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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 minutes ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz; about 100 injured in Israel

President Trump threatens Iran with military action if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

Germany news: Merz to call Trump amid Hormuz standoff

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz will speak with President Trump about NATO's role in securing the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran war: Trump weighs 'winding down' Middle East operation

The US is close to achieving its military objectives in the Middle East but will not pursue a ceasefire with Iran.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Sri Lanka says it denied US request to land two aircraft at Mattala airport

We turned down the request to maintain Sri Lanka's neutrality, he added to applause. The US-Israeli war on Iran has sparked widespread concern globally, as Iranian missile and drone attacks across the wider Middle East have sent energy prices soaring and fuelled fears of a widening conflict.
World news
#military-strategy
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

What US-Israeli targets reveal about Iran war goals three weeks in

The US and Israel have conflicting objectives in the war with Iran, complicating the potential for a clear endgame.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump is being schooled on the limits of US power but he is a slow learner | Rafael Behr

Trump's military action against Iran revealed US strategic limitations rather than demonstrating superiority, as Iran's geographic leverage over global oil trade remains intact and economically damaging to America.
#military-escalation
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
World politics

This is a key moment in the war on Iran and Starmer must resist the UK being dragged into it any further | Simon Jenkins

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Brags He's Totally Destroying' Iran in Midnight Outburst Scorching NY Times: You Would Incorrectly Think That We Are Not Winning'

Trump claims U.S. is destroying Iran militarily and economically while criticizing media coverage, as Iran's new Supreme Leader vows revenge and military retaliation escalates in the region.
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago
World news

Trump says U.S. will expand Iran targets after Tehran apologizes to neighbors

Trump threatens expanded military targets against Iran while Iran's president rejects surrender but conditionally pledges to halt attacks on neighboring countries.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

This is a key moment in the war on Iran and Starmer must resist the UK being dragged into it any further | Simon Jenkins

Escalation of conflict between the US and Iran is driven by political leaders seeking to maintain power amid personal crises.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Congressman Alarmed by Trump's Latest Iran Announcement: This Is All Very Far From Being Over'

Trump's bombing of Iran's Kharg Island indicates the U.S.-Iran conflict remains far from resolution with escalating costs and no clear path to achieving stated objectives.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Brags He's Totally Destroying' Iran in Midnight Outburst Scorching NY Times: You Would Incorrectly Think That We Are Not Winning'

Trump claims U.S. is destroying Iran militarily and economically while criticizing media coverage, as Iran's new Supreme Leader vows revenge and military retaliation escalates in the region.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Trump says U.S. will expand Iran targets after Tehran apologizes to neighbors

Trump threatens expanded military targets against Iran while Iran's president rejects surrender but conditionally pledges to halt attacks on neighboring countries.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on the Iran war escalation: as Trump breaks things, who will pick up the pieces? | Editorial

US-Israel military escalation against Iran, including attacks on critical infrastructure like the South Pars gasfield, has triggered Iranian retaliation and threatens global energy supplies and regional stability.
#strait-of-hormuz-security
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump references Pearl Harbor during meeting with Japanese PM on Iran war

Trump pressured Japan to support US operations in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran conflict, deflecting questions about advance notice with a Pearl Harbor reference.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump's threats to Nato reveal glaring absence of any strategy on Iran

The US lacks a coherent strategy for managing Iran escalation, evidenced by Trump's reactive demand for international naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz after military strikes failed to address asymmetric threats to merchant shipping.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump says US may strike Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub just for fun'

Trump stated the US may conduct additional strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil facility and called for international cooperation to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump references Pearl Harbor during meeting with Japanese PM on Iran war

Trump pressured Japan to support US operations in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran conflict, deflecting questions about advance notice with a Pearl Harbor reference.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump's threats to Nato reveal glaring absence of any strategy on Iran

The US lacks a coherent strategy for managing Iran escalation, evidenced by Trump's reactive demand for international naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz after military strikes failed to address asymmetric threats to merchant shipping.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump says US may strike Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub just for fun'

Trump stated the US may conduct additional strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil facility and called for international cooperation to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
#iranian-kurds
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Iran's Kurdish militias are waiting for the regime to weaken before making their move

