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Tucker Carlson professes love for Donald Trump

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During his initial post-Fox News interview, Tucker Carlson expressed his affection for Donald Trump, despite previously expressing intense dislike for the former president.

Carlson’s departure from the network in April surprised those familiar with the media industry.

While his controversial comments on the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine alienated many, the network has struggled to replicate the high ratings Carlson achieved with his brand of populism.

In a conversation with Russell Brand, Carlson asserted that Trump’s emergence over the next decade will be the most significant event in American politics in a century because he reshaped the Republican Party against the wishes of its leaders.

Furthermore, the anchor supported Trump’s stance on Ukraine, highlighting that Trump is the only influential figure within the Republican Party questioning the rationale behind supporting an ongoing war in Ukraine.

However, Carlson’s recent remarks contradict text messages he wrote during the discovery process of a lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. In those messages, he made derogatory comments about management and expressed concerns about Trump’s potential to destroy things.

Just two nights prior to the Capitol attack, Carlson expressed eagerness to minimize his coverage of Trump, stating that he was close to being able to ignore him on most nights.

Nevertheless, in his recent statements, Carlson expressed a desire for Trump, along with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the Democratic side, to succeed in their respective primaries. He emphasized the importance of allowing them to be heard since they both advocate for populist ideas.

Carlson acknowledged his past mistake of prematurely calling elections and stated that he feels more comfortable focusing on discussing ideas rather than predicting outcomes.

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Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.Download the Ticker app

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Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

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Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

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– Iran’s Guard Corps advises ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions.
– Tankers have diverted to Qatar and UAE amidst concerns over safety and potential Iranian threats.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has instructed ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane linking to the Persian Gulf. About a hundred merchant vessels transit the strait daily, according to the U.S.Tensions have escalated recently as the U.S. increased military presence in the region and Iran issued threats. Western nations are concerned about Iran potentially laying sea mines to disrupt commercial traffic. Currently, no evidence suggests Iran has mined the strait.

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Ships have been repeatedly warned against entering the strait, as stated by crews in the area and the European Union’s naval command, Aspides. On Saturday, dozens of tankers diverted, with some seeking refuge in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates while others opted to steer clear of the region, as reported by oil brokers and shipowners.

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Tensions continue to impact shipping operations as carriers remain cautious in the Gulf region.

Tanker crews reported hearing explosions near Iran’s Kharg Island, which is vital for the country’s oil exports, as it handles 90% of its crude oil shipments.


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