gain real-time access to the feeds.”
Insiders say this surveillance allowed operatives to confirm Khamenei’s exact location inside a secure compound through cross-referenced camera data, paving the way for the joint U.S.-Israeli operation that killed him.
The clip underscores the irony: “Systems installed to control and monitor the Iranian population ended up providing foreign intelligence services with a direct window into the regime’s highest levels.”
In Beijing, the fallout is causing concern. “Chinese officials are now reportedly reviewing the security of similar systems exported worldwide, fearing that the same vulnerabilities could be turned against their own interests or allies in the future,” the narration warns.
“This is yet another example of how the Chinese Communist Party’s aggressive tech export strategy may be backfiring on the global stage.”
The assassination marked a major escalation in the ongoing conflict, with Khamenei confirmed dead on March 1 after the February 28 strike. The regime’s reliance on Chinese tech for internal repression handed its enemies a decisive edge.
TRUMP SAYS IRAN IS “TOTALLY DEFEATED” AND SEEKING A DEAL. IRAN SAYS THERE IS NO DEAL BEING DISCUSSED-Iran War, Day 15. Here are the 10 Latest Updates you should probably know…
President Trump just threatened to bomb Iran’s shoreline. Every Iranian boat in the Strait is now a target.
On Day 15 Trump posted on Truth Social with a direct warning:
“The United States will be bombing the hell out of the shoreline, and continually shooting Iranian boats and ships out of the water.”
Trump says Iran is “totally defeated” and seeking a deal. Iran says there is no deal being discussed.
On Saturday Trump declared Iran “totally defeated” and claimed Tehran is seeking a deal with Washington.
Hours later, Iran’s own foreign minister flatly denied it.
No backchannel contacts. No ceasefire talks. No deal on the table.
Two completely contradictory statements from the two sides — on the same day.
President Trump called on China, France, Japan, South Korea and the UK to send warships to Hormuz.
Trump’s exact words: “Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others that are affected by this artificial constraint will send ships to the area.”
Iran announces it will deploy upgraded, more powerful ballistic missiles going forward.
Iran’s Deputy Defense Minister announced on Saturday that Iran will increasingly deploy upgraded weapons — including more powerful ballistic missiles — as the war continues.
Iran’s missile volume is down 90% from Day 1 according to the US.
But the missiles still being fired are getting more advanced.
They are rationing. Selecting. And upgrading.
UAE air defenses intercepted 9 ballistic missiles and 33 drones in a single day.
On Day 15, the UAE alone intercepted 9 ballistic missiles and 33 drones launched from Iran.
Qatar intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and multiple drones — all on the same day. Parts of Doha received evacuation orders at 2am.
Jordan intercepted 79 out of 85 missiles and drones fired at it during week two — with 5 drones and 1 missile breaking through and landing inside Jordanian territory.
Saudi Arabia intercepted 10 drones targeting Riyadh and the Eastern Province — on Sunday morning.
10 drones headed toward Saudi Arabia’s capital and its oil-producing Eastern Province.
All intercepted and destroyed.
But think about the Eastern Province for a moment.
That is where Saudi Aramco lives. The single largest oil company on earth.
Iran is probing it. Testing it. Every single day.
The Port of Jask in southeastern Iran hit — extensive damage confirmed.
Video and reports sent to Iran International show extensive damage at the port of Jask in Hormozgan province in southeastern Iran following fresh US strikes.
Jask is strategically significant — it sits outside the Strait of Hormuz and was Iran’s planned alternative oil export route specifically designed to bypass Hormuz.
Iran’s backup plan for exporting oil just took a direct hit.
Iran warned civilians near US-linked facilities in the UAE to evacuate.
The IRGC issued a public statement Saturday urging residents near UAE ports, docks and US military facilities to evacuate — to avoid “harm.”
It was broadcast publicly to civilians.
Iran is preparing to strike UAE infrastructure tied to American interests.
The USS Nimitz — set to be decommissioned in May 2026 — has been kept in service until 2027.
The US Navy quietly extended the service life of the USS Nimitz — one of the largest warships ever built — by nearly a full year.
It was supposed to retire in May. It is now staying until March 2027.
The US military is keeping every asset it has in play.
Two weeks in — here’s the full cost so far.
$16.5 billion spent by the US in the first 12 days alone.
More than 15,000 targets hit by US-Israeli strikes.
1,444 killed in Iran.
826 killed in Lebanon including 106 children.
USA: At least 13 US service members confirmed killed — 7 by enemy fire. 6 in the KC-135 plane crash in Iraq. More wounded.
Israel: 12 civilians and 2 soldiers killed. Over 2,000 people injured by Iranian missile strikes.
25 Iranian hospitals damaged. 9 completely out of service.
Brent crude at $104.
Gas up 70 cents a gallon in the US since Day 1.
S&P 500 down 3.1% for the year. Third straight week of losses.
And the Strait of Hormuz — still closed. . . This is Day 15.
