One missile, carrying a 220-pound warhead, hit a street in central Tel Aviv. Israeli warplanes continued strikes across Tehran and other targets in Iran. Israel plans to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, creating what Defense Minister Israel Katz called a "security zone."
Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. war in Iran has been won, but he couldn't say exactly when it would end. The U.S. has presented Iran with a 15-point plan to end the conflict, delivered via Pakistan. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country is ready to "facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks" to end the war. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Iran to negotiate with the U.S. "as soon as possible."
The Iran war is starting to impact the global economy. An S&P Global survey showed that U.S. business activity slipped to an 11-month low in March. The pound has lost footing, and business activity growth has slowed due to the war. The Euro zone economy is close to stalling. Brewers in India are warning of shortages as the war has hit glass bottle and can makers. United Airlines is betting bigger on premium travel, as the war drives up fuel costs.
Trump's approval rating has sunk to a new low of 36% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, as fuel prices surge amid the Iran war. Sixty-two percent of respondents said they disapproved of Trump's performance. Trump is easing smog rules on summer gasoline in an effort to bring down prices. Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution from Senator Chris Murphy. Democrats have vowed to force at least one vote per week on the issue.
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said ending the war now would cede control of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, through which 20 percent of the world's oil travels. Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been pushing Trump to continue the war against Iran, arguing that the U.S.-Israeli military campaign presents a "historic opportunity" to remake the Middle East. The leaders of the 82nd Airborne Division have been ordered to the Middle East.
Strikes continue to impact civilians. At least 12 people were killed and 28 wounded in one attack on Tehran.
As the conflict continues, the price of oil has declined amid the diplomatic push to end the war.
Israel struck Tehran on Wednesday, even as President Trump claimed the U.S. is negotiating an end to the war with Iran. Iran launched strikes against Israel and neighboring Gulf states late Monday, which continued into Tuesday morning. One missile, carrying a 220-pound warhead, hit a street in central Tel Aviv. Israeli warplanes continued strikes across Tehran and other targets in Iran. Israel plans to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, creating what Defense Minister Israel Katz called a "security zone."
Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. war in Iran has been won, but he couldn’t say exactly when it would end. The U.S. has presented Iran with a 15-point plan to end the conflict, delivered via Pakistan. The proposal includes a one-month ceasefire. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country is ready to "facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks" to end the war. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Iran to negotiate with the U.S. "as soon as possible."
The Iran war is starting to impact the global economy. A survey showed that U.S. business activity slipped to an 11-month low in March. The pound has lost footing, and business activity growth has slowed due to the war. The Euro zone economy is close to stalling. Brewers in India are warning of shortages as the war has hit glass bottle and can makers. United Airlines is betting bigger on premium travel, as the war drives up fuel costs.
Trump's approval rating has sunk to a new low of 36% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, as fuel prices surge amid the Iran war. Sixty-two percent of respondents said they disapproved of Trump’s performance. Trump is easing smog rules on summer gasoline in an effort to bring down prices. Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution from Senator Chris Murphy. Democrats have vowed to force at least one vote per week on the issue.
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said ending the war now would cede control of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, through which 20 percent of the world’s oil travels. Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been pushing Trump to continue the war against Iran, arguing that the U.S.-Israeli military campaign presents a “historic opportunity” to remake the Middle East. The leaders of the 82nd Airborne Division have been ordered to the Middle East.
Strikes continue to impact civilians. At least 12 people were killed and 28 wounded in one attack on Tehran.
As the conflict continues, the price of oil has declined amid the diplomatic push to end the war.
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