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fromIrish Independent
15 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
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
fromAxios
1 week ago

Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more combat troops to the Middle East

The U.S. is considering a significant troop surge in the Middle East amid negotiations with Iran to end the war.
World news
fromIrish Independent
15 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
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
fromAxios
1 week ago

Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more combat troops to the Middle East

The U.S. is considering a significant troop surge in the Middle East amid negotiations with Iran to end the war.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 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.
#iran-war
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Trump Doubles Down on Iran Threat in New Interview After His Shocking Post: If There's No Deal We're Blowing Up the Whole Country'

Trump claims the Iran war will end in days, threatening severe consequences if no deal is reached.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's Warped Vision of the Iran War

Trump's address on the Iran war emphasized military success while hinting at a potential withdrawal, despite ongoing challenges in the region.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Right-Wing Pundits Bash Iran War Supporters For Stifling Criticism: The Most Shameless Gaslighting Campaign'

Conservative media figures criticize Fox News for its portrayal of the Iran war and its past election coverage.
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.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Trump Doubles Down on Iran Threat in New Interview After His Shocking Post: If There's No Deal We're Blowing Up the Whole Country'

Trump claims the Iran war will end in days, threatening severe consequences if no deal is reached.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's Warped Vision of the Iran War

Trump's address on the Iran war emphasized military success while hinting at a potential withdrawal, despite ongoing challenges in the region.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Right-Wing Pundits Bash Iran War Supporters For Stifling Criticism: The Most Shameless Gaslighting Campaign'

Conservative media figures criticize Fox News for its portrayal of the Iran war and its past election coverage.
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.
Europe news
fromIndependent
17 hours ago

Shane Ross: We're feeling the effects of Donald Trump's ruinous war, but his bubble will soon burst

Flight cancellations and fuel rationing may occur due to the war in the Middle East, impacting holiday plans and economic stability.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 hours ago

Iran Wars Fuels RTX Growth Story as Defense Demand Rockets Higher

CEO Chris Calio emphasized the urgency of delivering critical products for national security, stating, 'We understand that our products are critical to national security. And I can tell you across the organization, we absolutely feel the responsibility and urgency to deliver more and to deliver it faster.'
Business
#nuclear-energy
World politics
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

Using nuclear explosives to bypass the Strait of Hormuz isn't a novel idea for the U.S.

Newt Gingrich suggested using nuclear bombs to create a new oil shipping canal, referencing historical proposals from the U.S. and Soviet governments.
World politics
fromFortune
2 days 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
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

Using nuclear explosives to bypass the Strait of Hormuz isn't a novel idea for the U.S.

Newt Gingrich suggested using nuclear bombs to create a new oil shipping canal, referencing historical proposals from the U.S. and Soviet governments.
World politics
fromFortune
2 days 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.
Washington DC
fromemptywheel
9 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.
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
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.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days 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
Media industry
fromAxios
2 days ago

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

George's dismissal was due to personality clashes, not strategic disagreements, during a critical time for the Army.
#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
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.
#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.
Europe news
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Trump delivers an update on the U.S. offensive, saying Iran will go 'back to the Stone Ages'

U.S. forces will intensify attacks on Iran, aiming to severely impact the country in the coming weeks.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

You're Going to Want to See this Result!' Smerconish Alerts Trump To His Viewer Poll on Leaving Iran War

A CNN poll shows 54% support seizing Iran's enriched uranium before ending hostilities.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

It Sounds Like Regime Change!' CNN Anchor Presses Republican Over Trump's Objective in Iran

Trump's messaging on regime change in Iran has been inconsistent, urging both for and against it amidst military actions.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
Europe news
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Trump delivers an update on the U.S. offensive, saying Iran will go 'back to the Stone Ages'

U.S. forces will intensify attacks on Iran, aiming to severely impact the country in the coming weeks.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

You're Going to Want to See this Result!' Smerconish Alerts Trump To His Viewer Poll on Leaving Iran War

A CNN poll shows 54% support seizing Iran's enriched uranium before ending hostilities.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

It Sounds Like Regime Change!' CNN Anchor Presses Republican Over Trump's Objective in Iran

Trump's messaging on regime change in Iran has been inconsistent, urging both for and against it amidst military actions.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
Retirement
fromAxios
3 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Trump's war could see fuel rationing and global recession within months, experts warn

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the need for accessible reporting.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran

Mearsheimer argues that the idea that the US and Israel are making a safer, more stable Middle East is ludicrous, emphasizing that the real threat comes from their collaboration.
World politics
#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.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Abby Phillip and Scott Jennings Battle It Out Over Who Benefits From Trump's War in Iran

Scott Jennings and Abby Phillip debated the implications of Trump's military actions against Iran and NATO's role in European security.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

What Trump's Address to the Nation Revealed

Trump's first national address during the Iran war left many confused about the direction and goals of U.S. involvement.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Abby Phillip and Scott Jennings Battle It Out Over Who Benefits From Trump's War in Iran

Scott Jennings and Abby Phillip debated the implications of Trump's military actions against Iran and NATO's role in European security.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days 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.
#oil-crisis
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago
World politics

