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JD Vance campaigns for far-right nationalist Viktor Orban in Hungary23:44 The vice president traveled to Budapest as Trump’s deadline for an Iran deal loomed Tuesday, backing the administration’s closest ideological ally in Europe. U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped in Iraq, is freed in prisoner swap20:53 Kittleson, a freelancer for several U.S. outlets, was seized last week in Baghdad by Kataib Hezbollah, a Shiite militia aligned with Iran. Hegseth’s boastful claims about Iran war contradict reality, officials say19:09 The defense secretary’s rosy portrayal of U.S. success in the conflict risks misinforming the public and the president, observers worry. Iranian civilians voice fear and fatigue as U.S. escalates conflict17:59 People in Iran say they could be left to pick up the pieces if President Donald Trump destroys the country’s infrastructure and economy. With threat to destroy Iran’s ‘civilization,’ Trump fuels war crime fears16:49 President Donald Trump said the United States would target “every” Iranian bridge and power plant. Experts say such blanket action violates international law. U.S. strikes Iran’s Kharg Island as Trump warns ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’16:49 The president had issued a deadline of 8 p.m. Eastern time for Iran to open up the Strait of Hormuz, pledging destruction by midnight if leaders don’t comply. Vance heads to Hungary as MAGA ally Orban trails in polls13:19 Viktor Orban, who has built strong ties to the MAGA movement and the Kremlin, faces a tough electoral challenge from center-right candidate Peter Magyar on April 12. Iran war hits supply chains for K-beauty, ramen and clothes13:19 Even potato chips aren’t safe from the ripple effects of President Donald Trump’s war, which is disrupting supply chains across Asia. Trump claims ‘active’ peace talks with Iran as bombing deadline approaches2:21 The president has given Iranian officials until 8 p.m. Tuesday to make a ceasefire deal or face widespread destruction. Tehran on Monday reasserted its rejection of U.S. demands. Kidnapped U.S. journalist believed alive in militia’s Iraqi stronghold1:14 U.S. and Iraqi officials believe freelancer Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped last week by Kataib Hezbollah, a paramilitary group with links to Iran. Trump to describe risky rescue mission as Iran rebuffs U.S. war demands6.dubna The rescue of an F-15 crewman averted a potentially disastrous POW situation, but Trump’s threats showed rising frustration amid an increasingly dangerous and politically unpopular war. Trump administration’s secrecy on health deals alarms experts, governments6.dubna A dearth of information has been disclosed about the agreements, fueling speculation that the “America First” approach to foreign aid is exploitative. War-driven energy crisis boosts China’s sales pitch for renewable tech6.dubna Sales of Chinese electric vehicles and solar panels have surged since the start of the Iran war, companies say. From Oman, a waterfront view of the embattled Strait of Hormuz6.dubna Residents of Khasab, a sleepy exclave that depends on fishing and tourism, are frustrated by the war in Iran and fearful of what’s next. |