France's Jordan Bardella:

Donald Trump’s policy is now completely erratic, and no one is able to predict what he wants.

By definition, when you change your position very regularly, when you are not consistent, you no longer provide certainty — especially as the leader of an allied country.

And obviously, this situation harms the reliability and credibility of the United States on the international stage.

France's Jordan Bardella:

Hezbollah must be disarmed.

In that sense, targeted strikes and operations by Israel can be considered legitimate — but they must be proportionate, because once again, I want to say that I have never given unconditional support to anyone, and in matters of foreign policy and defense, I never will.

France's Jordan Bardella:

I do want the fall of the Iranian regime — but should we send French soldiers or European soldiers onto Iranian soil?

I do not think so.

Putin meets with Kadyrov at the Kremlin.

BREAKING: Israeli Navy starts intercepting Gaza-bound flotilla.

Crew ordered to kneel; communications jammed, SOS sent, drones overhead.

Iranian Navy Chief:

Soon, we’ll reveal a weapon they deeply fear—right on their doorstep.

Hope it doesn’t give them a heart attack!

Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee:

We will not tolerate a naval blockade.

If the blockade continues, Iran will respond.

Iran’s Ghalibaf:

3 days in, no well exploded. We could extend to 30 and livestream the well here.

That was the kind of junk advice the US admin gets from people like Bessent who also push the blockade theory and cranked oil up to $120+.

Next stop: 140. The issue isn't the theory, it's the mindset.

Trump to Axios:

Iran ruined Lebanon. Their proxy [Hezbollah] ruined Lebanon.

When Iran gets taken out, Hezbollah automatically gets taken out.

Trump said he told Netanyahu to limit military action in Lebanon to “surgical” strikes and avoid a broader war:

He has got to do it more surgically. Not knock down buildings… it is too terrible and makes Israel look bad.

Source: Axios

Trump has spoken to Netanyahu “every day this week.”

Source: Axios

Trump to Axios:

Lebanon can make a comeback.

BREAKING: Trump:

The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

A United States Secret Service officer shot during the White House Correspondents' Dinner was not hit by friendly fire, officials say.

Investigators determined the suspect, Cole Allen, fired the shot.

Six shots were fired total—one by Allen and five by the agent. The bullet likely struck the agent’s phone inside his vest, preventing serious injury.

Source: CBS News

Trump:

Jerome “Too Late” Powell wants to stay at the Fed because he can’t get a job anywhere else — Nobody wants him.

US Central Command has requested approval to deploy the “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic missile to the Middle East, aiming to target Iranian ballistic missile launchers that are now beyond the reach of current US systems.

The missile has a range of about 1,725 miles and is designed for fast, precise strikes against heavily defended or time-sensitive targets.

If approved, this would mark the first operational deployment of the system, which is not yet fully declared ready. Each missile costs roughly $15 million, and only a limited number are available.

Source: Bloomberg

Trump is set to be briefed by CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper on new military options against Iran.

The plans include a short, intense strike campaign, possible control of the Strait of Hormuz to restore shipping, and even a special forces mission targeting enriched uranium.

While Trump currently favors a naval blockade as leverage, he is considering further military action if Iran does not make concessions.

Source: Axios

Belgium plans to buy nuclear assets from Engie (including 7 reactors run by Electrabel) to secure energy supply.

The government says the move will ensure stable, affordable, low-carbon energy and pause nuclear shutdown plans.

US House Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan):

In the United States Congress, I will continue to fight for the people of Israel.

I will continue to fight for Israel's existence.

Israel comes to me in my dreams.

NOTE: Rep. Haley Stevens has received $1.2M+ in direct donations from pro-Israel groups since 2018, with AIPAC as a top supporter.

This includes outside spending (ads, PACs), total backing exceeds $5 million.

Tens of thousands (≈30–36k) protested in Tokyo against Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi, opposing military expansion and defending Article 9 (pacifism).

Protests also criticized closer alignment with the U.S. and Israel.

They're chanting:

"Sanae Takaichi, resign as Prime Minister! Uphold the Constitution! Protect peace! Use our tax money for peace!"

This is part of a series of large anti-war rallies in March–April 2026.

NEW: Hezbollah shot downed another Israeli UAV in southern Lebanon using a surface-to-air missile.