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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite initial rejection; China sees glimmer of hope' for talks

A glimmer of hope for peace in the Middle East has emerged amid signals from Iran and the US to negotiate, despite ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite initial rejection; China sees glimmer of hope' for talks

A glimmer of hope for peace in the Middle East has emerged amid signals from Iran and the US to negotiate, despite ongoing 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.
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
#iran-war
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day 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
fromIntelligencer
6 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.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day 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
fromIntelligencer
6 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.
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.
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
#israel
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.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 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
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.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 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.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

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.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 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-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

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 37 of US-Israeli attacks?

A US crew member missing after an F-15E jet was shot down in Iran has been rescued amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
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.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

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
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'

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 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.
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 news
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

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.
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
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
#nato
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.
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.
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.
#trump
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago
World politics

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago
World news

War on Iran: US's history of making other nations pay for conflicts

Trump may request Arab nations to finance the US-Israel war on Iran, similar to Gulf War funding mechanisms.
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
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 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 news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

War on Iran: US's history of making other nations pay for conflicts

Trump may request Arab nations to finance the US-Israel war on Iran, similar to Gulf War funding mechanisms.
#pakistan
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
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
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.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

EU weighs options as Israel threatens Lebanon offensive

European powers warn Israel against ground offensive in Lebanon, citing humanitarian concerns and risk of protracted conflict, while Israel conducts limited targeted operations against Hezbollah.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Secret to Ending All Wars Is the Truth We Already Know

All major wisdom traditions independently teach the same core truth: love your neighbor as yourself, making this the fundamental target of human existence and the antidote to war.
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.
#us-iran-conflict
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US-Israel war on Iran: What's happening on day 27 of attacks?

The US and Israel's military actions against Iran are escalating amid conflicting claims of negotiations and Iran's refusal to engage.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on the Iran war escalation: as Trump breaks things, who will pick up the pieces? | Editorial

US-Israel military escalation against Iran, including attacks on critical infrastructure like the South Pars gasfield, has triggered Iranian retaliation and threatens global energy supplies and regional stability.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?

US President Donald Trump claims Washington is close to achieving war objectives against Iran amid escalating conflict and stalled diplomacy.
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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US-Israel war on Iran: What's happening on day 27 of attacks?

The US and Israel's military actions against Iran are escalating amid conflicting claims of negotiations and Iran's refusal to engage.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on the Iran war escalation: as Trump breaks things, who will pick up the pieces? | Editorial

US-Israel military escalation against Iran, including attacks on critical infrastructure like the South Pars gasfield, has triggered Iranian retaliation and threatens global energy supplies and regional stability.
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.
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.
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-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
fromAxios
5 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
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
fromAxios
5 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.
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Under the shadow of the Iran war, Israel finds another way to punish Gaza

NGO restrictions and border closures in Gaza constitute collective punishment against Palestinians, preventing humanitarian aid distribution and causing food shortages and price inflation.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 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.
History
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Global Hubs researchers probe war, how to keep peace | Cornell Chronicle

Scholars collaborate internationally to reconceptualize war as societal conflict and develop interdisciplinary methods for understanding and preventing organized violence.
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.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The US may send thousands of troops to Iran. Have we learned nothing from the past? | Moustafa Bayoumi

The war has also been launched with magnificently poor planning, as the United States seems shocked by and unprepared for how Iran uses every means at its disposal to restrict shipping in the strait of Hormuz.
World politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

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.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 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 politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
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.
World politics
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

War exposes the energy dominance lie - High Country News

The U.S. is affected by global oil price volatility despite achieving energy independence, leading to increased costs for consumers and the economy.
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.
#iran-us-israel-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

The USIsrael war with Iran will not end with a clear victor

A negotiated settlement where all parties claim victory is the most viable path to end the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with China potentially playing a crucial mediating role.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
World news

Map shows how 16 days of attacks have evolved in US-Israel war on Iran

A 17-day conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has resulted in over 2,300 deaths across multiple countries, with nearly 2,000 documented attacks targeting military, nuclear, energy, and civilian infrastructure.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

The USIsrael war with Iran will not end with a clear victor

A negotiated settlement where all parties claim victory is the most viable path to end the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with China potentially playing a crucial mediating role.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Map shows how 16 days of attacks have evolved in US-Israel war on Iran

A 17-day conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has resulted in over 2,300 deaths across multiple countries, with nearly 2,000 documented attacks targeting military, nuclear, energy, and civilian infrastructure.
World politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

2 Problems With Calling Off The War In Iran - Above the Law

Trump's declared victory in Iran before summer creates a strategic dilemma: ending military operations while leaving 900 pounds of enriched uranium unresolved risks nuclear proliferation regardless of Iran's political outcome.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

The war of signals: How Russia and China help Iran see the battlefield

Russia is providing Iran with precise US military location intelligence, fundamentally shifting the electromagnetic warfare balance in the Gulf and eroding decades of American-Israeli dominance.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Historian reveals the three signs that a world war has already begun

Anthony Glees, Emeritus Professor at the University of Buckingham, called the US and Israeli decision to attack Iran a 'war of choice' and the first red flag which previously led to the last two world wars. He claimed that the conflict in the Middle East did not start out of necessity or self-defense, but as a deliberate decision by two leaders focused on gaining power and keeping it.
World politics
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The US-Israeli strategy failed to defeat Iran quickly now they are moving to plan B | Paul Rogers

Benjamin Netanyahu is the primary driver of US-Iran conflict, having created an unwinnable military situation requiring total Iranian defeat or nuclear proliferation, trapping both Israel and the US in an escalating war.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The "Rules-Based Order" Is Gone. Let's Not Bring It Back.

The very same European leaders and anointed members of the Blob expressing outrage about Greenland were largely silent or supportive as Trump bombed Iran and Nigeria, abducted Maduro, and continued to aid and abet Israel's genocide in Gaza.
World politics
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

The War's Next Phase: Five Indicators That Matter Most

Military operations against symmetric targets succeed historically, but asymmetric threats like Shahed drones require adaptive branch plans rather than predetermined sequels.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US-Israel war on Iran: A brief history of mission creep and false promises

Modern wars begin with narrow justifications but expand through mission creep, retaliation cycles, and credibility politics, making them difficult to end without creating future conflicts.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Middle East war could be decided by who runs out of missiles or interceptors first, analysts say

The Middle East conflict's outcome depends on whether Iran's drone and missile stockpiles outlast US-Israel air defense munitions in an escalating weapons exchange.
World politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Killing an enemy leader often escalates conflict and chaos

Decapitation strategy—killing enemy leaders—succeeds tactically but fails strategically in nationalist conflicts because nationalism evolves and strengthens after foreign attacks rather than collapsing.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Is Trump's Board of Peace' an effort to curtail Europe's middle powers?

Most European countries declined to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza reconstruction, citing concerns about supplanting the United Nations and legitimacy.
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