[2026-03-27 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump extends Iranian ‘energy plant destruction’ deadline again

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has walked back from his vow to resume strikes on the Islamic Republic’s power facilities and extended the deadline for another 10 days, claiming that talks with Tehran “are going very well.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636330-us-israel-iran-war-updates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-27 08:36 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump takes swipe at ‘not great’ Australia among complaints about global lack of support for US in Iran conflict

Snippet: Donald Trump says he was ‘a little surprised’ at Australia’s lack of support, echoing comments from a week before

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/27/trump-takes-swipe-at-not-great-australia-among-complaints-about-global-lack-of-support-for-us-in-iran-conflict

[2026-03-27 08:22 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Qantas makes changes to Europe-bound flights as conflict rages on in Middle East

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/us-israel-iran-war-qantas-changes-flight-routes-australia-to-europe-middle-east-conflict/47ca0551-1c70-4938-8046-04fbab7074e5

[2026-03-27 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil climbs, stocks slide as Iran war uncertainty reigns

Snippet: NEW YORK- Oil prices jumped and equities slid Thursday as hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran wavered, with US President Donald Trump threatening to "obliterate" the country even as he claimed negotiations to end the conflict were ongoing.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/27/business/oil-climbs-stocks-slide-as-iran-war-uncertainty-reigns/2308877

[2026-03-27 08:19 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Trump denies being 'desperate' for a deal, singles out Australia as 'not great' over Hormuz

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has insisted that Iran was being "beat to sh-t" and was "begging" for a deal, despite the Islamic Republic's rejection of these claims. Source: AAP / Will Oliver / Sipa USA

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-denies-being-desperate-for-iran-deal-oil-prices-soar-and-political-pressure-mounts/9xkr9p1js

[2026-03-27 08:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump postpones Iran power plant strikes, says talks going 'very well'

Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would not yet strike Iranian power plants as previously threatened after a request from Tehran, and added that talks with the Islamic republic were "going very well."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/27/world/trump-postpones-iran-power-plant-strikes-says-talks-going-very-well/2308876

[2026-03-27 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: War on Iran could be 'catalyst' for erosion of US petrodollar, Deutsche Bank says

Snippet: The US-Israeli war on Iran could usher in the end of the petrodollar, a key pillar of the US’s financial heft in the world, according to a new report by Deutsche Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/war-iran-could-be-catalyst-erosion-us-petrodollar-deutsche-bank-says

[2026-03-27 07:59 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump again takes aim again at Australia as he claims Iran is 'begging to make a deal'

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/trump-again-takes-aim-again-at-australia-as-he-claims-iran-is-begging-to-make-a-deal-20260327-p5zj54.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-27 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: The week in whoppers: Jimmy Kimmel rolls out his Hollywood elitism, Biden aide reads Iran’s mind (wrongly) and more

Snippet: “Before he was elected to the Senate, [Homeland Security Secretary] Markwayne Mullin was . . . a plumber. That’s right: We have a plumber protecting us from terrorism now.” — Jimmy Kimmel, Tuesday

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/26/opinion/the-week-in-whoppers-jimmy-kimmel-reveals-his-hollywood-elitism-biden-aide-reads-irans-mind-wrongly-and-more/

[2026-03-27 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US secretary of state says ‘growing amount of energy’ flowing through Hormuz

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says intermediary countries are “passing messages and progress has been made” in talks with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-secretary-state-says-growing-amount-energy-flowing-through-hormuz

[2026-03-27 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump interrumpe reunión del gabinete sobre Irán y el aumento de precios para hablar de plumones

Snippet: El presidente Donald Trump sostiene un plumón Sharpie que asegura fue producido específicamente para la Casa Blanca, durante una reunión de gabinete, el jueves 26 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-sharpie-plumon-gabinete-iran-boligrafo-casa-blanca-8c59c392f578974ee870f6194a423558

