Vance ‘worried about success’ of Iran attack before war, report says IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 13
Reeves drawing up plans to help with energy costs as Iran war continues Chancellor Rachel Reeves will ‘take the necessary decisions to help families with the cost of living and protect the public finances’. Evening Standard · Mar 13
Rachel Reeves vows to support households with rising energy costs as Middle East crisis hits oil prices Reeves has pledged to support those battling with escalating energy bills amid the Middle East crisis The Independent UK · Mar 13
'Totally obliterated': Trump announces US strike on Iran’s military targets at Kharg Island; spares oil infra President Trump announced the US conducted a powerful bombing raid on Iran's Kharg Island, destroying military targets while sparing oil infrastructure. This action follows Iran's interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and escalates the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The Times of India · Mar 13
U.S. conducts massive bombing of strategic Iran Island, Trump says Trump called the strike "one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East." Axios · Mar 13
Dubai news: ‘Evacuate the office?’ Standard Chartered responds to viral rumours in UAE emirate amid Iran vs US-Israel war Amidst escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, Standard Chartered clarified reports of a Dubai office evacuation, stating it extended existing work-from-home measures as a precaution. The bank emphasised its regional operations remain active. This comes as other financial institutions also implement safety protocols, highlighting Dubai's crucial role as a financial hub… The Times of India · Mar 13
JD Vance refuses to reveal advice he gave Trump on Iran: ‘I don’t want to go to prison’ JD Vance refused to reveal the advice he gave Donald Trump on the war with Iran, joking that he didn’t “want to go to prison”. The Independent UK · Mar 13
Trump’s bold promises for Hormuz collapse after one devastating truth from his own administration The United States military isn’t ready to escort oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a top official in President Donald Trump’s administration, directly contradicting earlier suggestions from the president. This news comes as Iran continues to effectively block the crucial waterway, causing oil prices to surge worldwide. The Mary Sue · Mar 13
The US-Israel war on Iran sends Dubai residents fleeing, but what they abandoned in their wake has sparked a new nightmare A heartbreaking reality is unfolding in Dubai right now as many foreign residents, fleeing the escalating US–Israel war on Iran, are abandoning their pets in record numbers. This sudden exodus, driven by missile strikes spreading across Gulf countries, has left animal shelters completely overwhelmed and a disturbing trail of discarded… The Mary Sue · Mar 13
John Fetterman blasts new Iranian leader with chilling ‘kill him too’ demand, raising new concerns Senator John Fetterman has called for Israel to “kill him, too” in reference to Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, raising some serious eyebrows and sparking discussion about his hawkish stance. This demand comes after Mojtaba Khamenei was named to lead Iran on Monday, following the death of his… The Mary Sue · Mar 13
Remember why they set up DOGE? Now Trump just wasted 11 billion dollars in Iran war At this rate, anything DOGE saved is going to burn in Iran. We Got This Covered · Mar 13
Donald Trump, the guy who thinks he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, just said it’s a ‘great honor’ to kill Iranians Donald Trump's statement reveals him to be the heartless monster he really is. We Got This Covered · Mar 13
Iran Puts Amazon, Google and Other Tech Firms on Target List as 'Enemy Technology Infrastructure' Iran has identified assets belonging to major U.S. technology companies across the Middle East as potential targets, according to a list published by the Iranian news agency Tasnim, which has ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Latin Times · Mar 13
Trump’s own Religious Liberty Commission adviser resigns in protest over Iran war Sameerah Munshi called the U.S. war in Iran ‘illegal’ and said it was undertaken without ‘clear constitutional or congressional authorization’ The Independent UK · Mar 13
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Trump’s roundabout way to restart tariffs? Launching investigations into forced labor Newly enacted trade investigations could lead to a new round of tariffs for US trading partners
Axios · Mar 13 Trump turns to California offshore oil to help with Iran war He invoked a Cold War-era law in a bid to boost oil production in the midst of the Iran war.
We Got This Covered · Mar 13 A US military aircraft crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury—but the Pentagon’s official story is already being questioned Two very different crash explanations emerged.
TechRadar · Mar 13 A new 'work from home' age? Governments across Asia order employees to stay home due to concerns over the Iran war Fuel shortages from the US-Israel war in Iran force governments across Asia to adopt remote work, energy conservation, and digital infrastructure strategies.
The Independent UK · Mar 13 How Michigan, Virginia and New York attacks reveal elevated US terror threat amid Iran war Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the last week have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat in the United States – is the country equipped to deal with it?
The Times of India · Mar 13 Why the US is sending assault ship USS Tripoli, thousands of marines to the Middle East and what it means for Iran vs Israel war The US is significantly expanding its military presence in the Middle East, deploying thousands of Marines and the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli amid escalating tensions with Iran. This move aims to deter further Iranian aggression, protect vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and provide the US with…
Axios · Mar 13 Scoop: Trump rejected Putin offer to move Iran's uranium to Russia Securing Iran's 450 kilograms of 60%-enriched uranium is a key war objective.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 13 Potential Punishments for Iran if 2026 World Cup Withdrawal Threat Is Formalized There is no modern-day precedent for how FIFA will respond.
Barchart · Mar 13 Iran War Drags Stocks Lower The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.62%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.60%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Vance was ‘skeptical’ over attacking Iran in discussions leading up to start of war, report says A senior administration official claims Vance ‘opposes’ the war and is ‘worried about success’
Kiplinger · Mar 13 What Are Home Heating Oil Prices Across the U.S.? Home heating oil prices are high for most Americans. How much higher will they go as we head deeper into winter?