TOXIC #BLACK RAIN: After #Israeli strikes on oil and gas facilities in Tehran last weekend, the World Health Organization is warning that the “black rain” — rainfall darkened by oil and toxic pollutants — could cause respiratory problems. Our sources in Tehran say people are staying indoors and wearing masks outside, reporting black residue coating cars parked in the open.
U.S. ALLOWS #INDIA TO BUY #RUSSIAN #OIL: The U.S. issued India a waiver, allowing them to temporarily buy Russian oil. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that it’s an intentionally short-term measure — only 30 days. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy031d1ny7jo
#TRUMP EYES PUTTING U.S. GROUND #TROOPS IN #IRAN: Trump privately commented on putting a small group of U.S. ground troops in Iran for specific strategic purposes, rather than a large-scale invasion. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded on NBC News on Thursday: “We are waiting for them”. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-privately-shown-serious-interest-us-ground-troops-iran-rcna262176
