Allies Exposed As Holy Week Begins Amin’s Raging War

U.S. Gulf allies are privately urging President Trump to continue military action against Iran. Officials from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain say they do not want the war to end until Iran’s leadership is significantly changed or its behavior shifts dramatically. President Trump stated on Truth Social that progress is being made in talks with Iran. However, reports say that if a deal is not reached soon and the Strait of Hormuz is not immediately reopened, the U.S. could expand its offensive by targeting Iranian power plants, oil wells, Kharg Island, and possibly desalination facilities. The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump has told aides he is willing to end the fighting without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, citing the complexity of such an operation and its impact on his desired timeline. Concerns are growing among U.S. consumers as gas prices rise above $4 per gallon. Iran continued missile attacks against Israel, with several impacts in central Israel damaging buildings and vehicles and lightly injuring at least six people, including children. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the objectives of the war include destroying Iran’s navy, significantly reducing its missile launcher capabilities, and eliminating its defense industrial base, adding that the goals could be achieved in weeks rather than months. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said more than half of the war’s objectives have been achieved but declined to set a timeframe for its conclusion. Since the war began, the Israeli Air Force has dropped more than 13,000 bombs on Iranian regime and military targets and has conducted hundreds of strikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. As Israel prepares for Passover and Christians observe Holy Week, Israeli police coordinated with religious leaders to allow limited services at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. For security reasons, prayer at the Western Wall is prohibited. The Priestly Blessing, which typically draws tens of thousands, will instead be conducted by video, with 50 priests blessing Israel. #jerusalemdateline #cbnnews