Breaking Down the Israel–Iran Conflict: What We Know So Far - Day 50

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By Moiz Mustafa

April 16 (Daily Mirror) –

The United States–Israel war on Iran has entered its seventh week, with renewed diplomatic efforts gathering pace even as tensions remain high across the Middle East.

A Pakistani-led mediation effort is emerging as a key channel for negotiations, with Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir holding talks in Tehran and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif touring Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye. The United States has signalled optimism about a new round of talks, while Iran confirms ongoing contact with Washington following earlier discussions in Islamabad.

However, the diplomatic push comes against a backdrop of heightened military tension, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has warned it could expand its response beyond its own waters if US naval restrictions continue.

Explainer: What is the Strait of Hormuz? How will its closure impact oil prices? Click here to read more

Rising casualties across the region

Confirmed casualties continue to increase as the conflict evolves.
Figures may change as the situation develops.

Iran — killed: 2,076 | injured: 26,500

Iran’s Health Ministry says at least 2,076 people have been killed, including hundreds of women and children, and more than 26,500 injured since February 28.

Strikes on military, nuclear and civilian sites continue to drive casualties, with widespread destruction reported across multiple provinces.

Israel — killed: 26 | injured: 7,693

At least 26 people have been killed and 7,693 injured in Iranian attacks.

Missile strikes on cities including Dimona and Arad have caused mass casualties, with hundreds wounded in major barrages targeting strategic and residential areas.

US soldiers — killed: 13 | injured: 200

The US military has confirmed 13 fatalities and around 200 injuries among personnel deployed across the region.

Lebanon — killed: 2,167 | injured: 7,061

Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed at least 2,167 people, including 172 children, and wounded more than 7,000.

More than one million people have been displaced, as bombardment continues across southern and eastern regions.

Other casualties

Bahrain: 3 killed, dozens injured

Iraq: 118 killed, dozens injured

Jordan: 0 killed, 29 injured

Kuwait: 7 killed, dozens injured

Oman: 3 killed, 15 injured

Qatar: 0 killed, 20 injured

Saudi Arabia: 3 killed, 29 injured

United Arab Emirates: 12 killed, 224 injured

Diplomatic efforts intensify

A new round of US–Iran negotiations appears increasingly likely, with Pakistan playing a central mediating role.

Pakistan’s military and political leadership are engaging both Tehran and Gulf states
The White House has expressed optimism about renewed talks
China has backed continued negotiations, calling for momentum toward peace

Iran says it remains open to discussions but insists that trust with Washington remains extremely low, citing ongoing sanctions and military pressure.

Analysts say Tehran is preparing for both outcomes — diplomatic progress or renewed escalation.

Strait of Hormuz tensions remain critical

The Strait of Hormuz remains the most volatile flashpoint in the conflict.

Iran has warned it could target US naval vessels if Washington continues its blockade of Iranian ports, with ships already being turned back or redirected.

The US military says at least 10 vessels have been blocked or diverted within the first 48 hours of enforcement.

Iran has also warned of broader retaliation against regional energy, shipping and infrastructure targets if tensions escalate further.

United States signals mixed strategy

President Donald Trump continues to pursue a dual-track approach — maintaining military pressure while signalling openness to negotiations.

He has announced direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese leaders, marking the first such contact in 34 years, while also imposing new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil transport network.

At the same time, divisions within Washington are deepening:

The US Senate rejected efforts to limit the war without congressional approval
Measures to restrict arms sales to Israel were also blocked
However, growing opposition indicates rising political pressure

Israel maintains military pressure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel remains fully aligned with US objectives and will continue military operations.

He outlined two central goals:

Dismantling Hezbollah in Lebanon
Achieving a “sustainable peace through strength”

Despite diplomatic pressure, Israeli strikes continue across Lebanon, alongside ongoing operations targeting Iranian-linked infrastructure.

Lebanon conflict deepens despite diplomacy

Lebanon remains one of the hardest-hit fronts.

