Month: February 2026

A video went viral Saturday that was posted by an Iranian woman doing the YMCA dance to celebrate President Donald Trump toppling the evil Islamist Iranian regime led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The woman, Sana Ebrahimi, had previously posted that she fled her home country to escape the Islamist regime.

The video has well over 3 million views since being posted Saturday afternoon.

Ebrahimi is a former Muslim who is a PhD candidate at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Ebrahimi has a BS degree from Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology and a Master’s degree from Indiana State University. She left Iran at the age of 23.

In the video, Ebrahimi is seen dancing with a man (presumably her husband) as a video of President Trump and his signature song, YMCA by the Village People plays in the background.

“I am an Iranian and this is the best day of my life. The dictator, the killer, Ali Khamenei is dead.”

I am an Iranian and this is the best day of my life.
The dictator, the killer, Ali Khamenei is dead. pic.twitter.com/FY3KarYRIb

— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) February 28, 2026

Just over two years ago, Ebrahimi posted about her life in Iran:

Tell me about the “Islamophobia”.
Tell that to the 7-year-old me, who was forced to wear this (photo on the right) to school every day since she was 7 years old.
Tell the 8-year-old me that she was about to be molested by an adult man in a very conservative neighborhood on her way to school, and that if she didn’t run fast enough and the school wasn’t close enough, who knows what would happen to her.
Tell me my entire childhood wasn’t taken away from me.
Tell me my adolescence in Iran was not filled with terror.
Tell me I wasn’t oppressed and abused and that I’m just a “Islamophobe.”

Tell me about the “Islamophobia”.
Tell that to the 7-year-old me, who was forced to wear this (photo on the right) to school every day since she was 7 years old.
Tell the 8-year-old me that she was about to be molested by an adult man in a very conservative neighborhood on her… pic.twitter.com/QSSf70ugMz

— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) December 14, 2023

A little over a year ago, Ebrahimi posted about why she is a former Muslim:

I was born and raised Muslim. As women, we’re considered half of men. Under Islamic law, we have to obey men if we don’t want to be lashed, beaten, or oppressed. Our fathers hold authority over our lives and, under Sharia, can end our lives if they see us as a threat to Islam or their dignity.

We have no autonomy over our bodies; according to Sharia, our husbands can force themselves on us because that’s considered a wifely duty. We can’t even make basic decisions like choosing what to wear or traveling without permission from a male authority, be it a husband, father, or government enforcing Sharia.

We can be forced into marriage as children under 18 (9-13 yo in Iran). In some Muslim countries, like Iran, we can be forced to marry our rap*ist and are required to carry a pregnancy from ra*pe to term. And, as a former Muslim, I am sentenced to death for leaving Islam.

Happy Islamophobia Awareness Month!

I was born and raised Muslim. As women, we’re considered half of men. Under Islamic law, we have to obey men if we don’t want to be lashed, beaten, or oppressed. Our fathers hold authority over our lives and, under Sharia, can end our lives if they see us as a threat to Islam or… pic.twitter.com/FpAO7Lncdu

— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) November 4, 2024

Ebrahimi acknowledged to a critic that she supported Joe Biden in 2020 but saw the light and became a Trump supporter (via translation): “What you’re saying was for the year 2020. In 2024, I got ridiculed a ton here just for supporting Trump…Lol no. I supported him before the election and the last two years of the Biden administration.”

اینی که میگی برای سال ۲۰۲۰ بود. سال ۲۰۲۴ من بخاطر حمایت از ترامپ کلی مسخره شدم همینجا

— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) February 28, 2026

Lol no. I supported him before the election and the last two years of the Biden administration.

— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) February 28, 2026

Ebrahimi spoke to Fox News host Will Cain last year about the situation in Iran:

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Shia LaBeouf, star of the Transformers movies, was arrested on an additional charge tied to his alleged bar fight at Mardi Gras earlier in the month.

LaBeouf was arrested again on Saturday for an additional charge of simple battery and is being held at Louisiana’s Orleans Justice Center. This was in accordance with inmate records that Fox News Digital viewed.

According to local CBS affiliate 4WWL, an arrest warrant was approved after another victim went to the authorities for the alleged brawl earlier this month.

