Saudi Prince Urges Trump to Escalate Iran War, as Trump Openly Manipulates Oil Markets

Trump’s war in Iran and US foreign policy may be being spurred on by Saudi leaders, reports the New York Times. This politics news update delves into the complex geopolitical influences shaping US foreign policy, focusing on the Middle East, Donald Trump’s flagrant market manipulation, and the powerful interests behind decisions to continue or wind down conflicts. Tune into Episode 405 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates. This politics news update was recorded on March 24, 2026. WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: JD Vance Whines Canada Being “Unfair” in Trade Talks, Says Quality of Life is Slipping Due to... https://youtu.be/kGu9lRjp7qI?si=pY0NwACDEl283ep4 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU for staying informed! Become a channel member to hear Bill’s stories from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in our exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/join Listen everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featured BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.social SubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/ FURTHER READING Saudi Leader Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/us/politics/saudi-prince-iran-trump.html Was Trump’s Big Iran Announcement Just a Ploy at Market Manipulation? https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/trump-big-iran-announcement-just-133430130.html US reportedly weighing deployment of airborne troops for Iran war https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/military/us-weighs-deployment-airborne-troops-middle-east/ Iran Says ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/world/middleeast/iran-strait-of-hormuz-ships.html#:~:text=Iran%20Says%20’Non%2DHostile’%20Ships%20Can,if%20any%20vessels%20would%20try. On Iran, Trump is open to a deal but he also has ‘a fist, waiting to punch you in the [expletive] face,’ White House insider says https://fortune.com/2026/03/25/iran-trump-peace-deal-fist-waiting-to-punch-you-in-the-face/