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THE WINRAD RADIO — Listen the way it was meant to be heard. The Greadio Vintage Bluetooth Radio: https://amzn.to/47SpeJmGood evening. This is the Winrad Broadcasting Service evening news bulletin for Wednesday, March the twenty-fifth, 2026 — Day 26 of the war with Iran.Tonight's report:Trump declares "war is won," names Vance and Rubio as leading negotiationsIran willing to hear "sustainable" proposals but rejects Witkoff and Kushner — demands Vice President at the table15-point peace plan reportedly delivered to Tehran via Pakistan's army chiefIsrael says it is not part of US-Iran talks; military operations will continue1,000 troops from 82nd Airborne preparing to deployProjectile strikes Bushehr nuclear power plant for the second time; IAEA warns of "reddest line" in nuclear safetySouthern Tehran raid kills 12; 82,000+ civilian structures damaged across Iran~290 US service members now wounded in combat operationsPhilippines becomes first nation to declare national energy emergency — 45 days of fuel remainingJapan announces largest-ever release of strategic oil reservesSouth Korea and Sri Lanka impose energy conservation measuresDrones hit fuel tank at Kuwait International AirportLebanon toll reaches 1,072 dead; Israel orders mass evacuations in southern BeirutIraq summons US and Iranian diplomats after deadly strikesFollowed by "From the Homefront" — Dorothy's Poor Man's Pot Pie, courtesy of Helen from next door: biscuit-topped chicken and vegetables for five dollars in thirty minutes.This is a news presentation — not opinion or editorial. All facts sourced from verified journalism. The "Winrad Broadcasting Service" is fictional. All voices are AI-generated.SOURCES:Al Jazeera — Day 26 updates, diplomacy, Lebanon, Gulf strikes: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3...CNN — Day 26 recap, Vance/Rubio, 82nd Airborne, Philippines, Bushehr: https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/24/mi...CNN — Day 25 live updates, Trump "war won," Iraq, North Korea: https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/i...CNN — Day 26 live updates, 82nd Airborne deploy, cluster munitions: https://us.cnn.com/world/live-news/ir...CNN — Asia energy austerity, Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka: https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/25/asia/a...Al Jazeera — Philippines declares energy emergency: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3...UPI — Bushehr nuclear plant struck again: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/a...IAEA via CGTN — Bushehr confirmation, Grossi warning: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-25...Newsweek — Philippines emergency, 45 days of fuel: https://www.newsweek.com/philippines-...Bloomberg — Philippines grounding planes possibility: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...Gulf News — UAE interceptions, oil prices, Japan reserves: https://gulfnews.com/uae/usisrael-war...NBC News — Pakistan mediation, Islamabad talks: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/pa...AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the Winrad Broadcasting Service. Thank you.

A special news bulletin from the Winrad Broadcasting Service, reporting on the twenty-fourth day of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran in the style of a 1930s–1940s radio broadcast. The President says he's been talking to Iran. Iran says there have been no talks. The ultimatum has been postponed. And the head of the International Energy Agency says this is the worst energy crisis in fifty years.

Tonight's report: Trump posts that the U.S. and Iran have had "very good and productive conversations" toward a "complete and total resolution" — orders the Pentagon to postpone all strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff reportedly participated in the talks. Iran's foreign ministry denies any dialogue — state TV says Trump "backed down" from his ultimatum — Mehr news agency calls it "psychological warfare."

Also tonight: Two pilots killed at LaGuardia Airport after an Air Canada jet struck a fire truck on the runway. 41 injured. Air traffic controller heard saying "I messed up." Airport closed. 500+ flights canceled. NTSB investigating.

Followed by "From the Homefront" — no recipe tonight. Dorothy Wilson says pick one room, set a timer for twenty minutes, and clean it. Five steps. Because a clean kitchen does something to a woman's mind that nothing else can.

This is a news presentation — not opinion or editorial. The "Winrad Broadcasting Service" is fictional.

