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By Mark Garrison March 30, 2026

In the news today: Trump talks about potentially seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal; CPAC conference shows Republican split over the war; and dozens arrested at a “No Kings” rally in Los Angeles. Also, a photo gallery of spring flowers unfolding worldwide. U.S. Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli arriving in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Friday. (U.S. Central Command via AP) WORLD NEWS Trump mulls seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal even as talks show progress President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks Monday on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks. Tehran, meanwhile, struck a key water and electrical plant in hard-hit Kuwait, part of its campaign targeting the Gulf Arab states. Read more.

What to know: As a diplomatic effort being facilitated by Pakistan toward ending the war moved ahead, Trump said Iran had agreed to allow 20 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday as “a sign of respect.” At the same time, with 2,500 U.S. Marines now in the region and a similar-sized contingent on its way, he raised the idea of taking the island. “Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t,” he told the Financial Times in an interview published early Monday. “We have a lot of options.”

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax Trump’s conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war Israeli soldier from Connecticut is killed in southern Lebanon weeks after completing training Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 3 journalists covering the war A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes POLITICS The top moments from this year’s CPAC conference For the first time in nearly a decade, President Donald Trump did not attend one of the biggest annual meetings of conservatives. But even in his absence, the Conservative Political Action Conference revolved around him. Read more.

Why this matters: There were disagreements over his war with Iran, pride over his immigration crackdown and lots of encouragement to avoid infighting as the Republican Party faces a difficult midterm election. It was a contrast with last year’s gathering, when conservatives were riding high after Trump’s return to office and Elon Musk waved a chainsaw to symbolize his new role leading the Department of Government Efficiency. The conservative movement was not on the same page about the war with Iran. While there was little criticism of Trump, some warned against deepening the conflict. Steve Bannon, a longtime Trump ally, said that “the decision in going forward is obviously the commander in chief’s,” but he suggested that the American people still need to be convinced. “You have to be convinced that this is the right thing to do, particularly now that we’re on the eve of potentially the insertion of American combat troops,” he said. “Your sons, daughters, granddaughters, grandsons could be on Kharg Island or holding a beachhead down by the Strait of Hormuz.”

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ CPAC activists embrace Texas’ Paxton as MAGA’s choice for Senate over Cornyn With their candidates losing in metro Atlanta, Georgia GOP seeks to remove party labels POLITICS Dozens arrested for failing to disperse after ‘No Kings’ rally in Los Angeles Authorities deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests following one of thousands of “No Kings” rallies held this weekend to protest President Donald Trump’s actions and the war in Iran. Read more.

What to know: Los Angeles police said Sunday that 74 people were arrested for failing to heed a dispersal order that was given after Saturday’s rally ended. One other person was taken into custody on suspicion of possessing a weapon that police described as a dagger. The arrests stood out from what otherwise were mostly peaceful protests. Organizers said there were more than 3,100 events registered in all 50 U.S. states.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Protests draw crowds across the US Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programs Trump says he has ‘no problem’ with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade US lawmakers say they’ll visit Taiwan before Trump’s summit with China’s Xi Musician who canceled Kennedy Center holiday performance asks for suit to be dismissed ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS READ Immigration: Europe seeks to increase deportations as some warn of Trump-like tactics  Hungary elections: A youth-led push for change threatens Orbán’s 16-year rule OJ case: Henry Lee, famed forensic scientist who testified in the Simpson trial, dies at 87  Health scare: He suddenly couldn’t speak in space. NASA astronaut on his medical mystery March Madness: Duke’s collapse and other big developments Today in History: In 1981, President Reagan was shot and seriously wounded WATCH Palm Sunday: Bird sellers carry towers of caged songbirds in annual pilgrimage Escape artist: Chesney the kangaroo scales tall fence and flees petting zoo A CHANGE OF PACE A bumblebee collects pollen from an Anemone Coronaria in Hyde Park in London on Thursday. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) A universe in bloom: Photos of spring flowers unfolding worldwide We have a little something for you to take the edge off getting back to work for the week. From the cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C. and Tokyo to the purple jacarandas of Mexico, our photographers are sharing beautiful images of spring’s colorful arrival. Enjoy them. And if you want to learn about the benefits of making space for a bit of nature in your workday, take a look at our article on the impact of a little time outside or a low-maintenance plant in your workplace.

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