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Trump news at a glance: Generational divide over Iran war emerges at key conservative conference

Younger conservatives say they are disappointed by Donald Trump’s decision to launch war against Iran. Key US politics stories from 29 March

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth is changing the way the Pentagon handles faith. Some in the military are finding it ‘terrifying,’ report says

This week, Hegseth prayed that ‘wicked souls’ be ‘delivered to the eternal damnation’ in the fight against Iran

The Independent UK

Iran Claims US is Secretly Planning a Ground Invasion and Vows to 'Set Troops Ablaze'

Iran's parliament speaker accuses the US of secretly planning a ground invasion while pursuing peace talks, vowing Iranian forces are ready to confront any American troops.

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Pete Hegseth Humiliated: Secretary of War Facing 'Bus' Rumours After Donald Trump Reveals Nasty Private Review

Donald Trump's attempt to praise Pete Hegseth at a Cabinet meeting instead left the defence secretary looking publicly diminished.

International Business Times UK

WW3 Fears Grow as Donald Trump Considers Sending 10,000 More Troops to Iran

Donald Trump is reportedly considering sending up to 10,000 additional combat troops to the Middle East amid escalating US-Iran tensions, as the Pentagon develops military options for a potential ground operation. A former Trump aide has also gone public with alarming accounts of the president's behaviour during past national emergencies,…

International Business Times UK

Kharg of the US brigade: Pentagon lines up troops to capture Iranian island that accounts for 90 per cent of its oil exports

The TOI correspondent from Washington: What began as a “little excursion” into Iran – as described by President Trump –- is now edging toward a full-scale invasion of the country, with U.S officials signaling the start of a broader military campaign, including the potential seizure of Kharg Island—Tehran’s most critical…

The Times of India

Lawmakers react to reports Pentagon preparing for ground operations in Iran

Conflict shows signs of entering new, more dangerous phase as additional 3,500 US troops arrive in the Middle East

The Guardian - US

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Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks

Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Trump says regime’s export hub on Kharg island could be taken ‘very easily’

The Guardian - UK

Iran vows to set US troops on fire if Trump launches ground invasion

‘Our missiles are in place,’ warned Iran’s parliamentary speaker amid reports US troops are preparing for a ground invasion

The Independent UK

RFK Jr claims that Trump talking about deaths of Russians and Ukrainians in Putin’s war proves he’s an ‘empath’

‘President Trump is exactly the opposite of everything that I believed him to be,’ Kennedy told a CPAC audience

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV Slams Trump, Says Jesus 'Does Not Listen' to Prayers of Those Who Wage War

Pope Leo XIV used his Palm Sunday homily to declare that Jesus does not hear the prayers of those who wage war, challenging Trump and Hegseth's religious justification for conflict.

International Business Times UK

Pope seems to rebuke Trump in remarks about leaders with ‘hands full of blood’

Pontiff’s unusually pointed comments come after Pete Hegseth’s prayer for violence against enemies ‘who deserve no mercy’

The Guardian - UK

US plots Iran ground assault as 10,000 troops ready and Marines surge into Middle East

Pentagon prepares for ‘major escalation’ that could last weeks as war-gamed plans move forward, Houthi attacks widen the conflict and fears grow over global oil and trade routes being hit

Evening Standard

Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens American and Israeli officials homes as Trump warned over ground invasion

Thousands of US marines arrive in Middle East amid reports American president considering sending 10,000 troops

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The Times of India

Full scale invasion or special ops? Inside Pentagon plan for US boots in Iran

The US military is developing plans for potential ground operations in Iran, ranging from targeted raids to limited troop deployments, as a contingency measure. While the White House maintains no decision has been made, the Pentagon is preparing options to neutralize specific threats, reflecting a widening gap between readiness and…

The Independent UK

Pentagon waits for Trump’s approval after planning ‘weeks of ground operations’ in Iran, report says

It’s still unclear whether the president will approve any of the plans, according to the report

The Independent UK

Anger at Iran war is growing among ‘more-right wing White House staffers,’ insider claims

‘They’re very frustrated,’ an insider said. ‘They didn’t love the war to start with’

The Independent UK

One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

President Donald Trump has laid out five objectives for the U.S. in its war with Iran that he said the U.S. is close to achieving as he considers “winding down” the operation

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International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Blocks 2 Black And 2 Female Officers' Promotions— Army Careers Upended In Row

A high-stakes Pentagon decision by Pete Hegseth has halted promotions for four army officers, sparking a debate over fairness and political influence in the military.

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Dollar Advances as Iran War Rages

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.27%. The dollar moved higher on Friday as the risk of a protracted Iran war boosts safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Friday's +5% rally in crude oil prices is pushing inflation expectations higher,...

Axios

What to know about Iran's military as the U.S. weighs ground operations

The U.S. is developing military operations for a "final blow."

The Times of India

From Kharg to Qeshm: 6 Iranian Islands Trump may target amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

The US is reportedly considering military options against Iran, focusing on key Persian Gulf islands vital for oil exports and naval control. Plans reportedly include ground and bombing operations, with potential targets like Kharg Island, a major oil hub, and Larak Island, crucial for Strait of Hormuz monitoring. Seizing these…

The Guardian - US

Hegseth reportedly cuts two Black men and two women from military promotion list

US defense secretary axed the four officers’ names from list to become one-star generals, the New York Times reports

The Independent UK

U.S.-Iran war in numbers: Thousands dead, billions spent, and the global economy in crisis

One month after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the Middle Eastern conflict continues to spiral with no clear end in sight. James C. Reynolds reports on the mounting costs

International Business Times UK

MS NOW's Jen Psaki Laughs Through Segment Mocking Trump as Lawrence O'Donnell Criticises Pentagon

MS NOW hosts Jen Psaki and Lawrence O'Donnell openly mocked Donald Trump and his defence chief Pete Hegseth over new Pentagon press restrictions, with Psaki branding the president an 'insecure man baby' as she laughed on air.

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