Simple English News Daily Friday 20th March 2026. Israel, Iran attack gas. US war unpopular. Takaichi-Trump. Mexico teacher protests. Senegal appeal. Finland happy...
Mar 20, 2026
Coverage of attacks on Iran's South Pars gas field and Iran's strikes on Gulf energy sites. Discussion of rising European gas prices and energy-saving measures in Asia. Report on US request for major war funding and low public support for a ground invasion. Large Mexican teacher protests for pay and pension reform. Finland again tops the world happiness rankings.
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Energy Attacks Shift Global Prices Fast
- Attacks on major gas and LNG facilities have immediate global energy and economic effects.
- Israel hit Iran's South Pars and Iran hit Qatar's Ras Laffan, driving European gas prices up 60% in three weeks and closing the Strait of Hormuz.
US Requests Massive Iran War Funding
- The US government is pushing large emergency war funding amid the Iran conflict.
- The Department of War asked Congress for an extra $200 billion and Secretary Pete Hegseth said bluntly it "takes money to kill bad guys."
Americans Largely Oppose Large Iran Ground Invasion
- Public opinion in the US appears strongly against a large ground invasion of Iran.
- A Reuters poll found 65% expect President Trump to order a ground invasion while only 7% support it.