Trump’s countdown, Iran’s energy and water outage threat and why Simon Harris is being put to the test with fuel package

Tehran has also warned it will hit electrical plants and water infrastructure in Gulf Arab states if the US and Israel hit Iranian power facilities Iran’s defence council has threatened to deploy naval mines across the “entire Persian Gulf” if a land invasion happens. The council issued the statement as concern in Tehran grows about … Read more

Iran threatens to attack Mideast electrical plants powering US bases

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran warned Monday it will strike electrical plants across the Middle East if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to bomb power stations in the Islamic Republic. The threat by Tehran puts at risk both electrical supplies and water in the Gulf Arab states, particularly as … Read more

Period Costs Rise: Inflation & Tariffs Impact Prices

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Escalation of energy war feared as Iran issues counter threats to US – The Irish Times

The Middle East energy wars are on the cusp of a dangerous escalation, with potentially catastrophic consequences. Iran has responded to president Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping with a series of counter threats. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that should the US strike, the strategic … Read more

Israel strikes main bridge in south Lebanon as Iran threatens to strike energy and water systems of Gulf neighbours

President Donald Trump said the U.S. was considering “winding down” its military operation against Iran, as Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday and Iranian media said the nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz had been attacked. In a social media post, Trump said the U.S. was close to meeting its goals but insisted that other … Read more

‘I was shut down by Donald Trump in the Oval Office after questioning him about Iran”

I was among the journalist packed into the Oval Office for the Taoiseach’s St Patrick’s Day meeting with Donald Trump and experienced first-hand how the US President treats members of the press U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions from the media alongside Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin (L) during a meeting in the Oval Office … Read more

Backlash after Trump says he is ‘glad’ special prosecutor who pursued Russia links is dead

Robert Mueller identified contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia, but did not allege a criminal conspiracy Former FBI director Robert Mueller. Photo: Reuters There is growing backlash against US president Donald Trump, after he said he was glad to hear of the death of Robert Mueller, a special prosecutor who probed his links to … Read more

We may be living through the angriest period in human history – The Irish Times

Every now and again, Herself will have a bit of a cry. Usually, this isn’t in response to a specific set of circumstances, it’s more like emotional maintenance. She’ll say: “I needed a good cry. I could feel it coming on.” And she’ll feel better for it. I’ve never had that experience. Many times, I’ve … Read more