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Trump: 'I'm Not Putting Troops Anywhere'

President adds that 'we will do whatever is necessary'

(Newser) - President Trump on Thursday appeared to reject the notion that he was on the brink of ordering ground troops into the Iran war. "I'm not putting troops anywhere," Trump told a reporter who asked about US military plans, reports Reuters . "If I were, I certainly wouldn'...

US May Lift Sanctions on Iranian Oil at Sea

Bessent says it's a wise move, but critics are struggling to understand the strategy

(Newser) - The Trump administration is weighing an unusual step amid the Iran war: lifting sanctions on Iranian oil already on ships at sea. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Fox News Thursday that the US is preparing to lift sanctions on roughly 140 million barrels of Iranian oil currently at sea...

Saudi Tells Iran to Wise Up, or Else
Saudi Tells
Iran to Wise
Up, or Else
Mar 19, 2026 11:51 AM CDT

Saudi Tells Iran to Wise Up, or Else

Foreign minister signals retaliation for missile barrages could come at any time

(Newser) - Saudi Arabia's top diplomat is signaling his country's tolerance for Iran's strikes is wearing thin. Hours after two barrages of ballistic missiles were shot down over Riyadh, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Thursday the kingdom "will not shy away" from defending its territory and...

Report: Human Error, Not AI, Blamed in Iran School Strike

Human intelligence failures overlooked clear signs that target was a school

(Newser) - Critics may have been too quick to blame artificial intelligence for the US missile strike that killed more than 150 people at an elementary school in Iran. Former military officials and others familiar with the operation tell Semafor the catastrophe at Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary was caused not by a rogue...

Sanders to Force Votes on Arms Sales to Israel

Measure targets sale of 22K bombs

(Newser) - Sen. Bernie Sanders is looking to put his colleagues on the spot over US weapons headed to Israel. The Vermont independent on Thursday is filing a series of resolutions to block roughly $658 million in planned munitions sales, according to his office, with Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen, Jeff Merkley,...

Highlights of Joe Kent's Interview With Tucker Carlson

Ex-counterterrorism chief questions whether Iran was a threat, Israeli influence on decision to strike

(Newser) - Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent has given his first in-depth public account of why he resigned from the Trump administration, using a lengthy interview with Tucker Carlson (watch here ) to challenge the rationale for the US war with Iran and to criticize how decisions were made inside...

Navy's Best Aircraft Carrier Leaves Mideast for Repairs

USS Gerald R. Ford diverts to Crete after fire as strike group remains in region

(Newser) - The Navy's newest and most advanced carrier is stepping back from the Iran fight for a pit stop. The USS Gerald R. Ford is sailing to the US base at Souda Bay in Crete after a fire broke out in its laundry area on March 12, reports CNN . The...

In One Day, 22 &#39;Flights to Nowhere&#39;
In One Day,
22 'Flights to Nowhere'
Mar 19, 2026 8:55 AM CDT

In One Day, 22 'Flights to Nowhere'

Drone attacks force costly diversions, cancellations across Gulf airspace

(Newser) - Passengers on Emirates flight EK10 thought they were bound for Dubai; they instead logged an 11.5-hour loop that ended back in London where they started. The jet was one of roughly 30 Emirates flights forced to turn around or divert on Monday after Iranian drone strikes temporarily shut Dubai...

US Gas Prices Near $4 Average
US Gas Prices Near $4 Average
Mar 19, 2026 8:09 AM CDT

US Gas Prices Near $4 Average

Iran war is driving the fastest price surge in years—nearly $1 a gallon in less than a month

(Newser) - Gas is getting pricier fast, and the country is now within striking distance of a $4 national average. AAA put the cost of a gallon of regular at $3.88 on Thursday, up nearly a dollar in about a month and at its highest level since 2022, reports Newsweek . GasBuddy...

Trump Issues New Threat to Iran as Oil Prices Jump

President warns he will blow up entire Iranian gas field if latest strikes continue

(Newser) - Oil prices briefly hit $119 a barrel over a potentially volatile new phase of the Iran war, reports CNBC . The chain of events began Wednesday when Israel launched an attack on Iran's portion of the massive South Pars gas field, which also runs into Qatar. Iran responded with retaliatory...