Israeli strikes have intensified across southern and eastern regions, including Nabatieh and Kafr Sir, while a “triple-tap” strike in Mayfadoun killed four paramedics.

Lebanese officials have condemned the attacks as war crimes, while the UN has warned of widespread destruction of civilian communities.

Hezbollah has criticised US-backed Israel–Lebanon talks, calling them “shameful”, even as civilian casualties continue to rise.

Global economic risks persist

The war continues to have far-reaching global economic consequences.

The World Bank warns millions could be pushed into hunger, with global food insecurity expected to rise sharply
The International Energy Agency warns Europe may have only six weeks of jet fuel left if disruptions continue
Global stock markets have surged, driven by optimism over potential negotiations

Energy markets remain volatile, with ongoing disruptions to oil supply chains and shipping routes.

Outlook: fragile diplomacy amid unresolved conflict

After nearly seven weeks of war, the conflict is entering a critical phase defined by fragile diplomacy and persistent military tension.

While backchannel negotiations are gaining momentum, the situation on the ground remains volatile, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz and key regional flashpoints.

With casualties continuing to rise, infrastructure under threat and global economic risks mounting, the coming days may determine whether the conflict moves toward de-escalation — or a renewed and potentially wider confrontation.

Stay tuned for verified updates as the Israel-Iran war unfolds.

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THE TRUTH Sunday, 01 March 2026 12:17 AM

RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND, LEADERSHIP, THEY LIKE WAR . NOT PEACE.

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HoooJin Sunday, 01 March 2026 08:21 AM

The problem is with the one book they read!

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Pachatulla Tuesday, 03 March 2026 02:22 PM

Pu ka Iran, very soon for Pachawatte professors. Especially PHI and Kolu Kata Nayaka.

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Are you referring to the Bible Sunday, 15 March 2026 11:05 AM

Are you referring to the Bible - Trump reads or Tora - Natanyahu reads?

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Pittuwa Sunday, 01 March 2026 08:52 AM

Same thing when the constitution is drafted to protect religious sentiments as first and foremost.

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Kalubanda Monday, 02 March 2026 11:42 AM

My friend, you've got to separate the government from the people (not only in Iran). If you've met any Iranians, I'm sure none of them are what you describe above. Nothing is so black and white as your's and Hooo Jin's bigotry.

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Adwani Monday, 02 March 2026 02:29 PM

@THE TRUTH - Even stupidity has its limits, you being THE TRUTH has so far failed not only to realized the Truth, but understand the Truth. First the rogue nation orchestrated their own destructions of Towers and try to set off the debt of Gulf Nations which failed. Then the Rogue Nation admitted that Iran has vast wealth of natural resources. Then still the RN owes billions to Iran and still holding on the debt. Israel and USA are hell bent on grabbing wealth of Gulf Nations to provide value to their printed paper currency. If they like wars SL nationals could not have worked and earned. Therefore, please learn to speak the TRUTH before you call like those crooks as TRUTH.

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the truth Sunday, 08 March 2026 02:20 AM

THE TRUTH, TO @ ADWANI OR ATHANI. You are misunderstanding, first of all thanks 80 people thumb up my comment. I said generally all over the world. now I give some countries . e.g Israel , Lanka , Iran. who is there ultra-right wing religious background?

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HALLUCINATION AT ITS BEST!! Saturday, 14 March 2026 04:28 PM

WHAT A LOAD OF BULL DUST!!.

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HALLUCINATION AT ITS BEST!! Saturday, 14 March 2026 04:30 PM

THE TRUTH, WELL SAID.

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Kimberly Bellino Saturday, 07 March 2026 12:21 AM

I am an American, one of the 75 million people that do not like Trump, did not vote for him. We pray daily for your safety and good health. Much respect for all religions and peace. Everyone has value and should be treated well.

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Just saying Monday, 23 March 2026 01:15 PM

Thank you for your candour. Not sure what’s up with the negating of your comments, especially as they are not offensive, and promoting peace and mutual respect. Well, I, for one appreciate it.

