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Lana Ravandi-Fadai: A ground operation against Iran would be suicide for the Trump administration - INTERVIEW

Mojtaba Khamenei’s elevation as Iran’s Supreme Leader signals continuity with a harder-line political course. Analysts describe him as closely linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and likely to prioritize regime survival, retaliation, and strategic deterrence. A U.S. ground operation appears unlikely, while Iran may face a prolonged air campaign, mounting internal pressure, and rising regional tensions.

11 Mar 2026-09:23
Trump reveals massive $300 billion refinery project in Texas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for what he called the first new oil refinery in the United States in 50 years, unveiling a $300 billion project set for the Port of Brownsville, Texas.

11 Mar 2026-02:16
FTSE 100 rises, pound tops $1.34 as Trump signals conflict may end

British stocks rose on Tuesday, snapping a losing streak alongside European peers after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the Middle East conflict may be nearing its conclusion, sparking a relief rally in stock markets as oil prices declined.

10 Mar 2026-22:29
Trump warns Iran of 20 times harder strike on Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Monday, saying any attempt to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a response “twenty times harder” than previous U.S. strikes.

10 Mar 2026-15:42
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up after oil prices slide

US stock futures edged higher on Tuesday after comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting the conflict with Iran could end soon, sending oil prices sharply lower and easing concerns about economic fallout.

10 Mar 2026-15:20
Oil drops after Trump predicts quick end to war

Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday after soaring to a more than three-year high a day earlier, as U.S. President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing fears of prolonged disruptions to global oil supplies.

10 Mar 2026-09:05
Trump says Iran war will eventually reduce oil prices

President Donald Trump argued on Monday that the war with Iran would ultimately lead to lower oil prices in the long run, despite the current spike in markets caused by the disruption of shipments through the nearby Strait of Hormuz.

10 Mar 2026-02:28
War with Iran is "very complete" - Trump

10 Mar 2026-00:05
Trump, Putin discuss Iran war in phone call

09 Mar 2026-23:56
How might Trump combat the spike in oil prices?

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to review as early as Monday a set of options to tame oil prices, which have soared to the highest level since 2022 because of the expanding U.S.-Israel war with Iran.

09 Mar 2026-23:45