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Trump orders bank to provide 'political risk insurance and guarantees' for maritime trade amid Iran war

Trump orders bank to provide 'political risk insurance and guarantees' for maritime trade amid Iran war

'If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible,' says US president

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US Embassy in Beirut to be closed 'until further notice' amid regional tensions
03.03.2026

US Embassy in Beirut to be closed 'until further notice' amid regional tensions

'All other regular and emergency consular appointments have been cancelled,' says embassy

Trump says Iran 'running out of launchers' amid US-Israeli attacks: Report
03.03.2026

Trump says Iran 'running out of launchers' amid US-Israeli attacks: Report

US president tells POLITICO that Washington would be open to engaging with new Iranian leadership

Trump says US-British relationship ‘not what it was’ after disagreement over strikes on Iran
03.03.2026

Trump says US-British relationship ‘not what it was’ after disagreement over strikes on Iran

'It’s a different world, actually. It’s just a much different kind of relationship that we’ve had with your country before,' says US president

No ‘day after’ plan: Trump’s mixed messaging on Iran fuels uncertainty
03.03.2026

No ‘day after’ plan: Trump’s mixed messaging on Iran fuels uncertainty

Analysts say mixed signals emanating from the Trump administration indicate the US lacks a coherent strategy for war with Iran

California Governor Newsom criticizes Trump’s actions against Iran
03.03.2026

California Governor Newsom criticizes Trump’s actions against Iran

'We have to reconcile why our bombs were used, or Israeli bombs were used, to kill children, young girls, at a school and what the imminent threat was,' says Gavin Newsom