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fromTruthout
2 days ago
World politics

Trump Says US Will Bomb Iran Into "Stone Ages," Invoking Vietnam Carpet Bombing

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fromTruthout
16 hours ago

IAEA Sounds Alarm on US-Israeli Strike Near Iran Nuclear Plant

A strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant killed one person, raising significant safety concerns regarding nuclear facilities during military conflicts.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, killing one: IAEA

Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant has been attacked four times amid escalating US-Israel strikes, raising concerns over safety and potential nuclear risks.
World politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump Says US Will Bomb Iran Into "Stone Ages," Invoking Vietnam Carpet Bombing

Trump threatens to bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages, targeting crucial infrastructure if a deal to end the war is not reached.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Will force be used to reopen Strait of Hormuz?

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has left about 3,000 vessels stranded, prompting international concern and discussions on maritime governance during conflict.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Trump's Stone-Age Strategy Will Lead to Tragedy

Trump's rhetoric has shifted from promoting a free Iran to advocating for its complete destruction amid ongoing military tensions.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

America has long been obsessed with war. But true patriots glorify peace. - LGBTQ Nation

The author reflects on the impact of war and military actions throughout their life, highlighting personal and historical tragedies associated with conflict.
#trump
US Elections
fromAxios
23 hours ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
World politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

'Go get your own oil': Trump's message to allies who haven't backed war in Iran | Fortune

Trump criticized allies for not supporting U.S. efforts in the Iran conflict, urging them to secure their own oil supplies.
World news
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Is Trump Walking Out on His War?

Trump is considering abandoning military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the resolution of the situation to other countries.
US Elections
fromAxios
23 hours ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Maybe Trump Should Not Have Given This Speech

Trump's address failed to provide a clear explanation for the war, leaving Americans more concerned than reassured.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Four Ways the Iran War Could End

President Trump seeks a deal to withdraw U.S. and Israeli forces from Iran, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize oil prices.
World politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

'Go get your own oil': Trump's message to allies who haven't backed war in Iran | Fortune

Trump criticized allies for not supporting U.S. efforts in the Iran conflict, urging them to secure their own oil supplies.
World news
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Is Trump Walking Out on His War?

Trump is considering abandoning military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the resolution of the situation to other countries.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Folly of Netanyahu's War Against Iran

Netanyahu's policies against Iran may be seen as unwise and counterproductive, echoing themes from Tuchman's The March of Folly.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Iran war revives the risk of stagflation 50 years after the last major crisis

Stagflation risk is rising due to high inflation and low growth, exacerbated by external shocks like the conflict in Iran.
#nato
Europe politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war

NATO's mutual defense framework is challenged by U.S. actions regarding Iran, raising questions about the alliance's future and European security independence.
Retirement
fromAxios
2 days ago

Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war

George was nominated by President Biden in 2023 but was asked to retire immediately by Hegseth.
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Berlin is rearming, and its neighbors are weighing the risks and benefits of the new German hegemony

Germany is rearming its military in response to geopolitical changes, raising concerns about its past and future role in Europe.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP

A senior naval officer was investigated for an alleged inappropriate relationship with MP Joani Reid, but no disciplinary action was taken.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war

The Royal Navy is not currently ready for war, according to General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, who emphasizes the need for further preparation.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Despite Ongoing Iran War, Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF Keeps Falling

Geopolitical tensions boost defense contractors, but the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF has declined 11.55% recently, highlighting performance discrepancies.
#cia
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Trump's War With Iran Almost Torpedoed The EA Saudi Arabia Deal

EA's CEO assures investors that AI will enhance the company's growth amidst market uncertainties.
#us-military
World news
fromFortune
11 hours ago

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war | Fortune

The US military is reallocating JASSM-ER cruise missiles from other regions for its campaign against Iran, significantly reducing global stockpiles.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

New US Missile, Untested in Battle, Hit Iranian School and Sports Hall, NY Times Analysis Finds

A U.S. ballistic missile strike in Iran killed at least 21 people, marking the combat debut of the Precision Strike Missile.
World news
fromFortune
11 hours ago

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war | Fortune

The US military is reallocating JASSM-ER cruise missiles from other regions for its campaign against Iran, significantly reducing global stockpiles.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

New US Missile, Untested in Battle, Hit Iranian School and Sports Hall, NY Times Analysis Finds

A U.S. ballistic missile strike in Iran killed at least 21 people, marking the combat debut of the Precision Strike Missile.
#nuclear-energy
World politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

New Gingrich wants to drop a nuke on the Strait of Hormuz. America actually looked at the same thing in 1977 in Latin America | Fortune

Newt Gingrich suggested using nuclear bombs to create a new oil canal route, referencing historical U.S. projects involving nuclear energy for large-scale construction.
World politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won't be easy | Fortune

Southeast Asia is reconsidering nuclear energy due to rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions, with Vietnam leading the way in new nuclear projects.
World politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

New Gingrich wants to drop a nuke on the Strait of Hormuz. America actually looked at the same thing in 1977 in Latin America | Fortune

Newt Gingrich suggested using nuclear bombs to create a new oil canal route, referencing historical U.S. projects involving nuclear energy for large-scale construction.
World politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won't be easy | Fortune

Southeast Asia is reconsidering nuclear energy due to rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions, with Vietnam leading the way in new nuclear projects.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

The US military is pushing up production for the weapons that could matter most in a major war

The Department of Defense is increasing production of critical weapons, including THAAD interceptors, to meet rising demand and address stockpile concerns.
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Austria Becomes Latest EU Country to Deny US Military Use of Its Airspace

