🚨 IRAN CUTS DIRECT DIPLOMACY WITH U.S.

Iran has halted direct talks with the U.S. after Trump threatened to destroy its “whole civilization,” though negotiations via ceasefire mediators continue. Officials say the move signals defiance and complicates—but does not end—efforts
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TOP DEMOCRATS CALL TRUMP “EXTREMELY SICK” OVER IRAN THREATS

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned Trump’s warning to destroy “a whole civilization,” calling him “extremely sick” and urging Republicans to act. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries demanded Congress halt
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Iran has stopped negotiation efforts with the United States, informing Pakisan that it would no longer engage in cease-fire talks, according to three senior Iranian officials.
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RUBIO TEASES “MORE NEWS” ON IRAN TALKS

Sen. Marco Rubio hinted at updates on Iran negotiations, saying “more news on that later today,” but gave no details. His remarks came ahead of a meeting with New Zealand’s Foreign Minister and follow Trump’s warning that “a whole
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WHITE HOUSE DENIES NUCLEAR THREAT IN IRAN

The White House rejected claims that VP J.D. Vance hinted at using nuclear weapons in Iran. Vance said the U.S. has “tools in our toolkit” but has not decided to use them. The statement follows Trump’s warning that “a whole civilization
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*IRAN HAS STOPPED NEGOTIATIONS WITH US: NYT

*IRAN TOLD PAKISTAN IT WON'T CONTINUE CEASEFIRE TALKS: NYT
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NY FED: INFLATION EXPECTATIONS RISE, HOUSEHOLDS MORE PESSIMISTIC

The NY Fed reports March inflation expectations rose to 3.4% for the year ahead and 3.1% over three years, with five-year forecasts steady at 3%. Expected house price growth is 3.3%, and gasoline inflation hits its
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US OIL HITS INTRADAY HIGH, TRADES ABOVE $117 A BARREL
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RETAIL INVESTORS TURN SELLERS AMID MARKET VOLATILITY

Citadel Securities reports retail investors sold U.S. stocks and options last week, a rare shift from years of persistent buying. Net spending fell 55% in March from February and 70% from January’s peak.

Options activity https://t.co/K1WqX01Ez6
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OIL FUTURES EXTEND GAINS, U.S. CRUDE UP BY $5 A BARREL AHEAD OF US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP'S DEADLINE FOR IRAN TO OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ
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🚨 STATE-RUN TEHRAN TIMES NEWSPAPER ON X: DIPLOMATIC AND INDIRECT CHANNELS OF TALKS WITH THE US ARE NOT CLOSED
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TRUMP IN “MODE OF DEFIANCE,” OFFICIAL SAYS

A senior administration official described Trump as proud of the airman rescue and in a “mode of defiance.” He remains open to diplomacy but is focused on maximum pressure on Iran, with no decisions yet on actions if a deal isn’t
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SITUATION IN IRAN'S KHARG ISLAND UNDER CONTROL, NO DAMAGE TO INFRASTRUCTURE AFTER U.S.-ISRAELI ATTACK - MEHR CITING SOURCES
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MEHR CITES SOURCES AS SAYING THAT THERE IS NO DISRUPTION TO OIL FACILITIES AT IRAN'S KHARG ISLAND
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U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL FAILS TO APPROVE BAHRAINI RESOLUTION ON PROTECTING SHIPPING IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ

CHINA VETOES BAHRAINI U.N. RESOLUTION ON ENCOURAGING PROTECTION OF SHIPPING IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ
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CHINA,RUSSIA VETO UN SECURITY CEOUNCIL MOTION ON HORMUZ
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CHINA,RUSSIA VETO UN SECURITY COUNCIL MOTION ON HORMUZ
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AIR DEFENSES ACTIVATED OVER TEHRAN, FIGHTER PLANES FLYING ON LOW ALTITUDE OVER THE CITY, BORNA NEWS AGENCY SAYS
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IRAQ'S KATAIB HEZBOLLAH SAY THEY WILL RELEASE ABDUCTED AMERICAN JOURNALIST SHELLY KITTLESON
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PAKISTAN'S FM TO NORWAYS FM: HAVEN'T GIVEN UP YET, BUT THAT HOPE IS DWINDLING THAT AN EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE WILL BE ACHIEVED
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*IRAN-US TALKS SHOW PROGRESS IN PAST 24 HOURS: AXIOS
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