Fox News Reported:

Shia LaBeouf has been arrested on another charge related to his alleged Mardi Gras bar brawl earlier this month.

LaBeouf was being held at the Louisiana Orleans Justice Center after being taken into custody early Saturday on a new charge of simple battery, according to inmate records viewed by Fox News Digital.

Local outlet WWL Louisiana reports that an arrest warrant was issued Friday after an additional victim came forward from his alleged fight outside R Bar Feb. 17.

He appeared in court on Friday for a hearing on his original charges. The judge set the bond at $100,000 and sent LaBeouf back to rehab for alcohol and drugs.

According to AP, he was allegedly hitting people and yelling. According to a police report, a victim’s nose was allegedly dislocated by LaBeouf.

Judge Simone Levine also ordered LaBeouf to do weekly drug tests.

After the hearing, LaBeouf posted bond and left the courthouse, trying to avoid the media.

The alleged problems began in the Faubourg Marigny district in New Orleans with a bar fight early in the morning. Police responded to a call for simple battery. Two men reported that they were assaulted, according to the New Orleans PD.

According to authorities, LaBeouf was becoming aggressive and causing a disturbance. After a worker at the bar tried to get him to leave, LaBeouf allegedly punched him numerous times.

According to the victims, he left, but then came back and got more aggressive.

He was allegedly held down and then released because they wanted him to leave. After he returned, he was held down again until authorities arrived to take control of the situation. He was treated at the hospital for unknown injuries and then was arrested for simple battery.

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The Punk in the Park festival tour canceled all shows this week after a backlash to the promoter’s past support for President Donald Trump.

The tour had three shows scheduled for the first part of 2026: Pittsburgh, PA, April 18; Orlando, FL, May 2; and Vallejo, CA, May 23.

The punk festival first ran into trouble last year when some acts, including the Dropkick Murphys, pulled out of the tour after it was revealed that promoter Cameron Collins, the owner of Brew Ha Ha Productions, had donated less than $1000 in 2024 to Republicans and President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

Cameron addressed the controversy at the time (excerpt):

…Like many Americans, my political views don’t neatly fit into a single box or party affiliation. I believe in fairness, humanity, free expression, and fostering unity among people. That’s how I’ve tried to live my life and conduct my business.

We live in a two-party system, and unfortunately, you must choose based on a few important issues that resonate with you. For me, those issues were the promise to end wars and refrain from entering new international conflicts, lower taxes, and stopping government overreach.

At the time, it boiled down to those points for me. I must admit that I haven’t been pleased with a great many of the current President’s viewpoints, opinions, and policies thus far, particularly with the recent ICE atrocities and the backtracking on the Epstein files being released as well as all the posturing with our allies around the world.

I think we all probably have common ground on a lot of big issues like being anti-racism, anti-war, and the belief in human rights for EVERYONE, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, or any other identity.

…It’s important to note that the festival has not and will not donate any of its proceeds to any political party. However, we do make significant donations to various charitable causes, such as Punk Rock Saves Lives and Big Brother Big Sister.

…Over the years, I’ve been proud to provide a platform for artists to connect with hundreds of thousands of fans. We’ve invested millions of dollars in artist guarantees, and I’ve never censored or restricted a band’s message or voice. Our track record speaks for itself.

None of that matters to the hateful left. After a boycott campaign forced acts to drop out of this year’s Punk in the Park, the tour was canceled:

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the Punk in the Park road show events scheduled for 2026.

These shows were something we truly believed in, and we know how much they meant to many of you. Unfortunately, the current climate surrounding the events has created challenges that make it impossible for us to move forward in a way that delivers the experience our fans, artists, and partners deserve.

This is incredibly disappointing for everyone involved. Our goal has always been to bring people together through music, community, and shared passion — and it’s painful when circumstances prevent that from happening.

All ticket holders will receive full refunds automatically at their original point of purchase within the next week. No action is required.

We want to sincerely thank the fans who supported us, the bands who stood with us, and the crews who worked hard behind the scenes. Your belief in these events has meant more than you know.

We hope this is not the end of Punk in the Park, but rather a pause while we regroup and look toward the future.

