Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War

The Trump administration said the Middle East would “recede” in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president started the Iran war.

By Edward Wong

Iran’s Potential Peace Negotiator Known for Strongman Approach - Bloomberg

Iran’s Potential Peace Negotiator Known for Strongman Approach  Bloomberg

Oil Falls on Signs of Progress in Resolution to Middle East Conflict - WSJ

Oil Falls on Signs of Progress in Resolution to Middle East Conflict  WSJ

Markets were not made for Trump’s never-ending ping-pong

The chaos of the Iran war will have long-term consequences for investors and the dollar

Donald Trump says US is currently negotiating with Iran

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that negotiations between the United States and Iran had begun. Several Iranian officials denied these claims.

First Thing: US reportedly poised to send airborne troops to Middle East

Iran has targeted Israel and Gulf states while denying Donald Trump’s claims that any negotiations are taking place. Plus, Democrats flip seat in district home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Good morning. The US appeared poised to deploy airborne troops to the Middle East, according to reports, as strikes intensified across the region. What is the 15-point framework? Diplomats with knowledge of the talks believe it is likely to be a rehashed version of a proposal put forward by Trump’s negotiating tea...

By Clea Skopeliti

Thousands of U.S. troops deploy to Middle East. And, the latest on DHS funding talks

The U.S. is sending thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne to the Middle East. And, congressional Republicans present Democrats with a new deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

New York Times columnist tells liberal readers Trump's war with Iran is 'going better than you think'

New York Times columnist Bret Stephens praised President Donald Trump's successes in his war against Iran, telling the paper's liberal readers it's "going better than you think."

Iranian attacks amount to violation of sovereignty, Gulf states tell UN

GCC states, UN rights chief Volker Turk warn of grave repercussions amid war on Iran.

Iran mocks Trump’s talks claim as US set to deploy troops. Here’s what to know - CNN

Iran mocks Trump’s talks claim as US set to deploy troops. Here’s what to know  CNN

US sends paratroopers to Gulf as Trump weighs Kharg invasion - The Times

US sends paratroopers to Gulf as Trump weighs Kharg invasion  The Times

Iran war may further 'chill' an already frozen job market, economist says

The war injects additional uncertainty for businesses, leading them to hit pause on hiring.

Philippines says it is working with US to obtain oil from US-sanctioned nations

The Philippines is working with Washington to secure waivers and exemptions that will allow it to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries and guarantee supplies, its ambassador to the United States said. The Philippines, which relies heavily on imported fuel, declared a state of national energy emergency on Tuesday to deal with the fallout from the Middle East war, including ‌the disruptions to oil procurement. “We are working with the State Department to get waivers or exemptions to purchase...

By Reuters

Iran war: Tehran says US is 'negotiating with itself'

Iran's Foreign Ministry has said it is not negotiating with the US. It comes after Trump reportedly put forward a proposal including a one-month ceasefire, conveyed to Iran via Pakistan. Follow DW for more.

US demands of 15-point peace plan likely 'unacceptable' for Iran

The US announced it had sent on a 15-point peace plan to Iran, which Tehran has deemed 'excessive'. But what is the US's list of demands? There are some indications: sanction relief, a rollback of Iran's nuclear programme, the monitoring by the IAEA of that programme, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and an end to support for proxies. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle takes a look at the latest developments.

By FRANCE24

Iran war volatility is pushing retail investors to sell stocks, but they aren’t leaving the market entirely

Retail investors are gaining exposure to the market beyond single stocks.

By Gordon Gottsegen

Iran rejecting Trump’s 15-point plan is largest sign yet that the US is losing the war

The resignation of Joe Kent as head of the National Counterterrorism Center was most revealing, with his resignation letter insisting that Iran posed no imminent threat

By Bamo Nouri and Inderjeet Parmar

The VIX Crashes Out, For Now, on Hope For Peace and Cheaper Oil

‘Trump will not dictate end of war’: Iran dismisses US' 15-point de-escalation proposal, counters with its own 5 demands

Iran has rejected a US peace proposal, stating it will end the conflict only on its own terms and timeline. Tehran demands a halt to attacks, guarantees against future wars, war damage compensation, an end to regional hostilities, and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

By TOI World Desk

PM Modi told Trump to end war… India not a dalal nation (on Pak role): Govt

By Manoj C G

Iran calls for sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz in fresh list of demands, rejects Trump's proposal as ‘excessive’

Tehran has dismissed the 15-point plan as “excessive” and has issued a fresh list of demands, which includes sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

UN rights council set to hold urgent debate on March 27 on Iran school strike - The Straits Times

UN rights council set to hold urgent debate on March 27 on Iran school strike  The Straits Times

Trump faces war fallout at home as gas prices rise - opinion

Overconfidence and poor planning condemn Donald Trump’s war with Iran to fail.

Iran Mocks Donald Trump's 'Good And Productive Talks' Claim, Shares Fake WhatsApp Chat

Trump announced a five-day pause in military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing "very good and productive conversations".

Pakistan has conveyed US proposal; Turkiye or Pakistan could host talks, senior Iranian official says

Pakistan has delivered a proposal from the United States to Iran, and either Pakistan or Turkiye could be venues for discussions to de-escalate the war in the Gulf, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday. The comments, by an official speaking on condition of anonymity, were among the few signs that Tehran was willing to consider diplomatic proposals, despite having denied in public that it would negotiate with the administration of US President Donald Trump. The Iranian source di...

