U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of severe consequences if Iran obstructs oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Middle East. In an online statement on March 10, 2026, Trump said that any Iranian move to halt oil flow would be met with a response twenty times harsher than any previous U.S. action. He added that the United States could strike targets that would make it nearly impossible for Iran to rebuild as a functioning state. Trump cautioned that such a scenario would bring 'death, fire and destruction,' though he expressed hope that it would not occur.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime route through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes. Ongoing conflict in the region has already reduced shipping activity through the strait, leading to a sharp rise in global oil prices, according to the report.

The statement underscores the escalating geopolitical risks surrounding energy security and trade routes in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump told CBS News that his administration is considering taking control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes, has become a focal point of tension following the outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran ten days ago. Trump said the strait remains open for now, but the White House is thinking about securing it and could take various actions there.

Since the conflict began, commercial shipping through the strait has largely come to a halt. Iran has not yet closed the passage but has warned that it would attack any US or Israeli oil tanker attempting to transit the route. The situation underscores the growing risks to global energy transport and regional stability as hostilities continue.

The US consideration of direct control over the strait could further escalate tensions with Iran, though no specific timeline or operational details were disclosed.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the ongoing war with Iran is nearing its end. In an interview with CBS News on Monday, Trump stated that he believes the war is almost over, claiming Iran now lacks an effective navy, communication system, and air force. He added that Iran’s missile capabilities have also been dismantled.

Trump noted that the United States is ahead of schedule in the conflict and suggested that the war’s conclusion depends largely on his own plans. When asked if he had a message for Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump replied that he had none.

Earlier, the White House had indicated that the war could last more than a month, but it is currently in its tenth day, suggesting a faster-than-expected progression according to Trump’s remarks.

Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government after being designated a supply-chain risk by the Trump administration. The case, lodged in a California district court, accuses the administration of retaliating against the company for refusing to relax its restrictions on the acceptable uses of its artificial intelligence technology, particularly concerning mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. The company argues that the designation and related actions violate its constitutional rights and unlawfully punish it for its stance on AI safety.

The dispute follows weeks of tension between Anthropic and the Department of Defense over military applications of AI. The supply-chain risk label, typically reserved for foreign entities posing cybersecurity or national security threats, led President Donald Trump to order all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic’s technology within six months. The move sparked bipartisan concern about the potential chilling effect on companies that disagree with government policy.

According to the lawsuit, several agencies, including the General Services Administration, Treasury, and State Department, have already ended or plan to end contracts with Anthropic. The Pentagon declined to comment on the matter.

U.S. President Donald Trump said the future of the ongoing war with Iran depends on joint decisions between the United States and Israel. In a phone interview with CNN on Sunday, Trump stated that while he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are in discussions, he will make the final decision at the appropriate time. Earlier, on March 3, Trump had expressed hope that the conflict would end within four weeks, though U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth later suggested it could last six to eight weeks.

The conflict follows failed nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington that ran from February 6 to 27 without reaching an agreement. On February 28, the U.S. military launched “Operation Epic Fury” in Iran, while Israel simultaneously began “Operation Roaring Lion.” In retaliation, Iran has been launching drone and missile attacks on U.S. bases, embassies, and oil facilities across the Middle East, including in Saudi Arabia, over the past ten days.

China has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf region, while Turkey and the United Kingdom have also reported military movements related to the conflict.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the world will become safer and more stable once the ongoing US mission in Iran is completed. Speaking at an event in Washington, D.C., he described the mission’s target as Iran’s ruling regime, which he called the world’s largest hostage-taker and sponsor of terrorism.

Rubio explained that the mission aims to destroy Iran’s missile launch capabilities, dismantle its missile production factories, and neutralize its naval forces. He claimed that the United States has already made significant progress toward these objectives, asserting that Iran’s missile stockpiles, launch systems, and naval strength are steadily diminishing.

The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions, with related developments including China’s call for a ceasefire in the Gulf, the arrival of US bombers at a UK RAF base, and Turkey’s claim of intercepting an Iranian ballistic missile.

US Senator Tim Kaine has called for an end to what he described as an unnecessary and dangerous war in Iran. Speaking on March 9, 2026, Kaine criticized President Donald Trump for initiating the conflict without congressional approval and pledged to do everything within his power to stop the war.

The Democratic senator argued that the Iran war not only lacks justification but also poses serious risks to American troops and the broader Middle East. He condemned the president’s approach as unacceptable, saying it has drawn American soldiers into perilous combat. Kaine also referenced past US wars in Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan, asserting that those conflicts brought no tangible benefits to the United States and failed to stabilize the region.

The report further noted that the Iran war has already triggered economic concerns abroad, including fears of inflation in the United Kingdom and rising energy prices in Germany.

The United States military carried out a strike on a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, resulting in six deaths, according to US forces. The report, cited by AFP from Washington, said the boat was believed to be operated by drug traffickers, though no evidence was released to support the claim. Since similar operations began in September, more than 150 people have reportedly been killed.

General Francis Donovan, head of the US Southern Command, stated on social media that intelligence indicated the vessel was traveling along a known drug trafficking route in the eastern Pacific. However, the operations have drawn criticism, with some describing them as extrajudicial killings. Families and some governments have claimed that certain victims were fishermen.

