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Trump Says Iran’s New Leadership Wants To Talk– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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President Donald Trump said Sunday that potential new leadership figures inside Iran have signaled a willingness to open talks, even as U.S. and Israeli military operations continue across the country.

According to Trey Yingst, a senior White House official told Fox News: “President Trump said new potential leadership in Iran has indicated they want to talk and eventually he will talk.”

“For now, Operation Epic Fury continues unabated.”

‘That’s The Way It Is’: Trump Concedes More Americans Will Likely Die In Iran Conflict– dailycaller.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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President Donald Trump described the three American military personnel killed during the conflict with Iran as “great people” in a Sunday interview with the Daily Mail.

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported three service members were killed in action and at least five others were wounded as of 9:30 a.m. EST Sunday. Trump told the U.K.-based outlet there could be more casualties during Operation Epic Fury. That interview was initially published Sunday before the president posted a six-minute address to Truth Social.

US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar Condemn Iran’s ‘Reckless’ Missile, Drone Attacks– www.breitbart.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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The United States and several countries in the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar, issued a joint statement strongly condemning Iran’s “indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks.”

In a press release from the Department of State, the U.S., Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) explained that the “unjustified strikes targeted sovereign territory” and also endangered civilians.

The statement from the countries comes as Iran has launched missiles and drones at several of its neighboring countries in response to the U.S. and Israel launching joint strikes, targeting Iran’s missiles.

DEVELOPING: 1,000+ Ships ‘Attacked’ with Electronic Warfare– wltreport.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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A shocking headline caught my attention today amid the chaos in the Mideast.

Two things stood out.  No — THREE things stood out.

10,000 ships are currently at threat of electronic warfare being fielded over the last 24 hours.

And the headline I ran with — more than 1,000 ships have ALREADY been ‘attacked’ in the waters off the coast of Iran.

And the third thing that rattled me…

Gulf States Draw Line, More Countries Now Ready to Counter Iran With Force – RedState– redstate.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Things in the Middle East may be getting even spicier than they already were. On Sunday, Fox News correspondent Bret Baier too to his X account with a report that a coalition of Persian Gulf states is preparing to join the fight against Iran. If this is true, as someone once said, it’s a big freakin’ deal.

Iran death toll reaches 555 as US, Israel escalate attacks | News– www.aljazeera.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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At least 555 people have been killed in US-Israeli strikes across 131 counties in Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent Society says, amid another wave of intensive attacks and Iranian counterstrikes on Israel and US assets in the Middle East region.

At least 35 people were killed on Monday morning in southern Iran’s Fars province, according to the Mehr news agency. The outlet also reported more than 20 people killed in an attack on Niloofar Square in Tehran.

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Oil prices rise as Iran war threatens shipping through strait of Hormuz | US-Israel war on Iran– www.theguardian.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Oil prices rose and stock markets came under pressure on Monday after intense US-Israeli strikes on Iran prompted fears of significant global economic disruption.

Brent crude jumped by as much as 13% during early trading – to hit $82 per barrel, a 14-month high – as the effective closure of the strait of Hormuz, one of the most important arteries for global trade, intensified concerns over oil supplies.

In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell by nearly 2.4% as traders in Asia responded to the weekend’s developments. It later pulled back, to trade down 1.5%. Pre-market trading also put Wall Street on course to open lower on Monday.

Mamdani Triggers Backlash by Siding with Iranian Regime: ‘Comrade Mayor Is Rooting for the Ayatollah’– slaynews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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New York City’s far-left socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing fierce backlash after condemning the U.S. military strike that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and effectively ended the brutal regime.

As a joint U.S.–Israel operation unfolded Saturday targeting senior Iranian leadership in Tehran, Mamdani took to X to criticize President Donald Trump’s decision.

His post has since been viewed roughly 20 million times.

Former FBI official warns of possible Iranian sleeper cell attacks on American soil | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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A former FBI official is warning of potential Iranian-linked attacks inside the United States following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Chris Swecker, a former assistant FBI director, said Iran-linked groups such as Hezbollah could escalate efforts to carry out attacks against the US after Operation Epic Fury, including attacks on American soil. In comments to the Daily Mail, Swecker said, “We’ve got a cornered animal here, and if ever we’re going to see attacks on the United States, this would be the catalyst for that.”

“It’s a tinder box right now,” he added. “You’ve got the leadership of Iran in a state of desperation.”

Iranian-owned gym in Ontario shot up after Khamenei confirmed dead | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Police in York Region have not officially said whether the Thornhill shooting is connected to international developments.

An Iranian-owned boxing gym north of Toronto was struck by gunfire early Sunday morning, a day after US President Donald Trump confirmed reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader had been killed.

York Regional Police said officers responded to reports of shots fired around 3 am near Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue West in Thornhill. When they arrived, they found evidence that multiple rounds had been fired at a commercial building. The property was unoccupied at the time. No injuries were reported.

Cuba Says It Killed 4, Wounded 6 Others Aboard Speedboat– www.dailysignal.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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REUTERS–Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speedboat that entered Cuban waters on Wednesday and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the Cuban government said at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.

