Clockwise General News — President Trump has issued a dramatic 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and threatening severe repercussions as the search for a missing U. pilot continues amidst escalating conflict. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 9 PM Eastern. **Moving on to international tensions**, President Trump has given Iran 48 hours to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz, warning of "all hell" reigning down if his deadline is not met.

Clockwise Business News — Global oil prices surged and inflation fears intensified today as the war in Iran continues to disrupt markets. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. European finance ministers are now pushing for windfall taxes on energy companies. Surging oil and gas prices are driving inflation and creating significant market distortions. Five EU nations warn the conflict puts a severe burden on the European economy and citizens.

Clockwise Politics News — Two American military jets were shot down in Iran, an event not seen in over two decades, as President Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The rare downing of U. aircraft underscores Iran's continued capacity for retaliation, despite the administration's claims of their forces being "decimated.

Clockwise General News — F-15E fighter jet has been shot down inside Iran, with one crew member rescued and another missing amidst escalating conflict. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern.

Clockwise General News — The United Nations is sounding a dire alarm, warning of an "unmitigated catastrophe" in the Middle East as strikes escalate near nuclear sites in both Iran and Israel. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. We begin with the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The UN human rights chief has cautioned that recent missile strikes near nuclear facilities in Iran and Israel underscore the immense danger of further escalation in the region. Middle East tensions are reportedly rising with new warnings and military alerts, as diplomacy continues to seek de-escalation.

Clockwise General News — A dramatic escalation in the ongoing war has seen Iran shoot down two U. military planes, with one American service member rescued and another missing. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. The Pentagon confirmed the incidents occurred Friday, marking the first time U.

Clockwise General News — A dramatic escalation in the Middle East conflict has just been confirmed, with reports indicating a U. submarine successfully engaged and sank an Iranian warship. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 9 PM Eastern. Moving on to other pressing developments, in the past hour, Hezbollah has launched a barrage of over 30 projectiles into northern Israel, triggering air raid sirens across several cities, including Safed.

Clockwise Business News — The March non-farm payrolls report, released today, could trigger a Sahm Rule recession signal if unemployment climbs to 4. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. Following a dismal February, the March NFP was expected to show modest job recovery. The Federal Reserve's future stance on interest rates, potentially "higher-for-longer," hinges on this data.

Clockwise Politics News — An American F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. One US crew member was rescued, while the search continues for a second. This marks the first American aircraft loss in Iranian territory during the five-week war. President Trump today proposed a record $1.

Clockwise General News — A massive data breach has exposed sensitive information for at least 25 million Americans, with Texas officials calling it potentially the largest in US history. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. The breach hit government contractor Conduent, affecting Medicaid, children's health, and other public benefits data. Attackers were present from late 2024 to early 2025, stealing over 8 terabytes of data. Experts fully realized the impact in early 2026, raising concerns about delayed victim notifications.