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Before the tour was canceled, headline act the Dead Kennedys posted a statement saying the group would not play any more Punk in the Park shows, but would honor their commitment to scheduled appearances in Pittsburgh and Vallejo.

We’ve become aware that the owner of Brew Ha Ha Productions, the company behind Punk in the Park, made financial contributions in support of the Trump administration.

Our first reaction was to cancel our upcoming appearances. However, we do not feel it would be fair to our supporters who have already purchased tickets & made plans to attend these shows.

Dead Kennedys have always stood firmly against authoritarianism, racism and fascism. That has not changed.

After these scheduled appearances, we will not be participating in future Punk in the Park events.

Dead Kennedy will no longer participate in future Punk in the Park events after becoming aware that its owner made financial contributions in support of the Trump administration.

However, the group will still play its scheduled 2026 dates, saying it “did not feel it would be… pic.twitter.com/RGacni3pTL

— CONSEQUENCE (@consequence) February 24, 2026

Punk rock used to be about freedom. Now it is just as dictatorial as the culture it revolted against decades ago.

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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has offered a fact check over the claims made by the Iranian regime that 50 U.S. service members have died in missile attacks conducted by Iran.

In a statement on X, the U.S. CENTCOM shared, “The Iranian regime claims to have killed 50 U.S. service members. LIE.”

CENTCOM continued, “There have been no reported U.S. casualties.”

The U.S. Central Command also cleared up rumors that a U.S. Navy ship was struck by Iranian missiles and shared, “No U.S. Navy ship has been struck. The Armada is fully operational.”

Later in the fact check release, CENTCOM gave an update on the Iranian regime’s claims that severe damage had taken place at U.S. bases in the surrounding regions of Iran and revealed that damage to the U.S. base was minimal and has not impacted the U.S. military’s current operations.

LOOK:

The Iranian regime claims to have killed 50 U.S. service members. LIE.
There have been no reported U.S. casualties.

The IRGC claims that a U.S. Navy ship was struck by missiles. LIE.
No U.S. Navy ship has been struck. The Armada is fully operational.

The Iranian… pic.twitter.com/qGsZ45EmzD

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) February 28, 2026

Per The Navy Times:

A barrage of Iranian retaliatory strikes on U.S. military installations across the Middle East on Saturday resulted in no casualties to American personnel, U.S. Central command officials said.

With dust still settling from a U.S. and Israeli air, land and sea bombardment on targets across the Islamic Republic — part an operation dubbed Epic Fury — Iran responded by firing hundreds of missiles and drones at U.S. bases that were “successfully defended against,” a CENTCOM release stated.

“There have been no reports of U.S. casualties or combat-related injuries,” the release stated. “Damage to U.S. installations was minimal and has not impacted operations.”

Video circulated earlier on Saturday purportedly showed the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain being hit in an Iranian strike.

Stars and Stripes reported on Saturday morning that Iranian missiles struck the headquarters of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, where the Navy’s 5th fleet is housed.

VIDEO:

Footage shows the moment a missile explodes near a US Navy base in Bahrain. Bahraini state news says an attack has targeted the US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters. Explosions have also been reported across the Gulf, as Iran retaliates against the US and Israel’s attack. pic.twitter.com/k62AR2L8G5

— Sky News (@SkyNews) February 28, 2026

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Last week Tucker Carlson met with President Trump in the White House where he urged the US President to hold back on attacking Iran. Tucker made the request last week during his visit with President Trump in the Oval Office.

Here is video of Tucker Carlson entering the White House for an earlier meeting with President Trump.
Via Pelham.

BREAKING Tucker Carlson has been hauled into the Whitehouse… the establishment is furious over his stance against Israel… pic.twitter.com/CC4xZIPfgK

— Pelham (@Resist_05) February 7, 2025

President Trump ignored his advice and took out Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and his top officials in a military strike on Saturday.

Later today, Jon Karl reported that Tucker called the US strikes on Iraan “disgusting and evil.”

Tucker argued that the elimination of the Khamenei regime will “reshuffle the deck” in a significant way.

Tucker just called Trump’s strikes on Iran “disgusting and evil,” arguing the move will “re-shuffle the deck” in a significant way.

