Iran's Resilience: Despite Strikes, No Surrender

0:00On March 9th, a senior Israeli official says Iran will not surrender even under total destruction from U.S. and Israeli strikes. The war has hammered Iran's nuclear sites, weapons, and top military leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kamenay. Tehran named his son Mojtaba Kamenay as the new leader amid the chaos. Iran keeps firing missiles at Israel and U.S. allies in the Gulf, ignoring President Trump's calls for unconditional surrender. Trump posted online that only full capitulation would lead to rebuilding a stronger Iran, but the official calls that unrealistic. The official warns toppling the regime might not serve anyone's interests, as no clear replacement exists. Israel wants to destabilize it enough for Iranians to rise up, but a ceasefire with conditions could be possible since military goals are nearly met. Iran attacks hit hard with drones striking Bahrain's Bapco refinery on Citra Island.

1:00Bahrain reported 32 injuries, including children, and declared force-majure on operations while Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab, Emirates, and Kuwait-faced explosions, too. Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel, with Iran blocking the strait of Hormuz threatening global supplies. Trump and then Yahu will mutually decide when to end it, as economic pressures mount worldwide.