Peloni:  Israel’s Shield of Light Laser system is now functioning in the field as seen below.  This technology gives Israel a clear and substantive advantage over all comers, which represents an important shift in battlefield capabilities, and these capabilities will only grow with time.  As Yossi Baum explains, it is impossible to over emphasize the importance of this achievement.

Yossi Baum | X | March 1, 2026

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It is impossible to exaggerate the significance of interception by laser – Israel’s “Magen Or” (“Shield of Light”) system.

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Peloni:  A stirring and honest reflection on how America’s Iranian nemesis was left to grow without restraint for decades, as it mocked American fecklessness.  So well described.

Iran’s regime used to brag America was helpless.

by Daniel Greenfield | Mar 2, 2026

Blast site where Khamenei and dozens of the Iranian leadership were eliminated. Screengrab via X

In June 2025, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei told his regime at the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini that Iran’s nuclear program would go on regardless of President Trump. “Our response to the US nonsense is clear: they cannot do a damn thing in this matter.”

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Police say missile likely scored direct hit on bomb shelter

All Israel News Staff | Published: March 1, 2026

First Responders removing bodily remains from a missile strike in Beit Shemesh, Mar 1, 2026. Screengrab via X

An Iranian ballistic missile struck the city of Beit Shemesh in Israel on Sunday, killing nine people and injuring dozens more, including children.

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Mudar Zahran | Mar 1, 2026

WHY THE UNITED STATES CANNOT AFFORD TO TREAT JORDAN’S “KING” AS A RELIABLE PARTNER AT CRITICAL TIMES
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* Jordan’s kinglet pocketed $400 million in additional U.S. taxpayer aid that was explicitly designated for one purpose: supporting the Jordanian people in wartime…

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The absence of leadership is leading to questions about who might be the real decision maker in Tehran now. One name being mentioned is Ali Larijani. Who is Larijani, and why does he matter?

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN | MARCH 1, 2026

Ali Larijani. Photo by Mostafameraji – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikipedia

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Peloni:  See further detail HERE: Shooter “was wearing a sweatshirt that said “Property of Allah,” and another shirt with an Iranian flag design.”

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Amb. (ret.) Yoram Ettinger |  “Second Thought: a U.S.–Israel Initiative” | March 1, 2026

As the current US-led military offensive intensifies against Iran’s ayatollah regime, its strategic rationale has become unmistakable. The theocratic regime in Tehran has evolved into a clear and present danger not only to all US’ allies in the Middle East and Africa, but directly to the US’ homeland and national security.

The Ayatollah regime’s apocalyptic ideology

Unlike any other contemporary power, the Ayatollah regime is guided by an apocalyptic ideology that transcends business/financial logic and diplomatic negotiation. The Supreme Leader (Ayatollah) – who directed and controlled Iran’s anti-US education curriculum, war, terror, drug trafficking, money laundering and despotic conduct – views confrontation with “The Great American Satan” as a sacred commitment rooted in a 1,400-year-old mission to topple all “apostate” (Sunni) regimes, and bring the “infidel” West to submission in a Shiite Islam-dominated society.

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Peloni:  Pray tell, exactly what might there be to negotiate with the Mullahs?  The phrase of the day which should be called to mind in Iran is “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER”, and never “negotiations”.  Does anyone remember when the last time Trump mentioned the concept of unconditional surrender?  It was in regards to the war with Hamas.  While Trump chose to otherwise enter into a negotiated settlement with Hamas whereby these barbarians would agree to surrender, er…, dissolve, er…, disarm, er…, nothing (at least yet)…  It is vital that the war in Iran not dissolve into anything related to the coming disaster in Gaza.  Indeed, it is important that the Mullahs are forced to do as General Alfred Jodl did at the end of WWII, and sign a document acknowledging their agreement to “UNCONDITIONALLY SURRENDER”.  This is how wars are ended, and it is how victory is certified, for the benefit of clarity on behalf of both the victors and the vanquished, both in words and in deeds.  It is regrettable that this policy was not pursued by Trump in dealing with Hamas in Gaza, but it should certainly be employed in the war with Iran.

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Peloni:  The Iranian people will of course have the final word on who leads them post-Khamenei, but the push should be to have Pahlavi lead his nation towards a better tomorrow, in either a short term or long term position of leadership in Iran.  I think this article gives some good background info on some of the more obscure forces and leaders which will be pushing to take Khamenei’s place.

Hanan Lischinsky | All Israel News | Published: March 1, 2026

Ali Larijani is an Iranian philosopher, conservative politician and the current chairman of the Parliament of Iran. Larijani was the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council from 15 August 2005 to 20 October 2007, appointed to the position by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, replacing Hassan Rouhani. Photo by Mostafameraji – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikipedia

After almost half a century at the helm of the Islamic regime in Iran, including 36 years as the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei was killed by an Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026. Several potential successors were eliminated as well.

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Peloni:  Gen. Avivi discusses the systematic targeting of the military, policing and political centers in Iran.  He also addresses the consequences of Iranian attacks on Sunni nations in the region, as well as the completely different approach to the current war than was employed during the 12 Day War.  Among other points which Avivi discusses, he shares an important observation that the US is involved in this war for US interests, and these interests include the change of regimes in Iran.

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The Deferred Reckoning with Iran and the Reshaping of the Middle East

Hussein Aboubakr Mansour | Feb 28, 2026

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— Monika (@Monika_is_His) March 1, 2026

After long anticipation, the US (“Operation Epic Fury”) and Israel (“Operation Roaring Lion”) launched a joint attack on targets across Iran, including Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, and Kermanshah. It must be said that this is qualitatively different from the June 2025 strikes in three critical ways: those strikes were over in hours, whereas the US military is now planning for several days of sustained operations.

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by Gerald A. Honigman

First responders on the site at an Israeli apartment building in Tel Aviv following an incoming Iranian missile strike.  Screengrab via Youtube

As I pen this article watching the latest updates on television dealing with renewed fighting between the Islamic Republic of Iran (IR) and Israel, with America, as in the first round, also reluctantly joining the fight in “Operation Epic Fury,” I’m seeing Israeli civilian apartment complexes blown apart by powerful ballistic missiles causing multiple deaths and injuries.

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Peloni:  Jonathan Feldstein discusses Tucker Carlson’s conversation before the conversation with Mike Huckabee, something which is very revealing in many ways about Carlson’s nature and purpose in meeting with Huckabee.

Jonathan Feldstein

Tucker Carlson. Photo by Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America – Tucker Carlson, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikipedia

One didn’t need to watch the recent conversation/confrontation between Tucker Carlson and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee that’s created a storm of controversy. The tone and nature of the conversation were predictable. But having watched it, it was breathtaking nevertheless to see Tucker use every canard imaginable as evidence of his antisemitic pedigree. Despite claiming that he’s just asking questions, he comes across as prosecutor, judge, and jury.

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Peloni:  I noted two days ago that we were at the edge of a precipice, and since then, it is clear that the combined efforts PM Netanyahu and Pres. Trump have moved in a decidedly important vector toward eliminating the threat looming overhead of each of their nations as a Sword of Damacles for the past five decades.  It has been an explosive nearly two days now and we are looking at the potential of completely reshaping the Middle East due to the decisions made by these two world leaders.  It is an important victory that we now lie on a path leading towards victory over evil, but we must stay the course, without any pivots allowing the embers of the Mullah regime to try to redirect American and Israeli resolve to see this regime ended once and for all in the coming days.   Relating to this the reports of Trump’s potential ‘negotiations’ with the Mullah’s regime at this time seems to be a potentially concerning topic, as the question arises as to what sort of deal might be struck with the regime which has already been decided as needing to be ended.

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By Sha’i ben-Tekoa

One assumes that during World War II, visas to the United States for Germans, Italians and Japanese were not issued due to the war with these countries professing the ideologies of Nazism, Fascism and Japanese imperialism.

In this spirit, since Memri.org recently posted the words of a Muslim lecturer in Chicago explaining Islam’s goal as the extinguishing all other religions, the United States might also shut down immigration from Muslim states. The behavior of three Muslims on 24 February, two in Washington, DC, one in Lithuania, also provides justification for such a policy.

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Peloni:  Unconfirmed reports of the death of two close Khamenei family members and Khamenei’s personal secretary are adding to the suspicion of Khamenei’s death, despite Iranian claims to the contrary