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fromTruthout
5 hours ago

Top House Dems Delay Iran War Powers Vote as Trump Threatens Ground Invasion

Backlash is continuing to grow after US House Democratic leaders made the decision to push off a war powers vote on President Donald Trump's Iran war for more than two weeks, even though they may have the votes to pass it immediately.
US politics
#iran
Left-wing politics
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Jack White on Trump's Bombing of Iran: "Behold the Leader of the Board of Peace"

Trump launched a military campaign against Iran without Congressional approval, prompting criticism from Jack White over the contradiction with Trump's peace rhetoric.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Israel: Netanyahu heads to US as Iran negotiations loom

Netanyahu urges U.S. to pressure Iran to stop uranium enrichment, limit ballistic missiles, and end militant support while protests and regional tensions escalate.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Will Trump Order an Invasion of Iran?

Trump is planning potential military action in Iran, with troop deployments and escalatory options under consideration.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Reveals He's Been Advised Not to Call Iran Conflict a War: People Don't Like Me Using the Word'

Trump emphasized the importance of military action against Iran to prevent nuclear threats and downplayed the term 'war' despite ongoing conflicts.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Goes Out of His Way to Say Hegseth Was The First' to Advocate Iran War: You Said, Let's Do It'

Trump credited Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as the first to advocate for war with Iran amid ongoing military actions and negotiations.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

IAEA looking into Iran's report that Natanz nuclear site hit in strikes

IAEA investigates reports of an attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear site amid concerns over potential mass executions following anti-government protests.
Left-wing politics
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Jack White on Trump's Bombing of Iran: "Behold the Leader of the Board of Peace"

Trump launched a military campaign against Iran without Congressional approval, prompting criticism from Jack White over the contradiction with Trump's peace rhetoric.
#trump
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

You Don't Know a Ceasefire When You're Literally Obliterating the Other Side!' Trump Not Open to Iran Peace Deal Yet

President Trump rejected a ceasefire with Iran, stating dialogue is possible but not while the U.S. is actively engaging in military action.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Down It Goes!' CNN Data Guru Reveals Every Single Poll' Shows Trump Underwater on Iran War

Recent polls show more Americans disapprove than approve of President Trump's military operation in Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Scott Jennings Blurts Cheer for America!' When Ashley Allison Accuses Trump of Lying

Trump's credibility is questioned amid conflicting claims about Iran and military threats.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trump extends Iran deadline by five days and claims productive' talks

Donald Trump extended the deadline for potential military action against Iran, citing productive conversations, while Iran denied any negotiations took place.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

You Don't Know a Ceasefire When You're Literally Obliterating the Other Side!' Trump Not Open to Iran Peace Deal Yet

President Trump rejected a ceasefire with Iran, stating dialogue is possible but not while the U.S. is actively engaging in military action.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Starmer orders British commandos to seize Putin's shadow fleet vessels

The UK will confiscate Russian shadow fleet vessels to pressure Putin over the Ukraine war, joining European allies in intercepting sanctions-breaking ships.
#us-iran-relations
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 months ago

Trump insists Iran nuclear sites completely destroyed' in US strikes

Trump claims US airstrikes completely destroyed Iran's key nuclear sites, while intelligence assessments suggest they were not significantly impacted.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants for five days

The US military strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure are postponed for five days following productive conversations between the US and Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Another Iraq': Nancy Mace Walks Out of Iran Briefing, Warns They' Want Boots on the Ground

Rep. Nancy Mace opposes sending U.S. troops to Iran, warning against repeating past military mistakes in the region.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Democratic lawmaker tries to prevent Trump from launching military offensive in Cuba without congressional approval

Nydia Velazquez introduced a War Powers Resolution to prevent unauthorized military action against Cuba by President Trump.
#saudi-arabia
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Claims He Spoke With a Former Democratic President About Bombing Iran: That Person Said, I Wish I Did It'

