Pentagon waits for Trump’s approval after planning ‘weeks of ground operations’ in Iran, report says It’s still unclear whether the president will approve any of the plans, according to the report The Independent UK · Mar 29
'Holy Jihad Battle': War widens as Yemen's Houthis carry out '2nd military operation' against Israel overnight With no end in sight, Yemen's Houthis, the newest entrant to the US-Israel initiated Iran war, carried out "second military operation" against Israel on Sunday, as part of the "Holy Jihad Battle". The Times of India · Mar 29
'Welcome to Hell': Iranian daily's chilling 'coffin' warning to Washington amid US troop buildup The front page of Iran’s English-language newspaper, The Tehran Times, issued a stark warning to Washington following US media reports that the United States may deploy up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East. The Times of India · Mar 29
‘Put down the crown, clown’: 'No Kings' protests see thousands across US rallying against Trump Thousands of people joined “No Kings” protests across the United States and parts of Europe, opposing the war in Iran and the policies of Donald Trump. Minnesota became the focal point, with a major rally in St Paul led by Bruce Springsteen. While most protests were peaceful, some clashes were… The Times of India · Mar 29
Trump news at a glance: No Kings rallies draw millions to US streets in protest against president People joined massive rallies across 50 states to protest Trump’s decision to enter war in Iran, immigration policies and rising living costs The Guardian - US · Mar 29
Yemen's Houthi rebels show support for Iran with two missile strikes against Israel The Houthi movement has vowed to carry out further attacks in coming days Evening Standard · Mar 29
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy drums up defence agreements with Gulf states on countering missiles and drones Ukraine leader says signs with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, with one to come with the United Arab Emirates, as Iran presses aerial campaign against neighbours. What we know on day 1,495 The Guardian - AU · Mar 29
7 Countries Iran Allows to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz — and Those Left Stranded The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has severely impacted global energy markets, leading to drastic measures by energy-dependent nations. International Business Times UK · Mar 28
Keir Starmer is right to defy Donald Trump over the Iran war THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: An exclusive poll for The Independent shows British people think better of the prime minister for staying out of the Iran war as much as possible The Independent UK · Mar 28
Houthi Entry Into Iran-Israel War Stokes Fresh Alarm Over Red Sea Trade Routes and Global Oil Prices Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles at Israel for the first time since the month-old war began, raising fears of renewed Red Sea shipping disruption and surging oil prices. International Business Times UK · Mar 28
Iran will allow 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz in ‘meaningful step toward peace’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 28
Kash Patel's Leaked Username Sends Social Media into a Frenzy Over Unverified Russian Links The hacking of FBI Director Kash Patel's email by Iran-linked hackers has led to unverified claims of Russian connections, sparking widespread debate. International Business Times UK · Mar 28
Kash Patel's Personal Gmail Breach Triggers $10m Taxpayer-Funded Reward Offer The breach of FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email by an Iran-linked group has led to a $10 million bounty for information on the hackers. International Business Times UK · Mar 28
Rob Schneider calls to ‘restore the military draft’ in the US amid war with Iran ‘The Hot Chick’ star says ‘every American’ should serve two years in the military once they reach 18 The Independent UK · Mar 28
Fortune · Mar 28 Dollar dominance is reinforced by the global oil trade, but the Iran war could give rise to the 'petroyuan' as U.S. security shield weakens "The world saves in dollars in large part because it pays in dollars," Deutsche Bank said.
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Anger at Iran war is growing among ‘more-right wing White House staffers,’ insider claims ‘They’re very frustrated,’ an insider said. ‘They didn’t love the war to start with’
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Israel targeted in Yemen’s Houthis first missile strike as US troop deployment raises fears of wider war Rebel group vowed to keep fighting until ‘aggression’ by the US and Israel ends on all fronts
The Times of India · Mar 28 Massive blaze at Kuwait airport after Iran drone strike, fuel tanks hit A massive blaze at Kuwait International Airport, triggered by a suspected Iranian drone strike on fuel storage facilities, has been extinguished after nearly 58 hours. The attack caused significant damage to radar systems, with Kuwait blaming Iran and its proxies. This incident escalates regional tensions as Iran expands its aerial…
International Business Times UK · Mar 28 Mojtaba Khamenei Is Gay Rumours Explained: Donald Trump 'Could Not Contain Laughter' Over Secret Intelligence on Iran Leader Explore the controversy surrounding Trump's claims about Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and the lack of verified evidence.
Fortune · Mar 28 U.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. 'The bond market remains undefeated' "The need for additional spending to finance the war would increase U.S. debt, sparking a bond market selloff as investors require additional compensation to cover potential losses."
The Independent UK · Mar 28 UK ‘weeks away from medicine shortages’ if Iran war continues, experts warn The chief executive for Medicines UK said it’s not currently a crisis, but it is a ‘serious situation’
The Independent UK · Mar 28 A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launch missiles toward Israel and raised fears of new attacks on Red Sea shipping
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Force of 3,500 Marines and sailors arrive in Middle East Previously, thousands of Marines and multiple warships were deployed to the region, joining the roughly 50,000 troops already stationed there
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Thousands of US soldiers onboard USS Tripoli arrive in Middle East amid Iran war IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Starmer’s popularity boosted by Iran war rift with Trump, poll shows Beleaguered prime minister’s refusal to kowtow to Trump over Iran has been popular among voters, poll for The Independent finds