US House Democrat Ansari intends to introduce articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Hegseth, cites Iran war and war crimes as grounds for Hegseth impeachment, according to NBC

The intention to introduce articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Hegseth, linked to the Iran war and alleged war crimes, signals a potential escalation in U.S.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 Apr 2026, 00:35 UTCOn the live feed at 00:15 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Israeli military says it completed airstrike wave aiming to damage Iranian terror regime infrastructure in Tehran and additional areas across Iran

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PBoC is expected to set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.8773 (prev. 6.8929)

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US House Democrat Ansari intends to introduce articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Hegseth, cites Iran war and war crimes as grounds for Hegseth impeachment, according to NBC

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Japanese PM Takaichi says in parliament says in Parliament, want to take next step in talks with Iran and is strongly urging Iran to allow Hormuz safe passage, while she is seeking phone talks with the presidents of US and Iran

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Asia-Pac stocks begin on the front-foot following the mild gains on Wall St, despite Trump's Tuesday evening Iran deadline, while Trump also stated he thinks talks are going well with Iran and they would like to be able to make a deal

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political tensions. This development could impact energy markets, particularly WTI prices, as heightened geopolitical risks often lead to increased volatility in oil supply perceptions and investor sentiment. Traders should monitor how this situation evolves, as further tensions may lead to commodity market reactions, particularly in energy sectors.

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