‘Doesn’t make sense’: GOP senator slams the use of ‘businessmen’ Kushner and Witkoff for peace talks Why are unelected businessmen in charge of critical peace talks? We Got This Covered · Feb 27
U.S. evacuates Israel embassy staff as Trump's Iran decision looms A spokesperson for Iran's military said "any unwise American action will lead to a widespread fire in the region." Axios · Feb 27
Fox News host and former Trump aide falsely claims president was never on Epstein’s plane – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Feb 27
US advises embassy staff in Israel to leave now if they want, as risk of war hangs over Middle East The U.S. Embassy in Israel has told its staff that it can leave the country and urged anyone considering departure to do so immediately as the threat of an American strike on Iran looms The Independent UK · Feb 27
How America lit the fuse on Iran's nuclear programme Iran and the United States made "significant progress" during talks in Switzerland on Thursday, according to mediators, with both sides agreeing to resume negotiations in Austria next week. Radio France Internationale · Feb 27
Why Congress tried to dodge Iran vote Iran hawks are maneuvering to have their war without their fingerprints on it Salon · Feb 27
Trump is marching toward war with Iran. He hasn’t bothered to make clear why The US spent months promoting a false case for the invasion of Iraq. This time, we’re in the dark about Washington’s goals The Guardian - US · Feb 27
US and Iran end nuclear talks without a deal – what could happen next IN FULL The Independent UK · Feb 27
Iranian agents obstructed care at hospitals packed with wounded protesters Iranian doctors say that during last month’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, security agents swarmed hospitals in multiple cities, hunting for wounded protesters The Independent UK · Feb 27
Iran says 'good progress' made as latest talks with US wrap up The Oman-mediated negotiations follow repeated threats from Donald Trump to strike Iran, with the US president last Thursday giving Tehran 15 days to reach a deal. Euronews · Feb 27
Trump news at a glance: No deal reached in Iran talks as potential for US attack looms Iranian foreign minister claimed ‘good progress’ made and further talks expected – key US politics stories from Thursday, 26 February at a glance The Guardian - US · Feb 27
'Most intense so far': US-Iran conclude latest round of nuclear talks in Geneva Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi described Thursday’s talks with the United States in Geneva as the “most intense” so far, signalling cautious optimism amid ongoing tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme and international sanctions. The Times of India · Feb 27
Top U.S. commander in the Middle East briefs Trump on Iran options This was the first time Adm. Brad Cooper briefed Trump since the beginning of the crisis with Iran. Axios · Feb 27
Trump sends steep list of U.S. demands and preps for further strikes as Iran claims ‘significant progress’ in nuclear talks In Congress, Democrats increasingly fall in line behind War Powers resolution but holdouts give the White House support The Independent UK · Feb 26
The Independent UK · Feb 26 Starmer ‘supporting’ talks between US and Iran after Trump threatens military action Number 10 said that security in the region ‘must be a priority’
We Got This Covered · Feb 26 Kaitlan Collins asked Sen. Mullin the same question four times about Iran’s ‘obliterated’ nuclear program, and his answers got stranger every time His answers left viewers with even more questions
Barchart · Feb 26 Stocks Finish Mostly Lower as Nvidia Weighs on Chipmakers The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.16%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.56%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Feb 26 Crude Oil Prices Settle Lower as US-Iranian Nuclear Talks to Continue April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.21 (-0.32%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.0079 (+0.35%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday in volatile trade, with crude falling to a 1-week low. Crude prices whipsawed between higher and lower, then lower...
Latin Times · Feb 26 Marjorie Taylor Greene Shares Clip of Trump Slamming Iraq War, Declares 'End of MAGA' Over Current Iran Stance Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said President Donald Trump has abandoned his long-standing opposition to foreign wars, declaring "End of MAGA" in a post on X.
The Guardian - US · Feb 26 Trump once boasted about opposing the Iraq war, but Iran shows his stance on foreign conflicts is ever shifting The rationale to justify the US striking first has shifted from Iran killing protesters to its developing weapons
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26 Morning Mail: One Nation job for Pauline Hanson’s daughter; tensions high amid US-Iran nuclear talks; fears over ChatGPT Health advice Lee Hanson given lucrative role by One Nation; high-stakes US-Iran talks continue into the night; experts sound alarm over ChatGPT Health
We Got This Covered · Feb 26 MAGA is officially over—according to Marjorie Taylor Greene, who’s calling out Trump for his same ‘BS excuses’ Seems like it's officially over.
Axios · Feb 26 Americans fear Iran but question Trump's judgment: poll 80% of adults express at least a moderate degree of concern that Iran's nuclear program poses a direct threat to the U.S.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26 US-Iran nuclear talks end without a deal as threat of war grows Mediators suggest talks will reconvene next week but no immediate evidence two sides any closer on uranium enrichment
Axios · Feb 26 House Democratic leaders to force vote on reining in Trump's Iran war powers Some Republicans have indicated they may vote with Democrats on the resolution.