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HEARTBREAKING: Wife dies as husband forces himself on her just 4 days after a C- Section
The deceased woman underwent a caesarean section and was still in severe pains four days later when her husband forced her to have sêxual intercøurse against medical advice.
Her sister claims the woman pleaded for time to recover but was threatened with abandonment if she refused.
“She told him she was still in pain and needed at least two weeks, but he refused,” she said.
The images attached below were taken before she died.
Bullets, broadcasts, and breaking barriers: The Story of Maureen Nkandu
FEW can discuss excellence in journalism without mentioning the highly accomplished Maureen Nkandu, a veteran Zambian and global journalist who has consistently flown the Zambian flag high while showcasing Africa on the world stage through compelling narratives from a pan-African perspective.
Having begun her broadcasting career at 18, Maureen became a household name, and many viewers who watched the 19:00 hrs news on ZNBC in the 1980s and 90s recall the thrill of seeing the talented and eloquent young Maureen on their television screens.
Some jokingly say they tuned in solely to admire her captivating beauty and listen to her fluent English accent, often without understanding a word of her broadcast. During her tenure at ZNBC, she won several broadcasting awards.
Maureen’s passion for her profession, sharp intellect, and talent propelled her to great heights, leading to positions at world-renowned media institutions, including the SABC in South Africa, where she established herself as an expert on African issues through her extensive coverage of regional developments.
She subsequently spent seven years at the BBC World Service in London, serving as lead presenter and senior producer of the then flagship radio programme Focus on Africa.
She has also held senior roles in strategic communications over the past 18 years for global multinationals, including in the United Nations system, the World Bank, and the African Union, among others.
What distinguishes Maureen Nkandu is that she is the first female Zambian journalist, if not the only one, to have extensively reported from war zones and civil conflicts, mainly in African countries.
Maureen shared with Kalemba in an interview her hair-raising, life-threatening experiences of how, in the late 1990s and early 2000s, she challenged the idea that a married woman with young children should not wear bulletproof vests and helmets, or go around with a camera, notebook, and pen to report from dangerous battle zones, willing to risk more than most because of her passionate dedication to her chosen profession.
She was sent to East Africa after Al-Qaeda bombed the US embassies in Tanzania and Nairobi.
She covered elections across all regions of the continent, mentoring and training journalists in the process.
In one incident in December 1998, Maureen recounts how her TV crew was abducted, beaten, and robbed of money and valuables during the height of the conflict in the DRC.
“I was almost raped by Congolese soldiers under the regime of former president Laurent Kabila, only saved by my cameraman, who pleaded for mercy. We were even thrown in jail at the army headquarters in Kinshasa on false espionage charges. They told us we would be summarily executed. A lot of prayer, begging paying our way with a few hundred dollars, and my cameraman’s expensive wristwatch helped us get out of jail,” she shared.
Maureen also recounted a chilling experience in May 2000, of how she and her crew narrowly escaped death from Sierra Leone’s Revolutionary United Front (RUF rebels) in a town called Makeni, just days before 432 Zambian peacekeepers serving under the UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) were ambushed, surrounded, and disarmed by the RUF.
Sadly, four of the Zambian peacekeepers lost their lives.
“I was nominated by the SABC for the International Women’s Media Foundation Courage in Journalism Award for exposing the harsh truths of geopolitical conflict in the DRC, Sierra Leone, and other African countries. It didn’t feel frightening during the experience, though.”
She says she was determined to ensure that what was happening in Africa was reported from an African perspective. This stemmed from her Master’s thesis in journalism, which examined in depth how Western media covers developments in Africa.
“I had to tell a different but truthful story because much of what we see or read is told from a biased Western or Eastern viewpoint. After that, and having reported from countries such as Burundi and Rwanda, Guinea Conakry, and Côte d’Ivoire, I decided never to go to war again. I suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder because of the many atrocities I saw and experienced. I went back to reading the news on SABC TV.”
Being a female African journalist among renowned international correspondents for CNN, Reuters, AFP, and others presented a significant challenge for Nkandu.
“We competed for the same stories and sources, often trying to outsmart each other. Sometimes we worked together as a team, especially in dangerous war zones. However, when competition grew fierce, some attempted to undermine me. My intellectual firepower and authority on the issues should not be underestimated. Although I appeared soft and gentle, I was hardened inside and possessed a feisty, lethal edge that I used to defend myself and secure the exclusive stories they couldn’t access.”
“It has never been easy for female journalists, whether in the field or the newsroom. I had to prove I could perform their roles just as well, if not better. As a result, I was headhunted by the BBC in London,” she said.
Working for the BBC World Service was a major achievement for Maureen, as it allowed her to build on her strong foundation as a journalist.
The experience deepened her understanding of complex global social, political, and economic issues and refined her storytelling abilities.
This passion drove her to pursue a career in international development and relations at leading multilateral organisations.
She has interviewed, wined and dined with, written speeches for, and worked under influential political and business leaders.
She has also served as a spokesperson for multilateral and international NGOs and has led strategic communications at regional, continental, and global levels. “I am a true believer in multilateralism, ” she says.
