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Trump's 'Gift' from Iran Confirmed as Tankers Through Hormuz; Bolton Offers Details

US President Donald Trump confirmed Iran allowed ten oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a 'gift,' with John Bolton suggesting the 'big present' is likely an oil-filled tanker. Trump also stated that taking control of Iranian oil, similar to Venezuela, is an option he is considering.

26 Mar, 00:12 — 26 Mar, 19:34
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APVery High3h ago

US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he’ll help US farmers impacted by Iran war - AP News

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NYTMostly Factual26m ago

On Trump’s Mind: Iran, Inflation and Sharpies

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bloombergHigh3h ago

Trump Expresses Uncertainty About Brokering Deal With Iran - Bloomberg.com

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wsjHigh2h ago

The Well-Timed Trades Made Moments Before Trump’s Policy Surprises - WSJ

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wapoMostly Factual1h ago

No, Trump is not losing his nerve on Iran

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ in latest anti-Nato jibe

Starmer tells MPs he will not react to US president’s repeated insults amid Iran war Middle East crisis – live updates UK politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has dismissed British warships as “toys” in his latest jibe at Nato countries for their lack of involvement in the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Speaking at the White House on Thursday, he claimed he had told the UK: “Don’t bother, we don’t need it.” Trump has previously alleged that he requested two aircraft carriers from...

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Fox NewsMixed38m ago

Trump explains voting by mail: 'I'm president' with 'a lot' going on

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Trump says Iran ‘lousy fighters but great negotiators’

President Trump has said Iran is “begging to make a deal”, describing them as “lousy fighters but great negotiators".

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times-ukMostly Factual19h ago

Trump threatens to ‘unleash hell’ — as it happened - The Times

Trump threatens to ‘unleash hell’ — as it happened  The Times

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cbcHigh1h ago

Iran is 'begging to make a deal' to end war, says Trump, 'not me'

U.S. President Donald Trump used a televised cabinet meeting to try to sell Americans on the merits of the nearly four-week-old war against Iran, while downplaying its impact on the economy and the cost of living.

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ukrainska-pravda2h ago

Trump hits back at Merz over Iran stance: Ukraine is not our war either

US President Donald Trump has criticised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for stating that Berlin does not consider the war America is waging against Iran to be its own affair.

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cnbcMostly Factual2h ago

Fed urges judge to deny bid to resurrect Jerome Powell probe subpoenas

President Donald Trump, in his latest jibe at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, called him a "moron."

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France 24High1h ago

'Tehran assumes war is behind them: Iran will not capitulate, Trump has it all wrong'

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Danny Citrinowicz, Senior Researcher in the Iran and Shi'ite Axis Program at the Institute for National Security Studies. According to Citrinowicz, the trajectory of the war in Iran hinges not on battlefield dominance alone, but on competing perceptions of resilience, legitimacy, and leverage. Despite America's overwhelming military asymmetry, the Iranian regime interprets its endurance as a form of strategic success, reinforcing its bargaining position and ...

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EL PAISMostly Factual1h ago

Israel kills head of Revolutionary Guard’s naval forces as Trump urges Iran to reach a deal ‘before it’s too late’

Alireza Tangsiri was targated as the man responsible for the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

By Antonio Pita

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Trump calls UK warships ‘toys’ as he lashes out at Starmer’s Iran war ‘mistake’

The president insisted the King will visit the US.

By Sophie Wingate

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forbes2h ago

Trump’s Latest Entry Into The AI Policy Battle - Forbes

Trump’s Latest Entry Into The AI Policy Battle  Forbes

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

NATO chief evasive on US weapon diversion from Ukraine to Middle East

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

'Keep ‌blowing them away': Trump renews warning as he claims Iran 'begging' for deal

President Trump stated Iran is "begging" for a deal to end the war and warned of further strikes if nuclear ambitions are not abandoned. He indicated diplomacy might be closing, while US military operations are ahead of schedule. The conflict has resulted in over 3,000 deaths and millions displaced.

