Scoop: Cabinet to huddle to talk midterm politics The meeting comes as the Iran war has sent gas prices soaring, and after the stock market's worst day since Trump launched the war. Axios · Mar 26
I went to CPAC and found Trump supporters unhappy about Iran, Epstein files and the economy, even while the fans at the MAGA conference celebrate his immigration policies There is a pall over the Make America Great Again, or MAGA, movement. Donald Trump overpromised. His public support has fallen. Some “America First” die-hards now openly criticize him. The Conversation · Mar 26
Iran suggests Spain may be able to send ships through Strait of Hormuz as it is ‘non-hostile’ country Iran remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on vessels have caused chaos in energy markets The Independent UK · Mar 26
Trump extends deadline for Iran negotiations "I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, " Trump said. Axios · Mar 26
US markets see biggest slump since start of US-Israel war on Iran Dow closed 450 points down and S&P dipped 1.7% while Nasdaq fell 2.3% into correction territory The Guardian - US · Mar 26
Trump Says Iran Is 'Begging' For Deal With US — But Tehran Denies Direct Talks, Fueling Conflicting Claims Donald Trump claims Iran is 'begging' for a deal with the US, yet Tehran denies any negotiations are under way — fuelling a clash of narratives over the truth. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
Trump extends Iran war deadline and insists peace talks are going ‘very well’ President Donald Trump has extended a deadline for Iran, pushing back the threat of further strikes on its energy plants by ten days. The US president initially set a Friday deadline, warning of the “total destruction” of energy facilities if ceasefire talks did not commence. The new deadline is April… The Independent UK · Mar 26
Stocks Slump on Iran War and Weakness in Chipmakers The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -1.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.38%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.72%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 26
Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, reportedly after request from Tehran Speaking at a Cabinet meeting earlier on Thursday, Trump denied he was desperate for a deal to end the war, insisting that Tehran was keen to come to the table. Euronews · Mar 26
Iran could strike London after ‘lying’ about missile range, Pete Hegseth claims IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 26
‘It’s a very basic question’: Under Secretary of State for Arms Control faces heated questioning over Israel’s nuclear program Democrat Rep. Joaquin Castro grilled Undersecretary Thomas DiNanno over Israel’s nuclear capabilities. Although DiNanno is the Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, he refused to answer Castro’s inquiry. The Mary Sue · Mar 26
Hegseth says Iran has missiles that could reach London Pete Hegseth says Iran has missiles that could strike London as he stressed that Tehran is a “threat to the world”. The Independent UK · Mar 26
Pete Hegseth given brutal new nickname by Pentagon staffers, report says Trump praised Hegseth this week as an early and enthusiastic supporter of his Iran military campaign The Independent UK · Mar 26
Karoline Leavitt rips Iran with a terrifying threat, but Trump himself just contradicted everything White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt just issued a stark warning to Iran, emphasizing President Donald Trump’s readiness to “unleash hell,” a statement that directly clashes with Trump’s own recent declaration that “this war has been won.” It’s a pretty wild contradiction, honestly, and it’s got everyone scratching their heads. The Mary Sue · Mar 26
The Times of India · Mar 26 Silicon Valley's Ethan Agarwal urges Trump to lift ban on Iranian students, gets called out as 'moron' Silicon Valley entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal, who is running for Congress in California-17 as a challenger to Ro Khanna in Dem primary, urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his immigration ban on Iran as that would force thousands of Iranian students who will be graduating in May this year out of…
International Business Times · Mar 26 Trump Claims The U.S. Will 'Remember' Lack Of NATO Support For Iran War President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would "remember" that many NATO members declined to help during the conflict with Iran, and raised doubts that the U.S. would be there for them in the future.
Axios · Mar 26 Why these 6 Iranian islands could be crucial to Trump's "final blow" of the war Many of the potential plans for a "final blow" center around islands in the Gulf.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from war on Iran Charities say energy companies, banks and defence companies stand to benefit from the economic fallout
International Business Times UK · Mar 26 Did Iran Provide 'Big Boats of Oil' to the US Amidst Peace Negotiations With Trump? US President Donald Trump claims Iran allowed oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a 'gift', amid ongoing tensions. Explore the implications of this strategic move.
The Mary Sue · Mar 26 Karoline Leavitt says regime change in Iran has been ‘achieved’ — by replacing Khamenei with Khamenei? Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that President Donald Trump achieved ‘regime change’ in Iran. She deems the assault on Iranian leadership as the benchmark of regime change.
The Mary Sue · Mar 26 In a bold move, a former Minnesota Governor calls on Barron Trump to step up and enlist for the Iran War Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura went on Piers Morgan Uncensored to air his thoughts regarding the war on Iran. Ventura made a call to action to Trump’s youngest son—Barron Trump—to support his father’s war.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26 Morning Mail: Trump renews threats to Iran, big cyclone about to make third landfall, trans Olympic ban US president implores Tehran to negotiate as Labor tries to fix ‘biggest ever energy crisis’; trans women will not be able to compete in female events in LA
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Lahore beats Hyderabad in Pakistan Super League opener as high fuel prices keep fans at home Pakistan’s biggest sports spectacle of the year started behind closed doors with fans staying home because of soaring fuel prices related to the Iran war
We Got This Covered · Mar 26 Iran’s state media knows exactly who they’re targeting — and the propaganda ploy is sneakier than it looks Iran just upgraded its propaganda playbook.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 AP is calling Israel's attack on Lebanon an invasion. What does that mean and why does it matter? The Associated Press is now calling Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon an invasion