At the same time, Maureen has also worked among the downtrodden, the abused, and the struggling masses, helping to tell their stories to the world.
“Don’t say that my family is not impoverished because we do not eat cornflakes and toast for breakfast, but rather sweet potatoes and tea. Nor are we poor because we sit on the floor and share meals from the same plates, using our hands instead of cutlery. No, we are not impoverished. This is our rich African heritage, and we respect it.”
“These are the kinds of stories I want the world to know about Africa. We have highly accomplished women and young people who are multi-millionaires, running corporations and businesses, lifting hundreds of thousands out of poverty. There are many factual and inspiring stories about contemporary Africa that deserve to be told, stories that do not always depict doom and gloom.”
But it has not always been smooth sailing for Maureen. Her career has often taken her away from home, causing friction in her relationships.
She recalls that in earlier years, some people thought she was not a good wife because she was always away from home. They scoffed at the idea of her spouse changing nappies and taking care of the young ones, a chore primarily reserved for women in a traditional African setting. This, along with other issues, caused significant tension, and Maureen had to choose between her marriage and her career. She chose the latter.
“Sadly, the marriage had to go. Nothing mattered more to me than my children and my career, ” said Nkandu.
The 58 year old journalist told this reporter that leaving her young children in the care of others as she traveled abroad constantly broke her heart.
“I cried on the flight all the time. I had to manage domestic situations remotely, helping my children with their homework and reading bedtime stories on the phone. Away from Zambia for more than 33 years, Nkandu single-handedly raised her children in foreign lands while juggling a demanding, competitive career and lacking a strong social support network.
“It is the most difficult experience I have ever had in my life. I had to do it, though. As a single mother, I had to work hard to provide the comfortable, luxurious lifestyle I did for my children. Behind the glamour, polished and eloquent global appearance, ran a lot of pain and hurt. I longed to be with my children. I missed them so much that I always made sure the time spent with them was very rewarding. They grew up to be highly independent and responsible. The boys, now young men, having completed their university studies, cook, do their laundry, and manage all house chores with ease.”
“Their sister is married and progressing well in her career. It is a successful story that came with a lot of tears and sweat, but one I am profoundly proud of, ” she shared.
On the girlchild planning to become a journalist, Maureen has this to say:
“Journalism as we knew it has changed dramatically. The rise of numerous online media platforms in Zambia, many of them run by untrained or poorly trained individuals,has created a situation where political and business agendas often drive content. In the process, the ethics and professional standards that once defined this noble profession are steadily being eroded. Many important stories are poorly reported or not reported at all.”
“The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is also transforming journalism. Today, there are fast alternatives for writing, producing, and disseminating news content, which is changing the way information is created and consumed.
“Despite these challenges, I would still encourage young people to pursue the profession. However, there must be a wholesale investment in proper journalism training and in well-resourced media institutions if the profession is to maintain its credibility and value. Young journalists must also recognise that the profession generally does not pay well in most African countries. The hours are long, and the work demands many sacrifices, ” she advised.
“It is also unfortunate that young journalists today do not seek help or guidance, and when it is offered, they often decline it as some appear to be big-headed “know-it-alls” who resist correction even when they make serious mistakes.”
She says she learned a great deal from more experienced professionals, including the late Peter Mweemba, Mann Sichalwe, Margaret Phiri, Doris Mulenga, and others.
“I constantly sought their guidance and knowledge. I could not have made it without their mentorship, ” she said.
Maureen detailed her journalism work and other personal issues in her Autobiography, “Tried and Tested: My First Fifty Years” a bestseller in Zambia in 2017 /18 whose copies will be back on bookshelves soon.
So, what’s next for Maureen? She still works in international relations in Addis Ababa and, in her free time, runs online training courses under the F.M. Nkandu Media Institute, named after her late father, Faxon Misheck Nkandu, a renowned journalist.
What about politics? “Well, I am still quite ambivalent about politics in Zambia, although I am called daily to stand as an MP. My parents were never keen on me going that route; they discouraged me when I tried years ago, so let’s leave it to God’s guidance. Insha Allah.”https://kalemba.news/local/bullets-broadcasts-and-breaking-barriers-the-story-of-maureen-nkandu/
BREAKING: Iran supplies drones to Russia to kill Ukrainians. Now Iran is threatening to strike Ukraine for helping Israel shoot down those same drones. Read that sentence until the circle closes.
Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security Commission, posted on X that Ukraine has “effectively entered the war” by providing drone support to Israel against Iranian Shaheds, making Ukraine’s “entire territory a legitimate target for Iran” under UN Article 51. The statement was amplified by Iranian state media. No denial from Tehran. No retraction.
Ukraine’s involvement is not a secret. Zelensky has publicly stated that eleven countries requested Ukraine’s help countering Shahed drones. The expertise is real: Ukraine has spent three years learning how to detect, track, jam, and destroy every variant of the Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 that Iran sells to Russia for approximately $20,000 per unit. Ukrainian engineers have reverse-engineered the guidance systems, mapped the radio frequencies, and developed indigenous interceptors that achieved 70% kill rates in February 2026. That knowledge is now being shared with Israel, whose air defence network faces the same drone from the same factory aimed at a different country.
