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13 hours ago

World politics

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

Russo-Ukrainian War

Coordinated conflict: how the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overlap

World news

The Cost of the Iran War

16 hours ago

The good old days are gone': how will US prices stand as war in Iran surges on?

The war in Iran is driving up prices across the economy, affecting gasoline, airline tickets, and logistics costs.

Podcast

fromThe New Yorker

How the War Has Reshaped Life in Iran

Life in Iran is challenging under bombardment and government repression, with citizens fearing the ongoing war will increase their suffering regardless of the outcome.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

15 hours ago

Iran vows to retain control of Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Iran intends to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting its military capabilities and rejecting any compromise regarding its strategic position.

13 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.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Coordinated conflict: how the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overlap

The Iran and Ukraine wars are increasingly interconnected, affecting global stability and energy markets.

The Cost of the Iran War

The war has resulted in significant casualties, economic costs, and geopolitical implications, particularly affecting Iran, Lebanon, and the Gulf states.

16 hours ago

The good old days are gone': how will US prices stand as war in Iran surges on?

The war in Iran is driving up prices across the economy, affecting gasoline, airline tickets, and logistics costs.

Podcast

fromThe New Yorker

How the War Has Reshaped Life in Iran

Life in Iran is challenging under bombardment and government repression, with citizens fearing the ongoing war will increase their suffering regardless of the outcome.

US news

Iran war: US finds missing crew member from downed jet

World politics

Lions Led by Donkeys

15 hours ago

World news

Trump gives Tehran 48 hours to open Hormuz Strait or 'all hell' will rain down as Iran urges public to search for downed US F-15 pilot

1 hour ago

US news

Iran war: US finds missing crew member from downed jet

Lions Led by Donkeys

The U.S. military is competent but faces poor political leadership in the current Iran war.

15 hours ago

Trump gives Tehran 48 hours to open Hormuz Strait or 'all hell' will rain down as Iran urges public to search for downed US F-15 pilot

The US military conducted a rescue operation after an aircraft went down in Iran, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.

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Europe news

fromThe Washington Post

Nations to meet on Strait of Hormuz as Trump calls for others to 'take the lead'

Over 30 countries are meeting to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

#lebanon

'More crushing, wider and destructive actions' - Iran responds to Trump's television speech; oil prices surge anew

European foreign ministers condemn violence in Lebanon and call for ceasefire and humanitarian access.

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump's television speech; oil prices surge anew

European foreign ministers condemn violence in Lebanon and call for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

'More crushing, wider and destructive actions' - Iran responds to Trump's television speech; and oil prices surge anew

European foreign ministers condemn violence in Lebanon and call for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

'More crushing, wider and destructive actions' - Iran responds to Trump's television speech; oil prices surge anew

European foreign ministers condemn violence in Lebanon and call for ceasefire and humanitarian access.

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump's television speech; oil prices surge anew

European foreign ministers condemn violence in Lebanon and call for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

'More crushing, wider and destructive actions' - Iran responds to Trump's television speech; and oil prices surge anew

European foreign ministers condemn violence in Lebanon and call for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

more#lebanon

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

Marco Rubio stated, 'If now we have reached a point where the NATO alliance means that we can't use those bases, that in fact we can no longer use those bases to defend America's interests, then NATO is a one-way street.'

Europe politics

US Elections

fromenglish.elpais.com

Trump's Iran war: A chaotic narrative with threats, contradictions, and onomatopoeia

Donald Trump has actively promoted his narrative of the war against Iran through numerous interviews, social media posts, and public statements since February 28.

Business

fromFortune

War against Iran set to escalate as we approach six-week 'TACO' timetable, analysts say | Fortune

Oil prices rose above $115, while the S&P 500 faces a potential correction amid bearish investor sentiment.

#trump

6 days ago

Right-wing politics

Iran Has Broken the Trump Coalition

fromwww.amny.com

World politics

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

World politics

Four Ways the Iran War Could End

fromIndependent

World politics

Inside Iran's threat to make invading US ground troops wade into 'a sea of blood'

fromwww.mediaite.com

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.

Iran denies Trump's claim Iranian president requested ceasefire

Trump threatens to continue military action against Iran until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

Right-wing politics

6 days ago

Iran Has Broken the Trump Coalition

Schulz and fellow commentators express disillusionment with Trump, feeling betrayed by his actions and the new war in the Middle East.

fromwww.amny.com

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.

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.

fromIndependent

Inside Iran's threat to make invading US ground troops wade into 'a sea of blood'

Trump's potential order to seize Iran's uranium poses a significant challenge to US military forces.

fromwww.mediaite.com

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.

Iran denies Trump's claim Iranian president requested ceasefire

Trump threatens to continue military action against Iran until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Right-wing politics

The war on Iran faces a MAGA backlash

The White House faces pressure as contradictions in its messaging about the war on Iran confuse the public and split its support base.

fromIntelligencer

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.

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.

Right-wing politics

The war on Iran faces a MAGA backlash

The White House faces pressure as contradictions in its messaging about the war on Iran confuse the public and split its support base.

fromIntelligencer

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.

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.

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18 hours ago

The Iranian Opposition's Urgent Task

Pahlavi pledged to lead a transition to a 'free and democratic Iran.' He called on President Trump to continue the American-Israeli military operation against Iran, in the hope of displacing a regime he decried for placing a 'sea of blood' between itself and its people.

World news

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.

fromemptywheel

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.

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.

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

#us-iran-conflict

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel are intensifying attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and causing significant casualties amid escalating regional conflict.

How close is the US to a quagmire in Iran?

