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fromTruthout
16 hours agoMany Iranians Don't Just Fear a Prolonged War - But Also What Comes After
The U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran has extended into a third week, with Trump demanding international naval support for the Strait of Hormuz while oil prices rise and regional tensions escalate through mutual strikes.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours agoThe Guardian view on Trump's war with Iran: if the US is winning, why ask Nato for help? | Editorial
Trump's military dominance over Iran proves insufficient without allied support, as Iran's strategy of widening conflict and disrupting global oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz strains Western alliances and transforms military advantage into political vulnerability.
#strait-of-hormuz-security
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours agoTrump's threats to Nato reveal glaring absence of any strategy on Iran
The US lacks a coherent strategy for managing Iran escalation, evidenced by Trump's reactive demand for international naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz after military strikes failed to address asymmetric threats to merchant shipping.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days agoTrump says US may strike Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub just for fun'
Trump stated the US may conduct additional strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil facility and called for international cooperation to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day agoUS citizens: Trump had no backup' plan to help them leave Middle East after Iran strike
US citizens in the Middle East report inadequate State Department support following the US-Israel conflict with Iran, with many unable to reach embassy officials despite seeking assistance.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day agoUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy wants new system to control Ukraine drone sales
Zelenskyy established government controls over Ukrainian drone sales to foreign buyers and reprimanded a manufacturer for unauthorized interceptor sales, while the US seeks Ukrainian drone defense technology amid Middle East tensions.
#trump-administration
World politics
fromFortune
1 day agoTrump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran | Fortune
Trump's unclear war objectives and shifting explanations create confusion among allies about when the US-Iran conflict will end, while Iran shows little willingness to cooperate and countries seek independent solutions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week agoCharlamagne tha God Argues Compromised' Trump Attacked Iran Because He Is Beholden to Bibi Netanyahu'
Charlamagne tha God claimed Trump attacked Iran due to allegiance to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, while Trump countered that he may have forced Israel's hand instead.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days agoWar leader' Trump fixates on trivial matters as Iran death toll mounts
Trump's behavior during the US-Iran conflict has deviated from presidential norms, including golfing after military deaths and making tangential remarks about interpreters at diplomatic summits.
World news
fromFortune
2 days agoThe war with Iran has defense experts wondering if Khamenei will activate sleeper cells on U.S. soil | Fortune
President Trump warns of Iranian sleeper cells in the United States, while defense experts assess Iran may pursue retaliatory attacks against the U.S., Israel, and allies following significant military losses.
#military-escalation
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days agoCongressman Alarmed by Trump's Latest Iran Announcement: This Is All Very Far From Being Over'
Trump's bombing of Iran's Kharg Island indicates the U.S.-Iran conflict remains far from resolution with escalating costs and no clear path to achieving stated objectives.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days agoTrump Brags He's Totally Destroying' Iran in Midnight Outburst Scorching NY Times: You Would Incorrectly Think That We Are Not Winning'
Trump claims U.S. is destroying Iran militarily and economically while criticizing media coverage, as Iran's new Supreme Leader vows revenge and military retaliation escalates in the region.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week agoTrump Has Made the US War Machine a Spectacle - and It's Spectacularly Unpopular
The U.S. and Israel launched unprovoked attacks on Iran starting February 28, killing at least 787 Iranians, escalating into a broader regional conflict with expanding military involvement.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 week agoTrump Says 'Too Late' For Talk As US, Israeli Continue Strikes And Iran Fires Back
Trump rejected Iranian peace talks after US-Israeli military operations degraded Iran's military capabilities, while diplomatic efforts stalled amid escalating airstrikes across the Middle East.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days agoAnti-American Sentiment': Scott Jennings Scoffs as CNN Panelist Calls Iran War an Unmitigated Disaster'
A CNN panel debate erupted over whether a U.S. military mission against Iran constitutes a disaster, with panelists disagreeing on mission success and the justification for military action.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days agoThe king's visit to the US must go ahead despite Trump's terrible military aggression | Simon Jenkins
King Charles's state visit to the United States faces pressure to be cancelled due to the unprovoked war on Iran, British public opposition, and Trump's exploitation of royal occasions for political gain.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days agoThis Could Be the Real Decisive Factor in the War With Iran-and Hegseth Seems Oblivious to It
The U.S.-Iran asymmetric war involves different strategic approaches: the U.S. uses military firepower while Iran exploits vulnerabilities through economic disruption, with outcomes determined by which side tolerates sustained pressure longer.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days agoUS temporarily allows sale of Russian oil stranded at sea
This narrowly tailored, short-term measure applies only to oil already in transit and will not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated this regarding the 30-day license authorizing the sale of Russian petroleum products, emphasizing the temporary and limited nature of the sanctions easing.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 days agoAs Iran war expands, some conservative Christians interpret the conflict through biblical prophecies
American evangelical Christians interpret the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran through biblical end-times prophecies, viewing it as fulfilling divine plans for Israel and the Second Coming of Jesus.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days agoAsia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war with no end in sight
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supplies, with Asia facing severe crude import disruptions as Middle Eastern producers reduce output and emergency reserves deplete.