Cuba’s Interior Ministry said the group was comprised of anti-government Cubans, some of whom were previously wanted in Cuba. It said the group came from the U.S. armed with assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosives, ballistic vests and telescopic sights.

An additional Cuban suspect was detained inside Cuban territory in connection with the plot, the statement said.

“According to preliminary statements from the detainees, they intended to carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes,”

PLA in peril: Xi Jinping’s purge cripples China’s military, sparks fears of combat vulnerability– timesofindia.indiatimes.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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China’s ongoing military corruption purges have created serious deficiencies in the command structure of its armed forces and are likely to have affected the readiness of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to a leading defence research centre.The purges, led by the Chinese president Xi Jinping, which have spanned the supreme central military commission, theatre commands, weapons procurement, development programmes, and defence academia, are expected to be incomplete, said London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) this week, according to Reuters.

Trump warns of Iran threat in State of the Union speech amid military push – National– globalnews.ca

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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U.S. President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon.

Even while assembling a massive military force in the Middle East, Trump has done little to explain to the American public why he might be leading the U.S. into its most aggressive action against the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution.

In his speech, Trump pointed to Tehran’s support for militant groups, its killing of protesters and the country’s missile and nuclear programs as threats to the region and the
United States.

DCCC Rakes in Millions From Palantir Lobbyists as Protests Target the Company’s ICE Surveillance Tools– readsludge.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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As progressive activists blockade Palantir offices and protest the company’s AI tools used in ICE deportation and surveillance operations, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has continued taking millions from the company’s lobbyists, according to new Federal Election Commission filings.

In January alone, more than a dozen lobbyists with firms representing Palantir bundled a combined $2.9 million for the DCCC, according to a newly filed FEC disclosure. The January haul from Palantir’s lobbying firms represents 38% of the DCCC’s total contributions for the month.

Canada sending $8M in food aid to Cuba as humanitarian crisis deepens – National– globalnews.ca

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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Canada is sending $8 million in food aid to people in Cuba, where a U.S. oil blockade has triggered a humanitarian crisis.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and MP Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, say the funding is aimed at addressing urgent needs.

The funding will be delivered through United Nations agencies instead of the Cuban government.

Global Affairs Canada has warned travellers for more than a year of “shortages of basic necessities, including food, medicine and fuel,” across most of Cuba.

 

Former Prime Minister named in Epstein Files rushed to hospital | World | News– www.express.co.uk

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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The former Prime Minister of Norway has been rushed to hospital after a reported suicide attempt.

Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalised on Tuesday, February 24, just a few days after he was charged with serious corruption offences, linked to his association with paedophile Epstein. Reports of Jagland attempting suicide were denied by his lawyer.

Jagland was charged with “gross corruption” after newly released documents appeared to reveal a transactional relationship between the ex-PM and convicted paedophile, between 2011 and 2018. Some Norwegian outlets have reported a suicide attempt, but the high-profile statesman’s legal team has insisted he was rushed to the hospital due to extreme stress instead of a deliberate act.

North Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened, but leaves door open for U.S. dialogue– www.washingtontimes.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claimed his nuclear-armed country could “completely destroy” South Korea if its security were threatened, reiterating his refusal to engage with Seoul, state media said Thursday. However, he left the door open to dialogue with Washington as he concluded a ruling party congress outlining his policy goals for the next five years.
from www.washingtontimes.com

8 billion tokens a day forced AT&T to rethink AI orchestration — and cut costs by 90%– venturebeat.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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When your average daily token usage is 8 billion a day, you have a massive scale problem.

This was the case at AT&T, and chief data officer Andy Markus and his team recognized that it simply wasn’t feasible (or economical) to push everything through large reasoning models.

So, when building out an internal Ask AT&T personal assistant, they reconstructed the orchestration layer. The result: A multi-agent stack built on LangChain where large language model “super agents” direct smaller, underlying “worker” agents performing more concise, purpose-driven work.

Cuba Kills Four on Florida Boat; Rubio Promises ‘to Figure Out Exactly What Happened’– legalinsurrection.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the press that the boat Cuba’s Coast Guard shot at and killed four people was not participating in a U.S. government operation.

We do not know who was on the boat. One person told The New York Post that the boat was “a US civilian boat working to get relatives out of Cuba, adding that the vessel was not a US Naval or Coast Guard boat.”

Cuba identifies ‘terrorist infiltrators’ from US — RT World News– www.rt.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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The suspects’ boat was loaded with tactical gear, assault rifles and improvised explosives, according to authorities on the island

Cuba’s Interior Ministry has released new findings from its investigation into the deadly gunfight between Cuban border guards and a US‑flagged speedboat, saying the vessel was carrying ten armed men who allegedly intended to execute a “terrorist infiltration.”

Havana said the clash erupted on Wednesday when border guards approached a Florida‑registered vessel, FL7726SH, operating roughly one nautical mile off the northern coast of Villa Clara province for an identification check. The individuals aboard the boat allegedly opened fire first, wounding the commander of a Cuban patrol craft before guards returned fire, killing four people and injuring six others.