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fromemptywheel
2 hours ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Readers reply: Has a call for restraint from an authority figure ever put a stop to war?

Mediation and calls for restraint can sometimes lead to the de-escalation of conflicts, though outcomes vary significantly.
fromwww.npr.org
5 hours ago

In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

Dr. Firass Abiad, Lebanon's former minister of public health, states, 'It's very clear that there is targeting of healthcare personnel, first responders and healthcare facilities.' This highlights the ongoing concerns regarding the safety of medical workers in conflict zones.
Healthcare
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon

Indonesia demands a thorough UN investigation into the deaths of three peacekeepers killed in Lebanon during Israel's invasion.
#middle-east-conflict
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

Warring sides in the Middle East show contempt for civilian life, flouting international laws protecting civilians amid escalating conflict.
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

The U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
12 hours ago

After a month of war with Israel, Hezbollah emerges strengthened amid the pain of Lebanese civilians

The unexpected firing of missiles at Israel finally ended the deadlock, marking a significant shift in Hezbollah's strategy after a prolonged ceasefire.
France politics
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Ukraine: 'Massive' Russian air strikes kill at least 14

Russia's air attacks on Ukraine resulted in at least 14 deaths, with Kharkiv facing significant drone and missile strikes.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5 people; nearly 20 animals die in fire

Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine resulted in five deaths, 36 injuries, and the destruction of a veterinary clinic, killing nearly 20 animals.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Ukraine: 'Massive' Russian air strikes kill at least 14

Russia's air attacks on Ukraine resulted in at least 14 deaths, with Kharkiv facing significant drone and missile strikes.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5 people; nearly 20 animals die in fire

Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine resulted in five deaths, 36 injuries, and the destruction of a veterinary clinic, killing nearly 20 animals.
#iran-war
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

May Be What Gets These Pilots Tortured or Killed': Retired Gen. Rips Hegseth's War Rhetoric as Reckless and Outrageous'

Reckless rhetoric regarding U.S. pilots in Iran may lead to their torture or death, as per international law.
NYC parents
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians killed in U.S., Israeli strikes, report says

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians, including 217 children, have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes since the Iran war began last month.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

May Be What Gets These Pilots Tortured or Killed': Retired Gen. Rips Hegseth's War Rhetoric as Reckless and Outrageous'

Reckless rhetoric regarding U.S. pilots in Iran may lead to their torture or death, as per international law.
NYC parents
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians killed in U.S., Israeli strikes, report says

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians, including 217 children, have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes since the Iran war began last month.
#military-policy
fromTruthout
1 day ago
SF politics

Hegseth Lifting Ban on Personal Firearms in Military Bases, Amid Low Morale Spurred By War

fromTruthout
1 day ago
SF politics

Hegseth Lifting Ban on Personal Firearms in Military Bases, Amid Low Morale Spurred By War

Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Pentagon Cut Its Civilian Safeguards Before the Iran War

The Trump administration has dramatically reduced military personnel focused on civilian protection, cutting staff by 90 percent and dismantling infrastructure designed to minimize civilian casualties in military operations.
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
US politics

Don't Nation Build!' Hegseth's Former Co-Host Gives Blunt Warning on Potential Ground War in Iran Spill Their Blood' Then Get the Hell Out'

fromFortune
1 day ago
World news

At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says 'it's war' | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

Concerns grow for U.S. pilots ejected over Iran after an F-15E fighter jet was downed, with Iran offering rewards for their capture.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran

Trump and Netanyahu share illusions similar to Saddam Hussein's during the Iran-Iraq war, leading to devastating consequences for Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Don't Nation Build!' Hegseth's Former Co-Host Gives Blunt Warning on Potential Ground War in Iran Spill Their Blood' Then Get the Hell Out'

Public tolerance for a prolonged ground war in Iran is low, and troops should act decisively before withdrawing.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says 'it's war' | Fortune

Iran shot down two U.S. military planes, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with one service member rescued and another missing.
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.
World politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

How Washington's Iran Groupthink Led to a Global War

Washington's approach to Iran has led to increased conflict, undermining American safety and prosperity.
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.
#sudan
World news
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Sexual Violence Has Become the 'Defining Feature' of the World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan's civil war has led to over 40,000 deaths and widespread sexual violence, becoming a defining feature of the humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Sexual Violence Has Become the 'Defining Feature' of the World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan's civil war has led to over 40,000 deaths and widespread sexual violence, becoming a defining feature of the humanitarian crisis.
#us-iran-conflict
World news
fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago

Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran

A US F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iran, prompting a search for the crew member, who is injured but expected to recover.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
World news
fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago

Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran

A US F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iran, prompting a search for the crew member, who is injured but expected to recover.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible war crimes'

The letter condemned the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran as a violation of the United Nations Charter and potentially amounting to war crimes, emphasizing that force against another state is only permitted in self-defense or with UN Security Council authorization.
NYC parents
SF parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Military Families Once Again Brace for a Knock

Tyler Simmons, a dedicated Air Force technical sergeant, died in a plane crash, leaving his family to navigate profound grief and loss.
#israel
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
France politics

Israel prepares major invasion of southern Lebanon, to the despair of its inhabitants: Entire families are arriving dead'

World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

I don't know how we'll emerge from this': How much more can Israelis take?

