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Trump’s war in Iran and US foreign policy may be being spurred on by Saudi leaders, reports the New York Times. This politics news update delves into the complex geopolitical influences shaping US foreign policy, focusing on the Middle East, Donald Trump’s flagrant market manipulation, and the powerful interests behind decisions to continue or wind down conflicts.

Tune into Episode 405 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.

This politics news update was recorded on March 24, 2026.

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FURTHER READING

Saudi Leader Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/us/politics/saudi-prince-iran-trump.html

Was Trump’s Big Iran Announcement Just a Ploy at Market Manipulation?

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/trump-big-iran-announcement-just-133430130.html

US reportedly weighing deployment of airborne troops for Iran war

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/military/us-weighs-deployment-airborne-troops-middle-east/

Iran Says ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/world/middleeast/iran-strait-of-hormuz-ships.html#:~:text=Iran%20Says%20’Non%2DHostile’%20Ships%20Can,if%20any%20vessels%20would%20try.

On Iran, Trump is open to a deal but he also has ‘a fist, waiting to punch you in the [expletive] face,’ White House insider says

https://fortune.com/2026/03/25/iran-trump-peace-deal-fist-waiting-to-punch-you-in-the-face/