⭕️ NEW: Iran’s influential parliament speaker rejects ceasefire, says Israel dictating U.S. policy Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire, it is instead focused on delivering a decisive punishment to the aggressors, referring to Israel and the United States. ➤ Ghalibaf said Israel has sustained itself for decades through “continuous war and deceptive negotiations.” ➤ He charged Israel with effectively dictating policy to Washington, saying the country is now imposing an “Israel First” agenda on President Donald Trump. ➤ Ghalibaf said Israel’s ultimate goal is full dominance over the region and Iran, adding that “the dream of controlling this land will never be realized.” Source: Mehr News

🚨 7th U.S. troop killed in Trump’s regime change war on Iran U.S. Central Command says a U.S. service member has died from injuries sustained in the March 1 attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia during Iran’s initial strikes. No Israeli soldiers have been announced killed in the war so far. The service member’s identity will be released after next-of-kin notification.

💢 “Black rain” and “nuclear winter” effect reported in Tehran after Israeli strikes on oil facilities ▪️ Israeli strikes on oil depots around Tehran have released massive quantities of toxic hydrocarbons, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Mixed with rainwater, these chemicals are causing highly acidic precipitation that can cause skin burns and severe lung damage upon contact, according to Iranian authorities. ▪️ Dense plumes of black smoke from the Shahran and other refineries have blotted out the sun, plunging parts of the city into darkness and creating a "nuclear winter" effect, NYT reported. Authorities warned that these noxious fumes cause acute respiratory distress and eye irritation. ▪️ Oil-saturated rainwater has blanketed the city, leaving rooftops, balconies, and streets covered in a thick, murky black liquid and oily soot. This contamination poses a long-term risk of heavy metals like nickel and vanadium leaching into the soil and local water systems. ▪️ Environmental groups warn the pollution threatens migratory birds crossing the Persian Gulf. The "black rain" and smoke plumes can cause internal organ damage and destroy the insulating properties of bird feathers, leading to hypothermia and death. The Iranian Red Crescent Society warned of the dangers of the rain, advising residents to protect themselves and to cover exposed food from oily soot particles. Officials said the rain is highly corrosive and could potentially damage civilian structures. 🎥 Day time in Iran (clip via @tparsi). CNN reports on “oil rain” below.