Years of war have drastically altered Israel's politics, economy, and society, with significant financial and legal repercussions looming ahead.
France politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Israel prepares major invasion of southern Lebanon, to the despair of its inhabitants: Entire families are arriving dead'

The Israeli army intensifies its offensive in southern Lebanon, resulting in significant civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction amid ongoing regional conflicts.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Israel threatens to destroy more Lebanon bridges as crisis mounts

Israeli military threatens to destroy bridges in southern Lebanon, aiming to isolate the region amid ongoing ground invasion and attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Ukraine: Kharkiv under repeated attack on 1,500th day of war

Kharkiv faces relentless Russian air strikes, with drone and rocket attacks injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure as the conflict continues.
#gaza
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world's gaze fixes on Iran

Life in Gaza has become brutal and disconnected from the past, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian situation affecting daily existence.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world's gaze fixes on Iran

Life in Gaza has become brutal and disconnected from the past, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian situation affecting daily existence.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Soldiers Need to Understand Why They're Fighting. I Know What Happens When They Don't.

The research shows that for many who are diagnosed with PTSD, the condition arises not from what was done to us but what we did—or what we failed to prevent. This mechanism, known as moral injury, can be sympathetic ('I couldn't save them') but is often not sympathetic at all ('I killed them'). For people carrying this factor in PTSD, the task of integration, of sitting with and holding what we've done, is far more challenging.
Mental health
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century

Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
#us-military
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
#russia
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
6 days ago

The Iran and Ukraine wars are converging as combatants increasingly overlap, but 'we are still not at a true world war' | Fortune

Russia's involvement in the Iran war is deepening, merging conflicts with Ukraine and threatening broader regional escalation.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

High 'intensity battles' leaves more than 6,000 'soldiers killed and wounded' in four days - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia suffered over 6,000 casualties in four days during intensified offensives against Ukraine, while Ukrainian forces maintained strong defensive positions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
6 days ago

The Iran and Ukraine wars are converging as combatants increasingly overlap, but 'we are still not at a true world war' | Fortune

Russia's involvement in the Iran war is deepening, merging conflicts with Ukraine and threatening broader regional escalation.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

140 U.S. service members injured in Iran war

Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said eight service members are still listed as severely injured and are "receiving the highest level of medical care." He added that most of the injuries have been minor, and 108 of those wounded have returned to duty.
US Elections
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How War News Can Affect Your Mental Health

Consuming war-related news increases stress levels, with vulnerability varying by age, emotional regulation ability, and personality traits.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Chronicles of a Needless War

Israeli and US airstrikes damage Tehran's UNESCO World Heritage Golestan Palace, while DC's Epstein installation highlights accountability, and AI copyright protections remain legally unresolved.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Death toll surpasses 1,000 in Lebanon as Israeli bombardment continues

Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March have killed over 1,000 people including 40 healthcare workers, with UN and rights groups stating the bombardment may constitute war crimes.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

War as a Psychological State

Authoritarian and narcissistic leaders share a fragile ego unable to tolerate challenge, causing them to experience political opposition as personal threat and deploy military as an extension of their distorted ego rather than as a policy tool.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

As Pakistan and Afghanistan declare truce, civilians in Kabul count the cost of war

Taliban officials say a Pakistani airstrike hit the hospital, killing more than 400 and injuring more than 250. According to estimates provided by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, at least 143 people died and 119 were wounded in the attack. Pakistan says it had struck only a "military and terrorist infrastructure."
US news
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Israel deliberately targeting medical facilities in south Lebanon, say health workers

Israeli bombings in south Lebanon have targeted medical workers and facilities, resulting in significant casualties and destruction, raising concerns of war crimes.
#us-military-casualties
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries

Over 200 U.S. troops have been wounded or injured across seven Middle Eastern countries during military operations against Iran, with traumatic brain injuries being the primary cause.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries

Over 200 U.S. troops have been wounded or injured across seven Middle Eastern countries during military operations against Iran, with traumatic brain injuries being the primary cause.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Our Psychological Response to War News

Exposure to war news triggers mortality awareness, causing people to strengthen their meaning-giving worldviews like nationalism as a psychological defense mechanism.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Army General Allegedly Left Secret Ukraine War Map on Train

Retired Major General Antonio Aguto mishandled classified SECRET maps on a train and was intoxicated before a meeting with Secretary of State Blinken while coordinating U.S. assistance to Ukraine.
World politics
fromAxios
5 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.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths report

Burkina Faso's security forces are responsible for more civilian deaths than militant groups, with the Fulani ethnic group being particularly targeted.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Attitudes Toward War Can Be Predicted by Psychologists