SOURCES:

Al Jazeera — Day 24, Trump postpones, Iran denies, IEA 11M barrels, Saudi expels diplomatshttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/3/23/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-24-of-us-israel-attacks

Al Jazeera — IEA worse than 1970s, 40 energy assets, Birol warninghttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/3/23/world-in-energy-crisis-worse-than-1970s-oil-shocks-combined-iea-head-says

CNN — Day 24, productive conversations, oil crash, Murkowski, Starmer, settler violencehttps://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump-03-23-26

CNN — Oil plunges, IEA Birol, 40 assets damaged, gas losses double Ukrainehttps://www.cnn.com/2026/03/23/business/oil-prices-energy-shock-1970s-intl

NPR — Trump postpones, Kushner/Witkoff, Iran denies, Oman mediating, Reza Pahlavihttps://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/nx-s1-5757172/iran-defiant-trump-hormuz

CNBC — Trump five-day delay, Fox Business Kushner/Witkoff, Iran "no negotiation"https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/trump-iran-war-power-plants-energy-infrastructure-middle-east.html

NBC News — LaGuardia collision, two pilots killed, 41 injured, ATC "I messed up"https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/air-canada-laguardia-collision-live-updates-rcna264682

NBC News — IEA, China envoy, Iran state TV "backed down"https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-hormuz-deadline-energy-crisis-gulf-power-rcna264685

CBS News — Trump postpones ultimatum, Iran threatens mines, LaGuardia NTSBhttps://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-us-israel-trump-ultimatum-strait-of-hormuz/

Wikipedia — 2026 Iran warhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

A special news bulletin from the Winrad Broadcasting Service, reporting on the twenty-third day of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran in the style of a 1930s–1940s radio broadcast. Iranian missiles strike the city that houses Israel's nuclear program. The President gives Iran forty-eight hours. Iran says if you hit ours, we hit all of yours.Tonight's report: Iranian missiles strike Dimona and Arad in southern Israel — Israeli interceptors launched and failed — nearly 100 wounded including a five-year-old girl — kindergarten damaged — IAEA says no damage to Dimona nuclear facility. Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum on Truth Social: reopen the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. will "obliterate" Iran's power plants starting with the biggest. Iran responds — if its energy infrastructure is hit, all U.S. and Israeli energy assets in the region will be targeted. 22 nations sign joint statement condemning Iran's attacks on vessels and energy sites. Netanyahu says Israel had a "very difficult evening" — vows to go after Iran's leaders, installations, and economic assets personally. Israel launches wide-scale weekend strikes on 200+ targets in Iran and Lebanon. IRGC claims third Israeli fighter shot down and intercepts armed drone over Tehran. Defense Secretary Hegseth says U.S. has hit 8,000 targets and 130 Iranian vessels — calls it the most extensive air defense umbrella in the world. 1,500+ killed in Iran — 21,000 wounded — 200+ children among the dead. 1,000+ killed in Lebanon — 1 million displaced. Unknown projectile strikes vessel off Sharjah, UAE. Gulf threat level remains critical.Followed by "From the Homefront" — chicken and rice soup. Twenty minutes. Five dollars. Because tomorrow is Monday and everybody needs to eat.This is a news presentation — not opinion or editorial. The "Winrad Broadcasting Service" is fictional.SOURCES:Al Jazeera — Day 23, Trump ultimatum, Iran retaliation threat, Dimona/Arad, IRGC claims, 22-nation statementhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-23-of-us-israel-attacksCNN — Day 23, Dimona interceptor failure, Arad mass casualty, 22 nations, Lebanon tollhttps://www.cnn.com/2026/03/21/middleeast/us-israel-iran-middle-east-war-day-23-what-we-know-intl-hnkCBS News — Dimona/Arad details, kindergarten, Netanyahu, Hegseth, IAEAhttps://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-us-israel-gas-and-oil-prices-trump-netanyahu-strait-hormuz/Haaretz — 84 wounded Arad, escalation promise, 1500 killed Iran, vessel off Sharjahhttps://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-03-21/ty-article-liveAl Jazeera Live — Trump power plant threat, Iran warns regional retaliationhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/3/22/iran-war-live-trump-threatens-attacks-on-power-plants-over-hormuz-straitWikipedia — 2026 Iran warhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

A special news bulletin from the Winrad Broadcasting Service, reporting on the twenty-second day of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran in the style of a 1930s–1940s radio broadcast. Four weeks begun. The President says he's winding down. He's also requesting $200 billion.