The Shahed is the thread that connects every war on Earth. Iran manufactures it. Russia buys it to strike Ukrainian power grids. Ukraine learns to kill it. Ukraine shares the knowledge with Israel. Israel uses it to counter Iranian drones launched by Hezbollah and proxies. Iran threatens Ukraine for teaching Israel how to destroy the weapon Iran sold to Russia to destroy Ukraine. The circle is not a metaphor. It is the literal supply chain of the 2026 global conflict, and every node produces the next node’s enemy.
Iran cannot strike Ukraine directly. The geographic distance, Ukrainian air defences hardened by three years of Russian bombardment, and the absence of any Iranian power projection capability beyond the Gulf make a conventional attack operationally impossible. The threat is rhetorical. But rhetoric from the head of a parliamentary security commission, broadcast on state media during an active war, is not empty. It is positioning.
The positioning serves Russia. If Iran declares Ukraine a legitimate target, it provides Moscow with a diplomatic framework to escalate its own strikes under the pretext of “allied coordination” with an Iranian partner. Russia shares satellite imagery and targeting data with Iranian proxies in the Gulf. Iran shares Shahed production with Russia for Ukraine. The exchange is already operational. Azizi’s statement converts it from a bilateral arms deal into a declared co-belligerency.
The deeper irony is that Ukraine’s anti-Shahed expertise exists only because Iran armed Russia. If Tehran had never sold the drone to Moscow, Kyiv would never have learned to kill it. If Kyiv had never learned to kill it, Tel Aviv would have no Ukrainian expertise to deploy. Iran created the weapon. Russia deployed it against the wrong country. That country mastered the countermeasure. And now the countermeasure is being used against the weapon’s creator by a third country that Iran’s ally is trying to destroy.
Ukraine is not entering a new war. Ukraine is living inside the feedback loop of the one it has been fighting since 2022. The Shahed that falls on Kharkiv and the Shahed that falls toward Haifa are manufactured on the same production line, guided by the same cheap GPS module, and now intercepted by the same Ukrainian-developed countermeasure deployed on two continents simultaneously.
Iran threatened to strike the country that learned to kill its weapon. The threat confirms what the battlefield already proved: the most dangerous thing about the Shahed is not where it lands. It is where the knowledge of how to destroy it travels.
ARSENAL SCORED ILLEGAL GOALS AGAINST EVERTON – UPND aligned Mikel Obi claims
🗣️ Chelsea Legend Mikel Obi on Arteta’s decision to bring on Max Dowman: If you ask me personally I have nothing against Arsenal but I will keep speaking the truth.
Remind me how old Dowman is again, 16? looking at the tension of that game and you as the coach Arteta decided to bring Max on?
Is unreasonable because boy is just 16 years old and with the intensity and tension in that game at that moment I assure you throwing Dowman in that game will affect the boy academically because to me he is not ready because he is still a boy. So to me the two goals Arsenal scored tonight are all illegal as it all came from a little boy.
Breaking News : Israeli Fighter Jet Narrowly Escapes Shootdown Over Iran – Pilot’s Alertness Saves the Day
In a dramatic revelation from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), an Israeli Air Force fighter jet came perilously close to being shot down during a recent airstrike mission over Iran.
According to official IDF statements, Iranian air defenses attempted to intercept the aircraft, bringing it “close to being hit.” However, the shootdown attempt failed thanks to the exceptional alertness, professionalism, and quick reactions of the pilot, allowing the jet to evade the threat and complete its mission successfully.
The IDF emphasized that the incident has since been thoroughly reviewed and investigated, with valuable operational lessons drawn to enhance future sorties. Military sources also noted that multiple similar attempts have been made by Iranian forces to down Israeli jets operating over Iran amid the ongoing conflict, though none have succeeded against manned fighter aircraft.
This close call underscores the intense risks faced by Israeli pilots maintaining air superiority in hostile airspace, even as reports highlight Israel’s broader successes in degrading Iranian military capabilities.
Source: The Times of Israel (citing direct IDF statements) and Ynet News.
Basij in Tehran Scramble in Fear as Israeli Drones Turn the Tables
A striking video from a Tehran street shows black-uniformed Basij paramilitary members nervously scanning the skies, clearly rattled by the threat of incoming strikes. Once feared enforcers who terrorized civilians, these regime loyalists now look like hunted men—jumpy, exposed, and out of their depth.
The clip, shared widely on social media, captures the moment the hunters become the prey. Commenters mock their panic with lines like “Cowardly bullies, same the world over,” “They ain’t gonna see it coming… might as well just chill until they meet the virgins,” and “Soon IRGC will be scared of people, just like Hezbollah was of PAGERS!!” Many express grim satisfaction that the regime’s street-level muscle is finally feeling vulnerable after recent Israeli drone operations targeting Basij checkpoints across the capital.
