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Scoop: Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is "about to surrender"

24 hours later, Iran's new supreme leader vowed to keep fighting.

Axios · Mar 13

Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump

Senate Judiciary members Adam Schiff, Sheldon Whitehouse and Richard Blumenthal are involved in planning discussions.

Axios · Mar 13

48% of Americans blame Trump for high gas prices — more than any other factor

The spike in oil prices caused by the war is fast becoming a political liability for the White House.

Axios · Mar 12

‘Unprecedented’ crisis in Middle East could ‘spin out of control’ warns WHO

As the bombing continues across Iran, Lebanon and the Gulf states, a World Health Organisation chief tells chief international correspondent Bel Trew in Beirut how she fears the conflict could lead to chemical, nuclear or radiological war

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Calls grow for Strait of Hormuz ship escorts as Iran escalates attacks

There are about 20,000 seafarers currently working on ships in the Persian Gulf, expert notes.

Axios · Mar 12

'Iran War Will End Any Time I Want': Trump Makes Explosive Claim Conflict Could Be Over 'Very Soon'

Donald Trump claims the Iran war could end 'any time I want' as US strikes destroy thousands of targets. Military officials and Iranian leaders warn the conflict may escalate.

International Business Times UK · Mar 11

Noem could leave DHS with dozens of contracts waiting for approval - delaying payments

Backlog of unsigned contracts has existed since before the partial shutdown that’s left DHS unfunded

The Independent UK · Mar 11

‘Will end any time I want it to end’: Donald Trump says Iran war could stop ‘soon’; claims US has little left to target

US President Trump declared the war with Iran could end soon, claiming significant damage to Tehran's military. He stated US forces are ahead of schedule, having destroyed Iranian mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite his optimism, US and Israeli officials indicate preparations for further strikes continue, with Iran…

The Times of India · Mar 11

Trump tells Axios there's "practically nothing left" to target in Iran

"Little this and that... Any time I want it to end it will end," Trump said.

Axios · Mar 11

OpenAI, Anthropic feud could prop up Google

How an AI lab feud could give Google a leg up in the AI race.

Axios · Mar 11