# United%20States
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Under Fire in Tehran: Demonstrators Rally for Palestine Despite Airstrikes
Thousands marched in Tehran on 13 March to show solidarity with Palestine despite nearby airstrikes that local media say killed at least two people. The state framed the demonstration as a rejection of American and Israeli pressure while amplifying allegations of civilian casualties to consolidate domestic support and signal resilience regionally.
US Treasury Chief Says No Price Too High for Action Against Iran, Raising Fiscal and Strategic Alarms
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Sky News there is no monetary cost that would make him tell President Trump a war with Iran is unaffordable, while administration officials told Congress the first six days of such a conflict could cost at least $11.3 billion. The comment signals a willingness to prioritise strategic aims over fiscal caution, raising questions about Congressional funding, market fallout and regional escalation risks.
Pentagon’s Early Tab Tops $11.3bn as Mideast Campaign Slips Toward a Costly Quagmire
U.S. military operations against Iran have cost more than $11.3 billion in the first six days, with munitions expenditure of about $5.6 billion in the opening 48 hours. The Pentagon’s tally omits pre-deployment and sustainment costs, meaning the full financial and strategic burden is likely to rise and weigh on U.S. politics and the defense industrial base.
U.S. Moves THAAD Interceptors from South Korea to Middle East, Raising Alliance and Deterrence Questions
The U.S. has begun transferring THAAD interceptors from South Korea to the Middle East, moving up to 48 missiles from Seongju to Osan for onward transport. Seoul objects but accepts limited leverage, while the redeployment highlights logistical limits in U.S. missile-defence inventories and raises questions about regional deterrence and alliance reassurance.
Claims of Mine-Laying in Strait of Hormuz Deepen U.S.-Iran Standoff as Shipping Faces New Risks
The United States accuses Iran of laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a charge Tehran denies, while U.S. Central Command reports extensive damage to Iranian naval vessels. The dispute underscores a dangerous escalation in maritime coercion that threatens global shipping, energy markets and regional stability.
China Steps Into the Fray: Shuttling Diplomacy Amid an Escalating Iran–Israel–US Clash
China has ramped up shuttle diplomacy as a widening Iran–Israel–US conflict drives humanitarian suffering and market shocks. Beijing’s ties across the region give it leverage to mediate, but domestic politics in Washington, Iran’s internal cohesion, the effectiveness of multilateral mediation and control of the Strait of Hormuz will determine whether de‑escalation is possible.
Oil Tops $100 as Middle East Escalation Tests Global Markets — Trump Calls Spike a 'Very Small Price'
Oil futures briefly topped $100 per barrel after US and Israeli military action against Iran pushed a new geopolitical risk premium into markets. Former president Trump described the price spike as a "very small price" for global security, a stance that highlights the political trade‑offs behind energy market shocks.
China Sends Vice‑Premier He Lifeng to France for Sixth Round of U.S. Trade Talks, Signalling Continued Engagement
China will dispatch Vice‑Premier He Lifeng to France from March 14–17 to lead the sixth round of economic and trade consultations with the United States. The talks, framed by leaders' agreements at Busan and follow‑up calls, aim to address mutual economic concerns and stabilise the bilateral commercial relationship, though major structural disputes are unlikely to be resolved.
From “Short Strike” to Shore Landings: Signs the U.S. May Be Planning to Seize Iranian Gulf Islands
Public U.S. rhetoric about a short air campaign against Iran sits uneasily with military movements and warnings that suggest planning for amphibious or ground operations aimed at Iranian Gulf islands. Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub, has emerged as a likely strategic target; its seizure would have major implications for energy markets and regional stability. If Washington moves from strikes to landings, the conflict risks becoming prolonged and much more disruptive to global shipping and supplies.
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.
US Media Outrage and Military Admission After Deadly Strike on Iranian Girls’ School
A U.S. media figure publicly condemned an American airstrike on a girls’ school in Iran, after a U.S. military commander testified that the strike was carried out by U.S. forces and blamed “errors and mistakes.” The attack, which killed more than 160 people and may have involved Tomahawk missiles, has intensified Iranian public anger and raised legal, ethical and diplomatic questions about U.S. targeting practices.
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.