Iranian Kurdish groups remain prepared to intervene against Iran's regime if it weakens, drawing inspiration from the failed 1946 Republic of Mahabad while facing uncertain U.S. military support under Trump's unpredictable leadership.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Kurdish opposition mulls whether to trust Trump after Iran uprising call

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups hesitate to rise against Tehran due to unclear US and Israeli strategic objectives and uncertain international support commitments.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Iran's Kurdish militias are waiting for the regime to weaken before making their move

Iranian Kurdish groups remain prepared to intervene against Iran's regime if it weakens, drawing inspiration from the failed 1946 Republic of Mahabad while facing uncertain U.S. military support under Trump's unpredictable leadership.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Kurdish opposition mulls whether to trust Trump after Iran uprising call

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups hesitate to rise against Tehran due to unclear US and Israeli strategic objectives and uncertain international support commitments.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Stock Market Live March 19, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Slips on Gushing Oil Prices

U.S.-Iran conflict escalates oil prices to $97.30 crude and $112 Brent, threatening $200 oil as Middle East production collapses by 7-10 million barrels daily, triggering stock market declines and inflation concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth Attacks Dishonest and Anti-Trump Press' in Icy News Conference Rant

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, accusing the press of downplaying Trump administration progress and amplifying costs to damage the president.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The EU is preparing to slam the door on Trump and cling to multilateralism

EU leaders prioritize multilateralism and rules-based order while addressing energy price surges and geopolitical instability driven by US-Iran conflict and Trump's foreign policy.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US East Asian allies in legal quandary as Trump seeks help in the Middle East

Trump is expected to raise the issue of warships when he meets with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House on Thursday, according to Al Jazeera correspondent Jack Barton. People do expect him to put pressure on Takaichi again to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. It makes sense in a way because Japan is so dependent on energy supplies from the Middle East.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Why Trump's attacks and threats to Iran's Kharg Island are a big deal

In a March 13 post on Truth Social, Trump announced the U.S. Central Command completed "one of the most powerful bombing raids in History of the Middle East" when it "totally obliterated" military targets on Iran's Kharg Island. Even though he says the U.S. military left the oil assets alone, he threatened to strike those, too, if Iran continued to block the safe passage of ships and large oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war

Gabbard said in written testimony to the Senate intelligence committee, referencing the June 2025 US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, Iran's nuclear enrichment program was obliterated. There have been no efforts since then to try to rebuild their enrichment capability, Gabbard said in the written testimony.
World news
World politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

The U.S. attacked Iran to show its power but the war is already lost. Epic Fury looks like an Epic Fail | Fortune

The U.S. cannot achieve regime change in Iran through airstrikes alone without ground troops, making military victory unlikely to translate into political success and leaving America weakened.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

How Los Angeles's Iranian diaspora is reacting to the war in Iran

California's Iranian diaspora is deeply divided over U.S. military strikes against Iran, with some supporting regime change and others opposing military intervention.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump needs to reject Netanyahu's quest for a forever war | Kenneth Roth

The US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran lacks legal justification, strategic clarity, and viable off-ramps, while counterproductively strengthening rather than weakening the Iranian regime.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

As US Bombs Iran, ICE Is Deporting Iranian Americans Into Danger

Iranian Americans face increased ICE arrests and deportations during U.S.-Iran military conflicts, with 183 arrests occurring in one week following June airstrikes compared to five the previous week.
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Top Gabbard counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns in opposition to Iran war

After much reflection, I have decided to resign. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

The US-Israel war on Iran is shaped by religion as much as strategy

The US-Israeli conflict with Iran represents a collision of competing religious ideologies and strategic interests, with Christian nationalist ideology influencing American policy toward Iran's Islamic governance.
Washington DC
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?

