Iran's underground bases would survive an initial attack. After that, fire would rain down on those who dared to attack. But the "robot cities" were not as secret as the Iranians thought, according to researcher Sidharth Kaushal at the RUSI think tank. The facilities did not provide the protection the Iranians were looking for, he says.
WorldPresident Donald Trump says the Iran war is over when he "feels it in his bones." The United States is strengthening its presence in the region by sending a naval landing force, according to The Wall Street Journal. At the same time, new explosions are reported in both Iran and Israel.
ConflictsThe U.S. military has struck around 6,000 targets in Iran since February 28, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, says several million people have been displaced within Iran.
WorldIran's deputy foreign minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, says the country has allowed ships from "some countries" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
WorldUS stock markets ended the day with steep losses amid rising oil prices and continued fears of war.
BusinessIran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, spoke for the first time since he was appointed as his father's successor in early March. He announced that the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital to the global economy, will remain closed.
WorldThe US insists the Iranian regime will soon be defeated, but other US sources say that is far from certain. Iran is tightening its grip on the oil sector - more ships are on fire in the Persian Gulf and countries across the Gulf are under continued attack.
World politicsEU countries are adding sanctions against 19 more people, companies or organizations in Iran.
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