March 10, 2026 – US Headlines

1Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”

Story gist: Trump stated that the war with Iran will end ‘very soon.’ Iran named its next supreme leader as oil prices rose.
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Live updates: Iran’s next supreme leader is named as oil prices soar
— CNN
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Center
Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”
— Axios
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN emphasizes Iran’s leadership transition and soaring oil prices via ‘live updates,’ omitting Trump’s statement and focusing on Iranian and economic angles. Center Axios neutrally headlines Trump’s direct claim. Right-leaning coverage absent, missing potential emphasis on Trump’s decisiveness or U.S. victory narrative.

2Ukraine war briefing: Trump set to ease oil-related sanctions following Putin call

Story gist: President-elect Donald Trump plans to ease oil-related sanctions on Russia following a phone call with Vladimir Putin. The consideration comes amid the Ukraine war and high oil prices.
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Ukraine war briefing: Trump set to ease oil-related sanctions following Putin call
— The Guardian
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Center
Trump weighs easing Russia sanctions, other measures to cool oil prices
— Reuters
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian frame the story within the Ukraine war context, emphasizing Trump’s decision ‘following Putin call’ with alarmist tone. Center outlets like Reuters neutrally report Trump ‘weighs easing’ sanctions among measures to lower oil prices, focusing on economic rationale. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting pro-Trump perspectives on energy independence or anti-inflation benefits.

3Fragments of U.S.-Made Missile Seen in Photos Taken by Iran Near Deadly School Strike

Story gist: Iran released photos showing fragments of a U.S.-made missile near a school hit in a deadly strike. Video analysis indicates the missile struck a military base next to the school.
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Trump claims Iran or ‘somebody else’ could have carried out deadly school strike
— The Guardian
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Center
US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows
— BBC
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian emphasizes Trump’s claim that Iran or ‘somebody else’ may have caused the school strike, focusing on his denial. Center BBC reports video analysis confirming U.S. missile hit nearby military base, neutrally factual. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting pro-U.S. or skeptical Iranian claims perspectives.

4The grim choice facing the Trump administration: Economic or naval collapse?

Story gist: Iran cut off oil tanker traffic amid war. US President Trump promised further attacks while trading threats with Tehran over the oil blockade.
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Iran War Cuts Off Oil Tanker Traffic, as Trump Promises Further Attacks: Live Updates
— The New York Times
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Iran war live: Trump, Tehran trade threats over oil blockade
— Reuters
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT emphasize ‘Iran War Cuts Off Oil Tanker Traffic’ and Trump’s ‘further attacks,’ using alarmist framing like ‘grim choice’ for Trump admin facing collapse. Center outlets like Reuters neutrally report mutual ‘threats over oil blockade.’ Right-leaning coverage absent, missing perspective likely blaming Iran aggression and highlighting US resolve.

5What to know about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader

Story gist: Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader. The announcement coincides with oil prices exceeding $100 and market declines amid war.
Left
What to know about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader
— NPR
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Center
Oil over $100, markets in freefall, and Iran’s new Supreme Leader is Trump’s ‘worst case’ scenario
— Fortune
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Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei supreme leader as war fuels spike in oil prices
— Fox News
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Bias summary: Left-leaning NPR focuses on neutral background information about Mojtaba Khamenei. Center Fortune emphasizes economic fallout—oil over $100, markets in freefall—and frames it as Trump’s ‘worst case’ scenario. Right-leaning Fox News stresses the leadership change alongside war-fueled oil price spikes, highlighting geopolitical tensions. All cover the succession but vary in economic and political emphasis.