Reports confirm waves of precision strikes have hit these positions hard, killing operatives and forcing survivors to second-guess every shadow overhead. The Basij’s reign of intimidation appears to be cracking under pressure they never expected to face on their own turf.
President Trump Doubles Down: Mojtaba Khamenei Likely Dead – Iran Must Surrender Now
President Donald Trump delivered a strong message in his latest NBC interview, signaling that Iran’s regime is crumbling under American pressure.
Trump stated he’s hearing reports that Mojtaba Khamenei – Iran’s new Supreme Leader and son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – is no longer alive.
“I’m hearing he’s not alive, and if he is, he should do something very smart for his country, and that’s surrender!” Trump said.
He added on Khamenei’s status: “I don’t know if he’s even alive. So far, nobody’s been able to show him.”
Trump made clear that Iran is desperate for a ceasefire but the proposed terms fall far short.
“Iran wants to make a deal, and I don’t want to make it because the terms aren’t good enough yet,” he told NBC.
On securing global energy routes, Trump vowed decisive action in the Strait of Hormuz.
“We’re going to be sweeping the strait very strongly, and we believe we’ll be joined by other countries who are somewhat impeded, and in some cases impeded from getting the oil,” he declared.
With no verifiable proof of life from Khamenei and the regime reeling from U.S. and Israeli strikes, Trump is pressing for total victory. Peace through strength is working – Iran faces unconditional surrender or further consequences. America First remains the priority.
Iranian Regime Supporters Threaten Canadian Pizza Shop Owner Over Reza Pahlavi Posters
A Canadian pizza shop owner of Iranian descent faced death threats from three supporters of Iran’s Islamic regime after they objected to posters of opposition leader Reza Pahlavi displayed on his walls.
CCTV footage captured the confrontation on March 13, 2026, showing an aggressive encounter inside the shop. The owner later recounted the incident in a video statement:
“A man entered the store. And he told me to remove all of your posters. Or you will break windows. … He replied: ‘We are coming back for you or kill you.'”
The owner described how the man left, only for three individuals to approach from different directions outside. Police arrived and intervened.
This incident highlights the export of Iran’s regime intimidation tactics to Western countries, where diaspora members supporting freedom and Reza Pahlavi face harassment from recent arrivals seeking Canadian protection.
The regime’s overseas bullying must end. Canada should act decisively against such threats to protect its residents and reject agents of oppression.
Israel Prepares Massive Ground Invasion to Crush Hezbollah in Lebanon
As the Middle East conflict escalates, Israel is gearing up for its largest ground operation in Lebanon since 2006, aiming to seize territory south of the Litani River and dismantle the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group’s military infrastructure once and for all.
Reports from Axios and other sources confirm the plan follows intense Israeli airstrikes and limited incursions, triggered by Hezbollah’s rocket attacks after broader regional strikes on Iran. Officials describe the coming push as aggressive: “We are going to do what we did in Gaza,” one senior Israeli official told Axios, signaling a thorough effort to destroy weapons depots, positions, and launch sites embedded in southern villages.
Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt, reporting from London, laid out the stakes clearly: “Israeli strikes have been pounding Hezbollah in Lebanon for almost two weeks now in the south of the country from where Hezbollah has for years launched rocket attacks against Israel… and in Beirut, where the group has long had a stronghold in the city’s southern suburbs.”
He noted Hezbollah’s deep ties to Iran and resilience despite past setbacks, including the 2024 pager operation that killed and maimed around 1,500. Hunt warned that finishing the job “might well require a full scale ground invasion from Israel.”
The correspondent highlighted Lebanon’s weak governance as a core issue: “The Lebanese government, they say the right things against Iran… but they don’t apply sovereignty. We don’t take control over southern Lebanon and use this area to launch rockets into Israeli communities.”
An Israeli perspective in the report was blunt: “If the Lebanese government will not make sure that Hezbollah is restrained… we will have to continue but crushing Hezbollah once and for all… will not be easy given resilience they’ve shown in face of previous attacks.”
Meanwhile, President Trump has deployed U.S. warships and called on allies to join in securing the Strait of Hormuz against Iranian threats to global oil shipping, protecting American interests and energy security amid the chaos.
This operation risks turning southern Lebanon into another intense battlefield, but it reflects Israel’s determination to eliminate a long-standing threat on its northern border rather than accept endless rocket fire and Iranian proxy aggression.
Britain’s Royal Navy Left Stranded as Iran Crisis Erupts
Royal Navy insiders are seething at Downing Street after the UK found itself with zero warships in the Middle East when the United States and Israel launched major strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026.
For the first time in decades, no British vessel was on station in the Gulf to project power or protect national interests during a major escalation. The last frigate based in Bahrain had been decommissioned, and the nuclear submarine on patrol was redirected elsewhere.
Senior sources describe the situation as deeply embarrassing, leaving Britain looking flat-footed and unprepared while allies acted decisively. Only after Iranian drones targeted RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus did the government scramble to deploy HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer, from home waters—a move that took far too long.