Austria's Defense Ministry stated, 'There have indeed been requests and they were refused from the outset.' The refusal is based on the country's neutrality policy, which has been in effect since 1955.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump's Iran war drags on

The provocative military activity has led to speculative conversation about what it would take to invade a country twice the population and three times the territory of Iraq.
US Elections
SF politics
from48 hills
1 week ago

The US war economy and the 'threat of peace' - 48 hills

Peace has historically been viewed as a threat to the military-industrial complex and economic stability.
#north-korea
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists reveal terrifying global aftermath of nuclear war

Nuclear war poses catastrophic long-term consequences for human health and the environment, far exceeding the immediate destruction.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz

The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahrain-sponsored resolution for defensive measures to secure ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Bomb back to the Stone Age': US history of threats and carpet bombing

Threats of carpet bombing by the US, including Trump's remarks on Iran, reflect a longstanding military strategy that raises legal and ethical concerns.
#israel
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Israel rations interceptor missiles amid risk of falling into a war of attrition with Iran

Two Iranian missiles struck Israel, raising concerns about missile defense effectiveness and the capacity for prolonged conflict with Iran.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Israel rations interceptor missiles amid risk of falling into a war of attrition with Iran

Two Iranian missiles struck Israel, raising concerns about missile defense effectiveness and the capacity for prolonged conflict with Iran.
World politics
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

Frontlines: Escalation in Iran conflict could trigger pandemic-level disruption to global economy

Escalating Middle East conflict threatens global energy flows, economic stability, and Canadian agriculture and trade.
#us-iran-relations
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
World news

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure, urging swift action from its leadership.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Iran war: Trump threatens to 'blow up' desalination plants

US-Iran relations remain tense with conflicting statements on talks and threats from President Trump.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Does the United States have enough munition for a prolonged war?

We've got no shortage of munitions. Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need. Iran is hoping that we cannot sustain this, which is a really bad miscalculation.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The US is burning through expensive missiles. DARPA is looking for cheaper ones that can be built in days, not months.

"To accelerate current weapons development timelines, DARPA is considering an alternative development paradigm to increase the nation's magazine depth and breadth."
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#us-foreign-policy
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The US operation on January 3rd aimed to counteract adversarial influence in Latin America, particularly against Venezuela and Cuba.
World politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump attacks allies, signals Iran war may end without opening Hormuz

The U.S. is withdrawing support, urging allies to secure their own oil and defend their interests in the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The US operation on January 3rd aimed to counteract adversarial influence in Latin America, particularly against Venezuela and Cuba.
World politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump attacks allies, signals Iran war may end without opening Hormuz

The U.S. is withdrawing support, urging allies to secure their own oil and defend their interests in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways

Jassim al-Budaiwi urges the UN Security Council to ensure uninterrupted navigation through strategic waterways and halt Iranian attacks in the region.
World politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump pursues era of unshackled warfare

Trump's administration is intensifying military pressure on Iran, threatening civilian infrastructure and disregarding established warfare principles.
#nuclear-safety
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fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

How Close the Iran War Came to a Nuclear Disaster

Escalating military actions between Iran and Israel pose significant nuclear safety risks to the Middle East and beyond.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

How Close the Iran War Came to a Nuclear Disaster

Escalating military actions between Iran and Israel pose significant nuclear safety risks to the Middle East and beyond.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spending even more on defence won't buy us peace | Letters

MoD procurement failures, waste, and lack of accountability must be fixed before substantially increasing defence spending.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump's Strait of Hormuz Blame Game Is Shameless. It's Also Delusional.

President Trump deflects responsibility for global oil crisis while gas prices soar, exacerbating inflation and economic instability.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

How Pakistan Became a Major Player in Peace Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran

Pakistan's military seeks to enhance regional influence by engaging with Trump and mediating Iran negotiations, despite tensions with the Taliban.
World politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

All of the Iran Attack Plans Are Bad. This One Is the Worst.

President Trump signals the Iran war is ongoing, with unclear objectives and increasing military presence in the Middle East.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany's Pistorius in Asia warns of a frayed global order

The importance of a rules-based international order was emphasized during German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius' tour of the Indo-Pacific.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

How could the US forcibly reopen the strait of Hormuz and what are the risks?

American ground forces in the Middle East may escalate conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil prices and regional stability.
#china
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tuesday briefing: With the horror of conflict throughout the globe, how likely is world war three?

The world faces escalating conflicts, raising fears of a potential third world war amid geopolitical tensions and military actions.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The End of Arms Control?

The expiration of New START ends decades of US–Russia nuclear arms control, removing bilateral constraints and increasing global nuclear risk.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US and Israel have taken majority of Iran's ballistic missile capability'

US and Israel have significantly degraded Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, substantially reducing its military threat.
#new-start
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

After New START: America Weighs a New Nuclear Strategy

The United States will complete nuclear modernization, retain ~1,900 non‑deployed warheads, and pursue new arms-control approaches including seeking China and Russia in future treaties.
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Speaking Out on the Insanity of Nuclear Weapons

Eliminating or nearly eliminating nuclear weapons is urgently necessary and current government leaders must act promptly to prevent a renewed nuclear arms race.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The risk of nuclear war is rising again. We need a new movement for global peace | David Cortright

The global nuclear-weapon risk is rising and requires a renewed worldwide peace movement to prevent catastrophic escalation.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.S. accuses China of secretive nuclear test as arms-control agreements lapse

The United States' top nuclear arms official on Friday accused China of carrying out an undisclosed nuclear detonation in 2020, arguing that recent secretive underground tests by China and Russia have given Washington reason to conduct "parallel steps" as a decades-long moratorium on nuclear testing among major powers is unraveling.
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