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• European Union foreign ministers convened in Brussels to address the escalating Iran conflict now in its third week, coordinating response to regional instability and implications for European interests. • The high-level coordination reflects EU concerns about energy security, maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz, and the potential for wider Middle Eastern destabilization affecting European allies.

• UAE's Fujairah oil port sustained damage during escalating Iran war operations as the conflict enters its third week, with regional oil infrastructure becoming a focal point of military action. • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arashi denied claims that Iran seeks a ceasefire or negotiations, stating "We are ready to defend ourselves for as long as it takes" and rejecting US overtures for talks. • The damage to critical Gulf oil infrastructure underscores the war's impact on global energy markets and regional stability, with implications for worldwide crude supplies.

• In a Saturday phone call with NBC journalist Kristen Welker, President Trump claimed Iran sought a ceasefire, but Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arashi immediately contradicted the assertion, stating Iran has never requested negotiations or a truce. • US and Israeli forces have intensified bombardment of Iranian cities including Tehran, Hamadan, and Isfahan, with Trump warning of additional strikes; 12 US service members have been killed since the war began February 28. • Reuters reports Trump has ignored attempts by Middle Eastern allies to broker negotiations ending the conflict, while the US State Department warned American citizens to leave Iraq immediately amid ongoing military operations.

• President Trump is threatening to delay his summit with China's President Xi Jinping unless Beijing helps secure the Strait of Hormuz, with US and Chinese trade negotiators meeting in Paris to discuss the issue. • The conflict has entered its third week with Operation Epic Fury killing more than 1,300 people in Iran and 13 US service members dead, while Gulf states report new missile and drone attacks on Sunday after Iran threatened to expand its military campaign. • Trump called on China, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and other nations to send warships to keep the Strait open and safe, warning the US will "remember" countries that don't help. • China has shown preliminary goodwill by signaling openness to purchase additional US agricultural products including poultry, beef, and non-soybean crops beyond previously pledged soybean purchases.

• The S&P 500 declined 1.6% last week, marking its third consecutive weekly drop, with the Dow falling 2% and Nasdaq shedding 1.3% due to soaring oil prices and broad market selling. • Surging oil prices from geopolitical tensions, including US-Iran escalation, drove the downturn, as investors brace for NVIDIA GTC AI event and FOMC rate decision this week (March 16-20, 2026). • Markets now price only a 33% chance of a June rate cut, down from 57% last month, amid persistent inflation data; Thursday's jobless claims will gauge labor market health.

• The S&P 500 declined 1.6% for its third consecutive weekly loss, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2% and the NASDAQ shed 1.3% as geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices created broad selling pressure across all major indices. • Investors face a critical week ahead with the NVIDIA GTC conference (the "AI Oscars") scheduled alongside the Federal Reserve's FOMC interest rate decision on Wednesday and jobless claims data on Thursday. • Persistent inflation has dramatically shifted market expectations, with traders pricing in just a 33% probability of a June rate cut compared to 57% one month ago, reflecting heightened uncertainty about the Fed's monetary policy path.

• The S&P 500 fell 1.6% last week to 6,632.19, now down 5% from its January 27 high of 6,978.60 and 3.1% year-to-date, hit by broad selling across indices including Dow -2% and Nasdaq -1.3%. • Geopolitical tensions from US-Iran escalation drove oil higher, with markets pricing in prolonged uncertainty as the conflict enters its third week. • Core PCE price index rose 0.36% month-over-month, with annualized three-month trend at 3.7%, signaling persistent inflation pressuring Fed rate cut expectations.

• The United States has struck 90 targets on Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal, marking an escalation in the conflict now in its third week of operations. • The strikes are intensifying global economic concerns, with energy markets rattled, supply chains disrupted, and fears of a potential food crisis as oil supplies face unprecedented pressure. • Iran has threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and destroy tankers in response, prompting President Trump to request U.S. allies deploy warships to the region to maintain maritime access.

Two deportees sent to Eswatini were from Somalia, one was from Sudan and another was from TanzaniaThe government of Eswatini announced on Thursday it received four more “third country” deportees from the United States, as part of the Trump administration’s multimillion-dollar deal with the small African nation.Now a total of 19 deportees from the US have been sent to Eswatini even as they hail from other countries, amid the Trump administration’s continued anti-immigrant crackdown and changes to immigration policy. Continue reading...

Polls show declining American tolerance for the US-Iran war as it enters its third week on March 14, 2026, with thousands in Tehran celebrating Al-Quds Day amid ongoing hostilities. US public opinion has shifted due to the conflict's duration and economic fallout from high oil prices. Military leaders indicate no quick end, with continued US and Israeli airstrikes across Iran. This erosion of support could pressure policymakers amid deployments of additional forces to the region.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka outlasted Linda Noskova in a three-set thriller at Indian Wells on March 13, 2026, advancing to her third final at the BNP Paribas Open in California. The Belarusian won 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 after two hours and 20 minutes, showcasing resilience with 38 winners against Noskova's 25. This victory positions Sabalenka for a potential third title, boosting her dominance on US hard courts ahead of a final against either Coco Gauff or Iga Swiatek. A win would solidify her as the tournament's top contender this season.

As the conflict with Iran enters its third week, Americans' tolerance for the prolonged war is diminishing according to reports from the field. Thousands gathered in the streets of Tehran to celebrate Al-Quds Day amid the ongoing military escalation between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Growing public concern about the conflict's duration reflects broader anxiety about the war's trajectory and humanitarian impact. The escalating tensions have also contributed to broader economic concerns, with global volatility potentially boosting inflation rates across North American economies.