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Could Trump ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rise?
Oil prices spiked after shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were disrupted amid the Iran war.
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Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance
US president, who had warned against selecting Mojtaba Khamenei to lead Iran, says new supreme leader may not ‘last’.
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From: NewsFeed
What to know about Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
The son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will now leader Iran through the biggest crisis in the country’s modern history.
Published On 9 Mar 2026
Anthropic sues Trump administration to undo US ‘supply chain risk’ tag
In its lawsuit, Anthropic said the designation was unlawful and violated its US free speech and due process rights.
US senators demand probe into ‘appalling’ attack on girls’ school in Iran
Top Democrats say Minab school bombing that killed at least 170 people ‘must be fully and impartially reviewed’.
US military kills six in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
The US military claims six men killed in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
‘We’re going to make a tonne of money’: US Senator Graham on US war on Iran
The veteran GOP senator appears to suggest that the war on Iran was launched to gain control over its oil supplies.
Trump pledges to block legislation until US voter ID law passes
US president continues to focus on election administration ahead of November midterms, sparking concern from critics.
Trump vows control over Iran leader as death toll of US soldiers rises
Trump says new supreme leader will ‘not last long’ without US approval, hours before Mojtaba Khamenei is selected.
From: NewsFeed
Israel’s president responds to Trump call to pardon Netanyahu
Herzog said Israel is a sovereign state that follows the rule of law after Trump urged him to grant Netanyahu a pardon.
Published On 8 Mar 2026
Trump says US does not need UK’s aircraft carriers for Iran war
US president called the Iran war ‘already won’ as he dismissed reports that the UK was preparing HMS Prince of Wales.