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straits-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Iran says it is receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit - The Straits Times

Iran says it is receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit  The Straits Times

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

‘Lousy fighters, great negotiators’: Trump claims Iran ‘begging to make a deal’ with the US

“They’re begging to make a deal, not me,” Trump said, adding that he wanted to “set the record straight”.

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indian-expressMostly Factual9h ago

Oil markets are paying the price for Trump’s chaos

By Srinath Sridharan

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jerusalem-postMostly Factualjust now

Trump says Iran's 'present' to US was allowing ten oil tankers through Hormuz

Trump made the comments at a Cabinet meeting in the White House, elaborating on what he had previously described as an energy-related "present" from Iran.

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

Iran Mobilises Over 1 Million Fighters For Possible Ground War With US: Report

Despite claims from Donald Trump that negotiations are underway, Tehran has publicly rejected any diplomatic approach from Washington.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2h ago

Trump insists Iran operations 'extremely' ahead of schedule

US President Donald Trump said the US-Israeli war in Iran is "extremely" ahead of the initial four-to-six-week timeframe.

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seeking-alphaMixed9h ago

AM Markets Need to Know: Strait of Hormuz fees, gold rebounds, and more

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the-journal1h ago

What happens if the US launches an invasion of Iran’s Kharg Island?

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express-tribuneMostly Factual7h ago

Iran allows Bangladesh-bound oil tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz

Move follows Iran’s position that vessels not involved in hostile actions can transit the waterway

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Daily SabahMixed1h ago

Iran offers Spain access to Hormuz Strait

Iran signaled a limited opening in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, saying it would consider requests from Spain and allow “non-hostile” vessels to transit if coordinated with its...

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zerohedgeLow2h ago

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ukrinformMixed1h ago

Trump comments on possibility of redirecting weapons for Ukraine to Middle East

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vanguard-ngMixed22m ago

I’m not desperate for Iran deal – Trump

Holding his first cabinet meeting since the start of the joint US-Israeli operation, Trump insisted that Iran was being "beat to shit" and was "begging" for a deal, despite Tehran's denials. The post I’m not desperate for Iran deal – Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

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naharnetMixed4h ago

Iran responded to US plan via intermediaries, awaiting reply - Naharnet

Iran responded to US plan via intermediaries, awaiting reply  Naharnet

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kuwait-timesMixed4h ago

Mideast war could spark ‘systemic stress’ in the markets, warns ECB - Kuwait Times

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morocco-world-newsMixed6h ago

US Tells Iran to Accept Defeat as War Spreads and Oil Prices Surge

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abidjan-netMixed4h ago

Questions are piling up ahead of a World Cup overshadowed by Trump - EL PAÍS English

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First report: times-uk · 26 Mar, 00:12Full coverage: 70 · 19hWindow: 19h
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times-uk26 Mar, 00:12First to report

Trump threatens to ‘unleash hell’ — as it happened - The Times

10h later
seeking-alpha26 Mar, 10:12

AM Markets Need to Know: Strait of Hormuz fees, gold rebounds, and more

indian-express26 Mar, 10:12

Oil markets are paying the price for Trump’s chaos

dhaka-tribune26 Mar, 10:59

Israel defense minister says Iran Guards navy commander killed in strike - Dhaka Tribune

Ahram Online26 Mar, 11:07

Israel claims Iran Guards navy commander killed in strike - Region - World - Ahram Online

express-tribune26 Mar, 11:56

Iran allows Bangladesh-bound oil tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz

1h later
Reuters26 Mar, 13:05

European Payments Initiative CEO says Trump fears are boosting its appeal - Reuters

morocco-world-news26 Mar, 13:12

US Tells Iran to Accept Defeat as War Spreads and Oil Prices Surge

2h later
kuwait-times26 Mar, 14:57

Mideast war could spark ‘systemic stress’ in the markets, warns ECB - Kuwait Times

naharnet26 Mar, 15:05

Iran responded to US plan via intermediaries, awaiting reply - Naharnet

abidjan-net26 Mar, 15:12

Questions are piling up ahead of a World Cup overshadowed by Trump - EL PAÍS English

vg26 Mar, 15:48

Nye trusler mot Iran: – Vi blir deres verste mareritt

dh-les-sports26 Mar, 15:56

Le chef de l'Otan défend Trump et ménage les Européens : "L'Iran est depuis de nombreuses années un exportateur de chaos"

danas26 Mar, 15:58

Iranci će tražiti cenu koju Tramp nije spreman da plati: Predsednik SAD pred teškim izborom, očajnički pokušava da proda priču

Times of India26 Mar, 16:00

'Keep ‌blowing them away': Trump renews warning as he claims Iran 'begging' for deal

bloomberg26 Mar, 16:03

Trump Expresses Uncertainty About Brokering Deal With Iran - Bloomberg.com

aftonbladet26 Mar, 16:03

Trump avslöjar presenten från Iran: Tio fartyg

Al Jazeera26 Mar, 16:18

Trump says Iran ‘lousy fighters but great negotiators’

irozhlas26 Mar, 16:19

ONLINE: Nejsem si jistý, jestli jsme ochotni uzavřít s Íránem dohodu, řekl Trump. Teherán ji prý žádá

AP26 Mar, 16:19

US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he’ll help US farmers impacted by Iran war - AP News

Yahoo26 Mar, 16:29

NATO chief evasive on US weapon diversion from Ukraine to Middle East

die-presse26 Mar, 16:35

Irans Militär rüstet sich gegen den „finalen Schlag“ der USA [premium]

zerohedge26 Mar, 16:40

Jesse Ventura Claims Trump Staged Assassination Attempt With Wrestling 'Blade Job' On His Own Ear

cnbc26 Mar, 16:41

Fed urges judge to deny bid to resurrect Jerome Powell probe subpoenas

klix-ba26 Mar, 16:46

Trump otkrio šta su mu "poklonili Iranci": Gledao sam na vijestima i vidio da su ispoštovali

forbes26 Mar, 16:48

Trump’s Latest Entry Into The AI Policy Battle - Forbes

aktuality-sk26 Mar, 16:51

Donald Trump vyjadril spokojnosť s priebehom vojny v Iráne a vyhlásil, že misia napreduje rýchlejšie, než sa čakalo

observador26 Mar, 16:55

"Há nos EUA a ideia de que estão a ganhar a guerra no Irão"

channel-news-asia26 Mar, 17:02

Trump insists Iran operations 'extremely' ahead of schedule

der-standard26 Mar, 17:04

Teheran spielt mit Trump Katz und Maus – und kann den Krieg gewinnen

rzeczpospolita26 Mar, 17:05

Wojna USA i Izraela z Iranem. Trump powstrzymywał Netanjahu przed podżeganiem Irańczyków

berlingske26 Mar, 17:08

Trumps iranske sump kan trække USA ned

ukrainska-pravda26 Mar, 17:11

Trump hits back at Merz over Iran stance: Ukraine is not our war either

wsj26 Mar, 17:15

The Well-Timed Trades Made Moments Before Trump’s Policy Surprises - WSJ

luxemburger-wort26 Mar, 17:26

Expertengespräch: Gefährdet der Iran-Krieg Donald Trumps Machtbasis in den USA?

France 2426 Mar, 17:30

'Tehran assumes war is behind them: Iran will not capitulate, Trump has it all wrong'

digi2426 Mar, 17:31

Trump reia atacurile la adresa aliaților NATO și ironizează portavioanele britanice, numindu-le „jucării”

The Independent26 Mar, 17:40

Trump calls UK warships ‘toys’ as he lashes out at Starmer’s Iran war ‘mistake’

orf26 Mar, 17:43

Trump sieht Iran bei „Deal“ in der Pflicht

the-journal26 Mar, 17:44

What happens if the US launches an invasion of Iran’s Kharg Island?