This humiliation stems from years of chronic underfunding and neglect. The escort fleet has shrunk dramatically, from 75 ships in the 1980s to barely a handful today capable of sustained operations.
The episode exposes a stark failure of strategic planning under the current government. When the stakes are this high, a hollowed-out navy cannot bluff its way through a crisis. Britain must rebuild its sea power before the next threat arrives.
Since late February 2026, Israel, supported by the United States, has conducted a sustained and methodical air campaign against Iran’s defense infrastructure. The strikes target drone factories, missile production lines, air defense systems, and dual-use facilities with military applications. These operations aim to degrade the regime’s ability to project power through proxies and direct attacks. Mainstream media coverage remains limited, yet the scope and consistency of the strikes indicate a strategic effort to prevent rapid reconstitution of Iran’s offensive capabilities.
The Israeli Air Force and allied forces have hit sites across Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, and other provinces. Facilities producing ballistic missiles, military electronics, and drones have sustained heavy damage. Nuclear-related research centers, including those tied to past weaponization efforts at Parchin, have also been struck. Evacuation warnings issued in Persian by the IDF precede many attacks, underscoring a focus on military targets while minimizing unnecessary civilian risk. Satellite imagery and on-the-ground reports confirm craters, destroyed buildings, and disrupted production.
Rebuilding these capabilities will prove difficult and time-consuming. Precision components, specialized materials, and sanctioned imports are required for missile systems, air defenses, and advanced drones. Heavy Western sanctions limit Iran’s access to such resources. Analysts note that even partial recovery could take years rather than months, as the campaign systematically dismantles production lines and supply chains. Iran’s ability to export drones or supply proxies has already declined sharply.
The broader regional impact is significant. Reduced Iranian missile and drone stocks have limited the scale of retaliatory barrages against Israel and U.S. positions. Proxy networks face supply shortages, while domestic unrest in Iran may grow as regime revenue and control mechanisms weaken. The operations reflect a calculated effort to shift the balance of power in the Middle East by neutralizing long-standing threats without requiring a full ground invasion.
This campaign marks a turning point. By prioritizing industrial and technological targets, Israel and its allies seek lasting degradation of Iran’s military potential. The outcome will depend on sustained pressure and Iran’s constrained options for response. For now, the strikes continue with precision and resolve, reshaping security dynamics across the region.
Breaking News : Trump Addresses Allegations of Russian Intelligence Sharing with Iran: “Russia is perhaps giving information, perhaps they’re not.”
President Donald Trump has directly responded to U.S. intelligence reports claiming Russia is providing Iran with information on the locations of American forces in the Middle East.
In a telephone interview with NBC News, Trump stated: “Russia is perhaps giving information, perhaps they’re not.” He added that the United States is engaged in similar activities in reverse, noting, “We’re doing that against them… we’re giving a little information to Ukraine.”
The comments come amid ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with reports earlier this month revealing that Russia has shared intelligence that could help Tehran locate U.S. warships, radar, or other assets though sources emphasize there is no evidence Moscow is directing Iranian strikes.
Trump’s remarks were made as he discussed broader issues including temporary easing of Russian oil sanctions to stabilize global energy markets.
Putin set to meet Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for the first time
Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, revealed in an interview with RIA Novosti and Sputnik that the first face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei could take place later this year.
According to Jalali, the meeting is expected to occur during the Caspian Sea Summit, which Iran is scheduled to host on August 12, 2026, in Tehran.
The summit would bring together leaders from countries bordering the Caspian Sea and could provide the stage for the first high-level talks between Moscow and Tehran since Mojtaba Khamenei assumed leadership.
Jalali also stated that Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is in “excellent health” and fully prepared to lead Iran through what he described as a challenging period for the country.
Tucker Carlson Accuses CIA of Spying on His Texts, Prepping Criminal Referral Over Iran Contacts
Tucker Carlson dropped a bombshell on Saturday, revealing that the CIA has been reading his private text messages and is preparing a criminal referral to the Department of Justice. The alleged crime? Communicating with people in Iran before the U.S. launched its war against the regime.
In a direct-to-camera statement, Carlson laid out the details without pulling punches.
“The other day, I found out that the CIA is preparing some kind of criminal referral against me. A crime report to Department of Justice on the basis of a supposed crime I committed. What’s that crime? Well, talking to people in Iran before the war. They read my texts.”
He said the potential charge would fall under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), accusing him of acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign power.
Carlson dismissed the threat outright, calling it baseless and politically motivated.
“So the crime under consideration apparently would be the Foreign Agent Act or something like that. Acting as an agent of foreign power. And I don’t expect this to go anywhere. I’m not too worried about an actual criminal case against me for a bunch of reasons.
One, I’m not an agent of foreign power unlike a lot of people commenting on U.S. politics and global affairs. I have only one loyalty and that’s the United States and have never acted against it. … I’ve also never taken money from anybody. Don’t need it. Don’t want it. And that’s provable. And moreover, it’s my job. To talk to everybody all the time.
