Iran war could raise global fertiliser costs: US farm leaders

IANS | March 11, 2026 7:22 AM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) American farm leaders on Tuesday warned US lawmakers that the conflict involving Iran could push up global fertiliser and fuel prices, adding fresh pressure on farmers already struggling with rising costs and volatile markets.

US Senate feud deepens over Iran war

IANS | March 11, 2026 7:05 AM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) US senators clashed publicly over President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, with Democrats demanding clarity on the war strategy and Republicans defending the operation while blaming the opposition for a prolonged homeland security funding standoff.

Trump warns Iran on Hormuz mines, US destroys 10 boats

IANS | March 11, 2026 7:01 AM

Washington, Mar 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe military consequences if it attempted to mine the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as American forces struck and destroyed 10 suspected mine-laying boats in the vital shipping lane, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.

US jets flying deep into Iranian skies: Gen Caine

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:58 AM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) US fighter aircraft are operating deep inside Iranian airspace with “relative impunity” after much of Iran’s advanced air defence network was neutralised during the first phase of Washington’s military campaign, the Pentagon said.

Iranian war to end once goals achieved: White House

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:53 AM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) The White House said that the United States will end its war with Iran once the military objectives of Operation Epic Fury are fully achieved, with President Donald Trump retaining the final authority to decide when the campaign concludes.

140 US troops wounded in Iran conflict: Pentagon

Lalit K Jha | March 11, 2026 6:33 AM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) About 140 US service members have been wounded during the first 10 days of sustained attacks linked to the American military campaign against Iran, the Pentagon said, as Senate Democrats demanded public hearings on President Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East.

Hormuz oil flow priority in Iran war: White House

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:30 AM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) The White House said that the United States is determined to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as the war with Iran intensifies, stressing that President Donald Trump will not allow Tehran to disrupt global energy supplies.

West Asia: Hakeem Jeffries calls Iran war ‘unlawful war of choice’​

IANS | March 11, 2026 12:12 AM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has accused President Donald Trump of plunging the United States into an “unlawful war of choice” against Iran, saying the administration has failed to justify the conflict or seek congressional authorisation.​