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In a later update, the Ayatollah's son was not killed, but his son-in-law and daughter-in-law were killed.

No regime change has resulted in improvement.

No regime change has resulted in improvement.

Petrol prices have already gone up, and are likely to climb further with hostilities affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Don't call me Shirley. In the movie Airplane! (Renamed Flying High in Australia), when someone said "Surely ..... " to Leslie Neilson's character, he would reply "Don't call me Shirley." The girl in the quiz is Shirley Temple.

Think Leslie Neilson.

Not quite.

Very good.

Iran has launched a broad retaliatory campaign in response to coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes on Saturday, February 28, 2026, which targeted multiple cities across Iran, including Tehran. Targets in the Middle East: Iran fired waves of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel, U.S. military bases in the Gulf, and neighboring Arab states. Specific locations hit include: UAE: Dubai’s international airport was shut down after a drone strike; debris from an intercepted missile killed one person at Abu Dhabi’s airport. Qatar: Al-Udeid Air Base targeted; air defenses intercepted incoming missiles. Bahrain: The U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters was struck; explosions reported near the naval base. Kuwait: Main airport hit; one person killed and seven injured. Jordan: Missile intercepts reported. Israel: Multiple missile barrages launched; one person killed and over 21 injured in Tel Aviv after a strike on a residential building. Tactical Approach: Iran’s retaliation appears calibrated, consistent with its historical strategy of avoiding full-scale war. It targeted hardened military installations and used advance notice in some cases to allow defensive preparations, suggesting an intent to demonstrate strength without triggering uncontrollable escalation. Iranian Claims: Iranian state media reported over 200 killed in the U.S.-Israeli strikes, including 85 in a girls’ school in Minab. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was reportedly not in Tehran during the attacks, though U.S. President Trump claimed he was killed. International Impact: The strikes caused widespread disruption to global air travel, with dozens of flights canceled across the region. The U.S. Central Command confirmed no casualties or significant damage to its forces, while Israel declared a state of emergency and urged civilians to shelter. Global Reaction: UN human rights chief Volker Türk called for restraint and de-escalation, emphasizing the protection of civilians. China and Russia issued a joint warning to the U.S. against further escalation, cautioning that military action could destabilize the world. This retaliation marks a sharp escalation in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, following months of diplomatic efforts—including recent nuclear talks in Switzerland—that failed to prevent military action.

The thing I can't get over is how they can convert a colour slide into an action video like the example I posted in the Photography thread. That slide was taken 20 years ago last Monday (23 Feb 2006).

It's ON! Iran's supreme leader, and possibly his son, have been killed. Beirut airport has been hit in retaliation, disrupting air traffic. Edit: It was an Israeli strike.

Correct. Hint - American expression.

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-I've been with AGL for a few years. We got a smart meter at least 6 years ago, way before my wife passed. The meter is read remotely. I can log onto my account, see the current accruing cost and an estimate of what the bill will be in X number of days. These figures are constantly updated. This helps my budgeting. I wish they could do the same with gas.