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Ranjit Saturday, 14 March 2026 07:09 PM

The war started by two Mad people who are ruling US and Israel and not by Iran. If they can have nuclear weapons why can’t Iran have it also. Upto now which country ever used nuclear weapons - it is USA.

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Somasundram , School Teacher ,Jaffna. Sunday, 01 March 2026 02:54 AM

In the midst the Indian Prime Minister Modi visited Israel as a show of support for the Jewish State.The Global South would NEVER FORGIVE INDIA.

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Hafeez Sunday, 01 March 2026 07:44 AM

I am not able to remember when did global south stood by India? Each country in global south was always working against India.

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YOU HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO SPEAK FOR THE GLOBAL SOUTH Saturday, 14 March 2026 04:36 PM

SOMASUNDRAM, UNFORTUNATELY ALL COUNTRIES HAVE THEIR OWN LEADERS AND SO DOES INDIA TO DO AS THEY PLEASE. DOUBT THE GOVT/PEOPLE OF INDIA GIVE A RATS TAIL IF NORTH SOUTH EAST OR WEST NEVER FORGIVE THEM, SO YOUR COMMENT HOLDS NO WATER.

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Indrani J. Sunday, 01 March 2026 02:57 AM

For years the leader of the genocidal nation has been telling the world at the UN that Iran was only days away from nuking us all, he has used cartoon props to try and convince us...it turns out the nation that has illegally occupied, blockaded, starved, injured, displaced, and killed the most number of civilians in the region is NOT Iran. It turns out that this rogue nation has been bombing at least 5 of its neighbors and stealing their lands, and its leader has taken advantage of a mentally deranged American leader to make his obsession come true. We are witnessing what could be WW3.

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Sheena Sunday, 01 March 2026 09:50 AM

Lost your marbles indrani?

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Reply to Sheena Sunday, 01 March 2026 02:48 PM

Reply to Sheena, Are you Israeli or wilfully ignorant, or both? Indrani gives a very accurate account of the situation. BTW/ Israel and US actions were illegal and condemned by the UN.

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wsw Sunday, 01 March 2026 05:15 PM

An American sycophant?

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Indrani J. Saturday, 07 March 2026 09:42 AM

Instead of trying to disprove with links you respond with insults. Its typical hasbara Here is who lost his marbles. "How Netanyahu Pushed Trump Toward War Through a mixture of audacity, ruthlessness, and luck, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has upended the balance of power between Israel and Iran, its most threatening regional adversary, and remade the Middle East in just 20 months. But his most important victory may prove to have been winning over President Donald Trump on the need to attack Tehran with the full force of the Israeli military." TIME

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Rohan Sunday, 01 March 2026 10:42 AM

Absolutely correct.

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KSM Tuesday, 03 March 2026 01:05 AM

Let Indrani go and live 1 day in Iran, where she will not have the freedom to keep her hair uncovered and not to listen to music and dance, She will be treated as equal to cows and goats as declared by Khomeini that woman are equal to cows and goats. That is the status of women in Iran. Indrani, please leave sri lanka and get Iranian nationality. spend 1 year in Iran, then write the comment.

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Reply to KSM- Indrani J’s comments are true! Tuesday, 03 March 2026 06:45 AM

Reply to KSM- Indrani J is referring to Israel as the genocidal nation, which is totally accurate. It is a country that is fighting neighbouring countries, is on the UN list for civilian child deaths; oppressed, tortured and terrorised the Palestinians for decades, continues to expand territorial land, whose PM is a convicted war criminal, AND yet, Israel has the audacity to call Iran a brutal regime when it violates international laws openly, assassinates at will, targets foreign consulates and is the main destabiliser of the region!

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Kevin Sunday, 01 March 2026 04:11 AM

Israel is winning. Others in the region are losing. Roar of the Lion as Israel calls it.

