{"id":10111,"date":"2026-03-20T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/?p=10111"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:51:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:51:16","slug":"trumps-war-in-iran-budget-stalemate-and-the-academy-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/20\/trumps-war-in-iran-budget-stalemate-and-the-academy-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump\u2019s War in Iran, Budget Stalemate, and the Academy Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>EDITORIAL<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dhiren-Shah-2023-294x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6721\" style=\"width:173px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dhiren-Shah-2023-294x450.jpg 294w, https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dhiren-Shah-2023-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dhiren-Shah-2023-768x1175.jpg 768w, https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dhiren-Shah-2023-1004x1536.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dhiren-Shah-2023-1338x2048.jpg 1338w, https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dhiren-Shah-2023-600x918.jpg 600w, https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dhiren-Shah-2023-scaled.jpg 1673w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>BY DHIREN SHAH<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Hello Readers,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It seems like President Trump wants every day to stay in the news. He has a habit of changing his mind many times. A surprise attack with Israel on Iran on Feb. 28 killed their leader, Ayatollah Khomeini. As some reports have it, Iran\u2019s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khomeini, was hurt in the same attack. Russia has supported him and brought medical treatment, including an operation. Iran has stopped most ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of the world\u2019s oil tanker ships travel through. This will bring an oil crisis to the world. In the United States, the price of gas has increased about 25% right after the war began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump was walking and talking very high about the war and stated that he did not need anyone\u2019s help. He already announced that he won the war. However, due to the Strait of Hormuz closing, he changed his tone. He started asking for support from his allies and NATO members. He warned as news stated that NATO will be in trouble and in very bad shape if NATO members do not support US in the war in Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has made a deal with Iran and stayed friendly. Iran agreed for 4 ships (already shipped from Russia) to pass through the Strait. Already, 2 ships have passed and 2 more will pass within a few days. Also, they are in negotiations for another 18 ships to pass in the near future. Also, India has allowed Iranians to fly from India\u2019s airport Kochi back to Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is going against the Democrats in the Senate concerning the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US. He also supports passing the budget and stopping the lockdown. Now, some Democrats also in favor of passing the budget, as DHS (Department of Homeland Security) is in trouble when it comes to paying the salaries. The DHS shutdown means long airport lines, and the likelihood of more violence and less control will impact the upcoming elections in November 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oscar and movie lovers followed Oscar night on past Sunday March 15, 2026. \u201cOne Battle After Another\u201dwas the highest-winning film at the 98th Academy Awards, securing six total awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn.&nbsp;In the past, three movies have won the most awards at 11. Those films were: \u201cBen-Hur\u201d in 1959, \u201cTitanic\u201d in 1997, and \u201cThe Lords of the Rings: The Return of the King\u201d in 2003.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, the talk of the town is obviously Newark native Michael B. Jordan, who won for Best Actor for \u201cSinners.\u201d The city was delighted by his victory, including his alma mater Arts High School, where he graduated from in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Have a wonderful week. I\u2019ll talk to you next week.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EDITORIAL BY DHIREN SHAH Hello Readers, It seems like President Trump wants every day to stay in the news. He has a habit of changing his mind many times. A surprise attack with Israel on Iran on Feb. 28 killed their leader, Ayatollah Khomeini. 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