NATO’s ‘Trump Whisperer’ Faces Blowback Over Support for Iran War

Critics say Mark Rutte, the alliance’s secretary general, has gone beyond his remit by openly supporting a war that does not directly involve Europe’s collective defense.

By Steven Erlanger and Lara Jakes

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

Iran’s military leaders dismiss Trump’s deal claims

Military command says it will not ‘come to terms’ with US after Washington presents 15-point plan to end war

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.

Suspicious bets placed on US-Iran strikes trigger insider trading concerns

Before financial markets opened in the United States on March 25, the US president stepped back from a threat to target Iranian energy sites. But 15 minutes before Trump's statement, thousands of oil contracts were traded - meaning anyone who placed bet on crude prices dropping would have made a lot of money. It's raising questions on if anyone acted on insider knowledge.

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

Families of fallen soldiers and veterans blast Trump’s meme use saying it trivializes their sacrifice

White House criticized by ex-soldiers for social media posts during Iran conflict: ‘It seems almost obscene relative to the actual violence and suffering that’s involved with this’

By Joe Sommerlad

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

What's inside Trump's 15-point plan to end war with Iran?

The United States has proposed a 15-point plan to end the war with Iran, even as Tehran has denied any formal talks. The conflict, which began on February 28, has caused heavy casualties and disrupted global markets. The plan outlines a ceasefire and key conditions, but there is no official confirmation yet. Iran has rejected US claims of negotiations and set its own conditions, including recognition of its rights, reparations and security guarantees, while also seeking sanctions relief and o...

'I'd do a number on Kharg Island': Trump's 1988 warning to Iran resurfaces as US president pushes for ceasefire

As the US now pushes for a ceasefire, an advertisement from 1987 and interview from 1988 show Trump's mindset, which are now reflected in his foreign policy.

Iran-US war 2026: Why has Pakistan offered mediation and what does it get out of this?

By Aniruddha Dhar

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

Iran considers US proposal to end war 'excessive,' official tells Iranian state TV

The statements come as the US pushes to a diplomatic end to the hostilities with Tehran after almost four weeks of fighting.

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

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

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

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

Pakistan delivered US proposal to Iran, senior Iranian source tells Reuters

Venue of any talks between Tehran and Washington to end the war has yet to be decided

By Reuters

Iran Rejects US Proposed Ceasefire, Won't Be 'Fooled Again' As Attacks Continue With US Troops En Route

Iran Rejects US Proposed Ceasefire, Won't Be 'Fooled Again' As Attacks Continue With US Troops En Route Summary Iran Does Not Accept Ceasefire, Says US Talks Illogical: Fars. The statement says that talks are not viable in current conditions, oil jumps. 3,000 elite Army Airborne soldiers & Marines still en route after Trump said Monday says Iran has been destroyed "militarily".  Iran is tightening control of Hormuz, demanding detailed ship data and in some cases fees for pass...

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/

By Punch Newspapers

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