Why Trump Thinks He Can Walk Away From the Strait of Hormuz

America's energy independence allows it to impose economic pain on others without suffering itself during the current oil supply crisis.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 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 Atlantic
11 hours ago

Why Trump Thinks He Can Walk Away From the Strait of Hormuz

America's energy independence allows it to impose economic pain on others without suffering itself during the current oil supply crisis.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Thousands rally in Iraq against senseless' US-Israel war on Iran

What America and Israel are doing in their aggression against the countries of the region is not a war of a military nature, but a senseless war, said Dhirgham Samir, a demonstrator in his 40s.
World news
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

GOP Senator Says He Won't Back More Middle East Operations Without Declaration of War

Senator John Curtis insists on a formal declaration of war from Congress before funding further military operations in Iran.
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours ago

Trump's spiritual advisers see Iran strikes as biblical prophecy - and they have institutional power - Silicon Canals

The advisers operate within what theologians call the dispensationalist tradition - a strain of evangelical theology that reads global events as markers on a prophetic timeline.
Right-wing politics
#military-leadership
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired General Randy George and other senior officers amid ongoing military conflict, reflecting a purge influenced by personal grievances.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired General Randy George and other senior officers amid ongoing military conflict, reflecting a purge influenced by personal grievances.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
#christian-nationalism
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Christian Nationalists in US Government Push Attacks on Iran as Holy War

The rhetoric surrounding Easter reflects a shift towards a militant interpretation of Jesus among some Christian nationalists.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

As Team Trump wage unceasing war on Iran, evangelical nationalists are destroying any moral world order we once had | Simon Tisdall

The hymn 'Onward Christian Soldiers' reflects a troubling history of using faith to justify violence and militarism in modern politics.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Christian Nationalists in US Government Push Attacks on Iran as Holy War

The rhetoric surrounding Easter reflects a shift towards a militant interpretation of Jesus among some Christian nationalists.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

As Team Trump wage unceasing war on Iran, evangelical nationalists are destroying any moral world order we once had | Simon Tisdall

The hymn 'Onward Christian Soldiers' reflects a troubling history of using faith to justify violence and militarism in modern politics.
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Seems Like Trump Would Rather Lose the War with Iran Than His Precious Ballroom

Judge Richard Leon stated, 'Unless and until Congress blesses this project through statutory authorization, construction has to stop!' He emphasized the need for congressional approval to ensure proper oversight of government spending.
Washington DC
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Will Trump bring peace, or more bombs? Shady speculators seem to bet right every time | Nesrine Malik

Suspicious trading patterns in oil markets suggest possible insider knowledge of political announcements, raising concerns about illegal profit-making from political power.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Intellectual Right Is Mad at the Mess It's Made

William F. Buckley Jr. confronted the John Birch Society to maintain conservatism's mainstream appeal, a challenge echoed by conservatives in subsequent decades.
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.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days 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.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
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.
#strait-of-hormuz
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump says with more time, US can take the oil' in Iran

US President claims Washington can easily reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian blockade and suggests seizing Iran's oil industry.
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

Trump says with more time, US can take the oil' in Iran

US President claims Washington can easily reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian blockade and suggests seizing Iran's oil industry.
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 politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Jamie Dimon defends US decision to wage war in Iran, and says the West may have actually waited too long to fight it | Fortune

The U.S.-Israeli campaign in Iran is criticized for its unclear strategy and uncertain outcomes, yet some view it as an unavoidable choice.
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.
#us-foreign-policy
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

To a world at a loss as to how to handle Trump, I say this: the only answer may be to wait him out| Simon Jenkins

The US faces a paradox of space exploration and aggressive foreign policy, driven by individual leaders rather than national interests.
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.
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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Deep Risk That Republican Hawks Overlooked

Joe Kent holds controversial views on various geopolitical issues, including the Ukraine war and U.S. foreign policy, which may influence Republican party dynamics.
World politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Con Coughlin: Americans are in proxy war against Russia, whether they like it or not

Vladimir Putin has been providing valuable intelligence to Iran, undermining Donald Trump's relationship with Russia.
World news
fromFortune
4 days ago

Trump has no good options in Iran-here are 5 of them ahead of his speech to the nation tonight | Fortune

Oil prices fell below $100 while major U.S. stock indexes experienced significant gains, despite a challenging job market.
World politics
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Trump's Foreign Policy Is All Fury, No Strategy | The Walrus

Predatory hegemons like America, China, and Russia threaten global order, prompting middle powers to seek new defense and economic partnerships.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground?

US troops are being deployed to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran, with a focus on Kharg Island.
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

The New Neoconservatives

Nobody escaped 2020 without hearing of at least a couple of media personalities that became wildly popular amongst conservatives for abandoning the left. They themselves, though, framed things a little differently. "The left left me," they proclaimed. There is something deeply revealing in this statement. These commentators didn't move an inch to the right. Perhaps the best example of this phenomenon is Bari Weiss, former op-ed editor at the New York Times and now editor-in-chief at CBS News.
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