Psychological factors, including childhood maltreatment and social dominance orientation, significantly predict support for military conflict more than political ideology alone.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hope in Hostage-Taking and Kidnapping Incidents

Narratives shape how people process trauma and build resilience, while uncertainty from wrongful detention creates profound psychological strain that unfolds silently within families.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

First troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti

A new UN-backed Gang Suppression Force has arrived in Haiti to combat escalating gang violence with a 12-month mandate.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Israel kills 12 medics in attack in southern Lebanon as war ravages nation

An Israeli strike on a Lebanese health centre killed 12 medical workers, continuing a pattern of targeting healthcare facilities that violates international humanitarian law.
#iranian-drone-strike
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Six US Soldiers Killed in Triple-Wide Trailer' in Kuwait Hegseth Claims It Was Fortified'

Six U.S. service members were killed in Kuwait when an Iranian drone struck a makeshift operations center, with no opportunity for cover before the direct hit.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Six US Soldiers Killed in Triple-Wide Trailer' in Kuwait Hegseth Claims It Was Fortified'

Six U.S. service members were killed in Kuwait when an Iranian drone struck a makeshift operations center, with no opportunity for cover before the direct hit.
#un-peacekeepers
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL

Three UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon amid escalating violence from Israel's ground invasion.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL

Three UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon amid escalating violence from Israel's ground invasion.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon as Israeli invasion intensifies

UNIFIL confirmed the death of an Indonesian peacekeeper amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with the projectile's origin still unknown.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

An Iraq veteran voted for peace. Her teen starts basic training at wartime.

A combat veteran mother struggles with her son's military enlistment as the U.S. initiates conflict with Iran, forcing her to confront her own trauma and conflicting political beliefs.
#iraq
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Iraq mourns its dead after worst strike against its army since the start of the war: Why did the Americans attack us?'

A U.S. airstrike on an Iraqi army base in Habbaniyah resulted in seven deaths and numerous injuries, raising tensions between Iraq and the U.S.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

A heinous crime': Air strikes kill seven fighters in Iraq's Anbar

Aerial attacks in Iraq killed seven PMF fighters, escalating tensions amid US-Iran conflict and prompting Iraq to summon ambassadors over the strikes.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Iraq mourns its dead after worst strike against its army since the start of the war: Why did the Americans attack us?'

A U.S. airstrike on an Iraqi army base in Habbaniyah resulted in seven deaths and numerous injuries, raising tensions between Iraq and the U.S.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

A heinous crime': Air strikes kill seven fighters in Iraq's Anbar

Aerial attacks in Iraq killed seven PMF fighters, escalating tensions amid US-Iran conflict and prompting Iraq to summon ambassadors over the strikes.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Secrecy around UK military civilian harm risks undermining public confidence'

Secrecy about how the UK investigates civilian deaths in military campaigns risks undermining public confidence and lacks published procedures unlike the US.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Opinion: The immorality of betting on war

Prediction markets allow betting on geopolitical events including military strikes and political upheavals, raising ethical concerns about profiting from advance knowledge of violence and human suffering.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Medics aren't seeing many gunshot wounds in Ukraine. It's blast and shrapnel injuries in a 'war of remote destruction.'

Combat injuries in Ukraine are predominantly blast- and shrapnel-caused—fragmentation, burns, internal blast trauma, and amputations—exacerbated by drones, artillery, and mines.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Veterans see Iraq, Afghanistan lessons for a US-Iran war

Early military victories do not guarantee long-term success; wars require clear political endgames to avoid expansion, mission creep, and prolonged conflict.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How many countries has the US bombed since 2001, and how much has it cost?

Since 2001, the US has conducted three full-scale wars and bombed at least 10 countries across four presidencies, spending $5.8 trillion and causing approximately 940,000 direct deaths.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US confirms 157 killed in maritime strikes experts call extrajudicial'

Senior defence official Joseph Humire said that 47 narco-trafficking vessels have been struck in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific since the campaign began in September, in a written statement to members of the US Congress. Asked by lawmakers on Tuesday whether the quantity of drugs entering the US has gone down, Humire stated that the movement of drug-trafficking vessels had decreased by 20 percent in the Caribbean.
World news
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Therapy Happens During War

Trauma often intensifies after release, leaving families and caregivers facing guilt, hypervigilance, and difficult reintegration amid ongoing conflict.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?

United States President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the territory. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the United Nations to address crises far beyond Gaza.
US politics
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

JUST IN: 6 Americans Now Confirmed Dead in Military Plane Crash Over Iraq

All six U.S. service members aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed dead; the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

How do you track a war in real time?

Real-time open-source intelligence tools democratize military information access, fundamentally shifting narrative control and accountability in modern conflict reporting.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

One in three soldiers who died in the Afghanistan war were non-US military

3,609 military personnel died in combat in Afghanistan (2001–2021); 1,144 were non‑U.S., with the United Kingdom suffering 457 deaths.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Iran, Gaza and the politics of counting the dead

Western media applies credibility selectively, accepting some death tolls while repeatedly questioning and undermining Palestinian death counts in Gaza.
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