Consequences

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is appearing on major U.S. news programs to articulate Iran's position as the conflict enters its third week with no immediate end in sight. • The Iranian government continues to emphasize its blockade strategy and threats against maritime commerce, signaling determination to sustain pressure despite U.S. military strikes. • International diplomatic channels remain active, with discussions ongoing about potential paths to de-escalation and conflict resolution involving multiple stakeholders.

The American Meteorological Society submitted an official response to the National Science Foundation on March 13, 2026, warning that the Trump Administration's proposed dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research would have severe consequences for weather research and innovation across the United States. The AMS emphasized that NCAR serves as the intellectual center of the American atmospheric sciences community and plays a central role in weather forecasting, climate research, and protecting life and property through improved environmental information and predictions. Rather than dismantling the facility, the AMS recommends that the NSF engage in a rigorous, open, and systematic process to develop a strategy to enhance scientific innovation while maintaining NCAR's integrated leadership and crucial partnerships with government, academic, and private sector organizations.