The Trump administration has described its campaign as a war against what it calls “narco-terrorists” active in Latin America. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said last Thursday that the missions to detect drug-carrying boats from South America have been so effective that finding new targets has become increasingly difficult.

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has sharply criticized the United States' attack on Iran, calling it illegal and a betrayal of the American people. In a video message shared on social media, she accused President Donald Trump of dragging the country into war without congressional approval. Warren questioned the motives behind the attack, asking what interest justified risking American lives and citing top military advisers who described such a war as extremely dangerous.

She emphasized that the United States once had an agreement to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, but instead of pursuing diplomacy, Trump chose to start a new war in the Middle East. Warren described the decision as reckless and dangerous, arguing that it would not make the country safer. She reiterated that initiating war with Iran amounted to a betrayal of the American public.

Her remarks reflect growing concern among some lawmakers about the legality and consequences of unilateral military actions without congressional consent.

A bomb exploded outside the residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a protest, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). The incident occurred outside Gracie Mansion, where right-wing and anti-Muslim demonstrators led by activist Jack Lang gathered, leading to clashes with counter-protesters. Police said two individuals have been taken into custody.

At a press conference on March 8, NYPD officials confirmed that the recovered device was not a simple smoke bomb but an active explosive made with TATP, packed with nuts, bolts, screws, and metal fragments to increase its destructive power. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that an 18-year-old protester threw the burning device toward a police barricade and attempted to use a second one before being detained with an accomplice, both residents of Pennsylvania.

Mayor Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, were not at home during the incident. In a statement, the mayor condemned the attack as hateful and deplorable, emphasizing that violence cannot be a form of protest and that such acts violate the city’s values.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the decision on when to end the ongoing war with Iran will be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He made the remarks in a telephone interview with the Israeli newspaper The Times of Israel on Sunday.

Trump stated that discussions between him and Netanyahu are continuing and that a decision will be taken at an appropriate time. When asked whether Israel might continue the war against Iran alone if the United States decided to halt its attacks, Trump declined to discuss the possibility in detail.

He added that he does not believe such a situation will arise, suggesting confidence in coordinated decision-making between the two allies.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has revealed that Israel pressured then-President Barack Obama to launch a military strike on Iran. According to Blinken, Israeli leaders warned that if the United States refused to act, they would carry out the attack themselves. However, Obama rejected the proposal, arguing that imposing tough sanctions was the best way to address concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. He preferred to resolve the issue through diplomatic means rather than military confrontation.

Blinken also stated that after the October 7, 2023 attack, the United States nearly entered another regional war when Israeli officials provided false information suggesting that Hezbollah was preparing to attack from Lebanon. The remarks highlight the tense dynamics between Washington and Tel Aviv over military decisions and intelligence sharing in the Middle East.

The disclosure, reported by Middle East Eye, underscores the recurring friction between U.S. diplomatic caution and Israel’s more aggressive security posture toward Iran and its allies.

Amid intensifying conflict in the Middle East, multiple international outlets including NBC News and The Independent reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a ground invasion of Iran. Although the White House has not made any official announcement, officials confirmed that all options remain on the president’s table. Trump has expressed personal interest in deploying limited U.S. ground forces or conducting surgical strikes to secure Iran’s nuclear facilities and influence the country’s governance. Iranian authorities responded defiantly, saying they are prepared to confront any U.S. ground incursion.

Military and policy experts cited in the reports warned that such an operation could significantly escalate the war and increase risks for American troops. Pentagon officials noted that six U.S. soldiers have already been killed since the conflict began on February 28. Analysts from several Washington think tanks, including the Hudson Institute and Atlantic Council, described the plan as highly risky and questioned its feasibility, particularly given Iran’s strong military and entrenched political system.

U.S. intelligence assessments reportedly caution that even a large-scale attack may fail to topple Iran’s leadership, raising doubts about the success of Trump’s broader regime-change strategy.

A new research paper presents a framework for measuring how artificial intelligence is affecting employment, introducing a metric called 'observed exposure.' This measure combines theoretical large language model (LLM) capabilities with real-world usage data, emphasizing automated and work-related applications. The study finds that AI’s actual use remains far below its theoretical potential, with only a fraction of feasible tasks currently automated. Occupations with higher observed exposure are projected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow more slowly through 2034.

The analysis shows that workers in highly exposed professions tend to be older, female, more educated, and higher-paid. Despite these exposure levels, researchers find no systematic increase in unemployment among these workers since late 2022. However, there is some evidence that hiring of younger workers has slowed in occupations with higher AI exposure.

The authors emphasize that while AI’s labor market effects remain limited so far, their framework provides a foundation for tracking economic changes as AI adoption expands and capabilities advance.

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that he is not interested in any negotiations with Iran, stating that the war will only end when Iran’s leadership and military power are completely destroyed. His remarks come amid escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring countries and urged them not to join U.S.-Israeli attacks. He said Iran would suspend its assaults if no attacks were launched from neighboring territories. The conflict has already caused heavy casualties, with at least 1,330 Iranians killed and thousands injured, while Iranian strikes have killed 10 people in Israel and six U.S. soldiers.

The Middle East conflict has driven up global oil prices as Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar reduced production and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted supply routes. Trump signaled possible stronger actions, while Iran has shown limited responses so far.