[2026-03-27 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 3/26/2026

Snippet: U.S. stocks had their worst day since the war with Iran started, as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the conflict.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-9f0c2281f1de0bb4abe66bd568598aa5

[2026-03-27 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Irán empieza a formalizar su control del estrecho de Ormuz con un régimen de “peaje”

Snippet: Embarcaciones de carga navegan por el golfo Pérsico hacia el estrecho de Ormuz en Emiratos Árabes Unidos, el jueves 19 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-estrecho-ormuz-paso-peaje-cobro-petroleo-embarcaciones-52427fcd793ddbbc195758357f46a99e

[2026-03-27 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Polymarket trader making millions on Iran war left easy-to-follow digital trail: ‘Like a kid set this up’

Snippet: A suspected inside trader on the prediction market platform Polymarket netted $2.14 million in profits by correctly betting on a US military strike on Iran, but experts say they’re not covering their tracks very well.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/26/world-news/polymarket-trader-making-millions-on-iran-war-left-easy-to-follow-digital-trail/

[2026-03-27 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump has called Middle East wars 'crazy', but the US-Israel war on Iran may be the craziest yet

Snippet: It is difficult to overstate the extent of US President Donald Trump's Iran war misadventure.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trump-has-called-middle-east-wars-crazy-us-israel-iran-war-may-be-craziest-yet

[2026-03-27 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tehran warns unnamed regional state against plan to occupy Iranian island - DailyNews

Snippet: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that intelligence reports suggest that Tehran’s enemies are planning to seize an Iranian island with support ‌from an unnamed country in West Asia.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/27/world/973396/tehran-warns-unnamed-regional-state-against-plan-to-occupy-iranian-island/

[2026-03-27 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: AI-driven early warning systems linked directly to global energy intelligence - DailyNews

Snippet: The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel represents a “global energy stress test” with profound implications for international fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) security. At the heart of this vulnerability is the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime chokepoint responsible for the passage of approximately 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/27/features/973676/ai-driven-early-warning-systems-linked-directly-to-global-energy-intelligence/

[2026-03-27 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump says NATO has done ‘absolutely nothing’ on Iran - DailyNews

Snippet: The US’ NATO allies have done “absolutely nothing” to help with the “lunatic nation, now militarily decimated,” of Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/27/breaking-news/973779/trump-says-nato-has-done-absolutely-nothing-on-iran/

[2026-03-27 06:55 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: News live: Tropical Cyclone Narelle bears down on WA towns; Trump takes another swipe at ‘not great’ Australia

Snippet: Cyclone has re-intensified to category-four storm off the coast near Exmouth. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/27/tropical-cyclone-narelle-fuel-crisis-petrol-cost-of-living-inflation-iran-war-storm-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-ntwnfb

[2026-03-27 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hormuz route opened for India: Iran FM Araghchi - DailyNews

Snippet: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi yesterday (26) said that they have permitted the passage of vessels for friendly countries, including India, through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/27/world/973381/hormuz-route-opened-for-india-iran-fm-araghchi/

[2026-03-27 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Why AP is calling Israel's attack on Lebanon an invasion

Snippet: Smoke rises from Israeli artillery shelling on the village of Bayada as it is seen from Tyre city, south Lebanon, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-lebanon-invasion-attack-war-ap-style-2e22f39ce455f859483463550c0725f0

[2026-03-27 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran: The test the US cannot afford to fail - DailyNews

Snippet: The outcome of the war with Iran will determine America’s capabilities on the world stage for years to come. That is what makes the current conflict in West Asia so consequential, far beyond the region itself.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/27/general-opinion/973510/iran-the-test-the-us-cannot-afford-to-fail/

[2026-03-27 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says Iran allowed passage of 10 oil tankers as a 'present'

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a "present" to show it was serious about negotiations to end the war, US President Donald Trump said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/27/news/trump-says-iran-allowed-passage-of-10-oil-tankers-as-a-present/2308795

