Trump Claims ‘Regime Change’ in Iran Is Already Complete

President Trump suggested that Iran’s current leaders were “much more reasonable” as he sought to show progress in his war aims. Despite a month of U.S.-Israeli attacks, Iran’s government, led by clerics and the Revolutionary Guards, appears firmly in control.

By Amelia Nierenberg

Oil Leaps Above $115 as Widening War Stokes Growth Fears - WSJ

Oil Leaps Above $115 as Widening War Stokes Growth Fears  WSJ

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The rich are increasingly relying on financial advisers to get them out of harm’s way during the Iran war

Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks | First Thing

Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Trump says regime’s export hub on Kharg Island could be taken ‘very easily’. Plus, how Americans can rebuild its once robust peace movement Good morning. Iran has warned the US that it is prepared to confront any ground assault, accusing Washington of secretly planning a land attack while publicly seeking talks, as the war that has killed thousands of people and caused the biggest ever disruption to global energy supplies entered its second mon...

By Nicola Slawson

Trump weighing all options on Iran's Kharg island

The president said the U.S. could "take the oil in Iran" and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island's oil terminal.

By NPR Staff

Rand Paul says he's '50-50' on running for president in 2028, 'thinking about it'

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., told "CBS News Sunday Morning" that he is "50-50" on a possible 2028 presidential run based on his opposition to the war against Iran.

Trump mulls seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal even as talks show progress

U.S. President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks Monday on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks.

Trump’s Iran war: could Republican rift and Maga discontent doom midterms?

US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran has not only exposed White House decision-making flaws but also “clear cracks” within the Republican Party and his political base, observers in China say, warning of the risks posed to the party’s midterm prospects. As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fifth week, mixed signals from Trump and his administration continue to trigger questions about the trajectory of Operation Epic Fury and the exit strategy. Trump has repeatedly claimed victory, most...

By Meredith Chen

Iranian leaders 'do not take any statements from Donald Trump seriously '

The United States and Israel kept up their attacks on March 30 on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks. But according to FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah, based in Tehran, Iranian authorities do not take statements from Trump seriously. He also tells us about strikes on the capital city. Donald Trump has also suggested that the US could take Iran's Kharg Island, which would be difficult to hold and 'with no guarantees that it'll work.'

By FRANCE24

Oil prices head towards highest close in four years as Iran conflict shows no sign of ending

Crude prices are climbing Monday amid rising uncertainty over when the war in Iran may end.

By Nora Redmond

Spain closes airspace to US warplanes in further rebuke to Trump

The Nato member state says it is not going to be ‘complicit in something that is bad for the world’

By Paolo Laudani and Emma Pinedo

Dalal Street heads for holiday-shortened week amid Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday

Indian stock markets face a shortened trading week with closures on Tuesday, March 31, for Mahavir Jayanti and Friday, April 3, for Good Friday. This marks the end of the financial year on a holiday. Commodity traders on MCX will have a partial opening on Mahavir Jayanti but will be fully closed on Good Friday.

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Spain shuts airspace for US planes participating in ‘illegal war’ against Iran

Ground invasion soon? Why Kharg Island finds itself at the centre of Iran-US war

Kharg Island has become a focal point in the US-Iran conflict. Trump's suggestion to seize it threatens oil supplies and risks Iranian retaliation.

Saudi oil pricing in disarray as buyers seek alternatives - The Straits Times

Saudi oil pricing in disarray as buyers seek alternatives  The Straits Times

Spain bars US military flights, escalating tensions with Washington

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported on Monday, citing military sources. The closure of its airspace, which forces military planes to bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in […]

"If They Pump It...": Iran's Speaker On How To Make Money From Trump's Mood Swings

Ghalibaf's message is not just about trading tactics. It challenges how markets process power and information.

AM Markets Need to Know: 'Project Hail Mary' dominates, Trump could seize Iran's oil, and more

Surge in energy prices pushes Irish inflation rate to 3.6%

Energy prices climbed by 11.1% in March and were up by 12.3% over the year.

US meeting with ‘very reasonable’ Iran leaders says Trump, hints at taking Kharg Island - News24

US meeting with ‘very reasonable’ Iran leaders says Trump, hints at taking Kharg Island  News24

Spain firms anti-war stance, closes airspace to US jets hitting Iran

The Spanish government has closed its airspace to U.S. planes conducting missions against Iran and is also denying Washington access to its military bases, the defense minister sai...

Iran War: US/Israel Escalation and Forceful Iran Retaliation Continue as Trump Says He May Take Iran’s Oil and Pakistan Hosts Talks With Nobody; Mr. Market Finally Waking Up as Brent Rises to $115

Today's Iran war update: Trump fantasies deepen as the US suffers irreparable damage to its military and the global economy takes body blows.

By Yves Smith

PSX falls as oil surge, bond yields rattle investors - Geo News

PSX falls as oil surge, bond yields rattle investors  Geo News

Malaysia well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures amid high oil prices - The Star

Malaysia well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures amid high oil prices  The Star

Oil price hits $117 as US mulls ground assaults in Iran

The main US benchmark rising past $100 a barrel and UK-traded Brent up sharply and trading close to $117 - with economies already reeling The post Oil price hits $117 as US mulls ground assaults in Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Trump mulls seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal even as talks show progress - Naharnet

Trump mulls seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal even as talks show progress  Naharnet

Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America

Three people have been arrested in connection with a suspected foiled bomb attack on the Bank of America's headquarters in Paris, France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Trump threatens to invade Iran’s Kharg Island ‘to take the oil’ despite Iran’s warnings - PressTV

Trump threatens to invade Iran’s Kharg Island ‘to take the oil’ despite Iran’s warnings  PressTV