US considering ‘winding down’ war against Iran, Donald Trump claims despite more US troops being deployed to Middle East

Iran hits Kuwaiti refinery and explosions sound over Tehran from Israeli attack A Kuwaiti oil refinery came under attack early on Friday from Iranian drones and sirens sounded in Israel warning of incoming fire, while explosions boomed over Tehran as Israel hit Iran as the country marked the Persian New Year. As the war that … Read more

FBI investigating former Trump-appointed counterterrorism chief who quit over Iran war this week – The Journal

FBI investigating former Trump-appointed counterterrorism chief who quit over Iran war this week  The Journal Former counter-terrorism head investigated by FBI over alleged leaks  BBC Tucker Carlson’s interview of former US counterterrorism official adds new dimension for Trump  The Irish Times Trump counter-terrorism chief quits over Iran war, blaming Israel  The Guardian The GOP is dismissing Joe Kent. They … Read more

Israel launches more attacks on Iran as crisis deepens; and how Netanyahu’s Putin-style tactics will backfire badly – The Irish Independent

Israel launches more attacks on Iran as crisis deepens; and how Netanyahu’s Putin-style tactics will backfire badly  The Irish Independent US preparing to send three more warships and thousands more troops to Middle East  The Guardian ‘Cowards’: Trump slams NATO over lack of support in US–Israel war on Iran  Al Jazeera Live – Trump calls Iran war ‘righteous … Read more

Donald Trump Signs Order To Pressure Networks To Preserve Army-Navy Game’s Exclusive Time Slot

Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday designed to try to prevent the scheduling of rival football games to the Army-Navy Game, which has been held on the second Saturday of December. The executive order puts pressure on broadcast networks to preserve the timeslot as exclusive to the game. It calls on the FCC … Read more

Jimmy Fallon Writes A Thank-You Note To Trump For The Iran War

Fallon crafted a thank-you note ― a very sarcastic one. Taking pen to paper in one of his frequent bits, the comedian said as he scribbled away, “Thank you, Trump’s strategy with the Iran war, for being just like families on Father’s Day: no plans.” Trump has taken heat for shifting comments on his reasons … Read more

Donald Trump compares Pearl Harbor to strikes on Iran in meeting with Japan’s leader – The Irish Times

United States president Donald Trump drew a parallel on Thursday between US ‌strikes on Iran and Japan’s 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, as he defended the war he launched against ​Tehran while meeting Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi in Washington. “We wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn’t you tell me … Read more

European leaders look for lessons from Taoiseach’s Oval Office approach – The Irish Times

The severe weather warning running on local TV channels in the Washington area was upgraded on Monday to a tornado warning. As Micheál Martin flitted from one engagement to another on his traditional St Patrick’s Day visit to the US, whisked across the city in a welter of sirens and flashing lights, the US capital … Read more

Trump considering plans to occupy or blockade Iran’s Kharg Island – The Irish Times

Main Points Key Reads Jade Wilson – 30 minutes ago Israel Defense Forces confirms killing of Iran’s Islamic IRGC spokesperson The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson, Ali Mohammad Naeini, has been killed, confirming earlier reports in Iranian media. The Israeli military said in a post on X … Read more

Fears of prolonged shock to global oil and gas prices deepen amid Middle East attacks – The Irish Times

Attacks on refineries and gasfields in the Middle East have compounded fears the escalating war in Iran and the wider region may lead to a prolonged shock to global oil and gas prices, even if shipping routes are unblocked. US president Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s largest gasfield unless Tehran halted drone and missile … Read more