The people of 20 March

A United States jury in a civil trial finds that X (formerly Twitter) chairperson Elon Musk misled investors in two tweets, but absolves him of some fraud allegations.

Business · 20 Mar

British prime minister Keir Starmer allows the United States to use British bases to strike Iranian targets near the strait to lift the blockade.

Conflict · 20 Mar

U.S. president Donald Trump says that the United States is considering "winding down" military operations in Iran as they "are getting very close to meeting [their] objectives" and urges the countries that "use" Hormuz to safeguard the Strait.

Conflict · 20 Mar

Polish defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announces the withdrawal of his forces from Iraq, stationed there as part of the CJTF–OIR joint task force against the Islamic State, citing the regional threat from Iran.

Conflict · 20 Mar

United States Air Force general Alexus Grynkewich announces that NATO has withdrawn troops from Iraq and will relocate from the Middle East to Europe amidst the Iran war.

Conflict · 20 Mar

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran is ready to help the passage of vessels from Japan in the Strait of Hormuz.

Conflict · 20 Mar

Iran confirms the death of IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran.

Conflict · 20 Mar

American actor Kevin Spacey settles out of court with three men at the High Court of Justice in London, England, who accused Spacey of sexually assaulting them between 2000 and 2013.

Crime & Justice · 20 Mar

U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessent announces that the U.S. will temporarily lift sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in an effort to ease energy supply pressures. The temporary relief will last for 30 days until April 19.

Business · 20 Mar