And try and figure out what’s happening around the world. That’s literally what I do for a living. … I’m also an American. So, I can talk to anybody. I have no secrets to divulge. So legally, I think the case is ludicrous and I doubt it will even become a case.”
He went further, warning that wartime hysteria always crushes dissent and that the Intelligence Community routinely spies on Americans far beyond what most realize.
“Countries tend to a very high nature of war. … there’s much less tolerance for any kind of dissent in the homeland. The irony, of course is United States fights wars on behalf of freedom but there is always less of it here in our country during war.”
“And its outrageous. There is no justification for your government which you own, shareholder in it, pay for it, so to be violating your privacy like this. But it happens all the time.”
Reza Pahlavi Calls on Immortal Guards to Strike Regime Forces
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi today urged the Immortal Guards—a monarchist resistance group born in January’s uprisings—to launch precise ground operations against Iran’s security apparatus.
In a direct address, Pahlavi praised their bravery over the past three months and confirmed that aid has arrived. He directed them to deliver targeted blows to weaken the regime’s repressive machine, especially as Israeli drone strikes hit Basij checkpoints and police positions.
This is not a call for mass street protests. Pahlavi stressed preserving fighters’ lives for the decisive phase ahead, when millions are expected to flood the streets in a final push for freedom.
Drawing on Persian legend, he likened the Guards to heroes Rostam and Kaveh facing the tyrant Zahhak—symbols of good triumphing over evil.
The message signals a coordinated escalation: aerial pressure from without, disciplined guerrilla action from within, all to hasten the Islamic Republic’s collapse.
Chinese satellite images track USS Tripoli speeding through regional waters
Commercial satellite imagery from China has reportedly revealed the latest location of the USS Tripoli, showing the U.S. amphibious assault ship moving at high speed through waters near Taiwan.
The vessel is believed to have departed from a U.S. base in Japan, heading toward the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility in the Middle East following an urgent directive from the Pentagon.
Defense analysts say the USS Tripoli carries a contingent of F-35B fighter jets, multiple multi-role aircraft, and elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, significantly enhancing U.S. airstrike and coastal operation capabilities amid rising tensions involving Iran.
The ship is expected to reach the Persian Gulf within one to two weeks, where it could join three U.S. aircraft carriers already operating in the region as part of the ongoing Epic Fury operation.
Iranian Police Officer: “I Want to Sell One Kidney Whole and Healthy”
A serving Third Lieutenant in Iran’s police force has gone public with a raw video plea exposing the regime’s economic collapse, revealing salaries so low that even enforcers of the Islamic Republic are driven to desperation.
Third Lieutenant Mostafa Loghmani, stationed in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province, posted the clip after receiving his monthly pay for Azar. The amount: 23 million and 900 thousand tomans—roughly $100–170 USD at prevailing exchange rates amid runaway inflation.
A father of three students, a renter, and forced to commute daily between Minanab and Bandar Abbas at a cost of 500–600 thousand tomans per round trip, Loghmani laid bare the math that no longer adds up.
“I am Third Lieutenant Mostafa Loghmani, a police officer of the so-called Islamic Republic,” he begins.
He then states plainly: “Gentlemen who are running the government and enjoying being in power, the patience of the armed forces, the patience of our colleagues has its limits.”
In the most stark admission, he declares: “My kidneys are healthy, I want to sell one kidney whole and healthy.”
Loghmani accuses colleagues of silently cursing the situation or worse out of fear, but insists he has “nothing to lose” in speaking out.
“It will reach Mr. Khamenei and the gentlemen who are in power and enjoying it,” he warns directly.
The outburst, one of several rare public complaints from police ranks in late 2025 and early 2026, underscores a regime losing grip even on its own security apparatus. While some officers later retracted similar statements under apparent pressure, Loghmani stood firm, signaling cracks that could prove fatal for the mullahs.
Greta Thunberg Rallies for Communist Cuba, Blames Trump for Island’s Socialist Failures
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has resurfaced with a fiery video defending Cuba’s regime and slamming the Trump administration for tightening the U.S. embargo. In her March 2026 speech, she accuses America of inflicting “brutal” punishment on ordinary Cubans amid blackouts, fuel shortages, and a humanitarian crisis—all while ignoring the decades of economic mismanagement under Havana’s socialist rulers.
“We need to talk about what’s happening in Cuba right now,” Thunberg declares. “The United States is right now committing a brutal act of collective punishment of the Cuban people, depriving people of basic means for survival—blackouts, fuel shortages, and a looming humanitarian crisis.”
She escalates further, claiming “the Trump administration is escalating it further, plotting what they themselves have called a takeover of the island.” Thunberg calls the embargo an act of imperialism and urges worldwide action: “We cannot allow this to happen.”
She promotes March 21 as the International Day of Solidarity with Cuba, highlighting an incoming humanitarian convoy: “On that day, the Nuestra América Convoy arrives in Havana, carrying humanitarian aid by air, land, and sea. International solidarity and collective uprising are the only forces powerful enough to push back against imperialism like this.”