But that’s been Tucker’s goal all along. The war is just the pretext. He’s always sought to remake Trump’s 2024 coalition in his image pic.twitter.com/UEsUyW7rHy

— Eitan Fischberger (@EFischberger) February 28, 2026

Mark Levin hammered Tucker Carlson following his comments.

Mark Levin: I’ll deal with this deranged traitor, Tucker Carlson, more fully later. For now I’ll say he’s a disgusting Woke Reich lowlife. He trashes our country and president in the middle of a military campaign against an enemy that has murdered over 1000 Americans and maimed thousands more. This bum has pranced around the Middle East giving aid and comfort to our enemies. And today he’s stabbing the president in the back and smearing our nation. He lies and propagandizes, and spews his cancerous bigotry, antisemitism, and Cristian-trashing. Even Qatar is condemning Iran. But not Carlson . He attacks his own country. You’ve every reason to despise him.

I’ll deal with this deranged traitor, Tucker Carlson, more fully later. For now I’ll say he’s a disgusting Woke Reich lowlife. He trashes our country and president in the middle of a military campaign against an enemy that has murdered over 1000 Americans and maimed thousands…

— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) February 28, 2026

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Dubai’s iconic five-star Burj Al Arab hotel was struck by an Iranian drone on Saturday evening.

The US and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran on Saturday morning.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the military strikes.

Iran launched retaliatory strikes toward Israel and Dubai.

Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab was hit by an Iranian drone. Additional Iranian drones were intercepted near Dubai’s iconic skyscraper Burj Khalifa.

“Internationally acclaimed for its visionary architecture, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab defines Jumeirah’s exclusive Jumeirah Icons Collection – a celebration of properties renowned for their design, prestige, and extraordinary guest experiences. Behind its sail-like facade lies a collection of elegant suites, acclaimed dining, including Michelin-starred Al Muntaha, an award winning spa, and the stylish Sal beach club with infinite views of the Arabian gulf,” the hotel says on its website.

“Properties in the Jumeirah Icons Collection represent the most elite and exclusive hospitality experience available. Globally recognised properties in renowned locations, intentionally selected for their significance architecturally, historically, or environmentally,” the hotel says.

The Dubai Media Office said a drone was intercepted and shrapnel caused a ‘limited fire’ on the exterior of the hotel.

“The competent authorities in Dubai announced that a drone had been intercepted, and its shrapnel caused a limited fire on the exterior facade of the Burj Al Arab Hotel, and civil defense teams were able to control the incident without any injuries occurring,” they said.

In a follow up post, the Dubai Media Office said the debris caused a fire at the bottom of the structure.

“Authorities confirm that a drone was intercepted, and debris caused a minor fire on the Burj Al Arab’s outer facade. Civil Defence teams responded immediately and brought the incident under control. No injuries have been reported,” they said.

Video posted to social media shows the a fire burning at the bottom of the hotel.

WATCH:

Dubai International Airport was also struck by Iran’s retaliatory strikes.

Dubai authorities confirm that debris resulting from an aerial interception caused a fire at one of the berths at Jebel Ali Port. Dubai Civil Defense teams responded immediately and are continuing their efforts to fully extinguish the fire. No injuries have been reported.…

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 28, 2026

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued a statement on Saturday evening following Operation Epic Fury in Iran, which he described as “the most lethal, most complex, and most-precision aerial operation in history.” 

“The Iranian regime had their chance, yet refused to make a deal — and now they are suffering the consequences,” Hegseth said. For almost fifty years, Iran has targeted and killed Americans, always seeking the world’s most powerful weapons to further their radical cause. Last night, unlike any previous president, President Trump began dealing with this cancer.”

“We will not tolerate powerful missiles targeting the American people. Those missiles will be destroyed, along with Iran’s missile production. The Iranian navy will be destroyed. And, as President Trump has said his entire life, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” Hegseth continued.

“The United States did not start this conflict, but we will finish it. If you kill or threaten Americans anywhere in the world — as Iran has — then we will hunt you down, and we will kill you.”