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stfup Sunday, 01 March 2026 08:20 AM

But Saudis also supported it by urging Trump. Get some proper news.

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Israel has full US support for now. Sunday, 01 March 2026 02:41 PM

Israel’s only winning streak is due to US support and protection! This will not last, as the younger US citizens are actively questioning their country’s blind allegiance to a Middle Eastern country, especially due to their own domestic issues being neglected. They are also more aware of the Palestinians and their oppression. Once US support finishes, Israel will be more isolated.

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No roar; money buys power. Sunday, 01 March 2026 02:45 PM

That slither of a country has a powerful Jewish lobby which fund politicians in wealthy countries. So, money buys power and influence. Not exactly a roar; more of a jingle of money!

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PunkaLatha Sunday, 01 March 2026 05:55 AM

News in the air that Iran's theocratic leader ALMOST certainly dead.

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Kevin Sunday, 01 March 2026 08:04 AM

The Iranian spiritual leader was killed by Israel. Iran finally admitted that. He's a civilian. Whatever his religion was, this is wrong. He stood firm. He could have saved himself by caving into threats and giving up the nuclear program. But he didn't and chose martyrdom instead. Iran's only guarantee of peace is nukes. Nobody touches North Korea. Iran has lost the war and Israel has won. However Iran should continue its nuclear program. Attackers will run out of bombs in 2 weeks. Iran will survive despite huge losses. It's true friends must help its recovery. At last Iran will allow foreign military bases. A game changer.

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Kirihāmi Sunday, 01 March 2026 01:17 PM

Only that he and his cohorts ordered the killing of thousands of unarmed youth protesting against their oppression, and extremely poor management of the economy. Apart from that, there's nothing much wrong, right?

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Sokrates Sunday, 01 March 2026 08:08 AM

Good shot

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Reply to Sokrates Sunday, 01 March 2026 03:14 PM

Ever heard of diplomacy and the rule of law? How typically European! Rule of law is for others? Case of do as I say, not as I do!

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A.S. Fernando Sunday, 01 March 2026 08:20 AM

It is interesting to know how Russia, UK, EU, China, the other Arab states and peace-loving people of the US itself will react. It looks like that the man who longed for the Nobel Prize for Peace has triggered the Third World War! As for us, this has raised the grim prospect of long queues for gas and -petrol and a sudden hike in living costs among the other dire consequences!

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D P P Prasad Sunday, 01 March 2026 08:23 AM

This may lead to a third world war. Because of this retaliation the poor country like Srilanka will have to encounter number of hardships. Thus the closure of the Hormuz strait will be a huge blow for the oil shipments. This war should be terminated as soon as possible. Otherwise.innocent people will die in thousands. This war will directly affect Srilankan expatriates who are working in the Middle East countries. Therefore we wish that the leaders of each country should negotiate for a peaceful atmosphere

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Sheena Monday, 02 March 2026 07:07 AM

Sri lanka is a "poor" country due to its own corrupt regimes long before this war. Sri Lanka should be self sufficient instead of relying on imports for everything even salt and coconut, rice etc. This is what Gotabaya tried to implement but foolishness prevented people from seeing his vision.

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Rathnavali Monday, 02 March 2026 11:21 AM

You are right! Our government was not ready for the fall out and has only a buffer stock of fuel for one month! In the past, we had 3 months of stock. Imagine a worse case scenario, with the coal issue causing that power plant to fail, due to prevailing mid east crisis diesel running out and Diesel generators failing and on top of that, country facing a severe drought with reservoir waters depleting, which will cause a severe electricity shortage! Hopefully and with the blessings of God, that will never happen! But there is a 30% probability for it to happen since this government has no 'forward planning'.

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Petrol Dealer Tuesday, 03 March 2026 12:04 AM

Absolute lie to discredit govt. As of 2017, Sri Lanka's total storage capacity was estimated at only about 30 days. Based on available records, Sri Lanka has never held a 3-month (90-day) buffer stock of fuel at a national level. In fact, the country has struggled with limited storage capacity, typically holding only a few weeks of supply.