The Guardian26 Mar, 17:49

Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ in latest anti-Nato jibe

jutarnji-list26 Mar, 17:52

Trump tvrdio da mu je Iran dao ‘dar vrijedan gomilu novca‘. Sad je otkrio o čemu se radi

hindustan-times26 Mar, 17:55

‘Lousy fighters, great negotiators’: Trump claims Iran ‘begging to make a deal’ with the US

EL PAIS26 Mar, 17:56

Israel kills head of Revolutionary Guard’s naval forces as Trump urges Iran to reach a deal ‘before it’s too late’

ukrinform26 Mar, 17:57

Trump comments on possibility of redirecting weapons for Ukraine to Middle East

Daily Sabah26 Mar, 17:59

Iran offers Spain access to Hormuz Strait

ndtv26 Mar, 17:59

Iran Mobilises Over 1 Million Fighters For Possible Ground War With US: Report

hotnews26 Mar, 18:02

Trump spune că Iranul a permis trecerea a 10 nave petroliere prin Strâmtoarea Ormuz, drept „cadou” pentru SUA

n1-bih26 Mar, 18:04

VIDEO / Trump: "Steve, mogu li otkriti što nam je Iran poklonio?"

cbc26 Mar, 18:05

Iran is 'begging to make a deal' to end war, says Trump, 'not me'

straits-times26 Mar, 18:06

Iran says it is receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit - The Straits Times

de-volkskrant26 Mar, 18:08

‘VS overwegen lucht­afweermunitie bestemd voor Oekraïne naar het Midden-Oosten te sturen’

wapo26 Mar, 18:09

No, Trump is not losing his nerve on Iran

tagesschau26 Mar, 18:23

Iran verlangt offenbar Gebühren für Durchfahrt in Straße von Hormus

n1-serbia26 Mar, 18:27

Tramp potvrdio da će Iran propustiti deset naftnih tankera kroz Ormuski moreuz

le-figaro26 Mar, 18:30

« Lâches », « tigre de papier » : l’Otan fragilisée par les attaques répétées de Donald Trump

newsbeast26 Mar, 18:30

«Πολιορκία» από την Ασία για το ρωσικό πετρέλαιο: Ποιοι στήνονται στην «ουρά»

tvn2426 Mar, 18:33

Trump sugeruje plany wobec ropy i ujawnia "prezent" Iranu

delfi-lt26 Mar, 18:33

JAV pradeda ruošti lemiamą smūgį Iranui – galimi keturi scenarijai

morgunbladid26 Mar, 18:37

Íranar hleypa skipum í gegn að „gjöf“

naftemporiki26 Mar, 18:37

ΒΒC: Διπλή στρατηγική Τραμπ έναντι του Ιράν αλλά τα ερωτήματα παραμένουν

Fox News26 Mar, 18:42

Trump explains voting by mail: 'I'm president' with 'a lot' going on

nos26 Mar, 18:46

Selectieve doorgang in Hormuz: Iran grijpt controle over wereldroute

iefimerida26 Mar, 18:51

Ο Τραμπ χλευάζει τα αεροπλανοφόρα της Βρετανίας: «Ήταν σαν παιχνιδάκια»

NYT26 Mar, 18:54

On Trump’s Mind: Iran, Inflation and Sharpies

mkd-mk26 Mar, 18:55

Јеменските Хути се подготвени да се приклучат на иранската војна, можна блокада на уште еден клучен теснец

index-hr26 Mar, 18:59

Trump: Ono što je Njemačka izjavila je neprimjereno

vanguard-ng26 Mar, 18:59

I’m not desperate for Iran deal – Trump

vijesti-me26 Mar, 19:00

Dok je Hormuški moreuz i dalje zatvoren, tržište signalizira...

jerusalem-post26 Mar, 19:34Latest update

Trump says Iran's 'present' to US was allowing ten oil tankers through Hormuz