US energy chief says spike in gas prices will fall ‘before too long’ amid Iran war Chris Wright says price increase would last weeks, not months, and that US would not target Iran’s energy industry The Guardian - US · Mar 8
Karoline Leavitt Joins Trump In Slamming Right-Wing Voices Critical Of Iran War: 'Trump Lives In The Real World' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt joined President Donald Trump in slamming right-wing voices critical of the war in Iran. Latin Times · Mar 7
'We know who's talking to who': US defence secy Pete Hegseth on reports of Russia aiding Iran Reacting to reports that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran amid the Middle East conflict, US secretary of war Pete Hegseth stated that the United States has the “best intelligence” in the world and knows “who is talking to who.” The Times of India · Mar 7
Russia allegedly provided Iran with intel that could help it strike US military, sources say Russia is one of a small number countries that maintains friendly relations with Tehran, which has faced years of isolation over its nuclear programme and its support of proxy groups across the Middle East. Euronews · Mar 7
ICE-Detained Journalist Estefany Rodriguez Has Disappeared: 'We Don't Know Where She Is' Estafany Rodríguez, a journalist known for her work on ICE raids, has been detained by ICE without a warrant. Her current whereabouts are unknown, raising concerns about press freedom. International Business Times UK · Mar 6
US and Israel airstrikes ‘fail to destroy’ Iran military command despite 50 Israeli jets hitting underground bunker in Tehran So far, at least 1,332 people across Iran have been killed since the war began, according to the latest figures from Iranian state media outlets Evening Standard · Mar 6
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region The Independent UK · Mar 6
DoJ releases Epstein files containing uncorroborated abuse allegations against Trump Justice department said the files were initially withheld because they were mistakenly categorized as duplicates The Guardian - US · Mar 6
With Iran, confusion is the point The Trump administration's jumbled reasoning for war with Iran is part of the strategy Salon · Mar 6
Can Trump avoid ‘magical thinking’ on Iran? Donald Trump's decades-old fixation with Iran could have led him into the “magical thinking” that derailed other presidencies. Roll Call · Mar 6
Mar-a-Lago face couldn't save Noem The former DHS secretary's firing shows women are disposable to Trump — no matter how hard they try to please him Salon · Mar 6
Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad The Independent UK · Mar 6
A lone battle: Why is Pedro Sánchez the only European leader to take on Trump? As the Spanish PM decries the war in Iran, other politicians are unable – or unwilling – to speak against the US president The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
Spain just shredded the White House’s claim that Spain quietly backed the Iran war They are openly defying the US. We Got This Covered · Mar 5
The Mary Sue · Mar 5 Karoline Leavitt Confirms Donald Trump Bombed Iran Based on, Um, Vibes White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt upheld the Trump administration’s stance regarding the attack on Iran. Similar to her colleague, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, she also believes Trump had to strike due to an ‘imminent threat’ against Iran.
Reason · Mar 5 Karoline Leavitt's Unfair Criticism of CNN's Coverage When Americans die, the administration is going to get questions.
The Independent UK · Mar 5 MAGA lobbyist suggests Iranian schoolgirls killed in airstrikes are better off dead than ‘in a burqa’ Conservative lobbyist Matt Schlapp was blasted by critics for his comment about the schoolgirls killed in Iran
The Guardian - US · Mar 5 Stephen Colbert on Republican double-speak for war in Iran: ‘A war that got a thesaurus for Christmas’ Late-night hosts discussed the confusing, contradictory rhetoric from Republicans to justify the Trump administration’s bombing of Iran.
The Independent UK · Mar 5 White House is looking ‘under every rock’ to solve rising gas prices after Trump’s war in Iran spikes costs, report says Gas prices in the U.S. rose roughly 28 cents per gallon in one week, as a result of U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5 German foreign minister says ‘we will not allow ourselves to be divided’ after Trump-Spain spat – as it happened The US president previously threatened to stop all trade with Spain after it said it didn’t back the US-Israeli military operation against Iran
Fortune · Mar 5 Trump pledged the ‘free flow of energy’ from the Middle East, and he has a week to show progress before prices really spike again Solving the insurance and security issues is massive so long as Iran can still strike tankers.
The Times of India · Mar 5 ‘A day of hope, peace and unity’: Donald Trump, Melania Trump extend Holi greetings US President Donald Trump extended warm greetings for Holi, recognizing the Hindu festival as a harbinger of spring and a symbol of good triumphing over evil. He conveyed wishes for hope, peace, and unity to all celebrating this vibrant festival of colours. The message underscores Holi's significance in fostering renewal…
The Guardian - US · Mar 4 US may not have capacity to take down full barrage of Iranian drones, officials warn Chair of joint chiefs of staff and others in classified meeting said Iran is trying to get US to spend its munitions
The Independent UK · Mar 4 House Republicans are secretly comparing Trump’s Iran attacks to ‘LBJ going into Vietnam’: report ‘Most Republicans want clear objectives, clearer than they are now,’ one GOP lawmaker said
The Times of India · Mar 4 Middle East crisis: Donald Trump rates US war effort ‘15 out of 10’; vows to push on against Iran US President Trump declared the campaign against Iran "about a 15" on a scale of 10, citing success in decimating Iranian leadership and missile capabilities. He reiterated the goal of preventing nuclear weapons, vowing to continue joint operations with Israel despite escalating regional conflict, rising oil prices, and domestic criticism.