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RESERVES ARE COLLECTED THROUGH THE YEARS AND RELEASED FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN REQUIRED, THAT IS WHY SOME ARE REALEASING MILLIONS AND MORE OF THEIR RESERVES. Saturday, 14 March 2026 04:45 PM

DON'T BLAME THE GOVT, BLAME THE CORRUPT GOVTS THAT RULED FOR DECADES, HAD NO INSIGHT OTHER THAN SOME IN GOVT FEATHERING THEIR NESTS, DIDN'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT THE COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE AND END RESULT LEFT THE COUNTRY DRAINED, PEOPLE SUFFERING LIKE NO OTHER TIME IN OUR HISTORY, NOT FORGETTING THOSE POOR PEOPLE WHO DROPPED DEAD STANDING IN QUEUES.

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BLAME THE CORRUPT GOVTS IN THE PAST Saturday, 14 March 2026 04:47 PM

WELL SAID PETROL DEALER.

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Dr Thissa Fernando Monday, 02 March 2026 11:28 AM

I agree Sheena. He was also going to give each citizen a MIG.

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S P Sunday, 01 March 2026 08:24 AM

Trump together with Netenyahu will emerge triumphant after this. They precision targeted the Iranian leader’s compound and demolished it with their supreme leader thanks to their superior intelligence service. We also had an equally efficient intelligence service led by an equally capable intelligence officer who helped carrying out almost identical attacks successfully targeting terrorist leaders. However his fate is entirely different. We are a way better than the Americans and Israelists. We put him behind bars!

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Kirihāmi Sunday, 01 March 2026 01:20 PM

Only that he acted as a puppet to please the master by killing innocent worshippers inside their house of god so that the master can grab power.

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Sunday, 01 March 2026 03:00 PM

Peace is paramount. War will destroy everthing. Countries will suffer economic meltdown Specially, SriLanka would be affected badly. Our tourism, tea exports, oil imports etc would badly hit. How can SriLanka raise its head. Our economy would be from frying pan to fire.

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Reply to Pittuwa Sunday, 01 March 2026 05:36 PM

Reply to Pittuwa- All countries have religious affiliations to their constitution! Apart from the Islamic countries, examples of this include: US president’s oath of allegiance mentions God in it. So, can a US president be non-Christian? German political party is Christian Democratic Party. King Charles III is head of the Church of England. ( Can never be another Christian domination.)

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stfup Sunday, 01 March 2026 07:53 PM

Apart from the Arabic countries, the others you have mentioned haven't given prominence to one specific religion. Some of the constitutions actually ban putting one religion over the other, separating religion from governance.

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Reply to stfup- countries have religious bias Monday, 02 March 2026 03:29 AM

Reply to stfup- so what about the US President oath? What’s god got to do with being a president? Yet reference to god is there. So, religion is deeply entrenched in some constitutions and oaths to upkeep the constitution. Also, what countries preach openly and what they do covertly is another matter! Do you honestly think any European country will allow a non-Christian to be their leader? Try and put a Protestant leader into Catholic Ireland and watch the fireworks!

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hasaka Monday, 02 March 2026 06:19 AM

@stf, I agree. Most of those rituals are just cultural practices. There is actually nothing related extreme religious practices.

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Have you heard of a country called Lebanon? Wednesday, 04 March 2026 01:19 PM

Have you heard of a country called Lebanon which is an Arabic nation? But the President is a Christian and the Prime Minister is a Muslim? This is in their constitution. Lebanon has many catholic churches as it has mosques. But all other Arabic countries have only Muslim citizens. Foreigners who go for short term jobs may belong to some other religion. They they go back to their motherland at the end of the contract. But Dubai which is an Arabic nation has Hindu Temples to serve the big Indian worker population.

