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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Furious Pete Hegseth insists war with Iran is NOT a quagmire, actually going super well

And it's not an "endless abyss" OR a "forever war" either!

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Donald Trump cooked a story to justify U.S. Iran attacks, but forgot to share the tale with his own intelligence chiefs

Even lying needs brain cells.

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Global stock markets slide as oil market volatility rattles investors

Increased targeting of oil and gas infrastructure in the Iran war is hitting trader sentiment hard as concerns mount that the current energy crisis is going to have a lasting impact on the global economy.

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Netanyahu’s energy strikes on Iran are a possible war crime – and straight out of Putin’s playbook

COMMENT: The Israeli bombing of the South Pars gas field has chilling parallels to Russia’s bombing of Ukrainian infrastructure, which has been condemned as a possible war crime. World affairs editor Sam Kiley writes that such a strategy will cause needless pain and do nothing to bring the regime to…

The Independent UK

What to expect next from the ‘special relationship’ as Trump again lashes out at Keir Starmer

Operation Epic Fury unleashed overwhelming firepower on Iran and a Trump broadside against Britain’s prime minister. The president belittled Keir Starmer as being no comparison to Winston Churchill, raged against caveated British support and placed Britain’s standing as America’s “greatest ally” firmly in the past tense.

The Conversation

Oil price surge is hurting African economies: scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa take stock

The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli action. About 20% of the world’s oil…

The Conversation

Iran hangs three men, including 19-year-old wrestler, in first executions over January protests

Rights groups said the trio, who included a teenager who had taken part in international wrestling competitions, were executed without a fair trial and had given confessions under torture.

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Dollar Falls and Gold Plunges on Hawkish Global Central Banks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today after the British pound, the euro, and Japanese yen rallied when the BOE, ECB, and BOJ made hawkish comments about the inflationary aspects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran. Losses in...

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'Aliens.gov' Registered: White House Sparks Global Frenzy Over Secret UFO Files

Author Michael Wolff warns that Donald Trump's second term is facing a 'political catastrophe' amid a deepening war with Iran and a collapse in public approval.

International Business Times UK

Stephen Colbert on DHS pick Markwayne Mullin: ‘Has a history of being real dumb and real angry about it’

Late-night hosts discussed the confirmation hearing for Trump’s new homeland security pick, the about-face by Republicans on Iran and the war’s sticker-shock for ordinary Americans

The Guardian - US

Trump-Netanyahu split out in open? Intel chief says Israel's goals in Iran not same as US

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard revealed differing objectives between the US and Israel in their campaign against Iran. While President Trump aims to destroy Iran's missile capabilities and navy, Israel focuses on disabling its leadership.

The Times of India

Is This The End For Donald Trump? POTUS Allegedly 'Cannot Recover' As Approval Ratings Sink Amid Iran War Crisis

With the Iran war escalating and a new poll putting Donald Trump 14 points underwater, author Michael Wolff warns the president's second term is sliding from crisis to 'political catastrophe.'

International Business Times UK

The New Wave of ‘Patriotic’ Scams: How Criminals Are Using the Iran Conflict to Drain Savings

Many of us have been focused on the news recently. Everything seems a little “doom and gloom” out there. But the conflict in Iran has...

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Israel’s attack on Iran’s biggest gas field is a major escalation – here’s why

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'Iran came with a lot of weapons': Top US general says Iran retains 'some capability'; Hegseth assures war not 'endless abyss'

US military leaders present conflicting views on the ongoing conflict with Iran. While General Caine signals a prolonged, aggressive campaign targeting Iran's military capabilities, Defense Secretary Hegseth assures it's not an endless quagmire. President Trump's statements also offer mixed signals, suggesting a swift conclusion while also indicating a desire to…

The Independent UK

UK and European allies slam Iran’s attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

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Stocks Slump as Iran War Fans Inflation Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.60%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Guardian - UK

Iran could be the US’s Boer war: a hollow victory that marks the beginning of the end of empire

US leaders anticipated a walkover. Now they’re embroiled in a conflict that could hasten the end of US economic dominance, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

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The Independent UK

Starmer and European allies condemn Iran attacks in joint statement

The leaders expressed their ‘deep concern’ about the escalating conflict, calling on Iran to ‘cease immediately its threats’

The Independent UK

European Central Bank holds rates unchanged as energy shock from Iran war causes massive uncertainty

The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged Thursday and warned that the Iran war would boost inflation in the short term through higher energy prices but that the long-term impact on consumer prices and the economy was uncertain

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Senior Trump official who spoke out against Israel under investigation by FBI, facing lengthy prison sentence

The White House dismisses his claim of Israeli pressure on Trump as "absurd".

Latin Times

Ruben Gallego Says He Won't Support Authorizing Additional $200 Billion For The War In Iran

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego said he won't support authorizing an additional $200 billion for the war in Iran following reports that the Pentagon is seeking the sum.

Euronews

ECB keeps rates steady as rising energy prices fuel inflation concerns amid Iran war

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its key policy rates on hold on Thursday, as fresh spikes in oil and gas prices threaten to derail recent progress in reducing inflation.

The Conversation

The West has long characterized Iran’s oil as a prize to be claimed

With the recent outbreak of hostilities in the Persian Gulf, the focus of international attention has returned to one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints: the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

MAGA voters overwhelmingly prefer Trump to Tucker Carlson, new poll finds

Support for President Donald Trump and his Iran war seemingly unshakeable among his base, survey finds

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