World news
fromFortune
5 days agoTrump says the U.S. will open its first new oil refinery in nearly 50 years as the U.S. military avoids bombing Iran's oil infrastructure | Fortune
Trump administration announces first new U.S. oil refinery in 50 years in Brownsville, Texas, with Indian company Reliance Industries backing the project to reduce Middle Eastern oil dependence amid rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions.
World news
fromDefector
5 days agoIran Plans To Boycott World Cup Due To FIFA Peace Prize Winner's Murderous, Unprovoked War | Defector
Iran's sports minister announced the country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, citing U.S. military actions and the assassination of Iranian leadership as reasons for withdrawal.
#fifa-world-cup-2026
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week agoIran's place in World Cup 2026 in doubt amid conflict, Trump's dismissal
Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to escalating US-Iran military conflict, with Trump stating indifference to Iran's involvement and Iranian officials expressing inability to focus on the tournament.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week agoIran's place in World Cup 2026 in doubt amid conflict, Trump's dismissal
Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to escalating US-Iran military conflict, with Trump stating indifference to Iran's involvement and Iranian officials expressing inability to focus on the tournament.
#military-casualties
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks agoSouth Park' writer, others call for Barron Trump to go to war
American troops have died in a U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, prompting criticism that wealthy leaders' children avoid military service while middle and working-class families bear the costs of war.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks agoUS: 'Powerful' Iranian weapon broke through defenses and killed 4 US troops
Four US servicemembers were killed by a powerful Iranian weapon that penetrated air defenses at a tactical operation center, prompting Defense Secretary Hegseth to acknowledge that despite effective air defense systems, some attacks occasionally break through.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks agoSouth Park' writer, others call for Barron Trump to go to war
American troops have died in a U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, prompting criticism that wealthy leaders' children avoid military service while middle and working-class families bear the costs of war.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks agoUS: 'Powerful' Iranian weapon broke through defenses and killed 4 US troops
Four US servicemembers were killed by a powerful Iranian weapon that penetrated air defenses at a tactical operation center, prompting Defense Secretary Hegseth to acknowledge that despite effective air defense systems, some attacks occasionally break through.
fromDefector
1 week agoIs Nellie Bowles The Worst Writer In America? | Defector
If you don't read Nellie Bowles every Friday, you are leading a sad, barren, and empty existence. Everything she does is funny and wise. Her columns have the exact spirit of the 70's writers whom I adored and who were so damn funny-and also deeply in the know. She has been described as the lovechild of Tom Wolfe and Joan Didion and the funniest writer in America.
US politics
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week agoFox's Laura Ingraham Demands US Address Girls School Tragedy Head-On' After Trump Blames It on Iran
Fox News host Laura Ingraham demands the Trump administration publicly investigate and address a U.S. missile strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed approximately 175 people, including children.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week agoUS strike on Iranian warship tests India's neutrality
A US Navy submarine sank an Iranian frigate in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, killing 87 sailors, marking major escalation outside the Persian Gulf and testing India's diplomatic balance between strategic partners.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoVideo shows US Tomahawk missile hit base next to bombed Iranian school
Video evidence shows a US Tomahawk missile struck an Iranian naval base adjacent to a primary school in Minab on February 28, killing over 168 people, mostly children, contradicting US claims that Iran was responsible.
World news
fromFortune
1 week agoOil prices soar past $100 while Dow futures sink 900 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes special forces mission | Fortune
Wall Street prices in prolonged U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran as oil surges past $100 per barrel, threatening $4 pump prices and broader market instability.
#russia-iran-intelligence-sharing
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week agoUS downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets
The Pentagon confirms tracking Russian-Iranian intelligence sharing operations while asserting US military superiority and dismissing concerns about Russian assistance compromising American forces in the Middle East.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week agoUS downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets
The Pentagon confirms tracking Russian-Iranian intelligence sharing operations while asserting US military superiority and dismissing concerns about Russian assistance compromising American forces in the Middle East.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoUS considers lifting more sanctions on Russian oil as Iran conflict sees global prices surge
The US Treasury is considering lifting sanctions on Russian oil to increase global supply amid surging prices caused by Middle East conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.