Full statement below:

Overnight, on President Trump’s orders, the Department of War commenced OPERATION EPIC FURY — the most lethal, most complex, and most-precision aerial operation in history.

The Iranian regime had their chance, yet refused to make a deal — and now they are suffering the consequences. For almost fifty years, Iran has targeted and killed Americans, always seeking the world’s most powerful weapons to further their radical cause. Last night, unlike any previous president, President Trump began dealing with this cancer.

We will not tolerate powerful missiles targeting the American people. Those missiles will be destroyed, along with Iran’s missile production. The Iranian navy will be destroyed. And, as President Trump has said his entire life, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.

The United States did not start this conflict, but we will finish it. If you kill or threaten Americans anywhere in the world — as Iran has — then we will hunt you down, and we will kill you.

Our warriors are the best in the world, and they are fully unleashed to achieve our objectives. May God’s providence protect them in this vital mission.

Overnight, on President Trump’s orders, the Department of War commenced OPERATION EPIC FURY — the most lethal, most complex, and most-precision aerial operation in history.

The Iranian regime had their chance, yet refused to make a deal — and now they are suffering the…

— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) February 28, 2026

As The Gateway Pundit reported, the joint US-Israel operation in Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 other top Iranian leaders. Trump announced the operation on Saturday morning.

Trump later released a statement on Truth Social, confirming the death of the Ayatollah and urging the people of Iran to rise up and take over their government.

“The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!” Trump said.

NEW: “Khamenei, One of the Most Evil People in History, Is Dead” – Trump Confirms Iranian Supreme Leader was Killed, Brags About Operation and Says Bombing Will Continue “Uninterrupted Throughout the Week”

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President Trump confirmed that the joint US-Israel operation in Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in his first statement since he announced the attack early on Saturday morning. 

As The Gateway Pundit reported earlier, Trump spoke briefly by phone with Axios and threatened to “go long and take over the whole thing.”

He said his other option is to “end it in two or three days and tell the Iranians: ‘See you again in a few years if you start rebuilding [your nuclear and missile programs].”

JUST IN: Trump Threatens to “Take Over the Whole Thing” After Iran Strikes Kill Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Fox News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst reported earlier on the death of Khamenei, adding that “Israelis say they are still striking targets inside Iran.”

WATCH:

Shortly after 4:30 pm ET on Saturday, Trump posted confirmation that the Ayatollah is dead, crediting the United States’s “Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems” and noting that “there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do.” Dozens of top Iranian officials were also killed.

“This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country. We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us,” Trump added, noting that he “obliterated” the country.

Earlier, Trump encouraged the Iranian people to seize control of their government.

“When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take,” Trump said to the people of Iran in a video statement. “This will probably be your only chance for generations. For many years, you have asked for America’s help, but you never got it. No president was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight.”

“The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!” Trump later announced.

Full statement below:

Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS. He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do.

This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country. We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us. As I said last night, “Now they can have Immunity, later they only get Death!” Hopefully, the IRGC and Police will peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness it deserves.

That process should soon be starting in that, not only the death of Khamenei but the Country has been, in only one day, very much destroyed and, even, obliterated. The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

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Iran’s Supreme Leader and more than 40 top Iranian leaders were killed in the US-Israel military operation on Saturday.

More than 200 people were killed and nearly 800 people were injured in the military strikes.

“More than 40 senior Iranian security and regime figures were killed in the opening strikes this morning. This is one of the largest regime “decapitation operations” conducted in modern warfare history, the official added. Israeli intelligence managed to infiltrate the Iranian security echelon, making the strikes possible, the official explained,” Fox News reported.

Senior Israeli security official tells Fox’s @TreyYingst

More than 40 senior Iranian security and regime figures were killed in the opening strikes this morning. This is one of the largest regime “decapitation operations” conducted in modern warfare history, the official added.…

— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) February 28, 2026

President Trump confirmed that Khamenei is dead:

Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS.

He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do. This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country.

We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us. As I said last night, “Now they can have Immunity, later they only get Death!” Hopefully, the IRGC and Police will peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness it deserves.

That process should soon be starting in that, not only the death of Khamenei but the Country has been, in only one day, very much destroyed and, even, obliterated. The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

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