Tonight's report: Trump posts he is "considering winding down" the war — then thousands more Marines are deployed and he requests $200B in Pentagon funding. Iran fires two ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean — the first strike far beyond the Middle East. Iran says Natanz uranium enrichment complex has been attacked. Iran's armed forces announce their 70th wave of attacks. Sanctions temporarily lifted on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil at sea — administration at war with Iran while easing sanctions on Iran's oil. Brent crude settles at $112, up 45% since Feb 28. Goldman warns prices could last through 2027. Administration privately estimates months of high prices. Arms sales to UAE and Kuwait bypass Congress. US now using Apache helicopters and A-10 Warthogs. Iran warns of "crushing blows" against UAE's Ras Al Khaimah. Saudi Arabia shoots down 47 drones in 3 hours. Bahrain at 143 missiles/242 drones intercepted. Kuwait refinery struck again. UAE arrests Hezbollah terror network. Haifa oil refinery hit, operations offline. Israeli Iron Dome reservist arrested for selling secrets to Iran. UK warns Iran against targeting British bases. UKMTO says Gulf threat level "critical" — 21 attacks on vessels since March 1. UN to negotiate humanitarian corridor for 20,000 stranded seafarers. Lebanon death toll passes 1,000 — one fifth of population displaced. Al Aqsa mosque closed for first time since 1967. Mojtaba Khamenei issues first extended statement. Sri Lanka reveals it refused US request to station warplanes before the war. French carrier geolocated via Strava app.

Followed by "From the Homefront" — yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Four dollars. Because sometimes the most important thing you can do is bake a cake.

This is a news presentation — not opinion or editorial. The "Winrad Broadcasting Service" is fictional.

SOURCES:

Al Jazeera — Day 22, Diego Garcia, 70th wave, Ras Al Khaimah, Bahrain totalshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/21/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-22-of-us-israel-attacks

CNN — Winding down, $200B, NATO cowards, Brent $112, Goldman, Al Aqsahttps://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump-03-20-26

NBC News — Natanz, Diego Garcia, Strava, Sri Lanka, Khamenei statementhttps://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-gulf-energy-attacks-israel-trump-nowruz-rcna264408

NPR — Sanctions lifted 140M barrels, oil up 45%, Apaches and A-10shttps://www.npr.org/2026/03/21/nx-s1-5755539/iran-war-fourth-week

CBS News — F-35 hit, Natanz, Iron Dome arrest, Haifa refinery, Sri Lankahttps://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-us-israel-gas-and-oil-prices-trump-netanyahu-strait-hormuz/

Wikipedia — 2026 Iran warhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

A special news bulletin from the Winrad Broadcasting Service, reporting on the twenty-first day of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran in the style of a 1930s–1940s radio broadcast. Three weeks of war. An F-35 hit. Pearl Harbor invoked. And a woman lights a firecracker in the dark.

