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‘JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio

WASHINGTON, March 29 (Reuters) – As the war in Iran threatens to imperil President Donald Trump’s legacy, the political stakes also are rising for two of his top lieutenants: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The pair, widely viewed as potential successors to Trump, have been thrust into still-developing negotiations to end the ​war at a moment when the Republican Party is already weighing its post-Trump future. Vance has taken a cautious approach, reflecting his skepticism toward prolonged U.S. military involvement, while Rubio has aligned himself closely with Trump’s hawkish stance and emerged as one ‌of

Iran warns US over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD/DUBAI, March 29 (Reuters) – Iran said it was ready to respond to a U.S. ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault ​even as it sought negotiations and as regional powers held talks in Pakistan to try to end the fighting. The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were set to meet in Islamabad ‌to discuss ways to halt the month-long U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which has killed thousands of people and caused the biggest-ever disruption to global energy supplies. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and

India warns of growth risks from Middle East conflict as energy costs rise

NEW DELHI, March 28 (Reuters) – India faces downside risks to its growth forecast of 7.0% to 7.4% for the next ​fiscal year starting April 1, due to higher ‌energy costs and supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict, according to its monthly economic report released on Saturday. The conflict, ​which began a month ago after the U.S. ​and Israel attacked Iran, has disrupted a key ⁠shipping route through which 20% of the world’s oil ​passes, pushing up energy and freight costs and straining supply ​chains. This is raising concerns over inflation and growth in India, the government review

At CPAC, a generational divide over Republican support for Israel

GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 28 (Reuters) – When former Congressman Matt Gaetz opened his speech by aligning with a Republican faction “loyal to only one nation,” his message to the Conservative Political Action Conference was clear: It was a ​veiled swipe at perceived Israeli influence over U.S. politicians, even without naming Israel outright. A month into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, Gaetz’s comments struck a discordant note at the annual CPAC ‌event. They cut against calls for unity and exposed a growing Republican rift largely along generational lines, as younger conservatives increasingly question support for Israel. That skepticism reflects a broader

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