Trump threatens ‘obliteration’ if deal not reached ‘shortly’ Though he says ‘great progress’ is being made in talks, the US president has also threatened widespread destruction if a deal is not reached… by Associated Press March 31, 2026 News
US’s ‘new’ 15‑point plan is a sign that it fears it is losing the war The US and Israel may win battles. But they may be losing the war that matters: legitimacy, stability and long-term influence… Bamo NouriInderjeet Parmar March 27, 2026 Analysis·News
Iran denies war talks despite Trump’s claims Iran has rejected a US ceasefire plan and issued its own demands as strikes land across the Middle East… by Associated Press March 26, 2026 News
Trump stays strikes on Iran on back of ‘talks’ Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of scepticism… by Associated Press March 24, 2026 News
Iran threatens infrastructure strikes in face of Trump ultimatum Israel has launched a new wave of attacks on Tehran as Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power and desalination plants… by Associated Press March 23, 2026 News
Flee to ‘safe’ South Africa when Trump catches ‘feelings’ As Donald Trump starts a war on ‘a feeling’, the world is looking increasingly unstable. Luckily South Africa is a safe haven. Or is… by Shirley de Villiers March 20, 2026 News·Opinion
What if Trump is (annoyingly) right? Trump’s Iran war looks reckless. But if Tehran’s military and proxy powers are being systematically weakened, his critics may be missing something… Greg MillsRay Hartley March 20, 2026 News·Opinion 4
Trump looks to break Iran’s Hormuz stranglehold Iran hits Gulf neighbours and keeps stranglehold on oil shipping as concerns rise of energy crisis… by Associated Press March 16, 2026 News
Countries tap oil reserves amid Iran fallout The International Energy Agency has agreed to release 400-million barrels of oil – the largest such release in its history… by Associated Press March 12, 2026 News
Iran rules out talks as war enters 11th day US says it has destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports… by Associated Press March 11, 2026 News
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