By none@none.com (Reuters | News Desk)

Pakistan has conveyed US proposal; Turkey or Pakistan could host talks, senior Iranian official says

Pakistan has delivered a proposal from the United States to Iran, and either Pakistan or Turkey could be venues for discussions to de-escalate the war in the Gulf, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday. The comments, by an official speaking on condition of anonymity, were among the few signs that Tehran was willing […]

What recent Baku–Tehran tensions reveal about Iranian Azerbaijan

Tehran is cautious of alienating its largest ethnic minority, leaving Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in crisis mode.

By Nigar Hasanova

Israel says it struck naval missile site in Tehran

Follow live developments as the conflict in the Middle East continues and as US President Donald Trump said the US was making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to the war, with reports of ⁠a 15-point plan sent to Tehran

‘No one like us will make a deal with you’ – Iran rejects Trump's talk of negotiation; petrol and diesel prices should start to drop in Ireland from today

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UN rights council set to hold urgent debate on Friday over Iran school strike

The debate, requested by Iran, China and Cuba, explicitly refers to the airstrike on a school on the first day of the war that killed at least 165 people, most of them children.

U.S. equities advanced on talks of a possible U.S.-Iran peace plan

Italy condemns Iran’s attacks against the Gulf countries and Jordan

(ANSA) - GINEVRA, 25 MAR - Italy today condemned Iran’s “unjustified military attacks” against countries in the region, particularly against civilian targets and infrastructure, expressing “grave concern over the serious impact of the military escalation on the civilian population and human rights.” In a statement delivered in Geneva during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, on the occasion of the urgent debate “to discuss the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Repu...

By ANSA

Trump’s maximal war gains have yielded mixed results - The Observer

Trump’s maximal war gains have yielded mixed results  The Observer

Is the US really negotiating with Iran, or is Trump making it all up?

The pattern of Trump responding to alarming economic developments during the war mirrors his approach to his ‘liberation day’ tariffs.

Rosatom Pulls More Staff From Iranian Nuclear Plant After Reported Strike

A projectile landed inside the Bushehr nuclear power plant's compound late Tuesday but caused no damage, Iran's atomic energy organization said, accusing the United States and Israel of attacking the facility.

UN Human Rights Council condemns Iran over Hormuz blockade - SWI swissinfo.ch

UN Human Rights Council condemns Iran over Hormuz blockade  SWI swissinfo.ch

Oil trading spike minutes before post by Trump raises questions

LONDON - Traders bet half a billion dollars on the ‌price of crude only 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay to attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure that sent the market plunging, exchange data and Reuters calculations show.

US one month truce plan faces reality check as Iran rejects talks - Gulf News

US one month truce plan faces reality check as Iran rejects talks  Gulf News

Israel hits Iran as Trump talks to ‘the right people’ about peace - News24

Israel hits Iran as Trump talks to ‘the right people’ about peace  News24

Dar urges de-escalation, diplomacy in talks with Malaysian FM, EU VP

Since the US-Israel-Iran conflict began, Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions

By Web Desk

Both Sides' Starting Ceasefire Positions Are: "We Won, You Surrender"

Both Sides' Starting Ceasefire Positions Are: "We Won, You Surrender" By Michael Every of Rabobank Don't screen yourself off from reality Today starts with markets in a positive mood, stocks up in Asia, bond yields down slightly, and Brent oil down around 7% to $97.5. Yet don’t screen yourself from reality. As underlined before, the price of energy on a screen currently has no relation to its actual availability in different forms in certain geographies. The Philippines just dec...

By Tyler Durden

Iran War: Mainstream Media Starting to Acknowledge Potential Iran Victory as Trump Flails About, Readying Ground Assault; EU Reversal on Russia Oil Sanctions, Emergency Actions in Asia, Even China, Shows Accelerating Economic Damage;

Today's Iran war update: the current reduction in temperatures does not mean a resolution of the war or damage to the global economy is nigh.

By Yves Smith

US reportedly communicates 15-point cease-fire proposal with Iran

The United States has shared a 15-point proposal with Iran to reach a cease-fire in the war, two Pakistani officials said Wednesday, adding that the plan was received by Tehran. T...

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media - The Daily Star

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media  The Daily Star

Iran receives US 15-point plan to end Mideast war

The US has reportedly sent a 15-point plan to Iran via Pakistan to end the Mideast war, raising hopes for a diplomatic solution amid ongoing conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-receives-us-15-point-plan-to-end-mideast-war/

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Sky News: Trump’s “favorite field marshal” from Pakistan who has taken on a mediator role between the US and Iran – Who is Asim Munir

Pakistan maintains direct contact with both Washington and Tehran, and has been described as Iran’s least hostile neighbor The post Sky News: Trump’s “favorite field marshal” from Pakistan who has taken on a mediator role between the US and Iran – Who is Asim Munir appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

Tehran receives US plan to end Middle East war as Iran fires at US carrier

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed progress in talks with Iran in recent days, even though Tehran has denied any negotiations were taking place. The post Tehran receives US plan to end Middle East war as Iran fires at US carrier appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

Iran stops pak-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran stops pak-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation - Kuwait Times

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation  Kuwait Times

Iran has given us "a very big gift," Trump says. - seneweb.com

Iran has given us "a very big gift," Trump says.  seneweb.com