Tonight's report: Trump invokes Pearl Harbor while seated beside Japan's PM to justify not warning allies. Sources contradict Trump's claim he "knew nothing" about Israel's South Pars strike. QatarEnergy says Ras Laffan damage will take 5 years to repair — 17% of LNG capacity lost, $20B annual revenue, 9% of Qatar's GDP. Force majeure on contracts to Belgium, Italy, South Korea, China. UN warns of food crisis as fertilizer supply chain threatened. Oil above $115. Zimbabwe fuel at record highs. New Zealand stations out of stock. European Council calls for moratorium on energy strikes. Treasury Sec. Bessent considers unsanctioning Iranian oil. An American F-35 struck by Iranian fire for the first time. Iran warns "zero restraint" if energy sites hit again. Kuwait refinery struck second day, partially shut down. Kuwait thwarts Hezbollah terror cell. Bahrain has intercepted 139 missiles and 238 drones. Saudi FM says Iran's attacks were "premeditated and preplanned." Iran asks Germany about Ramstein's role. Israel strikes Caspian Sea for the first time — 5 missile boats destroyed at Bandar Anzali. 200+ targets hit in one day. IAEA chief says war cannot eliminate Iran's nuclear program. Lebanon toll passes 1,000. Hezbollah fires 49 attack waves in a single day. Tyre evacuated. Litani bridges to be destroyed. Iranians defy authorities to celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri despite gunfire. NPR receives messages from Tehran — a woman writes the sound of life is louder than any other sound. Today is Nowruz. Three million displaced. 18,000+ wounded. 21 days.

Also tonight: University of Alabama student James Gracey found dead in Barcelona. He was 20.

Followed by "From the Homefront" — Lenten Friday aglio e olio. Five ingredients. Three dollars.

This is a news presentation — not opinion or editorial. The "Winrad Broadcasting Service" is fictional.

SOURCES:

Al Jazeera — Day 21, zero restraint, Ras Laffan, Pearl Harbor, Bessent, Ramsteinhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/20/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-21-of-us-israel-attacks

CNN — F-35 hit, Trump contradicted, Lebanon 1,000+, oil $115https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/19/middleeast/us-israel-iran-middle-east-war-day-20-what-we-know-intl-hnk

NPR — Voices from Iran, Chaharshanbe Suri, IAEA Grossihttps://www.npr.org/2026/03/19/g-s1-114144/iran-voices-war

Bloomberg — Brent $118, diesel $180, European gas up 35%https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-18/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-march-19

Alma Center — Caspian strikes, 281 attack waves, Hezbollah 49 waveshttps://israel-alma.org/daily-report-the-second-iran-war-march-19-2026-1800/

CNN — Gracey found dead, accident, family heartbrokenhttps://www.cnn.com/2026/03/18/us/jimmy-gracey-missing-alabama-student-barcelona

ABC News — Gracey body recovered, 4 meters deephttps://abcnews.com/GMA/News/spanish-police-find-body-missing-university-alabama-student/story?id=131228784

Wikipedia — 2026 Iran warhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

A special news bulletin from the Winrad Broadcasting Service, reporting on the twentieth day of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran in the style of a 1930s–1940s radio broadcast. The energy war has begun. The largest gas field on earth has been bombed. And the President says he knew nothing.

Tonight's report: Israel strikes Iran's South Pars gasfield — the largest in the world. Trump says Israel acted "out of anger" and he "knew nothing." Hours later Iran retaliates, hitting Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG terminal — one fifth of global supply — causing fires and extensive damage. Iranian drones strike a Saudi Aramco refinery in Yanbu and two Kuwaiti refineries. Oil past $118/barrel. European gas up 35%. Diesel at $180. Qatar expels Iran's military attachés. Saudi FM says "trust completely shattered." Trump threatens to "blow up the entirety of South Pars" if Qatar is hit again. Three senior Iranian officials killed in 48 hours — Intelligence Minister Khatib, security chief Larijani, Basij commander Soleimani. Israel authorizes killing any senior Iranian official on sight. Israel strikes northern Iran and the Caspian Sea for the first time. 5,000-pound bunker busters on Hormuz missile sites. Three women killed in a West Bank hair salon by cluster munitions. Lebanon death toll passes 900 — Tyre evacuated, Litani bridges to be destroyed. DNI Gabbard accused of altering testimony. Joe Kent says "no intelligence" of imminent Iranian attack. 53% of Americans oppose the war. Iran executes Swedish citizen. Bushehr nuclear plant struck but undamaged. Iranians defy authorities to celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri. New Zealand fuel stations running dry. 2,300+ dead across the region.

Also tonight: The FAA suspends visual separation between helicopters and planes at major airports nationwide, following the Reagan National collision that killed 67 and two recent near misses. And a University of Alabama student is missing in Barcelona — police suspect foul play.

