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Trump threatens to massively blow up Iran South Pars gas field if Tehran strikes Qatar again

Trump warns the U.S. will retaliate with massive destruction of Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran strikes Qatar again after Gulf energy attacks tied to the Iran war escalation.

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Over $200B - Pentagon Iran war funding request to the White House, report says.

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"We had no intelligence" — Joe Kent

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Trump threatens to massively blow up Iran South Pars gas field if Tehran strikes Qatar again

The U.S. and Israel escalate rhetoric and operations around Iran’s energy infrastructure, with Trump issuing threats and signaling potential further action if Qatar is hit again.

Iran strikes Persian Gulf energy infrastructure after Israel gas field attack

Iran responds to Israel’s gas-field strikes by attacking energy assets across the Gulf, including reported strikes on Qatar and UAE facilities that raise supply fears.

Israel kills Iran’s intelligence minister in precision airstrike

Israel’s air campaign continues to target senior Iranian figures and wider infrastructure, drawing scrutiny and warnings that leadership decapitation could backfire.

Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon as dozens killed in two days

Lebanon’s southern regions take renewed strikes as the Israel-Iran war widens, with multiple reports of dozens killed in short spans.

Stocks slump on worsening Middle East war as frail yen takes focus

The war’s spillover hits regional economies and markets, pushing oil higher, weighing on stocks, and driving currency pressure as investors recalibrate risk.

European markets set to slump at the open as Iran war intensifies

European market openings and rate outlooks deteriorate as the Iran war disrupts expectations for inflation and central-bank policy.

Chip buyers in Europe pay more as Iran war disrupts air freight routes

Asian technology supply chains feel the energy shock, with chip delivery disruptions and higher costs tied to the Iran war’s impact on air freight routes.

U.S. weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase

Governments and markets confront the Strait of Hormuz and ship-security risks, with talk of reinforcements and maritime security planning tied to the war’s next phase.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as Iran war and oil risks persist

Federal policy and central banking are under pressure as the Iran conflict intersects with inflation, rate expectations, and market volatility.

Senate rejects bid to curb Trump powers on Iran strikes

The war debate reaches Washington through congressional voting on war powers and scrutiny of the administration’s authority to strike Iran.

Pentagon asks White House to approve $200B request for Iran war funding

A reported troop buildup and funding requests underline that policymakers consider the Iran conflict a prolonged, escalating campaign.

Tulsi Gabbard dodges questions on whether Iran posed an imminent threat

Threat assessment testimony and intelligence posture collide with political demands as U.S. officials debate Iran’s capability and nuclear timing.

Millions advised to stay inside in California Arizona Nevada amid record heat

Policy for disaster-scale heat events grips the West, with officials advising millions to shelter in place as temperatures break records.

Nebraska wildfire fight drags into day 7 as winds ease but danger looms

Wildfire emergencies continue with massive acreage and extended firefighting operations in Nebraska.

Son and brother of Afghan man who died in ICE custody demand answers

Immigration enforcement and detention controversies continue to draw outrage and legal setbacks tied to ICE custody deaths, deportations, and asylum outcomes.

FBI investigating Joe Kent as White House attacks his credibility

The Joe Kent leak investigation becomes a major political and national security story as multiple reports describe FBI probing after his resignation tied to Iran war dissent.

Democrats walk out of heated Epstein files briefing with Pam Bondi

The Epstein files controversy keeps roiling Congress and DOJ, with lawmakers staging walkouts and disputing deposition and subpoena compliance.

Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin DHS nomination after combative confirmation hearing

Homeland Security leadership confirmation is contested as senators battle over enforcement strategy, alleged past remarks, and transparency claims during Mullin’s hearing.

U.S. national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran

Public finance and market stability are influenced by fiscal headlines, including federal debt growth during the Iran war period.

Thousands of Moldovans cut off from water after Russian strike on Ukrainian hydropower plant

A major Middle East conflict effect hits neighboring Eastern Europe: a Russian strike impacts Ukrainian hydropower infrastructure, leaving thousands without water.

Probe of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades begins evidence hearings

Public safety and deadly incidents span aviation and urban crises, including major scrutiny of fires and suspected drone activity near high-profile officials’ housing.

University of Alabama student reported missing during spring break trip to Barcelona

Spain travel and missing person alerts highlight continued risks for individuals abroad, including missing students during spring break trips.

Micron outlines over $25B FY26 capex plan while expanding NAND and DRAM capacity

Corporate earnings and AI-centric tech stories remain present in the feed, but war-driven costs and supply constraints dominate market implications.