US EditionIran Hits Back at Hegseth’s ‘Hiding Like Rats’ Remark, Says 'Your Leaders Are on Epstein's Island'
The US and Israel have conducted over 200 strikes on Iranian military sites as Iran maintains closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supply and raising prices above $100 per barrel.
- On March 13, 2026, the Israeli military intensified strikes on Tehran, Shiraz and Ahvaz, hitting more than 200 targets as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the strikes aim to stop Iran moving nuclear projects underground and create conditions for regime change, while Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to keep the Strait shut and urged neighbours to close US bases.
- Witnesses and agencies report widespread destruction and mass displacement, with over 2,000 killed and 700,000 to 750,000 displaced, according to UN refugee agency figures.
- The US issued a 30-day licence to allow countries to buy stranded Russian oil, and Brent futures dropped to $99.75 by 0123 GMT amid volatile markets.
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of heavier bombardment on Friday, while Iran's military leadership cautioned oil could reach $200 per barrel amid rising tensions.
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Iran, US, Israel leaders defiant and vow to continue war as death toll hits 2 000
The leaders of Iran, Israel and the US all voiced defiance and vowed to fight on as the Middle East war approached the two-week mark, killing thousands of people, disrupting the lives of millions of others and shaking financial markets.
Iran hits back at Hegseth’s ‘hiding like rats’ remark, says 'your leaders are on Epstein's Island'
Multiple explosions were reported across Iran's capital, Tehran, and other cities as the war in West Asia continues to escalate. Follow Firstpost's Live Coverage of the escalating tensions
Oil Market Becomes Hostage To Iran War
• IMO to weigh Hormuz threats at extraordinary session as US Navy ‘not ready to escort ships’ • Iran denies mining strait, offers passage to ships that coordinate with its navy • Trump says US ‘making lot of money’ from higher oil prices; boasts of victory ‘in the first few hours’ • At least one person killed as IRGC hits more ships in Persian Gulf • First six days cost Pentagon over $11bn; Larijani says they will make US ‘regret starting war’ •…
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