Trump administration convenes major defense contractors to address production capacity concerns amid intensifying Iran conflict and depleted US missile stockpiles.
#strait-of-hormuz
World politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Ray Dalio warns a 'final battle' for the Strait of Hormuz is coming | Fortune

Control of the Strait of Hormuz will determine whether the American-led global order survives, with loss of control signaling U.S. decline similar to Britain's 1956 Suez Crisis.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump says many countries' will send warships to Hormuz amid Iran blockade

President Trump calls for international naval coalition to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid US-Israel conflict with Iran, which claims closure to enemy vessels.
World politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Ray Dalio warns a 'final battle' for the Strait of Hormuz is coming | Fortune

Control of the Strait of Hormuz will determine whether the American-led global order survives, with loss of control signaling U.S. decline similar to Britain's 1956 Suez Crisis.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump says many countries' will send warships to Hormuz amid Iran blockade

President Trump calls for international naval coalition to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid US-Israel conflict with Iran, which claims closure to enemy vessels.
#middle-east-military-escalation
fromTruthout
5 days ago
World news

Many Iranians Don't Just Fear a Prolonged War - But Also What Comes After

The U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran has extended into a third week, with Trump demanding international naval support for the Strait of Hormuz while oil prices rise and regional tensions escalate through mutual strikes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
World news

US not ready to seek deal to end war with Iran, Donald Trump says

Trump refuses to negotiate with Iran, stating terms are insufficient, while both nations escalate military strikes and disrupt global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Many Iranians Don't Just Fear a Prolonged War - But Also What Comes After

The U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran has extended into a third week, with Trump demanding international naval support for the Strait of Hormuz while oil prices rise and regional tensions escalate through mutual strikes.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

US not ready to seek deal to end war with Iran, Donald Trump says

Trump refuses to negotiate with Iran, stating terms are insufficient, while both nations escalate military strikes and disrupt global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Guardian view on Trump's war with Iran: if the US is winning, why ask Nato for help? | Editorial

Trump's military dominance over Iran proves insufficient without allied support, as Iran's strategy of widening conflict and disrupting global oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz strains Western alliances and transforms military advantage into political vulnerability.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

EU leaders reject military involvement in Strait of Hormuz amid war on Iran

European leaders reject Trump's demand for NATO military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz, citing need for diplomatic solutions and regional security architecture instead.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US citizens: Trump had no backup' plan to help them leave Middle East after Iran strike

US citizens in the Middle East report inadequate State Department support following the US-Israel conflict with Iran, with many unable to reach embassy officials despite seeking assistance.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

What's Behind Trump's New World Disorder?

The U.S. launched a massive three-billion-dollar bombing campaign against Iran, reflecting decades of hostility rooted in the 1979 revolution, with bipartisan political support for military action.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy wants new system to control Ukraine drone sales

Zelenskyy established government controls over Ukrainian drone sales to foreign buyers and reprimanded a manufacturer for unauthorized interceptor sales, while the US seeks Ukrainian drone defense technology amid Middle East tensions.
#trump-administration
World politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Trump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran | Fortune

Trump's unclear war objectives and shifting explanations create confusion among allies about when the US-Iran conflict will end, while Iran shows little willingness to cooperate and countries seek independent solutions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Charlamagne tha God Argues Compromised' Trump Attacked Iran Because He Is Beholden to Bibi Netanyahu'

Charlamagne tha God claimed Trump attacked Iran due to allegiance to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, while Trump countered that he may have forced Israel's hand instead.
World politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Trump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran | Fortune

Trump's unclear war objectives and shifting explanations create confusion among allies about when the US-Iran conflict will end, while Iran shows little willingness to cooperate and countries seek independent solutions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Charlamagne tha God Argues Compromised' Trump Attacked Iran Because He Is Beholden to Bibi Netanyahu'

Charlamagne tha God claimed Trump attacked Iran due to allegiance to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, while Trump countered that he may have forced Israel's hand instead.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

War leader' Trump fixates on trivial matters as Iran death toll mounts

Trump's behavior during the US-Iran conflict has deviated from presidential norms, including golfing after military deaths and making tangential remarks about interpreters at diplomatic summits.
World news
fromFortune
6 days ago

The war with Iran has defense experts wondering if Khamenei will activate sleeper cells on U.S. soil | Fortune

President Trump warns of Iranian sleeper cells in the United States, while defense experts assess Iran may pursue retaliatory attacks against the U.S., Israel, and allies following significant military losses.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