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Pittuwa Monday, 02 March 2026 08:34 AM

@Reply... All basic laws derive from commandments. Roman Dutch laws we use have no difference. Our constitution is fundamentally designed to protect indiciplined bunch of politicians and clergy who are dependent on them, that represent the majority. That is the main reason for many social political issues as the constitution, everybody wanted to abolish especially after 1994, as it was proven abusive. This is more dangerous under so called democracy than in an Islamic regime like in Iran or other Middle Eastern countries where our people work.

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Gamaka Sunday, 01 March 2026 07:19 PM

Look at all the clowns commenting while they don't even have a clue on the repurcussions this will have in the wider world if this continues. Sri Lankans are truly small minded island rats.

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R Nuts Monday, 02 March 2026 06:29 AM

Look at this clown who loves religious extremists who murder people in the name of religion everyday, who oppress free speech and who carry out idiotic orders like fatwa.

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Gamaka Tuesday, 03 March 2026 08:31 AM

This island rat still doesn't understand that the original comment was about diplomacy first and had nothing to do with supporting anyone. I guess you can't teach monkeys to play the violine.

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Top brand idiot Tuesday, 03 March 2026 10:34 AM

But monkeys can type, this Gamaka-(nawaa) is an example.

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Take this seriously Sunday, 01 March 2026 09:14 PM

Due to the new influx of Israelis here, with a concentration in Arugam Bay, we are potentially at risk of terror attacks! This is because Israelis abroad might be targeted in retaliatory attacks. Needless, to say, this would be a disaster for all of us, and we must be vigilant.

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Insider Monday, 02 March 2026 12:21 AM

Before commenting as many do as usual, read the Chris Hedges Report of 28 February 2026.

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Insider Monday, 02 March 2026 12:23 AM

May also be useful to read up on AIPAC which directs US policy.

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Let’s clarify Monday, 02 March 2026 03:19 PM

Isn’t AIPAC the Jewish lobby in US which someone commented about already.

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Jude Monday, 02 March 2026 04:31 AM

What you're GONNA know that Iran's Ayatollahs regime done. Finished.

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Jude Monday, 02 March 2026 04:38 AM

Yeah the Israel foces broke Iran's Khamenei's regime for pieces!!

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Curious Monday, 02 March 2026 07:09 AM

What we know about the war is that Sri Lankans are stocking fuel in their homes for survival. The Gulf Nations that depend on outside sources for many food items are calm.

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KD Monday, 02 March 2026 08:17 AM

Trump is the biggest danger to world peace.

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Ceylonese Monday, 02 March 2026 08:28 AM

Fools assasinated a good negotiator, he will be replaced by a young military guy who wont be able to have that much patience like the former, people gonna witness hell on earth soon, we, Sri Lankans better to go to a country side and find jobs in farm lands, soon we all will know that Trump is Dumb.

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Rohan Monday, 02 March 2026 10:42 AM

Trump and Netaniyahu did a big gamble which will cost lives and unimaginable damage to the whole world as a consequence.

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mal.com Monday, 02 March 2026 11:27 AM

@ Rohan You read the Bible or the ANITHYA in Dhammapadaya.

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Sudath De Monday, 02 March 2026 11:36 AM

Do you think about 10,000 will die, the same number of unarmed protestors that was murdered by that extremist regime?

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Idiots with power is a dangerous mix Monday, 02 March 2026 03:11 PM

Thank the idiotic Americans who voted for Trump! Money never equates with intelligence, and Trump illustrates this beautifully!

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Not a gamble, but very calculated by Israel Monday, 02 March 2026 03:17 PM

Netenyahu accomplished what he wanted, and he used Trump and US forces to achieve this. Netenyahu wanted to weaken Iran to make Israel the most powerful country militarily in the region.

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Meticulously planned by Israel Monday, 02 March 2026 09:52 PM

No. Planned by the convicted war criminal Netenyahu from the start of Trump’s presidency! He tried to get US involved from Biden’s time and kept referring to Iran as the axis of evil, trying to convince the world that the Israelis will eliminate them to help the world! In reality, it’s to empower Israel’s military standing in the region. Now, they are the country with not so secret nuclear capability! And we are all supposed to be safe; haha!