Right-wing politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week agoNobel-winning economist Paul Krugman says this spiking energy price should 'terrify Republicans'
Wholesale gasoline futures (RBOB) have surged 75 cents per gallon since early 2026, potentially signaling pump price increases that could undermine Trump's pledge to lower living costs ahead of midterm elections.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week agoKurdish opposition mulls whether to trust Trump after Iran uprising call
Uncertainty over US and Israeli war aims is slowing the Iranian Kurdish opposition groups urged by President Donald Trump to rise up against the Islamic Republic, Kurdish analysts have told Al Jazeera. From Trump's call for Iranians to topple their government, to arguments from the United States that it was forced into attacking Iran by its ally Israel, to discredited claims that the strikes on Tehran were somehow defensive, Washington has yet to offer a clear explanation for its attacks on Iran or what its plans might be beyond them.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week agoDoes the United States have enough munition for a prolonged war?
We've got no shortage of munitions. Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need. Iran is hoping that we cannot sustain this, which is a really bad miscalculation.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoBritain's war hawks are very upset that Keir Starmer isn't personally riding a bomb all the way to Tehran | Marina Hyde
British political leaders prioritize alignment with US military actions over public opinion, which opposes involvement in Middle East conflicts by a 49-28 margin.
US politics
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 week agoTrump Calls On Iran Forces To Lay Down Arms, Civilians To Revolt
Trump calls on Iranian military and security forces to defect, promising total immunity and threatening death for those who resist, while claiming significant degradation of Iran's military capabilities.
Podcast
fromWIRED
1 week ago'Uncanny Valley': Iran War in the AI Era, Prediction Market Ethics, and Paramount Beats Netflix
The AI industry's integration with the Department of Defense has become central to US-Iran conflict dynamics, while prediction markets face insider trading accusations and ethical scrutiny.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week agoJon Karl Calls Out Trump Admin Over Emergency Hotline That Tells Americans Do Not Rely' on Them for Evac Help
The Trump administration's evacuation hotline for Americans in the Middle East contradicts Secretary of State Rubio's public plea for citizens to register, as the recorded message discourages reliance on U.S. government assistance.
World politics
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 week agoNathan Sales: Success In Iran Will Be Measured By Pace Of Decline In Iranian Attacks
U.S. objectives in conflict with Iran combine military goals—neutralizing ballistic missiles, terrorism support, and nuclear capabilities—with political aims of fostering regime change and internal democratic uprising.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week agoChuck Schumer Accidentally Says No One Wants a Nuclear Israel,' Then Corrects Himself
Sen. Schumer misspoke about Israel's nuclear weapons before correcting himself, while Congress prepares to vote on War Powers resolutions following U.S. and Israeli bombing campaigns against Iran.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoChaos signals Iran struggling to function as war turns into fight for survival
US airstrikes on Iran killed over 800 people and targeted key government institutions including the Assembly of Experts, destabilizing Iran's leadership succession and government function during an existential conflict.
World politics
fromTruthout
1 week agoRubio Says US Had to Strike Iran Because Iran Would Defend Itself If Attacked
Secretary of State Rubio justified preemptive U.S. military action against Iran by claiming Iran would retaliate if attacked, while reports indicate U.S. and Israeli leaders coordinated the strikes months in advance.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week agoUK charter flight to evacuate British nationals from Middle East in coming days'
The UK government is evacuating British nationals from the Middle East via charter flight from Oman as US-Iran conflict escalates, with 130,000 British citizens registered for government updates.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks agoUS strikes on Iran triggered by Israel's plan to launch attack, Rubio says
The Trump administration launched preemptive strikes against Iran based on intelligence that Israel would attack and Iran would retaliate against US forces, prompting defensive action to minimize American casualties.
fromJezebel
2 weeks agoIt Only Took One Day for Iran to Become a U.S.-Israeli Quagmire
There have been so many deeply disturbing headlines related to the new U.S. war with Iran in the last 48 hours that it's difficult to even know where to begin in attempting to express how the second Trump administration has thrown the Middle East and the world at large into a fresh era of chaos and death.
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World news
fromESPN.com
2 weeks agoIran's situation at the 2026 World Cup: Will they play? What happens if they don't?
Iran's 2026 World Cup participation is uncertain following escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with multiple potential scenarios that could prevent their competition.
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