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Enten: Key allies ‘absolutely despise’ US action in Iran 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten breaks down international support for US military action in Iran as President Donald Trump is asking for other countries to help secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. CNN This Morning’s panel discusses international response to Trump’s request for assistance, and a former US national security official weighs in on what it would take to build a coalition. 0:00 How US allies view the war in Iran 2:56 The panel compares Trump’s ‘unwilling’ coalition to the Bush era 7:06 Global affairs analyst on the steps to build a coalition Watch more CNN here: [See More…]

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Panel: Why are allies hesitating on Trump’s Strait of Hormuz effort? 0 (0)

Foreign ministers from EU countries discussed options to secure the Strait of Hormuz but decided against expanding their naval operations in the region. It comes after President Donald Trump has appealed for European allies to support the US’s efforts to secure the vital waterway after Iran effectively closed it. “Europe has no interest in an open-ended war,” Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top diplomat, told journalists in Brussels on Monday evening after the meeting. She noted that the EU’s Red Sea naval force, Operation Aspides, already “plays a key role in safeguarding the freedom of navigation.” 0:00 Abby Phillip reports: Trump [See More…]

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Jon Stewart Invites Panel of Trumps to Debate Iran War | The Daily Show 0 (0)

Trump’s war in the Middle East rages on, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and Americans gearing up to face the infamous R-word: recession. Plus, FCC Chair Brendan Carr and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth aren’t happy with the news media’s confused coverage of the war in Iran, so Jon Stewart gets some truth and clarity from a panel of experts: President Trump, Donald J. Trump, DJT, and John Barron. #DailyShow #JonStewart #Iran 0:00 – Jon Stewart’s TDS Welcome 1:56 – Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Incessant Bombing 7:00 – FCC Chair Threatens TV Networks Over Iran Coverage 10:38 [See More…]

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Iran vs. economy: Enten reveals what Americans care about more 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten breaks down US public support for President Trump’s military conflict in Iran as oil and gas prices spike. 0:00 Harry Enten runs the numbers on how Americans are feeling about the Iran war 2:28 Has Trump’s popularity changed because of the war? 4:12 Americans give their reactions to rising gas prices 5:35 Could the war be finished before Memorial Day? Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Iran #Trump #News CNN is the world leader in news and information and seeks to inform, engage and empower the world…brought to you by SLOPPBOXX.COM.

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Trump says Iran’s Kharg Island bombed; US deploying up to 2,500 to Mideast 0 (0)

President Donald Trump said tonight the United States bombed “every military target” on Iran’s Kharg Island and threatened to attack the island’s oil infrastructure if Iran continues blocking ships from traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is deploying a Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East, a rapid response unit typically comprised of around 2,500 Marines and sailors, three officials familiar with the matter told CNN. Kharg Island is a five-mile-stretch of land off the Iranian coast that had seemingly been left untouched during the first two weeks of the war with Iran. The critical island handles roughly [See More…]

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Trump admin ‘significantly underestimated’ Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure 0 (0)

The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes while planning the ongoing operation, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump’s national security team failed to fully account for the potential consequences of what some officials have described as a worst-case scenario now facing the administration, the sources said. 0:00 Sources: Trump admin underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz 2:09 White House statement 3:04 Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz (Ret.) on Iran war planning 4:22 Defense Secretary Hegseth: “don’t need to worry [See More…]

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Iran war: 3 ships struck in Strait of Hormuz 0 (0)

Three vessels were hit by unknown projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz today, the UK’s maritime agency said. Three crew members on board a Thai vessel remain unaccounted for after it was struck today. Sources told CNN Tehran had begun laying mines in the key waterway. Meanwhile, Maersk’s CEO warned of supply chain issues as the war continues, and a US diplomatic post in Iraq was hit by a suspected Iranian drone. 0:00 Thai-flagged cargo ship on fire in Strait of Hormuz 3:31 CNN’s Richard Quest breaks down importance of key shipping lane 4:22 Maersk CEO forecasts supply chain problems [See More…]

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Global oil, gas shipping costs surge as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz 0 (0)

Supertanker costs in the Middle East have hit all-time highs, according to shipping data and industry sources, as the US-Iran conflict intensifies with Tehran attacking ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. #energy #iran #markets #business #oil #hormuz #israel #unitedstates #khamenei #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4l8fnVd 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en Reuters brings you the latest breaking news, business and finance video from around the world. Since our founding in 1851, we have [See More…]

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Kuwait shot down 3 US F-15E jets on accident, US military says 0 (0)

Three US fighter jets went down “due to an apparent friendly fire incident,” US Central Command has announced. Kuwaiti air defenses accidentally shot the F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets down late Monday evening ET time. 0:00 Video shows a US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait 2:15 Retired US Army general weighs in on the incident 3:58 CNN chief international correspondent reports on the conflict from Iraq 5:44 CNN correspondent has the latest on Iran’s retaliatory attacks in Dubai 8:08 CNN correspondent on a drone attack at a British base in Cyprus Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Iran #Kuwait #News [See More…]