Trump says war against Iran moving "substantially ahead" of schedule He said the initial U.S. military plan called for four to five weeks of combat operations. Axios · Mar 2
Cuba’s ‘days are numbered’ Republican senator says in midst of Iran strikes IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 2
Don't drink too much: Nancy Mace says her heart goes out to Ilhan Omar as Khamenei is killed Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Nancy Mace engaged in a sharp and cutting exchange after the US eliminated Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei as Republican Nancy Mace said her heart went out to Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. "Sending them thoughts and prayers," Nancy Mace wrote, mocking the two Muslim Congresswomen.… The Times of India · Mar 2
European stocks sink amid Middle East uncertainty The FTSE 100 Index ended down 130.44 points, 1.2%, at 10,780.11. Evening Standard · Mar 2
Middle East chaos spreads as death toll from Trump’s war with Iran grows More countries have been drawn into the conflict between the US and Iran, with fears strikes could continue for weeks The Independent UK · Mar 2
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing plays into Shiite Islam’s reverence for martyrs, but not for all Iranians The day Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, the Iranian government called for 40 days of public mourning in line with Shiite tradition. It also praised the supreme leader for his martyrdom – a concept considered sacred and significant in the Islamic Republic and Shiite Islam. The Conversation · Mar 2
Trump says an Iran with nuclear weapons would be ‘intolerable threat’ to US in first public comments President Trump claimed Monday that Tehran would have been able to strike the U.S. with ballistic missiles The Independent UK · Mar 2
Mainstream media rallies for war, again Why Donald Trump isn't bothering to make the case for war against Iran Salon · Mar 2
UK Permits US Military to Use Bases for Targeting Iranian Missiles as Region Nearly Hit With Retaliation Fire The UK has approved the US to use its military bases for targeted strikes on Iranian missile infrastructure, marking a new stage of joint defence amid rising tensions. International Business Times UK · Mar 2
Mysterious ‘Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame’ appears steps away from the White House The display consists of stickers – mocked up in the style of the celebrated Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles – which name powerful friends of Epstein and carry QR codes linking to specific entries about them in the files recently released by the Department of Justice The Independent UK · Mar 2
South Park writer leads calls for Barron Trump to be drafted as president says more American casualties expected in Iran conflict The president has been accused of appearing indifferent about the deaths of American service members, prompting questions about whether he would feel differently if his own son was deployed The Independent UK · Mar 2
Iran conflict could worsen America's affordability crisis Gas prices were among the few deflationary sources in the economy where price pressures are apparent on multiple fronts. Axios · Mar 2
‘This is not America First’: Republicans Oppose Trump’s War Against Iran Members of the American Congress have been expressing their disapproval of President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran. Fellow Republicans, even those who had formerly supported Trump’s campaign, had lambasted him online. The Mary Sue · Mar 2
The Iran conflict matters more for inflation than growth Americans will see higher prices for energy in the weeks ahead. Axios · Mar 2
TechRadar · Mar 2 'Near-complete shutdown' — Iranians face third day of internet blackout as connectivity hits 1% Iranians have been offline for over 48 hours following military strikes, with data showing internet traffic close to zero since February 28. Here's everything we know.
Barchart · Mar 2 Supply Concerns Boost Coffee Prices May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +4.00 (+1.42%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +159 (+4.39%). Coffee prices are moving higher today, with robusta up sharply at a 2-week high. Supply concerns are supporting coffee prices today, as the war in Iran has halted most...
Evening Standard · Mar 2 Government ‘looking at all options’ to support Britons as some flights resume A flight to London’s Heathrow, likely to be carrying stranded UK nationals, departed from the United Arab Emirates capital on Monday.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Lindsey Graham names ‘next’ country on Trump’s radar after Iran strikes: ‘Their days are numbered’ Tensions between the U.S. and Cuba have escalated following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
The Guardian - US · Mar 2 Sixth American service member killed in Iran operation US military also says three US fighter jets were shot down in ‘friendly fire’ incident, all six crew members survived
The Conversation · Mar 2 Britain’s military presence in the Middle East – and how it could be dragged into war The British government confirmed on Monday that the RAF base at Akrotiri, Cyprus, had been hit in a drone strike. The resumption of US and Israeli air attacks on Iran – and Iranian reprisal strikes on its neighbours – also highlights the risks to around 300,000 British citizens in the…
The Conversation · Mar 2 The oil price surge is just one symptom of a supply chain network that is not fit for this age of global tensions The escalating conflict between Iran, the US and Israel has taken a critical turn. The strait of Hormuz – one of the most important shipping routes for oil and gas – is facing significant disruption. The strait is the main route connecting Persian Gulf ports in Iran and some of…
International Business Times UK · Mar 2 Truth About Claims Barack Obama Allegedly Funded Terrorism In Iran and Empowered Ali Khamenei's Regime Explore the inaccuracies in Trump's claims about Obama's dealings with Iran, including the $150 billion figure and the implications of recent military actions.
International Business Times · Mar 2 Trump Won't Rule Out U.S. Ground Forces In Iran: Report As the war widens throughout the Middle East, Trump said he wouldn't rule out U.S. ground troops in Iran.
Barchart · Mar 2 Crude Oil Prices Soar on War in Iran April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +4.20 (+6.27%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0968 (+4.24%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with crude posting an 8.25-month high and gasoline posting a 19-month high. The main bullish factor for crude prices is...
The Times of India · Mar 2 'Dog bless Barron': Satire website calls for President's son Barron Trump to go to war A website by the name DraftBarronTrump.com has called for President Donald Trump's son Barron Trump to join the war in the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran and three US service members were killed in the conflict. The satirical website is full of false quotes…