The US is mobilizing troops while claiming to have a 15-point plan to end the war on Iran.

Iran war: Tehran vows 'crushing' response after Trump speech

Donald Trump threatened to severely retaliate against Iran, stating US forces would bring the country back to the Stone Ages.

Iran war: What is happening on day 32 of US-Israel attacks?

US war objectives in Iran are expected to be achieved in weeks, with ongoing air strikes and threats to destroy key infrastructure.

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel are intensifying attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and causing significant casualties amid escalating regional conflict.

How close is the US to a quagmire in Iran?

The US is mobilizing troops while claiming to have a 15-point plan to end the war on Iran.

Iran war: Tehran vows 'crushing' response after Trump speech

Donald Trump threatened to severely retaliate against Iran, stating US forces would bring the country back to the Stone Ages.

Iran war: What is happening on day 32 of US-Israel attacks?

US war objectives in Iran are expected to be achieved in weeks, with ongoing air strikes and threats to destroy key infrastructure.

more#us-iran-conflict

Is a peaceful settlement possible in Iran?

Pakistan is prepared to facilitate talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran.

#iraq

fromenglish.elpais.com

Shia militias fighting in Iraq lash out at the US: Iran didn't start the war

Fallujah and Mosul symbolize Iraq's war legacy and ongoing conflict amid reconstruction efforts and foreign military involvement.

Is Iraq being dragged into the Iran war?

A convoy of Iraqi paramilitaries crossed into Iran, raising concerns about involvement in the Iran war, but experts deem it unlikely to impact the conflict significantly.

Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations

Six Arab nations condemned Iraq for cross-border attacks by armed factions, holding Baghdad responsible for the escalating violence and diplomatic crisis.

Why Iraq is the most fragile front in the US-Israel war on Iran

Iraq faces multiple attacks from militias and foreign powers, with significant implications for its stability and oil flow.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Shia militias fighting in Iraq lash out at the US: Iran didn't start the war

Fallujah and Mosul symbolize Iraq's war legacy and ongoing conflict amid reconstruction efforts and foreign military involvement.

Is Iraq being dragged into the Iran war?

A convoy of Iraqi paramilitaries crossed into Iran, raising concerns about involvement in the Iran war, but experts deem it unlikely to impact the conflict significantly.

Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations

Six Arab nations condemned Iraq for cross-border attacks by armed factions, holding Baghdad responsible for the escalating violence and diplomatic crisis.

Why Iraq is the most fragile front in the US-Israel war on Iran

Iraq faces multiple attacks from militias and foreign powers, with significant implications for its stability and oil flow.

more#iraq

6 days ago

What the Houthis' entry into the Iran war means for the conflict and the wider region

The Houthis' involvement in the Iran war could significantly impact Red Sea shipping routes and regional dynamics, depending on their military actions against Israel.

Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet

The UNSC will vote on a resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats and international opposition.

#us-iran-relations

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

World politics

What it would take to end the Iran war

World politics

US vs. Iran: Three generations of conflict

World news

Iran war: Trump says peace deal terms not 'good enough yet'

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.

What it would take to end the Iran war

Termination of the US-Israeli war on Iran requires solid guarantees and a credible guarantor amidst emerging stalemate conditions.

US vs. Iran: Three generations of conflict

Three pivotal events—the 1953 CIA-backed coup, the 1979-81 hostage crisis, and the nuclear dispute—fundamentally shaped US-Iran relations and contributed to the February 28 conflict.

Iran war: Trump says peace deal terms not 'good enough yet'

Trump refuses to negotiate with Iran until terms improve, confirming US military strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure while questioning Iran's new supreme leader's status.

more#us-iran-relations

Getting Iran Wrong, to the Nth Power

Trump's military action against Iran represents a strategic blunder driven by fundamental misunderstandings of the regime's motivations, which stem primarily from justified Iranian fears of United States aggression.

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.

The Window to Declare Victory Is Closing

Trump faces three options in the Iran conflict: pursue riskier tactical victories, prepare for prolonged conflict, or negotiate a compromise settlement with Tehran.

Glimpsing Victory in Iran

U.S. and Israeli military operations have severely degraded Iran's military capabilities, including air defenses, navy, ballistic missiles, and drone programs, while creating conditions for potential political change.

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.

The Obvious Is Taking Its Revenge on Trump

Trump attacked Iran believing worst-case scenarios wouldn't occur due to his confidence, but extensive prior analysis predicted the catastrophic consequences now materializing.

4 weeks ago

A weak Iran would backfire on the United States

Destabilizing Iran through military campaigns risks internal fragmentation, regional instability, and severe global economic consequences despite assumptions that weakening Iran would improve Middle East security.

1 month ago

After the Strikes: Is Iran on the Brink?

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israeli and U.S. military bases, causing casualties and escalating regional conflict concerns, while intelligence analysts focus on potential Iranian actions against energy infrastructure and maritime operations not yet observed.

Iranian IRGC's ties to Hezbollah deepen tensions in Lebanese politics

Iran's IRGC is reportedly directing Hezbollah's military operations against Israel, exacerbating tensions in Lebanon.

What are Iran's options as war goes on?

Iran faces escalating military pressure from US and Israeli attacks while considering retaliatory options amid regional conflict and strategic targeting of energy infrastructure.

Analysis: The war on Iran is at a crossroads

Regional conflict and airspace restrictions threaten Gulf economic stability by disrupting global trade and deterring foreign investment, challenging the region's 20-year development model.

1 month ago

How is the war playing out in Iran?

Iran faces internal instability following assassinations of top leadership, with complex power structures and parallel institutions determining whether the government survives or descends into chaos.