[2026-03-27 06:40 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: IRGC naval commander killed in Israeli strike was hardliner who understood power of strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Alireza Tangsiri oversaw technology now used to threaten strategic waterway and goaded Trump to attack oil-export hub Kharg Island

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/26/irgc-naval-commander-killed-in-israeli-strike-was-hardliner-who-understood-power-of-strait-of-hormuz

[2026-03-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Photographic exhibition at Iranian Embassy in Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: A photo Exhibition featuring photographs of children who died in an attack recently at Minab School in Southern Iran. It was held at the Cultural Section of the Iranian Embassy in Colombo. It will continue till March 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/27/local/973423/photographic-exhibition-at-iranian-embassy-in-colombo/

[2026-03-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Gulf council accuses Iran of charging ships to transit Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council has accused Iran of "charging fees" to guarantee ships safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/26/gulf-council-accuses-iran-of-charging-ships-to-transit-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-03-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Europe to face fuel shortage – Shell CEO - DailyNews

Snippet: The Iran war is set to hit diesel and gasoline supplies starting next month, Wael Sawan has warned

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/27/world/973402/europe-to-face-fuel-shortage-shell-ceo/

[2026-03-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Protecting energy security - DailyNews

Snippet: The Philippines earlier this week became the first country to declare an “Energy Emergency” in the wake of hostilities between Iran and Israel/United States (US). Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr declared the national energy emergency in response to what he called the “imminent danger” posed to the country’s energy supply.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/27/editorial/973682/protecting-energy-security/

[2026-03-27 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Another dramatic change in Trump war rhetoric. Here's what you need to know today

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/iran-israel-war-daily-news-briefing/106477802

[2026-03-27 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran formalizes its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Cargo ships sail in the Arabian Gulf towards Strait of Hormuz in United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-hormuz-shipping-tolls-china-de5159966cde7de7b964b3c2c67eec07

[2026-03-27 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, takes swipe at Australia

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/trump-extends-deadline-to-open-strait-criticises-australia/106500428

[2026-03-27 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump offers his Cabinet a long story about special Sharpies

Snippet: President Donald Trump interrupts a Cabinet meeting dominated by Iran war, airport security lines and shaky global markets to brag how he uses Sharpie markers to save the government money.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-cabinet-sharpie-pen-iran-war-153a483dc7fcb6c110c69a47481287ae

[2026-03-27 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump says Iran ‘begging’ for deal to end war as Tehran issues new demands

Snippet: Tehran has formally responded to Washington’s 15-point plan to end the US-Israel war on Iran, asserting its “natural and legal right” over the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump claimed it was “begging to make a deal”.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/26/as-trump-claims-us-winning-tehran-asserts-legal-right-over-hormuz-strait

[2026-03-27 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How close is a ceasefire deal in Iran?

Snippet: Donald Trump said he was not sure if a ceasefire deal will happen with Iran at a cabinet meeting. (Reuters: Evelyn Hockstein)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/will-us-donald-trump-ceasefire-deal-iran-war/106500480

[2026-03-27 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran wants to charge ships for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz as blockade sends oil above $100: report

Snippet: Iran is reportedly planning to charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as its blockade of the waterway has pushed oil above $100 a barrel in a historic global energy supply disruption.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/26/business/iran-wants-to-charge-ships-for-safe-travel-through-strait-of-hormuz-as-blockade-sends-oil-above-100-report/

[2026-03-27 05:50 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump says Australia ‘not great’ as he questions Iran peace prospects

Snippet: Washington: Donald Trump again took aim at Australia for not assisting him with the war against Iran, as the price of oil surges amid fears that the conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz may continue for weeks.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-says-australia-not-great-as-he-questions-iran-peace-prospects-20260326-p5zj3l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-27 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for Gulf drilling

Snippet: Oil platforms are visible through the haze near the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Galveston, Texas, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-oil-gas-iran-endangered-species-32484bddd8b28aa3e6ecfd9772429bd9

[2026-03-27 05:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Iran war exposes rift between Europeans and their leaders – MEP

