This is so sad. From all angles people are losing.


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U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday hit one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Iran that produces anti-cancer drugs, anesthetic, and other specialized medicines, according to state news agency IRNA - pharmaceutical company Tofigh Daru Research & Engineering. Iran has long faced chronic shortages of medicines, partly due to sanctions imposed over its nuclear program. BBC described the destruction of the high tech R&D hub as a “huge blow to Iran’s scientific endeavors.”

Trump tells Europe 'Go get your own oil,' Iran hits oil tanker off Dubai

President Trump took to social media early Tuesday advising European countries that have fuel shortages because of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, but haven't aided the U.S. in the war, to "Go get your own oil!"

His comments came after a night of continued fighting. Iran attacked a large Kuwaiti oil tanker off the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai overnight. On Tuesday city officials said the blaze was extinguished "with no oil spill occurring or any injuries recorded."

Meanwhile, a wave of attacks was reported in central Israel, with the Israeli military saying rescuers were on the way to the scenes of impact and Israeli media reporting injuries.

The Israeli military said it had completed a series of strikes on government infrastructure in Tehran. It also pushed ahead with its invasion of southern Lebanon, saying it targeted weapons infrastructure belonging to the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

Israel also reported more losses in Lebanon, announcing three more of its soldiers were killed. More than 1,200 people in Lebanon have been killed by nearly a month of Israel's attacks, according to the Lebanese government.

Trump slams allies

President Trump criticized France and the United Kingdom, among others, on his social media platform.

"All of those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Trump had asked allies for help after Iran largely blockaded the vital waterway, sending up oil and gas prices. But they have been hesitant to join in the war, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer repeating again this week that Britain would not get involved.

"You'll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!" Trump's post concluded.

He also said France "wouldn't let planes headed to Israel, loaded up with military supplies, fly over French territory." and called the country "VERY UNHELPFUL."

Pentagon to hold briefing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are scheduled to give a press conference about the war on Iran at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. It will be the first time they take questions from reporters on the war since March 19.On Monday, President Trump repeated the assertion that Iran wants a deal, despite that country's denials, but warned the U.S. may try to seize Iran's oil and Kharg Island — or even "blow it up."He also said the U.S. would not only destroy Iranian electric plants and oil wells but also "possibly all desalinization plants" if Tehran did not open the Strait of Hormuz.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said later in the day that Trump still wants to reach a deal with Iran before the April 6 deadline he set last week. She said talks with Iran are progressing, adding that what Tehran says publicly differs from what it tells U.S. officials in private. Trump has said he is in talks with Iran's parliamentary speaker.On Tuesday, U.S. Central Command said in a statement that Commander Adm. Brad Cooper had met with Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir in a two-day visit to Israel.