The Latest Breaking News from Iran

UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Trump jibes over British military role

John Healey says extra deployment is defensive response to ‘expanding threat’ from Iran

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31

FTSE stocks up as Donald Trump ‘prioritises diplomatic efforts’ in Iran war

But Unilever shares fell 7.3% as it confirmed it had agreed to combine its Foods business with McCormick & Co.

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Why isn’t this breaking news? The GOP blew $20B bombing Iran and now wants to cut $30B from your healthcare

Republicans in Congress are now considering significant cuts to federal healthcare spending as a way to help fund a massive budget bill that could include up to $200 billion for the Iran war and immigration enforcement. This move is definitely going to spark some serious controversy, opening up the GOP…

The Mary Sue · Mar 31

‘An idea that he has’: Trump wants Arab countries to pay for his Iran war, and the White House just confirmed it’s more than just talk

Trump’s Iran War shenanigans continue.

We Got This Covered · Mar 31

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Jon Stewart on Trump: less war leader, more ‘grandpa who’s lost his filter’

Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s refusal to focus on the war while the country suffers, and the record-breaking No Kings protests

The Guardian - US · Mar 31

Mojtaba Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearance for 'understandable reasons,' says Russia

Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly in the country but has avoided public appearances following his father's death and the ongoing conflict. Russia's ambassador confirmed his presence, while US President Trump questioned Iran's leadership stability, suggesting Mojtaba is either dead or severely injured.

The Times of India · Mar 31

Iranian Leadership Reportedly Struggling To Make Coordinated Decisions Due To Ongoing War

The Iranian leaders who have so far survived the war with the U.S. and Israel are struggling to make coordinated decisions as the conflict continues, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Mar 31

Crude Oil Prices Rally as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +0.91 (+0.88%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0178 (+0.56%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude oil posting a 3-week high after President Trump said he is willing to end the US military campaign...

Barchart · Mar 31

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Foreign ministers Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi met in Beijing as Pakistan pushes for peacemaker role

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31