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fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

MS NOW Host Rips Trump and Hegseth for Unleashing a Bit of Racism' on Iran Which Is Merely an Opponent'

The other piece of this that I found really disturbing in the messaging around the war recently is some of the language in the description of their opponent. Sort of the way they seem to create this image of the Iranians and all of their sort of proxies or allies, the sort of imagery that they conjure up. And I think that it takes a certain amount of arrogance and I'm also going to say it, a bit of racism, to constantly talk about people like they are savages.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

How the Bombing of Schoolchildren Fits Into Trump's War

The Trump administration justifies military actions against Iran by labeling them as evil, dismissing international warfare standards and offering inconsistent rationales for the broader military campaign.
#trump-administration
fromJezebel
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

Only Muslim Woman on Trump's MAGA Religious Committee Resigns in Protest of Iran War

Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Only Muslim Woman on Trump's MAGA Religious Committee Resigns in Protest of Iran War

Sameerah Munshi, the only Muslim woman on Trump's White House Religious Liberty Commission, resigned protesting Iran war and a colleague's removal for challenging antisemitism definitions.
World politics
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

There's Absolutely No Justification for Trump's War on Iran | The Walrus

Trump's approach to Iran policy lacks logical justification, evidence, or coherent objectives, representing an attack on reasoned discourse itself rather than a strategically justified military position.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Iranian Dies in ICE Custody as Trump Administration Bombs Iran

A 59-year-old Iranian man died in ICE custody after nearly a year of incarceration despite chronic heart disease, amid Trump's bombing campaign in Iran and mass deportation enforcement.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

What Trump's Goal in Iran Should Be

The U.S. should pursue weakening Iran's regime rather than regime change, requiring clear strategic objectives and sustained pressure on military forces and command structures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on Kemi Badenoch and the Iran war: confusion reveals a lack of serious thinking | Editorial

Democratic governance in Iran would benefit Iranians and Britain, but the current US-Israeli military campaign lacks credible strategy and serves neither interest.
#uk-us-relations
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Starmer's relationship with Trump shattered for being 'ungrateful' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Steve Witkoff criticizes the UK for lacking gratitude toward US support, citing insufficient reciprocity in defense and trade cooperation amid tensions over Iran military operations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Defence secretary accuses MPs of deliberately undermining UK's relationship with Trump

Defence Secretary John Healey accuses opposition politicians of undermining UK-US relations by seeking Trump's favour on Iran strikes and the Chagos Islands deal, calling such actions unpatriotic.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Starmer's relationship with Trump shattered for being 'ungrateful' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Steve Witkoff criticizes the UK for lacking gratitude toward US support, citing insufficient reciprocity in defense and trade cooperation amid tensions over Iran military operations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Defence secretary accuses MPs of deliberately undermining UK's relationship with Trump

Defence Secretary John Healey accuses opposition politicians of undermining UK-US relations by seeking Trump's favour on Iran strikes and the Chagos Islands deal, calling such actions unpatriotic.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trump's ego-trip war has collided with economic reality but he can't undo the damage | Rafael Behr

Trump launched military operations against Iran with unclear objectives, declared victory while acknowledging ongoing conflict, and shifted from regime change to military capability reduction as complications emerged.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Mike Johnson Rejects USA Nation Building' in Iran: They Need to Rise Up'

I don't think it's our role. He continued by saying the USA has played a very important role globally since World War II. But that does not mean America needs to go in and completely revamp Iran or any other country like was attempted in Iraq in the early 2000s.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Pro-Trump UFC Star Torches Administration Over War in Iran After He Was Snubbed for Fight at White House

I would just like to thank israel and Trump for when we wake up tomorrow and see a big redline. Hope some of you aint trying to retire while iran has WMDs.. Or wait iraq? Who knows. This is probably why me and the terrorist aren't getting booked on the white house card haha.
MMA
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Starmer may be right not to wade into Trump's war but he is a prisoner of his MPs

Keir Starmer faces political weakness as Labour MPs' support on Iran policy makes him appear as their prisoner rather than an independent leader.
Left-wing politics
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Bill Maher sets humiliating trap for California Sen. Adam Schiff over Trump's Iran attacks