Followed by "From the Homefront" — black bean quesadillas. Three dollars. Ten minutes.

This is a news presentation — not opinion or editorial. The "Winrad Broadcasting Service" is fictional. No affiliation with any news organization.

SOURCES:

Al Jazeera — Day 20, South Pars, Ras Laffan, Qatar expulsions, Chaharshanbe Surihttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-20-of-us-israel-attacks

CNN — Oil $118, Gabbard testimony, Kent, NATO, polling, West Bankhttps://www.cnn.com/2026/03/19/middleeast/us-israel-iran-middle-east-war-day-20-what-we-know-intl-hnk

Bloomberg — Brent $118, diesel $180, European gas up 35%https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-18/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-march-19

ABC News — Yanbu, Kuwait refineries, Ras Laffan damagehttps://abc7news.com/live-updates/iran-war-live-updates-israel-steps-operation-lebanon-trump-says-countries-help-strait-hormuz/18721484/

NPR — FAA helicopter safety rules, Reagan National reviewhttps://www.npr.org/2026/03/18/nx-s1-5752185/faa-airport-safety-rules-helicopters

CNN — Jimmy Gracey missing Barcelona, police suspect foul playhttps://www.cnn.com/2026/03/18/us/jimmy-gracey-missing-alabama-student-barcelona

NBC News — Gracey phone recovered, not typical casehttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/university-alabama-student-missing-barcelona-night-club-rcna264133

Wikipedia — 2026 Iran war, reactions, protestshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

A special news bulletin from the Winrad Broadcasting Service, reporting on the nineteenth day of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran in the style of a 1930s–1940s radio broadcast. Israel kills Iran's intelligence minister. America drops bunker busters on the strait. And every bridge across the Litani is about to be destroyed.Tonight's report: Israel claims it killed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib overnight — one day after confirming the killings of security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Soleimani. More than a dozen senior Iranian officials now dead since Feb 28. CENTCOM deploys 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs on hardened Iranian missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz. Two killed in Ramat Gan by Iranian ballistic missile — cluster munitions seen over Tel Aviv. Israel announces it will destroy every bridge across the Litani River, orders all civilians south of the river to evacuate immediately. Massive traffic jams as Tyre empties. 6 killed, 24 wounded in Israeli strikes on Beirut. 900,000 displaced in Lebanon. Israel's defense minister compares the operation to Gaza. Iran's FM vows revenge and says the U.S. is responsible for the war. Analysts say killing Larijani closed the best diplomatic window for peace. 8 non-Iranian ships transit the strait — mostly dark vessels tied to Iran. Joe Kent, top U.S. counterterrorism official, resigns saying Iran is "not a threat." State Department orders all embassies worldwide to review security. Trump to attend dignified transfer at Dover. 200+ Ukrainian anti-drone experts deployed across the Middle East. Iraqi group claims 28 drone strikes across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan. Saudi Arabia hosts emergency Arab/Muslim foreign ministers meeting. FIFA rejects Iran's request to move World Cup matches. Iran women's football team returns home after anthem controversy. 2,300+ dead across the region.Followed by "From the Homefront" — baked chicken thighs with rice. One dish. One hour. Seven dollars.This is a news presentation — not opinion or editorial. The "Winrad Broadcasting Service" is fictional. No affiliation with any news organization.SOURCES:Al Jazeera — Day 19, revenge vowed, Hormuz traffic, FIFA, Ukrainian expertshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/18/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-19-of-us-israel-attacksABC News — Beirut strikes, Litani bridges, Tyre evacuation, Ramat Gan deathshttps://abcnews.com/International/live-updates/iran-live-updates/?id=131108492NBC News — Khatib killed, bunker busters, Dover transfer, dark transitshttps://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-bunker-busters-israel-beirut-lebanon-hezbollah-rcna264012CNN — Larijani confirmed, worldwide embassy review, cluster munitionshttps://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump-03-17-26Wikipedia — 2026 Iran war timelinehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war