Simon Marks Reporting

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Ongoing news reports from Washington and elsewhere by Emmy award-winning reporter Simon Marks . Simon's coverage airs on TV and radio networks worldwide and is now also available through all major podcast services. Once called "the harbinger of daily astonishment", Simon is the President & Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News . You can watch his latest TV reporting here.

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March 26, 2026 - Trump says he is not sure that U.S. is "willing" to strike peace deal with Iran 26.03.2026 4:10

Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC, as Trump held the first made-for-TV meeting of his Cabinet since the war began, and sounded very unsure about whether he truly wants to end the conflict.

March 26, 2026 - Trump claims Iran is "afraid to say" they want to make a deal, as his approval ratings crater 26.03.2026 8:45

US President Donald Trump has insisted that Iran is taking part in peace talks as he continues to push back on Tehran’s denials of being at the negotiating table. Simon's live update for The Claire Byrne Show on Ireland's Newstalk.

March 25, 2026 - Iranians reject US peace plan, as Trump takes steps for possible ground war 25.03.2026 2:53

Simon's live update for "Tonight With Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC. This evening, the Iranians reject Trump's 15-point proposal, and on Capitol Hill anxiety grows about the possible deployment of American boots-on-the-ground in Iran.

March 25, 2026 - AS TWO STORIES BROKE: Iran rejects US peace plan, and tech giants lose a landmark case in California 25.03.2026 7:03

Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Today....Iran spurns Trump's proposed 15-point peace plan, accusing the President of "negotiating with himself". And Google and Meta lose a massive court case over the addictive nature of their products, with huge global implications.

March 25, 2026 - US conveys 15-point peace plan to Iran that raises even more questions about Trump's credibility 25.03.2026 13:01

Simon's live chat with James O'Brien on the UK's LBC.

March 24, 2026 - US sends 15-point peace proposal to Iran via Pakistani mediators 24.03.2026 6:14

Simon's live update for LBC, with Henry Riley presenting.

March 23, 2026 - What ever happened to the idea of an Iranian popular uprising? 24.03.2026 5:17

Simon's live report for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.

March 23, 2026 - Iran denies any talks with US, amid reports that indirect contacts with Trump have occurred 23.03.2026 4:34

Simon's live update for "Tonight With Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC, as the US and Iran parry over whether talks between the two countries to end the war are taking place.

March 23, 2026 - Trump reveals surprise talks with Iran, but can they end the war? 23.03.2026 8:52

Simon's live update for Newzroom Afrika TV in South Africa, with Xoli Mngambi anchoring. Today, is there a chance for peace between the US/Israel and Iran?

March 23, 2026 - Are talks really underway between the US and Iran? 23.03.2026 5:13

Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Ingrid Hipkiss.

March 23, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Speaker of Iranian Parliament "invited to meet Witkoff, Kushner" 23.03.2026 4:47

Simon's live breaking news update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. On a fast-moving day, is Mohammed Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, the mystery "top person" with whom the US has been communicated inside Iran?

March 23, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Trump postpones bombing of Iran's power plants, citing "talks" with Iranian officials 23.03.2026 12:43

Simon's breaking news update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC, as President Trump TACOs over his threatened bombing of Iran's energy infrastructure.

March 22, 2026 - Trump and Starmer have "constructive" call on Iran 23.03.2026 10:26

Simon's weekly roundup for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning overnight programme on the UK's LBC.

March 20, 2026 - "American Week": Trump finds no offramp in Iran, as one of his senior advisors quits over the war 20.03.2026 11:02

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. This week: Who's in charge of the war on Iran, and how might Trump quell a rebellion within his own ranks?

March 19, 2026 - Trump claims US knew nothing of Israel's decision to attack Iranian gas field 19.03.2026 11:34

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's programme on the UK's LBC.

March 17, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Israel claims it assassinated two top security officials in Iran 17.03.2026 1:47

Simon's breaking news update for the UK's rolling news station, LBC News.

March 14, 2026 - U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hit by Iranian explosive after Trump claims to have "obliterated" Iran's Kharg Island 14.03.2026 10:38

Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.

March 13, 2026 - "American Week": Trump vows to end war on Iran, but has no exit strategy 13.03.2026 11:05

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on LBC. This week, Trump's growing risk of getting sucked into an expanding conflict in the Middle East, as he says he will end the war when he feels it "in my bones". Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm on LBC or find it here on demand afterwards.

March 12, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Suspect killed after attack on Michigan synagogue, as Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz 12.03.2026 3:50

Simon's breaking news update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.

March 12, 2026 - Iran's Supreme Leader issues defiant first message, raising big new challenges for Trump 12.03.2026 3:01

Simon's live update from Washington for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. How will the Trump administration respond to Mojtaba Khamenei's threat to try and close the Strait of Hormuz in reprisals for US and Israeli miltiary action against Iran?

March 11, 2026 - Trump says war on Iran will end "soon", but dodges key question about its outcome 11.03.2026 5:54

Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC. What will "victory" entail for Trump in Iran, and will the rest of the world view it as a moment of triumph? #simonmarks #america #donaldtrump #trump #iran #israel #iranwar #middleeast #petehegseth #marcorubio #netanyahu #LBC

March 11, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: South African government carpets new US Ambassador, accusing him of undiplomatic conduct 11.03.2026 10:40

Simon's live report about the demarche delivered to US Ambassador Brent Bozell, less than one month into his tenure as President Trump's man in Pretoria. With Xoli Mngambi anchoring on Newzroom Afrika Channel 405. Courtesy: Dstv405 #Bozell #Trump #US-SA #SouthAfrica #news #politics #usforeignpolicy

March 10, 2026 - Democrats say they believe Trump is going to deploy "mission creep" ground troops in Iran 11.03.2026 6:35

Simon's live update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC, after lawmakers received a classified briefing by Trump administration senior officials. #iran #Trump #Democrats #Congress #lbc #midterms #simonmarks

March 10, 2026 - Trump still cannot identify exactly what "winning" looks like in Iran 10.03.2026 4:00

Simon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC. #iran #Trump #Democrats #midterms

March 10, 2026 - Iranian people an afterthought, as Trump promises end to war 10.03.2026 5:50

Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Today, the betrayal of the Iranian people who were promised American help to take control of their own country...and are now rarely mentioned by Trump or his top lieutenants.