Bill Maher revealed that Senator Adam Schiff criticized an Obama administration statement about presidential military authority without initially knowing its source, exposing inconsistency in Schiff's position on executive power.
#regime-change
World politics
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Do airstrikes alone produce regime change? Experts say history supports Chris Murphy's 'Face the Nation' claim that they don't. - Poynter

Historical evidence shows air campaigns alone have never successfully achieved regime change in authoritarian countries without ground troops or credible invasion threats.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Lindsey Graham Battles NBC's Kristen Welker on Iran

Senator Graham asserts Iran's regime is collapsing following the Supreme Leader's death, emphasizing U.S. will not occupy Iran or select its next leader but will enforce conditions preventing terrorism and nuclear weapons.
World politics
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Do airstrikes alone produce regime change? Experts say history supports Chris Murphy's 'Face the Nation' claim that they don't. - Poynter

Historical evidence shows air campaigns alone have never successfully achieved regime change in authoritarian countries without ground troops or credible invasion threats.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Lindsey Graham Battles NBC's Kristen Welker on Iran

Senator Graham asserts Iran's regime is collapsing following the Supreme Leader's death, emphasizing U.S. will not occupy Iran or select its next leader but will enforce conditions preventing terrorism and nuclear weapons.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A lone battle: Why is Pedro Sanchez the only European leader to take on Trump?

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez publicly rejected US President Trump's demands to use Spanish military bases for strikes on Iran, asserting that Spain will not comply with threats or participate in conflicts that contradict national values and interests.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

BS Hack Job': White House Slams Reporter's Claim of Hegseth-Rubio Feud' Over Iran

Rubio and Hegseth at each other's throats over whether US should send troops to Iran. Hegseth is supportive of the position, while Rubio is deeply wary of entangling the US in a long war, the sources told MEE. One Gulf official told MEE that US officials have discussed sending special operations teams into Iran to target senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officials and people familiar with Iran's nuclear programme.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

In a Trump war, with great power comes no responsibility | Jamil Smith

Presidential military force is deployed first with constitutional debate following afterward, undermining the system of checks and balances designed to constrain military action before it occurs.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee reflects on decades-long quest to curb president's war power limits

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, who cast the sole vote against authorizing the Afghanistan invasion, warns that broad war powers authorizations enable presidents to wage war unilaterally without congressional oversight.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Centrist Democrats push for softer constraints on Trump's war powers in Iran

Centrist Democrats introduced an alternative war powers resolution giving the administration 30 days to end Iran hostilities while maintaining regional troop presence for defense, contrasting with the immediate withdrawal requirement of the Khanna-Massie measure.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Merz in Washington: German chancellor meets with Trump

Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Iran policy, trade agreements, and Ukraine, with both leaders aligned on removing the Tehran regime but needing to address post-conflict planning.
Europe politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

US Demands 'It's Time for Our European Allies' Action - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Moral clarity cannot be selective based on geography or political convenience; demanding European commitment to Iranian resistance while urging European independence contradicts stated strategic doctrine.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Megan McCain Snipes at Dad's MAGA Critics Amid Iran Strikes

Meghan McCain criticized MAGA figures for previously attacking her father's Iran stance while now supporting similar military actions against Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Glenn Greenwald Rips Sen. Warren Applauding Trump on Iran

Glenn Greenwald criticized Senator Elizabeth Warren for posting against war with Iran then applauding Trump's militant Iran rhetoric at the State of the Union, calling her a hypocritical classic Democrat.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Top Senate Republican Straight Up Asked on Fox News Are We Going to War?'

I think that the president is preparing us to defend America's vital national security interests both in that region and here at home. I mean, we cannot abide we cannot tolerate a nuclear Iran. He made that clear in his speech last night. I think that's something I hope, at least, that a big majority of Americans agree with.
US politics
US politics
fromEmptywheel
1 month ago

Should Ex-Senator Tied to CIA "Accountability" Be Involved in This Kind of Propaganda?

A new American Security Initiative ad uses nuclear fear-mongering about Iran, echoing LBJ's "Daisy" tactic to pressure policy and public opinion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Should we sell our kidneys?

Right now, about 7,000 people are awaiting a kidney transplant in the UK. According to NHS figures, in 2024/25 only 3,302 adult kidney transplants were performed. The charity Kidney Research UK states that just 32% of patients receive a transplant within a year of joining the waiting list and six people die every week while waiting. People who experience kidney failure need either lifelong dialysis or a transplant to survive.
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