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fromemptywheel
3 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.
#us-military
World news
fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
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
fromThe Atlantic
4 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
1 week ago

Trump Sends Thousands of Troops to Middle East Despite Very Strong Talks' To End Iran War

3,500 U.S. sailors and Marines have been deployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran and the Houthis' involvement in the conflict.
World news
fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
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
fromThe Atlantic
4 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
1 week ago

Trump Sends Thousands of Troops to Middle East Despite Very Strong Talks' To End Iran War

3,500 U.S. sailors and Marines have been deployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran and the Houthis' involvement in the conflict.
#pakistan
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Is Pakistan setting up a buffer zone in Afghanistan?

Pakistan is engaged in military operations against the Afghan Taliban while attempting to mediate in the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China

Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in peace talks in China to broker a ceasefire amid ongoing violence and terrorism concerns.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict

China is mediating talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve ongoing conflict and secure a ceasefire.
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
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?

Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China to discuss regional stability and broker US-Iran negotiations amid escalating Middle East tensions.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Is Pakistan setting up a buffer zone in Afghanistan?

Pakistan is engaged in military operations against the Afghan Taliban while attempting to mediate in the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China

Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in peace talks in China to broker a ceasefire amid ongoing violence and terrorism concerns.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict

China is mediating talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve ongoing conflict and secure a ceasefire.
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
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?

Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China to discuss regional stability and broker US-Iran negotiations amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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
SF politics
fromFortune
6 hours ago

'It's shocking how poorly prepared the administration is': DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war | Fortune

The Trump administration's cuts to the Bureau of Energy Resources hindered U.S. energy diplomacy during escalating tensions with Iran.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

I was the US soft power czar. Our reputation may never recover from this

American global favorability fluctuates significantly with wars and presidential leadership, impacting soft power and international influence.
Higher education
fromThe Washington Post
6 hours ago

American universities in Middle East brace for Iranian retaliation

American universities in the Middle East are restricting access and shifting to remote learning due to escalating conflict in the region.
#army-leadership
fromAxios
2 days ago
Media industry

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

fromAxios
2 days ago
Media industry

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Art of No Deal: Trump's Approach to the Iran War

He's immune to any possibility of accountability. That became not just one of the ways he tells his own story but actually how he imagines history will unfold in his hands.
Podcast
#trump
US Elections
fromAxios
1 day 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
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | As war in Iran drags on, Trump is flailing | amNewYork

Trump's actions against Iran reflect a disregard for constitutional law and have led to a complex and unresolved military conflict.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Threatens Iran's Bridges and Power Stations Are Next' Unless Tehran Agrees to Peace Deal FAST'

Trump threatens to target Iranian infrastructure if peace deal is not reached quickly.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 day 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.
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Trump's Case for War Fails to Mention How to Win It

Trump's inconsistent claims about the war raise questions about strategy and effectiveness, despite asserting America is 'winning bigger than ever before.'
World politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | As war in Iran drags on, Trump is flailing | amNewYork

Trump's actions against Iran reflect a disregard for constitutional law and have led to a complex and unresolved military conflict.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Threatens Iran's Bridges and Power Stations Are Next' Unless Tehran Agrees to Peace Deal FAST'

Trump threatens to target Iranian infrastructure if peace deal is not reached quickly.
Venture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Jared Kushner is seeking peace deals in the Middle East. He's also raising money for his own firm | Mohamad Bazzi

Jared Kushner is negotiating foreign policy while seeking investments for his firm, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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.
#pentagon
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pentagon readies for weeks of US ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, including potential raids on strategic sites like Kharg Island.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pentagon readies for weeks of US ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, including potential raids on strategic sites like Kharg Island.
#nato
Europe politics
fromAxios
2 days 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.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Iran war: Trump says US will be 'leaving soon'

The US may reassess its NATO relationship after the Iran conflict, questioning its value and military base usage in Europe.
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

How Donald Trump's War on Iran Helps Vladimir Putin's War on Ukraine

In 2021, when Olga Rudenko and other journalists launched the Kyiv Independent, they were committed to making a publication that wouldn't face political pressure from an owner. A few months later, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Independent began reporting breaking news from the front lines.
Russo-Ukrainian War
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Iran's ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust

Zarif proposes limits on Iran's nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions.
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.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Hegseth asked General Randy George, who was just over halfway through his slated tenure as Army chief of staff, to step down and retire immediately, a Pentagon official told us.
Washington DC
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.mediaite.com
3 days ago

'Going To Continue for Some Time': Brett McGurk Gives Grim Response To Trump's Iran Speech

McGurk stated, 'I thought the necessity, laying out the bill of particulars on Iran, was fairly effective,' but he felt the plan for the future was lacking.
Right-wing politics
World politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest | Fortune

China is increasing its diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran war, proposing a five-point plan and seeking support from Gulf nations.
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

fromTruthout
2 days ago
World politics

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

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.
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 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.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
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 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.
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.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

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

Troops can now carry personal firearms on military bases for self-protection, lifting a long-standing ban amid low morale and dissent over the war on Iran.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals

General Randy A. George has been dismissed by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid ongoing conflicts, marking a significant leadership change in the US Army.
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
#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 politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?

Pakistan is positioning itself as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict while India maintains a cautious stance focused on energy security.
#f-15e
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 days 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Can't Stop Riffing Glibly About Little Excursion' That Killed 7 Americans and 160 Schoolgirls So Far

Trump makes unsubstantiated claims about a military strike killing 160 schoolchildren, contradicting his own Defense Secretary, then admits insufficient knowledge while refusing accountability.
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.
#pakistan-afghanistan-conflict
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

What might end Israel's war on Iran?

Israeli opinion polls suggest that support for the war is dropping, indicating a shift in public sentiment amidst the ongoing conflict with Iran.
World politics
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling to help

Hundreds of sailors were evacuated from Bahrain after missile and drone attacks on their base.
World news
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

Blind Spots in the Iran War - emptywheel

Delays in satellite imagery release hinder understanding of the Iran war and its implications for U.S. and allies.
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.
#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

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure, urging swift action from its leadership.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
World politics

The US should end the war asap

Ending the US-Israel war on Iran now is crucial to prevent further destabilization and humanitarian crises.
World news
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.
#diplomacy
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Trump pretty sure' of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt initiate backchannel talks with the US and Iran amid escalating tensions and military buildups.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pakistan hosts four-nation bid to encourage US, Iran towards diplomacy

Diplomats from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye are coordinating efforts for de-escalation in the ongoing US-Israel conflict involving Iran.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Trump pretty sure' of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt initiate backchannel talks with the US and Iran amid escalating tensions and military buildups.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pakistan hosts four-nation bid to encourage US, Iran towards diplomacy

Diplomats from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye are coordinating efforts for de-escalation in the ongoing US-Israel conflict involving Iran.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

Why the 'Day After' Is The Most Important Day in the Iranian Conflict

Regime change in Iraq and Libya failed politically due to lack of grassroots support, while Iran's regime is deeply rooted in ideology and identity.
#iran-war
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump expects the Iran conflict to end in two to three weeks, asserting that the U.S. will not be involved in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Iran war: Trump says US campaign 'nearing completion'

Trump claims US military objectives in Iran are nearing completion and urges oil-dependent countries to secure their resources.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Taliban release US academic held in detention for more than a year

The US state department announced the designation of Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing it of engaging in hostage diplomacy. Afghanistan joined Iran as countries singled out by the United States for detaining Americans in hopes of extracting policy concessions.
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