Drones Seen Over DC Base Housing Rubio, Hegseth

Sightings spur heightened security at Fort McNair and beyond

(Newser) - Unidentified drones recently appeared over the DC Army base where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth live, triggering heightened security talks and fresh concern about targeting by Iran, according to multiple people briefed on the incident who talked to the Washington Post . The aircraft were spotted...

Ex-Counterterror Official Joe Kent Is Under FBI Investigation

Probe into whether he leaked intelligence predates resignation over Iran war

(Newser) - Joe Kent's high-profile exit over the Iran war was predated by an ongoing FBI investigation into whether he leaked sensitive intelligence, four people familiar with the matter tell Semafor . The probe was reportedly underway before Kent resigned Tuesday as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, a move that made him...

China Tries to Hold Off on Oil Reserves 'for as Long as It Can'

But as Mideast conflict drags on, nation may not have a choice but to tap into its supply

(Newser) - China may soon be leaning on a different kind of oil lifeline. Energy consultancy FGE says Beijing is nearing the point where it will let refineries tap into the country's large commercial crude reserves as Middle East tensions disrupt flows, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, reports Bloomberg . The...

Pentagon Writes Up Request for Another $200B for War
Pentagon Wants $200B for War
Mar 18, 2026 7:30 PM CDT

Pentagon Wants $200B for War

Proposal calls for increasing production of precision weapons

(Newser) - The Pentagon has drafted a funding request exceeding $200 billion for operations against Iran, setting up a clash with Congress over the scale and direction of the war, according to administration officials. The proposal, sent to the White House, would go well beyond paying for the air campaign to date...

Trump Pays Respects to 6 Service Members

Crew was killed in Iraq plane crash

(Newser) - President Trump paid his respects on Wednesday at a Delaware military base where the remains of six US service members killed in the crash of a refueling aircraft were returned to their families. It was the second time since launching the war with Iran on Feb. 28 that the Republican...

Senators Ask Gabbard Tough Questions on Iran War

Her testimony clashes with Trump's rationale for Iran war

(Newser) - Tulsi Gabbard told senators Wednesday that Iran's rulers are battered but still standing, and her own words quickly put her in the crosshairs. The director of national intelligence testified to the Senate Intelligence Committee that Tehran's regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded" after nearly three...

Energy Prices Jump After Major Gas Field in Iran Is Hit

Oil nears $110 a barrel following strike on the South Pars site, a major natural gas reserve

(Newser) - Oil markets jolted higher Tuesday after Iran accused Israel of striking a vital gas field, and Tehran responded by putting rival Gulf energy sites on notice. Brent crude jumped more than 6% to just under $110 a barrel, and the price of natural gas rose by about 6% as traders...

Trump Temporarily Freezes Jones Act to Ease Fuel Costs

Waiver greenlit by president allows foreign tankers to move US fuel, related cargo domestically

(Newser) - President Trump is temporarily setting aside a 100-year-old shipping rule as his administration scrambles to curb rising fuel costs tied to the war in Iran. The White House on Wednesday approved a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, a 1920 law that normally requires goods moving between US ports to...

'Decapitation' Strategy in Iran Has Potential to Backfire

Israeli campaign keeps picking off top Iranian leaders, but the bench looks deep for now

(Newser) - First came Khamenei . And in the weeks since, Israel has tracked down and killed other top Iranian officials, with more big names falling this week . This "decapitation" strategy is meant to destabilize and demoralize the remaining leadership in Iran, and possibly encourage ordinary Iranians to revolt. Whether it will...

Rising Diesel Prices Should Concern All, Not Just Truckers

Spiking transport costs threaten to push core inflation even higher

(Newser) - Five-dollar diesel isn't just a headache for truckers—it's a fresh problem for inflation. The average price of a gallon of diesel hit $5.07 on Wednesday, AAA reports, up from $3.65 a month ago. That's a jump of about 39%, outpacing the recent surge in...

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