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Kevin Tuesday, 03 March 2026 01:09 AM

The war is now heading towards another Sunni-Shia war.

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Foot note Tuesday, 03 March 2026 06:32 AM

@Kevin No. It's 12 O' clock. Big to small closer O.

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roobarbie Tuesday, 03 March 2026 07:55 AM

It is high time that Iran acquires its own nuclear weapon, just like North Korea. Trump and Neatnayahu are gangsters murderers. In fact these two countries are the real terrorist regimes that have been wages of unprepared and unsuspecting countries since the second world war, always keeping the fires of war burning in the entire middle east region. North Korea had the right idea to stop such aggressors violating their independence and sovereignty. Iran MUST do the same. This gangster Trump thinks that he should be the world dictator and everyone else must live under his dictat.

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joshua Tuesday, 03 March 2026 08:57 AM

Opposition Leader has called for an urgent meeting of the opposition party members (Yeah in SL). This might frighten USA and Isarel, and they may stop the War immediately. Also, our Wimal (expert in fasting) might fast unto death in front of the USA embassy with MR not being there to offer him juice.

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Rasalingam Wednesday, 04 March 2026 12:52 AM

Congratulations for your comment

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Terrence K Tuesday, 03 March 2026 09:09 AM

There are no winners in a war ultimately all are losers. When a country has a regime of Theocracy dictatorship of the Clergy it becomes a one sided governance. Those who are extremists in a Religion want everything to filter down according to the Regime not accomodating the various choices of the younger generation who value education and life styles which are alien to those only wanting a religious way of life. After the demise of the Shah of Iran some of the population experienced a vacuum in governance and were frogs in the Well. By the Americans intervention it opens the doors for a democratic state. Right throughout Iran was planning the extinction of the state of Israel and building their nuclear capability. As the saying goes prevention is better than cure the Americans decided for this pre-emptive strike to neutralize any disaster taking place in the future. !!!!!!!!!

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Acts of aggression will not solve anything but satisfy Israeli agenda Friday, 06 March 2026 02:11 PM

Don’t be naive! US interference causes more issues in the long run. Called Imperial blow out! The consequences of them getting rid of leaders causes a power vacuum, then uncertainty, with no guarantees of a better leader thereafter. It is the Iranian people who will suffer. The more people are killed, the more anger and demand for revenge, the more fertile ground for extremism. Btw, Israel has been after Iran for decades to secure military supremacy in the region. Needed US support to achieve this.

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Jesus Tuesday, 03 March 2026 06:21 PM

Reading these comments against Iran makes me sick.. Iran was helping hand for our country... These majority and there so called history proves how pathetic so called Buddhist kingdoms killed there own kith and skin for power...

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Just saying Wednesday, 04 March 2026 03:35 AM

Read the comments properly - many condemn Israel and US, some condemn the war itself and yes, there are some comments that are just ridiculous! However, as you have no idea what religion these people follow, how can you justify taking a swipe at Buddhism? They might not be Buddhist.

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Buddhists will not condone this war. Wednesday, 04 March 2026 03:45 AM

Many of us do not condone the aggression of US and Israel, and their justification was pathetic! Neither country was likely to be in imminent danger from nuclear weapons in Iran.

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Chosen People of God? or Cursed people who never see PEACE? Wednesday, 04 March 2026 12:58 PM

Are you referring to "Tora" the Religious book of Jews? Jews call that they are the Chosen People of God. DO YOU accept it? This is same as what the Indian Brahmins claim. Rest of the Hindus are classified as Shadhria, Vaishyawa and Shoodras who are again regrouped into more than 100 castes and called Scheduled caste! Will this Chosen People allow any other race or religion of group to thrive in this world? Please enhance your general knowledge!

