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Trump news at a glance: president says Iran's Kharg Island 'demolished' and threatens more strikes 'just for fun'
The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran
Today
March 13
Here are major headlines from the United States today (March 15, 2026):
1. U.S.–Iran conflict escalates
Donald Trump said U.S. strikes have “demolished” Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil export hub.
The U.S. is also asking allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. �
The Guardian +1
The Pentagon is deploying about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to rise. �
AP News
2. Oil prices and global markets reacting
The war risk has pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel, creating concerns about inflation and economic pressure worldwide. �
AP News
Economists say the U.S. economy was already slowing, with growth around 0.7% in late 2025. �
WSLS +1
3. Political pressure before U.S. midterm elections
A new national poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by about 6 points in congressional voting preference.
Many voters are unhappy with inflation, economic policies, and foreign policy decisions. �
The Daily Beast
4. Severe weather warning across the U.S.
Meteorologists warn that millions of Americans across more than 10 states face a risk of strong tornadoes and damaging storms.
Areas from Texas to Michigan are under alerts for large hail, strong winds, and possible EF-2 tornadoes. �
New York Post
5. Immigration-related arrest in the U.S.
U.S. immigration authorities arrested an Indian national accused of seriously injuring an American citizen in a truck crash. �
The Times of India
✅ Summary:
Rising U.S.–Iran war tensions
Oil prices and economic worries
Political pressure ahead of elections
Major tornado threat in several states
Immigration-related crime case

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00:00The Guardian. AP News. Trump News at a glance, President says Iran's
00:06Karg Island demolished and threatens more strikes just for fun. The latest, U.S. is deploying
00:13Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran. Today. March 13th. Here are major headlines
00:21from the United States today, March 15, 2026. 1. U.S. Iran Conflict Escalates.
00:30Donald Trump said U.S. strikes have demolished Iran's Karg Island, a key oil export hub.
00:36The U.S. is also asking allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz,
00:41one of the world's most important oil shipping routes. The Guardian plus one.
00:46The Pentagon is deploying about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to
00:53rise. AP News. Two, oil prices and global markets reacting.
01:00The war risk has pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel, creating concerns about inflation
01:06and economic pressure worldwide. AP News. Economists say the U.S. economy was already
01:14slowing, with growth around 0.7 percent in late 2025. WSLS plus one. Three, political pressure before U.S.
01:25midterm elections. A new national poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by about six
01:31points in congressional voting preference. Many voters are unhappy with inflation, economic policies,
01:38and foreign policy decisions. The Daily Beast.
01:42Four, severe weather warning across the U.S.
01:46Meteorologists warn that millions of Americans across more than 10 states face a risk of strong
01:52tornadoes and damaging storms. Areas from Texas to Michigan are under alerts for large hail,
01:59strong winds, and possible EF2 tornadoes. New York Post.
02:04Five, immigration-related arrest in the U.S.
02:08U.S. immigration authorities arrested an Indian national accused of seriously injuring an American
02:14citizen in a truck crash. The Times of India.
02:18White heavy checkmark summary. Rising U.S. Iran war tensions.
02:25Oil prices and economic worries. Political pressure ahead of elections.
02:31Major tornado threat in several states. Immigration-related crime case.
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