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A Test of the Alliance: US and Israel Diverge Over How and When to Finish the Iran Campaign
Public statements in March reveal growing US–Israeli divergence over the duration, objectives and acceptable costs of strikes on Iran. Washington appears to favour a capped campaign that can be declared complete, while Israel seeks a deeper, more transformative outcome—an alignment gap that could test the alliance and amplify regional and global risks.
Trump’s renewed 301 probe: bargaining chip or political theater before Beijing trip?
The Trump administration has opened new Section 301 trade investigations into China and other partners ahead of a planned visit to Beijing, a move Beijing and Chinese analysts dismiss as domestic political theatre. While the probe creates legal grounds to seek higher tariffs, its practical impact before the summit is limited, and Beijing appears prepared to treat the action as bargaining posture rather than immediate escalation.
Washington Says Early Iran Campaign Cost Billions as Intelligence Finds Tehran Intact
US officials told Congress the first six days of operations against Iran cost more than $11.3 billion and expended about $5.6 billion of munitions in the opening 48 hours. Intelligence assessments report that Iran’s leadership remains intact and not at risk of immediate collapse, complicating Washington’s strategic choices and raising questions about the sustainability and wider consequences of the campaign.
Soybeans as a Barometer: China’s Silence on U.S. Purchases Clouds Trump’s China Visit
Soybeans are expected to be a central topic in preparatory talks ahead of President Trump’s scheduled late‑March China visit, but China has not signaled any fresh ‘‘goodwill’’ purchases. Commercial factors — abundant, cheaper Brazilian supplies and a 13% U.S. tariff — combined with geopolitical and legal uncertainties have left markets lowering expectations for a rapid trade breakthrough.
Davos Drama: Trump’s Greenland Demand and a Pay-to-Join 'Peace' Club Expose a Fraying Western Coalition
At Davos 2026 President Trump and his cabinet staged a high‑profile offensive, pressing claims on Greenland, launching a paid "Board of Peace" and openly chastising European policy choices. The spectacle crystallised widening disagreements within the Western camp and highlighted both opportunities and limits for China and other middle powers amid an evolving global order.
Trump Signals Conditional Talks with Iran as U.S. Military Strikes Intensify
President Trump said conditional talks with Iran are possible, even as the Pentagon announced intensified strikes inside Iran. The mix of public openness to negotiation and simultaneous military pressure creates a risky, potentially ambiguous moment that could either open a narrow path to de‑escalation or exacerbate miscalculation in an already volatile region.
Three Backlashes Bite Washington: Economic Pain, Domestic Politics and Fractured Alliances Shrink US Options on Iran
Since US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, the campaign has produced three forms of blowback — sharp energy price rises, domestic political and security pushback, and fraying alliances — that limit Washington’s ability to sustain prolonged military pressure. These pressures increase the odds of a shorter, more constrained US approach or of escalating costs if the conflict continues.
Missile Fragments from Iran School Strike Bear U.S. Markings — Forensics Deepen Crisis
Iran released HD footage of missile fragments from a school strike in Minab showing serial numbers and markings that U.S. media say are consistent with post‑2014 Tomahawk cruise missiles. While these leads are serious, independent verification and chain‑of‑custody proof are required to move from plausible attribution to conclusive evidence, and the claim has significant geopolitical risks if left unresolved.
Silence in Tehran: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vanishes as Region Braces for Escalation
Iran’s newly installed supreme leader, Mujtaba, has remained publicly absent since taking office, generating speculation about his safety and exposing fissures in Tehran’s security and political architecture. The gap in visibility comes as Tehran and the US and Israel exchange threats and strikes, raising the risk that uncertainty at the top could accelerate regional escalation and market shocks.
Washington Reins In Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Energy Sites, Citing Fear of Blowback and Market Disruption
The U.S. has ordered Israel to halt strikes on Iranian energy storage facilities, the first such restraint since joint operations began, citing fears of Iranian unity, potential post-conflict oil interests, and regional escalation. The move comes as oil prices top $100 a barrel and U.S. gasoline prices rise, intensifying domestic opposition to a widening war.
From ‘Unwinnable’ to Unaffordable: How a U.S.–Iran Exchange Has Become a Global Quagmire
A sharp exchange between the United States and Iran has evolved into a costly, high-risk stalemate. Rising oil prices, depleted Western munitions stocks and a harder-line Iranian leadership are increasing the probability of protracted conflict or dangerous escalation, while diplomatic overtures offer a face-saving exit that remains hard to negotiate.
War Widens: Israeli Strikes on Tehran as U.S.-Iran Exchanges Enter 12th Day
The U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran entered a twelfth day as Israel launched new strikes on Tehran while Iran reported massive civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. The crisis has expanded into Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, drawing other states into support roles and raising the risk of regional escalation and sustained disruption to global energy and trade routes.