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Chanaka J Wednesday, 04 March 2026 05:24 PM

The issue is the Zionist policies of the present Israeli government which is an extremist ideology. Sadly, they have the support of the majority of Israelis. There will only be peace when the more moderate Israelis are in power, Palestinian land is given back, and Israeli forces withdraw from Palestine, Lebanon and Syria. They need to be content within their own borders without this relentless goal to take land of others. Not all Jewish people are Zionists. There are many that oppose these views. They are the only hope for a peaceful Israel and that region.

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Reply to Chanaka J Thursday, 05 March 2026 03:21 PM

What you say is true! Surprised that so many disagree. Well, their ignorance, their bliss I suppose.

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Mani Ratnam Friday, 06 March 2026 12:24 AM

It appears Sri Lankans for not know the history of Palestinian suffering from 1948 and the Nakba. Guys read history to find out how the terrorist state of Israel with the help of US, is going against basic human rights for 75 years. Come on Guys. LETS SPEAK TRUTH.

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Premalatha Thursday, 05 March 2026 07:57 AM

Who?

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Premawathie Thursday, 05 March 2026 11:15 AM

Who Who?

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Foot note Saturday, 07 March 2026 08:33 AM

Extent of Israel is one third of Sri Lanka. But foolish political tuition masters measurement always wrong.

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Indrani J. Saturday, 07 March 2026 09:46 AM

After a world condemned genocide, the wanted war criminal took advantage of a clueless mentally unhinged American leader to bomb yet another enemy in the region. Other presidents before him saw through the weasel. "How Netanyahu Pushed Trump Toward War Through a mixture of audacity, ruthlessness, and luck, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has upended the balance of power between Israel and Iran, its most threatening regional adversary, and remade the Middle East in just 20 months. But his most important victory may prove to have been winning over President Donald Trump on the need to attack Tehran with the full force of the Israeli military." TIME

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Mohamed Ifaz Inamdeen Tuesday, 10 March 2026 05:16 PM

The white-collar nitwits here in Srilanka do not know about Islamic Republic of Iran

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Sashi Saturday, 14 March 2026 05:24 PM

Nor do they know about the Zionist extremist policies of the oppressive Israeli regime! WAKE UP Sri Lanka! We have the highest literacy rate in South Asia, and we should be able to distinguish between US- Israeli propaganda and the TRUTH!

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Ranjit Saturday, 14 March 2026 07:18 PM

This war was started by two mad men -President of USA and PM of Israel who need this war to survive their existence. If they can have nuclear weapons why can’t Iran have the same for their defence, Which country on the world had so far used the nuclear weapons during war - it is not Iran. It is USA. WITH THE PRESENT PRESIDENT WHO HAVE A MENTAL DISORDER AS VERIFIED BY MANY AMERICAN SENIOR DOCTORS, THE CHANES OF USINGA NUCLEAR WEAPONS IS BY HIM OR HIS BEST ALLY Isreal.

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dr kuma Monday, 16 March 2026 11:12 PM

most comments appear to be from babies in nappies! or should it be termed pampers!! Geopolitics is the self interest game. Whole of middle east where arabs are kissing the hand of america, the only one, singing out of tune, for the yankees ear, is Iran the persians not bowing to the Americano, fighting back for their dignity. If Iran too could be made to kneel at the americanos feet, almost most of the oil in the world, is under the americano, so is middle east politicc

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SL lion Tuesday, 17 March 2026 02:31 AM

There are two wars here with multiple agendas: Israel wants more land, US wants oil. Of course, neither can openly state those objectives, so they find something else more palatable to reiterate. This can be regime change, neutralising nuclear threat, terrorist threat etc. However, some of us cannot be fooled by their narrative.

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Marsipala Friday, 17 April 2026 10:34 AM

This world and its lands do not belong to any one of us. We are all here only temporarily, and one day we will all return to dust. So why do we fight over things that are never truly permanent? Every religion teaches us to respect one another and to live in peace. Every soul will taste death, and every soul will be held accountable on the day of judgment. Let us pray for peace in the world and choose kindness over conflict.

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