Reuters<br />The Guardian<br />Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war<br />US orders petroleum reserve release in bid to calm markets - as it happened<br />Today<br />Today<br />Here are major news headlines in the United States today (March 12, 2026):<br />1. US–Iran War Escalates<br />The United States and Israel are in a major conflict with Iran, now lasting nearly two weeks.<br />Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on ships and Gulf targets, while the US and Israel have carried out thousands of airstrikes inside Iran. �<br />The Times<br />The conflict has caused civilian casualties and rising global tensions. �<br />The Guardian<br />2. Oil Prices Surge Above $100<br />Attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted shipping.<br />Global oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel, raising fears of a worldwide energy crisis. �<br />Reuters<br />3. US Releases Oil From Strategic Reserve<br />To control rising fuel prices, the US and international partners plan to release hundreds of millions of barrels of oil from reserves. �<br />The Guardian<br />4. Trump Says War Could End Soon<br />President Donald Trump said the US operation has already damaged Iran’s military heavily and suggested the conflict may end soon, though fighting continues. �<br />The Times<br />5. Iran May Skip 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US<br />Iran reportedly said it will not participate in the 2026 World Cup hosted in the United States due to the ongoing war and tensions. �<br />Pakistan Today<br />✅ Summary:<br />Biggest US news today is the war with Iran, which is affecting global oil markets, international politics, and world events.<br />
