Why House Democrats are waiting until mid-April to force an Iran war powers vote "It reinforces the sense they're not willing to use their power when it counts," one progressive group fumed. Axios · Mar 26
Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days President claims talks with Tehran regime are ‘going very well’ and says he is pausing ‘Energy Plant destruction’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
Dollar Supported by Iran War and Slumping Stocks The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.35%. The dollar rose on Thursday as doubts about whether a ceasefire in Iran will materialize weighed heavily on stocks and boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Thursday’s decline in US weekly continuing unemployment claims to a 1.75-year low is... Barchart · Mar 26
Rachel Reeves must do more to protect us from a wartime slump THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: At a time of conflict in the Middle East, it would be unfair to blame the government for Britain now facing the biggest hit to growth of all the world’s major economies – but the public is right to expect the chancellor to display a surer… The Independent UK · Mar 26
Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime Iran is cementing its hold over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding vessels give up detailed information and detour into Iranian waters before being vetted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps The Independent UK · Mar 26
Crude Oil Rallies as Iran Peace Talks in Doubt May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Thursday closed up +4.16 (+4.61%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1238 (+4.18%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Thursday amid skepticism about a ceasefire in Iran. Crude prices also rose on a report from Axios on Thursday that... Barchart · Mar 26
Iran was always going to close the Strait of Hormuz This is the text from The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up here to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. The Conversation · Mar 26
Vice President J.D. Vance Suggests Iran Could Use Nuclear Suicide Bombers Speaking during a White House Cabinet meeting, Vice President JD Vance said the United States had to imagine what could happen if Iran had access to a weapon capable of killing "many, many tens of thousands of people." International Business Times · Mar 26
Iran missiles able to strike London, US defence secretary suggests A long-range attack on a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean has fuelled concern over the potential threat posed to Britain itself. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Iran has missiles that can strike London, Pete Hegseth warns US secretary of war outlined the potential threat to the UK capital in a White House cabinet meeting The Independent UK · Mar 26
Video shows Minnesota dad and boy were flown on Delta to ICE detention in Texas Airport security video shows another way federal agents are taking immigrants to detention centers The Independent UK · Mar 26
Iranian Trump Supporter Mooné Rahimi Addresses Claims Her Cousin Was Killed in the US-Iran War Mooné Rahimi, an Iranian student in the US, faces backlash after a viral dance video supporting US airstrikes, amidst claims of a family tragedy linked to her stance. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
Are Beans Going to Trade in the Teens? Soybean futures have been rallying since mid-January 2026. While the price reached nearly $12.40 per bushel, it corrected sharply on March 16 to near the $11.45 level. Several factors will determine if beans can trade in the teens during the 2026 crop year. Barchart · Mar 26
How Long Will The Iran War Last? Trump Reveals Timeline As He Rages At 'Sick' Iranian Regime Donald Trump outlines a timeline for ending the Iran war, intensifying criticism of Iran's leadership. Analysis of statements, strategy, and implications for the conflict. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 The Guardian view on China and Iran: the war poses bigger questions for Beijing than where to get its oil Editorial: The limits of its partnership with Tehran are unsurprising. But this conflict raises broader issues for the superpower
The Mary Sue · Mar 26 Joy Behar unleashes savage attack on U.S. military forces in Iran Joy Behar made a pretty wild claim on Wednesday’s episode of The View, suggesting that the US military’s operations in Iran had primarily served to push the “Epstein files off of the front page.” This comment came during a sharp clash with GOP guest Abby Huntsman, where Behar repeatedly questioned…
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Bulletin world briefing: Russia accused of sending drones to Iran Russia accused of sending drones, medicine, and food to Iran. Woman stabbed to death while working at Pokémon store during children’s spring break. Hand, foot and mouth disease symptoms after three die in Vietnam. Protests at Nicolas Maduro’s court hearing as he and his wife face a judge. Sharks ingesting…
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Karoline Leavitt says ‘obviously’ whatever Trump says is true Karoline Leavitt said that anything Donald Trump says is the truth as she was grilled by reporters on his 15-point Iran plan.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Notorious rap fan Marco Rubio references Public Enemy to back Iran attacks in Trump’s Cabinet meeting The Secretary of State has a history of slipping rap lyrics into his public statements, recently quoting Biggie Smalls in reference to ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
The Conversation · Mar 26 How the war in Iran is already affecting UK farmers and food production The conflict in Iran and the disruption to the strait of Hormuz are already starting to affect UK farmers. The closure of this vital shipping route threatens supplies of two essential agricultural necessities: fuel and fertiliser.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ in latest anti-Nato jibe US president says he is ‘very disappointed’ as he again lashes out at allies’ lack of involvement in Iran war
Euronews · Mar 26 Spain's parliament approves €5 billion package to curb impact of war in Iran The European Union's fourth-largest economy has in recent years registered growth rates far higher than its peers, notably thanks to domestic consumption, tourism and exports.
Evening Standard · Mar 26 UK named less safe than many EU countries for US travellers in official advice American travel advice has placed the UK in a mid-tier safety category, as parts of Europe rank among the lowest-risk destinations amid rising global tensions
Evening Standard · Mar 26 Trump calls UK warships ‘toys’ as he lashes out at Starmer’s Iran war ‘mistake’ The president insisted the King will visit the US.