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Lawmakers express concerns as Trump officials project $50bn more may be needed for Iran war funding.

India’s Gas Policy Fails the Iran War Test  Bloomberg

"Get Ready For Oil At $200 A Barrel": Iran Warning Amid Attacks On Ships  NDTV

How the Iran war could trigger a fresh food crisis  dw.com

Iraq calls for the ‘protection of maritime routes’ Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has called for “the protection of maritime routes” after deadly attacks that set two tankers ablaze off the coast of Iraq overnight. “The security and safety of navigation in international maritime routes and energy supply lines must remain separate from regional conflicts and rivalries,” the ministry said in a statement carried by the Iraq News Agency. The comments came after Iraq shut down port operations after the attacks.

Debris from intercepted drone leaves six Kuwait power lines out of service Six power transmission lines went out of service after debris from intercepted drones fell on them, Kuwait's electricity ministry said on Thursday. It added that the electricity and water situation is under control.

3 key moments that led to the U.S.-Iran war : Throughline  NPR

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran's Government spokeswoman has said that 216 women and 198 children, aged below 18 years, have been martyred following the recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

Oil rose above $100 again as six ships attacked in just two days in Persian Gulf  CNN

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The attack appears to be another Israeli attempted assassination, outside areas traditionally targeted.

Ahead of HIAS's annual 'Refugee Shabbat,' Jewish clergy from 45 states invoke biblical commandments, say 'tradition is clear' in support of refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers The post ‘Do not oppress the stranger’: 1,000-plus US rabbis sign letter backing immigrant rights appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Trump suddenly seems anxious to end the war as American casualties mount and Iran finds ways to hit back  Fox News

Iran-US war latest: Israel bombs Iran after Trump says he’s ‘not ready’ to make deal  The Independent

Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘not ready’ for ceasefire with Iran as Israel hits Lebanon  The Independent

How the Iran War Is Disrupting the Strait of Hormuz  Bloomberg.com

‘No clear goal’: lack of Iran war plan has unleashed chaos and could stymie US military for decades, say critics  The Guardian

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In today’s newsletter: Robert Malley, who led talks for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, helps make sense of the war Good morning, and apologies for the interruption to your usual programming. Stepping out from behind the editing desk to write today’s newsletter feels somewhat like a player-manager throwing himself on to the pitch, but I’ll try not to destabilise your morning routine too much. Lord knows, the world doesn’t need any more chaos. Since the US and Israel first attacked Iran two weeks ago, it’s been a scramble to keep up with events. The death of a supreme leader, speculation about his successor, global implications ranging from oil price spikes to drones raining down on once-safe cities like Doha and Dubai – the world has rarely felt so unstable. Iran | Iran dramatically escalated its strategy of striking civilian infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf on Wednesday, attacking commercial ships and targeting Dubai’s international airport as US and Israeli warplanes launched new waves of strikes on the Islamic Republic. UK news | Keir Starmer overruled officials who warned of a “reputational risk” in making Peter Mandelson US ambassador, despite being handed a dossier of evidence about the peer’s relationship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, documents reveal. Artificial intelligence | Popular AI chatbots helped researchers plot violent attacks, including bombing synagogues and assassinating politicians, with one telling a user posing as a would-be school shooter: “Happy (and safe) shooting!” Oil | The International Energy Agency is poised to call for the largest release of government oil reserves in its history to help calm the oil price shock triggered by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. UK politics | Keir Starmer warned his cabinet against an “overly deferential” approach to the Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish governments, telling ministers they should be prepared to make spending decisions “even when devolved governments may oppose this”, according to a leaked memo. Continue reading...

Tehran fires missiles at Israel and cargo ships in Hormuz  Euronews.com