Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war

As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.

Oil Falls on Trump Pausing Attacks on Iran’s Energy Sector - WSJ

Oil Falls on Trump Pausing Attacks on Iran’s Energy Sector  WSJ

Iran’s hardline new leaders take control

US-Israeli assassinations have left a regime that looks more hawkish at home and abroad

'As he approached the sands of the Arabian-Persian Gulf, Trump fell prey to a common phenomenon in these lands: mirages'

The American president's disappointments and contradictory statements on the conflict in Iran obscure the key question of how to end the war, writes Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon.

Middle East crisis live: Trump pausing strikes on Iran energy sites; Houthis say ‘no reason’ to halt Red Sea shipping

US president says he is extending deadline for strait of Hormuz to reopen to 6 April; Houthis tell Lloyd’s List ‘no reason’ to prevent Saudi oil using Red Sea route Full report: Trump extends deadline Analysis: Trump pitches peace plan but military buildups rarely veer to off-ramp Hello and welcome to our continuing live coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran and the consequences for the region, the world, and the global economy. Here are the latest developments: Donald Trump said he will ...

By Adam Fulton

Red Crescent video shows aftermath of strike on homes in Iran’s Urmia

Iranian Red Crescent video shows the aftermath of a strike on a residential area in Urmia.

Polls: Most Americans oppose strikes on Iran, but big gap between Democrats, Republicans

Multiple national polls show most Americans now oppose U.S.-Israel military strikes on Iran, with opposition ranging from 54% to 61% across surveys.

Middle East live: Iran launches strikes on Israel and Gulf sites

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday they conducted missile and drone strikes the previous day against targets in Israel and US-linked military facilities across the Gulf, hitting sites in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, including a Patriot air-defence maintenance facility. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Iran-US war latest: Trump extends pause on energy plant strikes and says talks with Tehran going ‘very well’

The US may send an additional 10,000 troops on top of the thousands of service members already dispatched to the region, according to a new report

By Alisha Rahaman Sarkar and Rachel Dobkin

Rupee hits record low past Rs 94 per US dollar amid Iran war

Rupee hit a fresh record low of 94.1550 against the US dollar on Friday, extending its losing streak amid persistent foreign institutional investor outflows and ongoing Middle East tensions. Despite supportive cues like falling crude oil prices and a weaker dollar, the currency continued its downward trend, reflecting a broader market sentiment of risk aversion.

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Iran fires cluster missile at central Israel; airstrikes hit building in Beirut - Haaretz

Iran fires cluster missile at central Israel; airstrikes hit building in Beirut  Haaretz

First deals, then diplomacy: Inside Pakistan's return to relevance amid West Asia conflict

Pakistan's rise as a key diplomatic player in the Iran war is due to strategic business deals and outreach to the Trump administration.

US Jews are realizing that Netanyahu can handle war better than Trump can - comment

There is always noise around Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. There is always noise around US President Donald Trump. Then a war comes, and the static drops.

Pakistan's Peace Broker Role In Iran-US War Has A Saudi Problem

If Tehran continues to strike the neighbouring Gulf nation in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, Islamabad's mutual defence agreement with Riyadh, signed in September, may become a complication for Pakistan's peace broker role.

No let-up in US-Israeli strikes on Iran despite peace push

TEHRAN: Protesters carrying flags and placards attend an anti-US and Israel rally, even as bombs continued to fall on the Iranian capital.—Reuters • Staff safe as neighbourhood housing Pakistan embassy comes under heavy bombardment • Tabriz, Bandar Abbas, Mashhad, Birjand hit; Iran retaliates with strikes on Tel Aviv, Haifa • NYT says most personnel forced to ‘work remotely’ as US bases in Gulf rendered uninhabitable • In series of extraordinary claims, Trump circumspect about US involve...

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S. Korea joins France-hosted 35-nation military chiefs' meeting on Hormuz: officials

South Korea’s top military officer joined an international meeting convened by France to discuss the situation in the Middle East and potential postconflict maritime security measures, Seoul said Friday. The virtual meeting, attended by chiefs of defense from 35 countries, was held Thursday under the chairmanship of French Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Fabien Mandon, according to the French Defense Ministry. In a statement, the French ministry said the participants discussed the possible resumptio

By The Korea Herald

Iran may believe it has the upper hand as Trump seeks talks

Iranian officials have insisted all week that no negotiations are taking place, even mocking the U.S. leader for "negotiating with himself."

Trump to sign order to pay TSA workers during shutdown

Trump extends pause on striking Iran’s energy plants into April

The four-week war spreads across across the Middle East, killing thousands of people and hitting the global economy with soaring energy prices, fueling global inflation fears

By Reuters

Thai ship hit in Hormuz runs aground off Iran's Qeshm Island

A ⁠Thai-flagged cargo ​ship ​that ‌was hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of ​Hormuz ⁠earlier this month has run ‌aground off Iran's Qeshm Island, Iran's ⁠Tasnim news agency said on Friday.

Survival logic of nuclear deterrence: The Iranian, Israeli, and American conundrum, By Jacob Edi 

For Washington, the challenge is balancing aggression and restraint. It is caught in a vortex; to continue attacks on Iran can escalate the war and not to continue can bruise the ego of Donald Trump, then the US… All facts considered therefore, diplomacy remains the slimmest lifeline for the triumvirate… These actors must get to […] The post Survival logic of nuclear deterrence: The Iranian, Israeli, and American conundrum, By Jacob Edi  appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Iran’s anti-US-Israeli war: A conflict set to reshape the global order - Tehran Times

Iran’s anti-US-Israeli war: A conflict set to reshape the global order  Tehran Times

Oil prices dip after Trump signals delay on Iran strikes - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Oil prices dip after Trump signals delay on Iran strikes  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Sirens, blasts in Zionist entity as Iran fires waves of missiles - Kuwait Times

Sirens, blasts in Zionist entity as Iran fires waves of missiles  Kuwait Times

Trump extends pause on planned strikes on Iran’ energy strikes for second time

Trump announced an extended pause on planned strikes against Iranian energy facilities, saying talks were progressing “despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others.” President… (The post Trump extends pause on planned strikes on Iran’ energy strikes for second time is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Nassima Babassa

A majority of Americans believe the military action against Iran is excessive, according to a poll. - seneweb.com

A majority of Americans believe the military action against Iran is excessive, according to a poll.  seneweb.com