With years of planning and a 'bit of luck,' Michigan temple averted tragedy

A Lebanese-American driver attacked a Michigan synagogue with his truck, but security personnel killed him before he reached classrooms with children, preventing mass casualties.
World politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Scoop: Trump rejected Putin offer to move Iran's uranium to Russia

Putin proposed transferring Iran's nuclear stockpile to Russia as a potential solution to avoid direct U.S. or Israeli military intervention in Iran.
#middle-east-geopolitics
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Washington Roundtable on the Iran War

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran lack clear strategic objectives, goals, and defined endpoints, raising questions about the conflict's purpose and regional consequences.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war: Redrawing the map of the Middle East, Israeli style?

The US has already lost control of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran despite its early stages, as Iran possesses capabilities to extend the conflict beyond US and Israeli expectations.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Washington Roundtable on the Iran War

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran lack clear strategic objectives, goals, and defined endpoints, raising questions about the conflict's purpose and regional consequences.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran war: Redrawing the map of the Middle East, Israeli style?

The US has already lost control of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran despite its early stages, as Iran possesses capabilities to extend the conflict beyond US and Israeli expectations.
World news
fromAxios
1 week ago

Hegseth claims Iran's new supreme leader is "wounded and likely disfigured"

U.S. officials claim Iran's supreme leader is wounded and hiding, unable to appear publicly, creating uncertainty about Iran's leadership and command structure.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Anti-American Sentiment': Scott Jennings Scoffs as CNN Panelist Calls Iran War an Unmitigated Disaster'

A CNN panel debate erupted over whether a U.S. military mission against Iran constitutes a disaster, with panelists disagreeing on mission success and the justification for military action.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The king's visit to the US must go ahead despite Trump's terrible military aggression | Simon Jenkins

King Charles's state visit to the United States faces pressure to be cancelled due to the unprovoked war on Iran, British public opposition, and Trump's exploitation of royal occasions for political gain.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This Could Be the Real Decisive Factor in the War With Iran-and Hegseth Seems Oblivious to It

The U.S.-Iran asymmetric war involves different strategic approaches: the U.S. uses military firepower while Iran exploits vulnerabilities through economic disruption, with outcomes determined by which side tolerates sustained pressure longer.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US temporarily allows sale of Russian oil stranded at sea

This narrowly tailored, short-term measure applies only to oil already in transit and will not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated this regarding the 30-day license authorizing the sale of Russian petroleum products, emphasizing the temporary and limited nature of the sanctions easing.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

As Iran war expands, some conservative Christians interpret the conflict through biblical prophecies

American evangelical Christians interpret the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran through biblical end-times prophecies, viewing it as fulfilling divine plans for Israel and the Second Coming of Jesus.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war with no end in sight

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supplies, with Asia facing severe crude import disruptions as Middle Eastern producers reduce output and emergency reserves deplete.
World news
fromFortune
1 week ago

Trump says the U.S. will open its first new oil refinery in nearly 50 years as the U.S. military avoids bombing Iran's oil infrastructure | Fortune

Trump administration announces first new U.S. oil refinery in 50 years in Brownsville, Texas, with Indian company Reliance Industries backing the project to reduce Middle Eastern oil dependence amid rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions.
World news
fromDefector
1 week ago

Iran Plans To Boycott World Cup Due To FIFA Peace Prize Winner's Murderous, Unprovoked War | Defector

Iran's sports minister announced the country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, citing U.S. military actions and the assassination of Iranian leadership as reasons for withdrawal.
#military-operations
World news
fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump says Iran war will be over "very soon"

Trump claims major military victories against Iran after ten days of conflict, stating the biggest war risks have passed while threatening further action if Iran threatens oil supplies.
World news
fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump says Iran war will be over "very soon"

Trump claims major military victories against Iran after ten days of conflict, stating the biggest war risks have passed while threatening further action if Iran threatens oil supplies.
#fifa-world-cup-2026
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran's place in World Cup 2026 in doubt amid conflict, Trump's dismissal

Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to escalating US-Iran military conflict, with Trump stating indifference to Iran's involvement and Iranian officials expressing inability to focus on the tournament.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran's place in World Cup 2026 in doubt amid conflict, Trump's dismissal

Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to escalating US-Iran military conflict, with Trump stating indifference to Iran's involvement and Iranian officials expressing inability to focus on the tournament.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Americans skeptical of the Iran war, poll says. And, DOJ gives guns back to felons

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran enters day 12 with escalating strikes, internet blackouts across Iran, and Trump facing political backlash with only 36% approval for his war handling.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

No endgame': Why US Democrats say Iran war hearing has them worried

Democratic senators demand public hearings on US military conflict with Iran, citing lack of clear White House explanation regarding objectives, timeline, and strategy.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Iranian Regime Doubles Down

U.S. and Israeli bombardment degraded Iran's military capacity but strengthened regime cohesion, with Mojtaba Khamenei inheriting leadership as a hereditary successor contradicting revolutionary ideology.
#military-casualties
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Northern California soldier among 6 who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon

Six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers died in a drone strike at a Kuwait command center following escalated military tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Northern California soldier among 6 who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon

Six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers died in a drone strike at a Kuwait command center following escalated military tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
#oil-market-disruption
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Trump calls war in Iran 'a little excursion ... to get rid of some evil,' predicting end to hostilities soon | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Trump calls war in Iran 'a little excursion ... to get rid of some evil,' predicting end to hostilities soon | Fortune

US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Son of Brit couple trapped in Iran asks Trump for help after being let down' by UK

A British couple imprisoned in Iran's Evin prison during US-Israeli conflict appeals to Donald Trump for help after feeling abandoned by the British government.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Trump gives mixed signals on Iran war. And, how Epstein built ties to scientists

Trump announced U.S. strikes on Iranian drone and missile facilities while providing contradictory messaging about the conflict's trajectory and objectives.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: Oil prices fall after Trump predicts end to war

Trump threatens Iran with twenty times harder attacks if oil flow through Strait of Hormuz stops, while Iran promises continued missile attacks and refuses negotiations.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

An Iraq veteran voted for peace. Her teen starts basic training at wartime.

A combat veteran mother struggles with her son's military enlistment as the U.S. initiates conflict with Iran, forcing her to confront her own trauma and conflicting political beliefs.
fromDefector
1 week ago

Is Nellie Bowles The Worst Writer In America? | Defector

If you don't read Nellie Bowles every Friday, you are leading a sad, barren, and empty existence. Everything she does is funny and wise. Her columns have the exact spirit of the 70's writers whom I adored and who were so damn funny-and also deeply in the know. She has been described as the lovechild of Tom Wolfe and Joan Didion and the funniest writer in America.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK inflation likely to rise because of Middle East war, says Rachel Reeves

UK inflation will likely rise due to US-Iran conflict, with the government prepared to intervene on energy costs and consider fuel duty cancellation.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox's Laura Ingraham Demands US Address Girls School Tragedy Head-On' After Trump Blames It on Iran

Fox News host Laura Ingraham demands the Trump administration publicly investigate and address a U.S. missile strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed approximately 175 people, including children.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US strike on Iranian warship tests India's neutrality

A US Navy submarine sank an Iranian frigate in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, killing 87 sailors, marking major escalation outside the Persian Gulf and testing India's diplomatic balance between strategic partners.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Video shows US Tomahawk missile hit base next to bombed Iranian school

Video evidence shows a US Tomahawk missile struck an Iranian naval base adjacent to a primary school in Minab on February 28, killing over 168 people, mostly children, contradicting US claims that Iran was responsible.
#oil-prices
Europe news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Stock Market Live March 9, 2026 - S&P 500 (SPY) Drops as Oil Gushes Higher

Major stock indices decline amid oil price surge to $120, with potential for further market losses if U.S.-Iran tensions escalate and Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
Europe news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Stock Market Live March 9, 2026 - S&P 500 (SPY) Drops as Oil Gushes Higher

Major stock indices decline amid oil price surge to $120, with potential for further market losses if U.S.-Iran tensions escalate and Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Iran is the first out-loud cyberwar the US has fought

Cyber operations have become a central component of US-Iran military conflict, marking a significant shift from their traditionally peripheral role in previous conflicts.
World news
fromFortune
1 week ago

