Emirates says Iranian nationals are not allowed to enter or transit through UAE – as it happened This blog is closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict will end in ‘two to three weeks’ as drone sparks fire at Kuwait airport Donald Trump said the US will be leaving the Middle East ‘very soon’ The Independent UK · Mar 31
Trump’s approval rating dips to new second-term low as top pollster warns of ‘profound problems’ emerging with his base The president now has less support than he did after he shocked the world economy with tariffs last year The Independent UK · Mar 31
LNG vs pumped hydro: will NZ choose to import risk or build cleaner resilience? As the escalating US-Israel war on Iran drives a global fuel supply crisis, New Zealand is eyeing two major – and very different – projects aimed at bolstering its long-term energy security. The Conversation · Mar 31
Trump shares video of massive explosions in Iran's Isfahan following US-Israeli strikes; bunker-busters used? US President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on the military campaign against Iran, sharing a striking image of Isfahan ablaze following Operation Epic Fury. American forces reportedly used powerful bunker-buster bombs on a large ammunition depot in the city, which also houses facilities linked to Iran's nuclear program. This follows… The Times of India · Mar 31
Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’ If you’d never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before, you probably have by now. Iran’s effective closure of the waterway, which usually carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas, has put severe pressure on the global economy. The Conversation · Mar 31
'Fabricated': Pentagon rejects report that Pete Hegseth attempted defence investments before US-Israel attacked Iran A report alleged a broker explored defense investments before US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Sean Parnell, assistant to US War Secretary Pete Hegseth, has vehemently denied these claims. He stated the allegations are false and fabricated. Parnell demanded an immediate retraction of the report. Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War… The Times of India · Mar 31
Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts amid the U.S. and Israeli war in Iran, which has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply The Independent UK · Mar 31
Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai port; spill risk flagged A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai was targeted in a direct Iranian attack, igniting a fire and damaging its hull. This incident, involving drone strikes, follows a pattern of attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf. Dubai authorities are managing the blaze, with all 24 crew members reported… The Times of India · Mar 31
Pope vs. Trump: Pontiff takes aim at U.S. policies Leo's comments criticizing "those who wage war" mark his latest remarks that appear to criticize Trump's policies. Axios · Mar 31
Lindsey Graham Shows Support for Trump's Negotiations With Iran as Disney World Vacation Ends Lindsey Graham seems to be back at work following his recent trip to Disney World. The senator just expressed his support for Trump amid the POTUS's ongoing peace talks with Iran. International Business Times UK · Mar 31
Pete Hegseth’s broker explored investment in defence firms before Iran attack: Report The investment ultimately did not materialise, as the fund, introduced last year, was not yet available for purchase through Morgan Stanley’s platform. The report did not clarify how much authority the broker had to act independently or whether Hegseth was aware of the move. BlackRock declined to comment, while Morgan… The Times of India · Mar 30
Watered Down Gas Sold in the US Exposed as Fuel Prices Continue to Increase Amid Ongoing US-Israel-Iran War Gas stations in the US have reportedly been selling watered-down fuel to customers. The modus can easily be missed if car owners do not religiously check their mileage. International Business Times UK · Mar 30
How sea mines threaten global trade, and how navies detect them U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that Iranian forces have deployed a small number of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical choke point for global shipping, according to reports. The move gives the Iranians a means, along with missiles and drones, of threatening ships. The Conversation · Mar 30
The Independent UK · Mar 30 Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean Israeli airstrikes on March 7 on oil depots surrounding Tehran produced heavy smoke and acid rain
We Got This Covered · Mar 30 Marco Rubio discovering consequences in real time after Iran does what it promised: ‘That’s not going to be allowed’ The Strait has become the perfect leverage for Iran.
International Business Times UK · Mar 30 Republicans Plan Health Care Cuts For Iran War Fund—300,000 Risk Losing Health Insurance, Viral X Post Claims A viral social media claim alleges Republicans may cut health care to divert $200 billion to fund Iran war, putting 300,000 Americans at risk of losing insurance, though verification remains limited.
The Times of India · Mar 30 Trump eyes Arab nations to fund Iran war amid peace talks with Tehran Speaking at a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the proposal was something Trump had been considering, though she stopped short of confirming any formal move. Earlier, Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, saying its energy infrastructure, including oil facilities and desalination plants, could face widespread…
The Guardian - US · Mar 30 Michigan synagogue attacker was inspired by Hezbollah, FBI says Ayman Ghazali, naturalized US citizen from Lebanon, often consumed content linked to Lebanese group online
The Independent UK · Mar 30 Starmer gives ‘reckless’ resident doctors 48 hours to call off strikes or he’ll pull jobs deal BMA to stage six-day action after Easter weekend over demands for pay to be restored to 2008 levels
Reason · Mar 30 You're Wrong About Social Media Being Addictive Plus: The Pentagon prepares for possible ground troops in Iran, a listener asks how libertarians should answer the appeal of collectivism, and ICE descends on airports.
AAP · Mar 30 Australia urges probe into Lebanon peacekeeper killings Israel's ambassador to Australia has defended his country's actions in Lebanon and death penalty laws which have been criticised by the Albanese government.
Fortune · Mar 30 Bill Ackman told spooked investors to get over the Iran war and buy Fannie and Freddie. Stocks surged 40% the next day The Pershing Square Capital Management CEO is the largest shareholder in each company and stands to benefit the most from the stock surge.
International Business Times UK · Mar 30 Trump 'Quite Interested' In Arab Funding For Iran War—White House Reveals Plan Donald Trump is 'quite interested' in asking Arab nations to fund a potential Iran war, the White House says, as tensions remain and secret talks with Tehran continue.
Fortune · Mar 30 Dollar doomsayers can relax: Iran's 'petroyuan' gambit won't topple the greenback The petrodollar story is overstated, and increasingly outdated.