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Iran War

Top US Terror Chief Quits Over Iran War, Blames Israeli Lobby

What Happened Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), submitted his resignation and made a rare public statement criticizing the Trump administration’s approach to Iran. In his statement, Kent directly accused the president of initiating military action against Iran due to influence from “Israel and its powerful American lobby.” The NCTC director position is one of the most senior roles in U.S. intelligence, responsible for coordinating counterterrorism efforts across all government agencies and advising the president on threats to American security.

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Oil Drop Drives Wall Street's Best Day Since Iran War Began

What Happened U.S. stock markets posted their strongest gains in five weeks on March 16, 2026, as oil prices retreated from war-driven highs that had reached $119.48 earlier in March. Benchmark U.S. crude oil fell 5.3% to $93.57 per barrel, while international Brent crude dropped 2% to $101.09 after hitting $106.50 earlier in the trading session. The market rally was broad-based but particularly benefited companies with significant fuel expenses. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings surged 4.

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Trump Launches Wars in Iran and Venezuela Despite Anti-War Pledges

What Happened In a span of two months, President Trump has authorized two major military operations that have fundamentally altered U.S. foreign policy. On January 3, 2026, the U.S. launched “Operation Absolute Resolve” in Venezuela, deploying over 200 special operations forces to capture President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro was flown to New York’s Stewart Air National Guard Base and is now in U.S. custody. More significantly, on February 28, 2026, the U.

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