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​ Good day, ​ We are just $2,200 away from our goal of raising $7,000 to help Cut to the News continue! 98 readers have already contributed, and if you are one of them, I thank you sincerely. ​ But here's the problem. The fundraiser ends tomorrow , and we are still short. And while having 90 readers donate is very gratifying, it still is less than 1 in 30 of those who not only subscribe, but who read it regularly. ​ If you enjoy Cut to the News, I need your help. There currently are no ads on the site; your contributions are the only source of revenue to cover costs such as hosting, software, equipment, attorneys, and the hours it takes to read through the noise so you don't have to. ​ Your donations will also go toward helping me expand our readership and eventually develop similar products I think you will find exciting and useful. And it's even easier to give now, I've added options to use PayPa...
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Ukraine drone masters eye Iran war

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Interceptor drone technology is in high demand. Get full access to Reuters.com for just $1/week. Subscribe now.   One Essential Read One Essential Read Recommended by Kate Turton, Newsletter Editor Ukraine drone makers are keen to seize on the moment of Iran war   P1-Sun FPV interceptor drone during a test fly at a training ground, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo Ukraine's war has forced the country to become a trailblazer in drone interception. Now the conflict in the Middle East could be its make-or-break moment to take the technology global. In an effort to export Ukrainian systems and know-how, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy crisscrossed the Gulf region this weekend to hash out deals with countries that have been targeted by waves of Iranian drone attacks. "Ukraine is sharing expertise that ‌is no...
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Monday, March 30, 2026

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​ March 30, 2026 Good morning, ​ Quick note: We're in the final two days of our reader fundraising drive, and we're getting closer to our goal. I'll have more details in a brief separate email this afternoon. Meantime, please support Cut to the News by clicking here now. Thank you! ​ Keith ​ Leading the News . . . ​ Trump Weighs Military Operation to Extract Iran's Uranium . . . President Trump is considering a high-stakes operation to seize roughly 1,000 pounds of uranium from inside Iran, a move that could put American forces in harm's way for days. The plan aims to block Tehran's nuclear ambitions outright, though risks of escalation loom large. Trump is also pushing for Iran to surrender the material diplomatically but is openly prepared to take it by force if talks fail. Wall Street Journal ​ ​ ​ Former Centcom commander: US military has been working on Iran ground raid plans f...
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Trump floats taking Iranian oil

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Plus: U.S. troops could soon begin ground operations in Iran, per reports. View online. YOUR MORNING March 30, 2026 Good morning, NewsNation . Twelve states have seen gas prices drop since last week, AAA data shows. How much have gas prices changed? >   Trump says US could take Iran's oil amid ground operation reports War: U.S. troops could soon begin ground operations in Iran , with objectives ranging from seizing the oil-rich Kharg Island to a risky mission to capture Iran's uranium, multiple reports suggested, as the war entered its fifth week. Live updates > Troops: While President Donald Trump has previously said ground troops would not be deployed in Iran, new reporting suggests the Pentagon is preparing ground operations in the region. This comes as an Iranian parliament speaker vowed to "set fire" to U.S. soldiers. Details > New threats: Trump levied new threats against Iran's electric generating plants, oil wells and Kha...
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