Thunberg wraps up with a rallying cry: “We call upon everyone to raise their voices, and take action against this brutality. Cuba has many times stood up for the world, and now it is time for the world to stand up for Cuba. ¡Cuba sí, bloqueo no!”
Critics point out the obvious irony: Cuba’s chronic shortages stem from central planning, corruption, and the regime’s priorities—not just U.S. policy. Yet Thunberg focuses her outrage here while staying silent on other global crises. The video fits her pattern of selective activism, siding with anti-American causes regardless of the human cost under those regimes.
Trump’s tougher stance aims to pressure the dictatorship toward real change, not reward it. Thunberg’s call to “stand up for Cuba” ultimately means standing up for its rulers, not its suffering people.
IDF Pilot Dodges Iranian Missile in Heart-Stopping Near-Miss Over Iran
An Israeli Air Force pilot narrowly escaped death during strikes inside Iran when an Iranian surface-to-air missile streaked toward his jet. Quick evasive maneuvers shook the missile and the pilot walked away unscathed, the IDF confirmed today.
The close call happened amid heavy Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites. Iran fired multiple missiles at incoming Israeli aircraft but scored no hits, according to Israeli military sources and matching reports from Ynet.
Photos circulating with the announcement show Iranian air-defense batteries—likely S-300 systems—positioned in mountainous terrain, underlining that Tehran’s defenses remain active and dangerous despite recent Israeli blows to Iranian air assets.
The incident is the latest flashpoint in the direct Israel-Iran conflict that has intensified sharply in 2026, following Israel’s downing of an Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran earlier this month and the destruction of several F-14 Tomcats at Isfahan.
No Israeli aircraft were lost in the latest wave of strikes.
Pahlavi Calls on Armed Patriots to Strike Regime Forces as Liberation Nears
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has issued a direct message to the Immortal Guard, the decentralized armed insurgents fighting the Islamic Republic. With U.S. and allied strikes hammering regime defenses from above, he urges these vanguard units to intensify targeted operations against security forces while safeguarding their own lives for the decisive phase ahead.
The statement marks a clear shift toward supporting active resistance to hasten the regime’s collapse and open the path for mass civilian uprisings.
Here is his full message:
“Valiant Heroes of the Immortal Guard,
I salute you for your courage and your sacrifice. In the past three months, thousands of you, in small but effective cells throughout Iran, have created brilliant displays of valor. What you have done will be told for centuries. The Iranian nation will never forget your sacrifice and the price you paid for the liberation of the homeland, above all on the 8th and 9th of January.
I told you that help was on the way. Now that help has arrived.
I call upon you, the bravest and most devoted sons and daughters of Iran, as the nation’s vanguard force, to further wear down and weaken the Islamic Republic’s repressive apparatus, now under heavy blows from the sky, in every way possible, in order to pave the way for its ultimate collapse.
Bear in mind that this is not a call for street demonstrations, it is a call to you, the Immortal Guard, to deliver intelligent and effective blows against the exhausted and worn-down oppressors, so that the path for the millions of the Iranian nation to flood the streets is further cleared.
At the same time, make preserving your own lives a priority, for your presence in the final battle, to protect the onrushing torrent of millions of Iranians claiming their freedom, is vital and indispensable.
You are of the lineage of Rostam and Kaveh, and your enemies are of the ilk of Zahhak. In this battle of good against evil, of light against darkness, you stand on the right side of history, and the hopes and prayers of a great nation see you on your way.
I eagerly await the day when I will stand beside you in the first liberated city of Iran, and together we will seal the final victory.”
Long live Iran, Reza Pahlavi
The regime’s endgame appears closer than ever. The Immortal Guard’s disciplined actions could prove decisive in tipping the balance toward freedom.
Israel Kills 20+ Nuclear Scientists in Strike on Tehran Space Center
On March 14, 2026, Israeli forces carried out a precision airstrike on Iran’s primary space research center in Tehran, a facility long linked to nuclear warhead design and long-range ballistic missile programs.
The attack killed more than 20 nuclear scientists and researchers working on the site, dealing a serious blow to Iran’s most sensitive military-technology efforts.
Dash-cam and street footage captured massive nighttime explosions and fires across the capital, with thick smoke rising over the targeted complex.
Although initial social-media reports wrongly credited the U.S. Air Force, multiple confirmed sources attribute the operation to Israel as part of the intensified US-Israeli air campaign now entering its second week.
The strike follows earlier joint attacks on Natanz enrichment halls, major oil depots, and senior IRGC command nodes. Iran has responded with missile barrages on U.S. bases across the Gulf and attempts to close portions of the Strait of Hormuz, pushing global oil prices sharply higher.
Tehran promises retaliation, but with air defenses degraded and key personnel losses mounting, the regime faces mounting pressure on its nuclear and missile ambitions. The war shows no immediate path to de-escalation.
