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INTEL: Abnormal US military cargo planes (USAF C-17 Globemaster) routed Ramstein/Spangdahlem (Germany) and Rzeszow (Poland) bases toward Israel tonight Twitter

The Pentagon is considering whether to divert weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East as the war in Iran depletes some of the U.S. military’s most critical munitions, according to three people familiar with the matter. The weapons that could be diverted away from Ukraine include air defense interceptor missiles, ordered through a NATO program launched last year in which partner countries buy U.S. arms for Kyiv, the three people said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to describe the Pentagon’s sensitive deliberations.

In interviews with Axios, officials and sources familiar with the internal discussions describe four major "final blow" options Trump could choose from: Invading or blockading Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub. Invading Larak, an island that helps Iran solidify its control of the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic outpost hosts Iranian bunkers, attack craft that can blow up cargo ships and radars that monitor movements in the strait. Seizing the strategic island of Abu Musa and two smaller islands, which lie near the western entrance to the strait and are controlled by Iran but also claimed by the UAE. Blocking or seizing ships that are exporting Iranian oil on the eastern side of the Hormuz Strait.

INTEL: Trump advisers discussed four “final blow” options: strike Iran’s Kharg, Larak, Abu Musa islands or stop Iranian oil ships near Hormuz Strait #OOTT Twitter

INTEL: PENTAGON GETS READY FOR SIGNIFICANT "FINAL STRIKE" IN IRAN WAR Twitter

INTEL: Brigadier General Ali Reza Tangsiri, the official tied to the Strait of Hormuz closure, was eliminated. Israeli media reports. Twitter

INTEL: TURKISH OIL TANKER HIT BY DRONES IN BLACK SEA NEAR ISTANBUL #OOTT Twitter

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INTEL: US working to arrange Iran talks in Pakistan this weekend, with Vance potentially traveling for discussions Twitter

INTEL: CFTC Chair Mike Selig says crypto clarity is coming soon Twitter

INTEL: IRAN REVIEWS PROPOSAL AND CALLS IT “EXCESSIVE,” SAYS IT “WON’T ALLOW TRUMP TO DICTATE” WAR TIMELINE, REJECTS TALKS WITH US AND VOWS TO CONTINUE DEFENDING ITSELF Twitter

INTEL: Meta Platforms plans to cut hundreds of jobs as part of a broader restructuring Twitter

INTEL: Iranian sources say they seek a full end to the war, not just a ceasefire, according to Fars Twitter

INTEL: Iran rejects ceasefire and says it will not negotiate with a party that “violated covenants,” according to Fars, citing a source Twitter

INTEL: Iran tightens control over Strait of Hormuz shipping, requiring IRGC approval and detailed vessel data, imposing fees on tankers and turning away non-compliant ships as traffic declines and tensions persist Twitter

INTEL: ISRAEL DROPPED 15,000 BOMBS ON IRAN, FOUR TIMES THE TOTAL IN THE LAST 12-DAY CONFLICT, ISRAEL’S DEFENSE MINISTER SAYS Twitter

INTEL: THE CLAUSES OF THE AGREEMENT WITH IRAN: • DISMANTLING IRAN'S EXISTING NUCLEAR CAPABILITIES • IRAN VOWS TO "NEVER SEEK" NUCLEAR WEAPONS • PREVENTING THE ENRICHMENT OF ANY NUCLEAR MATERIAL ON IRANIAN TERRITORY • DELIVERY OF ENRICHED URANIUM TO IAEA • DECOMMISSIONING AND DESTROYING THE SITES OF NATANZ, ISFAHAN AND FORDOW • GRANT THE IAEA FULL ACCESS TO ALL INFORMATION • IRAN ABANDONS 'PROXIES' APPROACH • STOPPING FUNDING AND ARMING MILITIAS IN THE REGION • KEEPING THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ OPEN WITHOUT ANY CLOSURE • POSTPONEMENT OF DECISION ON BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM • BALLISTIC MISSILES ARE ONLY USED FOR DEFENCE • LIFTING ALL SANCTIONS ON IRAN • SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CIVILIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM IN BUSHEHR • AUTOMATICALLY CANCEL THE THREAT OF REIMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS NEGOTIATIONS ON THE 15 POINTS WILL TAKE PLACE WITHIN A ONE-MONTH CEASEFIRE #OOTT Twitter

INTEL: Iran’s Parliament speaker says Iran is tracking alleged oil futures manipulation and claims it will not lower fuel prices at pumps Twitter

INTEL: Iran says U.S. outreach has begun and Tehran will consider proposals covering sanctions relief and limits on nuclear work for peaceful use Twitter

INTEL: U.S. March flash manufacturing PMI rose to 52.4 versus 51.3 forecast Twitter