IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth - AP News

IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth  AP News

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war - Reuters

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war  Reuters

How Trump’s Advisers Felt About Going to War With Iran

Our reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan discuss how individual members of President Trump’s administration felt in the leadup to the war in Iran, and how they communicated their thoughts to Mr. Trump.

By Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan, Christina Shaman, John Pappas and Ray Whitehouse

Recriminations over Iran have heightened the risk of a break-up of NATO

Europe must prepare to defend itself

How Pakistan played a pivotal role in brokering the Iran-US ceasefire

Although it was secured at the last minute, the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US marks a diplomatic victory for Islamabad, which is set to host American and Iranian delegations on Friday, April 10, for peace talks.

Melania says her piece about Epstein – doth the lady protest too much?

The first lady unleashed a barrage of denials – and put one of her husband’s biggest political liabilities back on the agenda US politics – live updates Video: Melania Trump says she ‘never’ had relationship with Epstein When Donald Trump launched a seemingly random war against Iran, there was a whiff of suspicion of a Wag the Dog ploy to divert attention from how badly the Jeffrey Epstein scandal was going. So when Trump’s wife Melania made a mysterious appearance at the White House on Th...

By David Smith in Washington

How Trump's foreign policy is playing in North Carolina

What do people who follow foreign affairs make of the war with Iran and the president's foreign policy? NPR spoke with a dozen World Affairs Council members in North Carolina to find out.

By Frank Langfitt

Senate Dem accuses Trump of being 'unfit for office,' joins growing call to impeach, oust president

Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said that President Donald Trump should be removed over the Iran war, citing the 25th Amendment and impeachment as Democrats escalate calls to oust the president.

US First Lady Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein in rare speech

Melania calls for Congress to holding survivors' hearing but does not say why she chose to speak on the issue.

"A clear and present danger to the country": Democratic Congresswoman on calls for Trump to be removed from office - CNN

"A clear and present danger to the country": Democratic Congresswoman on calls for Trump to be removed from office  CNN

Trump says Iran 'better stop now' if it's charging oil tankers fees to go through Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said that Iran "better stop now" if it is charging fees to oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump rages, NATO endures: Why the alliance is harder to kill than it looks

Despite threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, an American break with NATO remains unlikely. Political constraints, military dependence and mutual interests bind both sides. The real danger involves eroding trust, emboldening Russia and a slow-motion fracture that weakens deterrence without ever triggering a formal divorce.

Will Trump’s Iran war ‘loyalty test’ spell the end of Nato?

The US-Israel war on Iran could push Nato closer to becoming a “nominal” alliance, although it was unlikely to disband any time soon, a Chinese observer said. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised the transatlantic defence alliance since returning to the White House last year, accusing allies of “free‑riding” on US security and demanding greater military and financial contributions. That rhetoric has only intensified in recent weeks, with accusations that Nato was failing to...

By Orange Wang,Yuanyue Dang

Trump issues lengthy rant against former MAGA faithfuls he calls ‘losers’ but insists: ‘I no longer care about that stuff’

The president name-dropped MAGA figures Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, who have all criticized his war with Iran

By Rachel Dobkin

Americans are confused — and fatigued — by Trump’s trade war

A full quarter of Americans now say they are unsure which country benefits more from trade

By Tracy Moran

CNN's Wolf Blitzer Straight-Up Asks MTG 'Do You Genuinely Believe' Trump Was Going to Kill 'Entire Population' of Iran

'They better stop now': Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz tanker fees

President Donald Trump issued stern warnings to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of hindering oil shipments. He also criticized The Wall Street Journal's reporting on his Iran policy, asserting his actions have prevented Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and will soon restore oil flow. These statements follow a recent ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Donald Trump Slams ‘Nut Jobs’ Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, Alex Jones for Opposing Iran War: ‘They’re Stupid People’

Highlighting a rift in the right-wing political spectrum, President Donald Trump lashed out against four widely followed conservative influencers — Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones — who have spoken out against his attack on Iran. In a 482-word post on his Truth Social account, Trump laid into the four personalities, trashing […]

By Todd Spangler

‘Better stop now’: Trump warns Iran against charging fees in Strait of Hormuz ahead of peace talks

Just minutes after the warning, Trump posted again and said that the oil will start flowing with or without the help of Iran.

Trump vs Tehran: Can US and Iran bridge differences for lasting peace?

By Swapnil Joglekar

Trump, Starmer discuss reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The reopening of the Strait, which carries about a fifth of the world's oil consumption, is an important component of the US-Iran ceasefire deal.

Trump Lashes Out at ‘NUT JOBS’ Tucker Carlson, Alex Jones, Megyn Kelly

The president attacked several prominent right-wing commentators who have opposed the war against Iran

By Ryan Bort

Trump Warns Iran Over Toll On Ships Transiting Strait Of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran against imposing a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran agreed to reopen the crucial route as part of a two-week ceasefire.

Donald Trump Rails Against Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens And Alex Jones For Blasting His Decision To Go To War With Iran

Donald Trump laid into four media figures and podcasters who had been strident supporters, yet have blasted the president for his decision to go to war with Iran and for his ceasefire agreement to try to end it. In a 485-word Truth Social post, Trump railed against Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex […]

By Ted Johnson

Trump probably can’t quit NATO but he can wreck it

While an official withdrawal is unlikely, there’s still plenty the US could do to cut the decades-old security compact off at the knees

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US

Ivanka Trump Hits Disneyland Paris With Family as Dad Threatened Iran

Ivanka Trump was soaking up the magic at Disneyland Paris … just as her father, President Donald Trump, threatened to kill off Iran's "whole civilization." Ivanka was seen Tuesday with her kiddos, roaming the French amusement park ... and made a…

By TMZ Staff

Solitary superpower erodes global unity

The message is unmistakable: allies must contribute to the US-Israeli campaign against Iran or face consequences for the partnership itself. Yet, as the conflict enters its fourth week, Trump appears increasingly comfortable with a go-it-alone strategy.

By Library

Who takes unserious reports seriously?

The BBC recently published a report purporting to capture the supposedly diverse reactions of Iranians to U.S. President Donald Trump’s earlier threats of “infrastructure strikes,”...

The Economic Destruction Of Trump's War Goes Far Beyond High Gas Prices

The Economic Destruction Of Trump's War Goes Far Beyond High Gas Prices Authored by Connor O'Keeffe via the Mises Institute, For the past six weeks, as this US-Israeli war with Iran has played out, the economic impact of the conflict has gotten a lot of attention. And rightfully so. As anyone who’s consumed any news about this war knows well by now, the Strait of Hormuz is a major energy chokepoint, the Iranian government did exactly what they said they were going to do if Tr...

By Tyler Durden

Rutte names four countries “holding back” Ukraine’s NATO membership

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has named four countries that are holding back Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance.

Trump warns Iran against tolls for Hormuz shipping

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran against imposing a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran agreed to reopen the crucial route as part of a two-week ceasefire. The post Trump warns Iran against tolls for Hormuz shipping appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah