The Headlines Iranians Feel the War Is ‘Closing In,’ and Bondi Is Said to Move Because of Threats
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Mar 11, 2026 Coverage of U.S. misreads of Iran and how that reshaped strikes, markets and policy debates. Firsthand accounts of Tehran residents living under fear as infrastructure and security tighten. A report on a former official relocating to military housing amid threats. Investigation into how credit history can hike home insurance. A look at rising classroom screen time with iPads used in kindergarten.
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Advisers Underestimated Iran's Impact On Oil Markets
- U.S. advisers misjudged Iran's ability to disrupt oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Officials pointed to a prior 12-day conflict as reassurance, yet commercial shipping halted and oil spiked after Iran choked the strait.
Trump Told Tanker Crews To "Show Some Guts"
- President Trump expressed frustration and told tankers to "show some guts" and go through the strait.
- He also claimed "We sunk all their ships" in media remarks, reflecting blunt public rhetoric that contrasted with private warnings.
Mixed Military Advice Shaped Escalation Expectations
- Military advisers were split: some warned of aggressive Iranian retaliation while others expected pragmatic successors after leadership decapitation.
- That miscalculation influenced escalation as Iran struck neighboring countries more than the Pentagon expected.