Cory Booker calls both parties ‘feckless’ for ceding war powers to Trump Democrat says Congress ‘doing nothing’ may embolden president to attack countries such as Cuba and North Korea The Guardian - US · Mar 15
Iran War, Fed Conundrum and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets face one of the year's most consequential weeks as the Federal Reserve's March meeting on Wednesday at 2:00pm arrives amid extraordinary economic crosscurrents Barchart · Mar 15
Oil company shares soar to all-time highs as Middle East war turbocharges price per barrel Energy supply shock from US-Israeli attack on Iran fuels record valuations for Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron The Guardian - UK · Mar 15
Zelenskyy blasts Trump after a shocking decision rocks Ukraine’s war efforts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned the recent US decision to ease some sanctions on Russian oil sales, a move he says “certainly does not help achieve peace” and could be worth a staggering $10 billion to Russia. This unexpected move from President Donald Trump has sparked widespread criticism from… The Mary Sue · Mar 15
‘Republicans are overwhelmingly supportive’ of Trump’s Iran actions- Pence pooh-poohs claims of GOP division Well, if they admit there is a problem, they will have to change things. Sacrilege! We Got This Covered · Mar 15
Bill Maher went from Trump praise to a full-on roast of his ‘baffling’ incompetence, and people are wondering if gas prices triggered it He doesn’t see how Trump did not account for something so obvious. We Got This Covered · Mar 15
'Only defending our people': Iran dismisses Trump's claim on 'wanting a deal', says 'no reason for talks' Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed Donald Trump's claims of seeking a deal, stating Iran has no reason to talk with Americans due to past "negative experiences". He asserted Iran's strength and that they're only "defending its people", while also noting countries are negotiating for safe passage through the Strait… The Times of India · Mar 15
Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return As only two members of the Iranian women's soccer team remain in Australia, the local diaspora says families of those seeking asylum are being targeted. AAP · Mar 15
Israel–Iran War: IDF Denies Reports Air Defences Are Running Critically Low Israel denies reports it is running low on missile interceptors as the Iran–Israel conflict escalates, raising questions about how its air defence system handles massive barrages. International Business Times UK · Mar 15
Top Iranian Official Says 'Members Of Epstein's Network' Planning False Flag Attack 'Similar To 9/11' To Blame Tehran Iran's top national security official, Ali Larijani, claimed on Sunday that "members of Epstein's network" are planning a false flag attack "similar to 9/11" and blame Tehran for it. Latin Times · Mar 15
Al-Quds rally in London: Pro-Iran protesters chant ‘death to IDF’, wave posters of Khamenei; 3 arrested Pro-Iran protesters gathered in central London on Sunday for the annual Al-Quds Day rally, shouting anti-Israel slogans and waving Palestinian flags as police made three arrests during the protest and a counter-demonstration. The Times of India · Mar 15
Israeli military claims brother of man who attacked Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah commander Israel's military is claiming that the brother of a man who attacked a Michigan synagogue last week was a Hezbollah commander The Independent UK · Mar 15
Late Iranian Supreme Leader Was Reportedly Wary About His Son Succeeding Him Due To Not Being Very Intelligent Late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was wary about his son Mojtaba succeeding him because he was not perceived as being particularly intelligent, according a new report. Latin Times · Mar 15
Kharg Island: Trump's mercy shot on Iran's oil lifeline could reshape the war The US has conducted airstrikes on military installations on Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub, while largely sparing oil infrastructure. President Trump cited "reasons of decency" but warned of reconsideration if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is threatened. The move highlights the island's strategic importance for Iran's… The Times of India · Mar 15
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15 Trump’s call for allied deployment to strait of Hormuz meets muted response UK and Japan among countries that are considering options but yet to commit warships to blockaded shipping route
The Independent UK · Mar 15 US energy secretary says war against Iran will be over ‘within next few weeks’ IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Mar 15 Is Mojtaba Khamenei Dead? Donald Trump Says 'I Don't Know If He's Alive' as Iran Leader Vanishes Iran's foreign minister has insisted that new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and in command, despite the 56-year-old cleric remaining unseen by the public following US-Israeli strikes that killed his father. Donald Trump has questioned whether Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, while US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described him as…
The Independent UK · Mar 15 Trump’s FCC chair faces backlash after threatening broadcasters over Iran war coverage: ‘Flagrantly anti First Amendment’ Brendan Carr said broadcasters must ‘correct course’ or potentially lose their licenses
The Times of India · Mar 15 'I'm what?' Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu mocks death rumours, shows off five fingers - watch Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly debunked circulating social media rumors about his death and a supposed "six fingers" claim. He shared a video showcasing his five-fingered hands, dismissing the baseless allegations as fake news. These false claims emerged amidst heightened regional tensions and online misinformation, with the PM's…
Evening Standard · Mar 15 Three arrests made amid Al Quds Day demonstration and counter-protest Al Quds Day demonstrators chanted ‘from the river to the sea’ and held pictures of the late leader of Iran at a static protest in London on Sunday.
Euronews · Mar 15 Zelenskyy says ready for another round of peace talks but waiting on US and Russia US-led peace talks between Ukraine and Russia had been under way in the United Arab Emirates but were placed on hold amid the Iran war.
The Times of India · Mar 15 Iran's top security official claims 'Epstein-linked network' plotting ‘9/11‑like’ attack to frame Tehran A top Iranian security official claims a network linked to Jeffrey Epstein is plotting a 9/11-style terrorist attack and intends to frame Iran. Ali Larijani stated Iran opposes such plots and has no conflict with the American people, amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Axios · Mar 15 Hegseth's "no quarter" Iran talk alarms legal experts The U.S. has banned "no quarter" threats since the Civil War.
We Got This Covered · Mar 15 Wondering when the Iran war will end? Trump has an answer that should terrify you: ‘When I feel it in my bones’ Waging war on a gut feeling.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 15 As an Iranian Australian I feel helpless watching the war unfold and pray for peace – but prayer must be coupled with action My family fled Iran in 1979 as members of a religious minority. Now we watch from the safety of Australia as our community is persecuted again