Snippet: The EU is divided over the US war against Iran, with public opinion strongly opposing it, while unelected officials in Brussels back Washington, Belgian MEP Rudi Kennes has told RT’s Rick Sanchez.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636264-kennes-eu-iran-divide-sanchez/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-27 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Albanese government struggles under 'stress test' posed by Middle East war

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/iran-war-fuel-prices-anthony-albanese-excise-gas-chris-bowen/106485986

[2026-03-27 05:37 UTC+10:00] [Keir Starmer] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ in latest anti-Nato jibe

Snippet: US president says he is ‘very disappointed’ as he again lashes out at allies’ lack of involvement in Iran war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/26/donald-trump-uk-aircraft-carriers-toys-nato-keir-starmer-iran

[2026-03-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump singles out Australia as he lashes allies on Iran war support

Snippet: Donald Trump says he was "surprised" by Australia's unwillingness to assist the US in Iran. (Reuters: Evelyn Hockstein)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/donald-trump-says-australia-was-not-great-help-in-iran-war/106500752

[2026-03-27 05:26 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to fall, oil prices rise as war uncertainty weighs on markets

Snippet: Uncertainty is weighing on Wall Street about when the war with Iran could end, and stocks are falling as oil prices rise.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-war-uncertainty-weighs-on-markets-20260327-p5zj45.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-27 05:25 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Australia wasn't great': Trump hits out at lack of international help in war against Iran

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East this Friday, March 27.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-march-27-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/360c2a9e-82b1-4a00-88b0-0938f1e38e40

[2026-03-27 05:16 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussie households set for triple-whammy bill price hike next month

Snippet: Australians are set for a triple-whammy of price hikes across health insurance premiums, energy bills and mortgage repayments starting from April 1.The average cost of private health insurance is set to jump by more than 4 per cent on the first of the month, hitting many Aussies in the hip pocket.Electricity bills will spike due to energy rebate expirations, and homeowners will feel the sting of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) latest rate hike.LIVE UPDATES: Iran dismisses US ceasefire

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/april-one-financial-changes-australia-2026-private-health-insurance-energy-rebate-mortgage-rate-explained/144c4981-2270-48be-8661-bc6ef8b33ec4

[2026-03-27 05:16 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Quagmire fears surge as Trump weighs ‘final blow’ Iran options

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/quagmire-fears-surge-as-trump-weighs-final-blow-iran-options/

[2026-03-27 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Few remain in Lebanon's Tyre after Israeli airstrikes

Snippet: A man checks his damaged apartment at the site of a destroyed building that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-tyre-hezbollah-israel-iran-war-679c9499747bce015cb492188beae17d

[2026-03-27 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran pummels Israel with cluster bombs — wounding 9 and sending car flying

Snippet: Iran hit Israel with seven missiles, including some equipped with cluster bombs, early Thursday — leaving at least nine people injured in the latest strike to make it through the Jewish state’s air defenses.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/26/world-news/iran-pummels-israel-with-cluster-bombs-sending-car-flying-and-leaving-9-injured/

[2026-03-27 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: IRAN WAR time pressure, TRUMP desperate for victory

Snippet: Starmer is in zugzwang. Mandelson arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Read full article: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-duran/episodes/IRAN-WAR-time-pressure--TRUMP-desperate-for-victory-e3h0tne

[2026-03-27 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Eyes New Windfall as Iran War Chokes Fertilizer Supplies

Snippet: Russia stands to reap gains from surging global fertilizer prices amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, adding to Moscow's windfall from higher oil and gas revenues.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/26/russia-eyes-new-windfall-as-iran-war-blocks-global-fertilizer-supply-a92342

[2026-03-27 04:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump denies being 'desperate' for Iran deal

Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump denied being "desperate" to make a deal with Iran Thursday, as he mixed threats with diplomacy in a push to wrap up his war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/27/world/trump-denies-being-desperate-for-iran-deal/2308766