Oil prices soar past $100 while Dow futures sink 900 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes special forces mission | Fortune

Wall Street prices in prolonged U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran as oil surges past $100 per barrel, threatening $4 pump prices and broader market instability.
#russia-iran-intelligence-sharing
fromFortune
1 week ago
World politics

Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran about U.S. military targets, marking first sign Moscow is getting involved in the war | Fortune

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets

The Pentagon confirms tracking Russian-Iranian intelligence sharing operations while asserting US military superiority and dismissing concerns about Russian assistance compromising American forces in the Middle East.
fromFortune
1 week ago
World politics

Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran about U.S. military targets, marking first sign Moscow is getting involved in the war | Fortune

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets

The Pentagon confirms tracking Russian-Iranian intelligence sharing operations while asserting US military superiority and dismissing concerns about Russian assistance compromising American forces in the Middle East.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

War against Iran: How far will it go?

The US and Israel launched military action against Iran amid escalating regional tensions, with debate over diplomatic versus military solutions and nuclear proliferation risks.
World politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Opinion: US attack on Iran echoes Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The U.S. military actions against Iran lack constitutional authority, consistent evidence, and have caused significant civilian casualties and regional instability across multiple nations.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US considers lifting more sanctions on Russian oil as Iran conflict sees global prices surge

The US Treasury is considering lifting sanctions on Russian oil to increase global supply amid surging prices caused by Middle East conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Big Tech's new reality: Data centers are a war target

Drone strikes on Amazon data centers in the Middle East mark the first direct military targeting of Big Tech infrastructure, establishing data centers as critical warfare targets.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Has Donald Trump failed to sell the Iran war to the world?

The US and Israel conduct strikes against Iran without active participation from major Western allies, who view the conflict as violating international law.
Right-wing politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman says this spiking energy price should 'terrify Republicans'

Wholesale gasoline futures (RBOB) have surged 75 cents per gallon since early 2026, potentially signaling pump price increases that could undermine Trump's pledge to lower living costs ahead of midterm elections.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Does the United States have enough munition for a prolonged war?

We've got no shortage of munitions. Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need. Iran is hoping that we cannot sustain this, which is a really bad miscalculation.
US politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

No deal with Iran except unconditional surrender,' Trump says

Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender as a condition for any deal, rejecting compromise while the conflict spreads across the Middle East with rising casualties and regional destabilization.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Britain's war hawks are very upset that Keir Starmer isn't personally riding a bomb all the way to Tehran | Marina Hyde

British political leaders prioritize alignment with US military actions over public opinion, which opposes involvement in Middle East conflicts by a 49-28 margin.
US politics
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago

Trump Calls On Iran Forces To Lay Down Arms, Civilians To Revolt

Trump calls on Iranian military and security forces to defect, promising total immunity and threatening death for those who resist, while claiming significant degradation of Iran's military capabilities.
Podcast
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran War in the AI Era, Prediction Market Ethics, and Paramount Beats Netflix

The AI industry's integration with the Department of Defense has become central to US-Iran conflict dynamics, while prediction markets face insider trading accusations and ethical scrutiny.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

The Truth Social war': the US playbook for war with Iran

A US-Israeli military conflict with Iran has begun, announced via social media, with potential to reshape the Middle East for decades amid an accompanying information war.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Do you support the U.S. strikes on Iran? Here's what 300 readers said.

U.S. strikes on Iran divide American public opinion, with 54% supporting and 43% opposing, while some Iranian-identified readers back strikes against their government.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

What Are the Trump Administration's True Objectives in Iran?

Trump's stated justifications for war with Iran are factually false, lacking evidence of imminent threat, and misrepresenting Iran's military capabilities and historical incidents.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Is This the Best Use of American Missiles?

U.S. air campaign against Iran achieves tactical success but depletes critical missile stockpiles, potentially weakening defense capabilities against Russia and China.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Jon Karl Calls Out Trump Admin Over Emergency Hotline That Tells Americans Do Not Rely' on Them for Evac Help

The Trump administration's evacuation hotline for Americans in the Middle East contradicts Secretary of State Rubio's public plea for citizens to register, as the recorded message discourages reliance on U.S. government assistance.
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