Trump claims a former president told him he regretted not striking Iran, but refuses to publicly identify which president to avoid damaging his career.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

MEP Barry Andrews goes against party and says attack on Iran a breach of international law

The United States is taking a break from political seriousness.
World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Americans' opinions on the Iran War: polarized, except on the issue of whether to escalate | Fortune

About half of registered voters - 53% - oppose U.S. military action against Iran, according to a new Quinnipiac Poll conducted over the weekend. Only 4 in 10 support it, and about 1 in 10 are uncertain. A new Ipsos poll also found more disapprove than approve of the strikes.
US politics
#war-powers
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Behind the Curtain: Trump's power play

Trump exercised unprecedented unilateral executive power across tariffs, media control, corporate punishment, and military action without congressional approval or judicial constraint.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

War Machine review Netflix bravely asks: what if Predator but Transformers?

War Machine is a sci-fi action thriller featuring soldiers battling alien machines rather than extraterrestrials, starring Alan Ritchson in a Predator-inspired narrative designed as accessible streaming entertainment.
World news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Prediction markets face heightened scrutiny over Iran-related bets | CBC News

Prediction market bets on Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's ouster raised concerns about insider trading, with $150 million wagered and suspicious trading patterns before military strikes.
#venezuela
fromAxios
5 months ago
US politics

Graham predicts Trump's war on "narco-terrorists" will expand to land strikes

fromAxios
5 months ago
US politics

Graham predicts Trump's war on "narco-terrorists" will expand to land strikes

US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended U.S. strikes on alleged cartel boats as justified self-defense and affirmed presidential authority for decisive military action.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Why is the US military building up its presence in the Caribbean?

The United States bombed a Venezuelan vessel, claiming it carried drugs and gang members, while Venezuela denies the charges and prepares to defend itself.
#gaza-conflict
#israel
fromAxios
7 months ago
Europe politics

Germany imposes partial arms embargo on Israel over Gaza City occupation plan

fromAxios
7 months ago
Europe politics

Germany imposes partial arms embargo on Israel over Gaza City occupation plan

US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Dozens killed seeking aid in Gaza as Israel considers further military action

The Independent is committed to delivering comprehensive journalism on critical issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and military conflicts.
fromThe American Conservative
7 months ago

The Betrayal of the Innocents by Ted Cruz Christians

Sen. Lindsey Graham stated that Israel has concluded it cannot achieve a satisfactory end to the war with Hamas without invoking severe military actions similar to those taken in Tokyo and Berlin.
Right-wing politics
#gaza
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,228

Ukraine attacked a Russian airbase, hitting a weapons depot.
Russian air defences downed multiple Ukrainian drones over Moscow.
Russia claimed to have intercepted a large number of Ukrainian drones recently.
Ukrainian targets included a gas pipeline and military infrastructure in Vladivostok.
fromeuronews
8 months ago

Video. Mass Russian drone and missile attack strikes Ukraine overnight

Kyiv was the main target, with at least 23 people injured and damage reported across several residential areas. Fires and destruction were confirmed in five of the capital's ten districts, and railway infrastructure was also hit.
US politics
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Trump pushes for a deal on Gaza, while Israel intensifies its military campaign

Trump calls for a deal to end Gaza war amid intensified Israeli military action and civilian casualties.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromTruthout
8 months ago

GOP and Fetterman Block Senate War Powers Resolution Opposing US Attacks on Iran

U.S. Senate blocks resolution asserting Congress' war declaration authority against Iran.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 months ago

Israel's media amplifies war rhetoric, ignores Gaza's suffering

Israeli media has largely cheered on military actions in Gaza, manufacturing consent for government narratives, while neglecting the impact of Israel's own attacks on Palestinian civilians.
Media industry
US politics
fromFast Company
9 months ago

Why Bernie Sanders's real-time reaction to Iran bombing took over social media

Bernie Sanders' emotional response to the U.S. bombing Iran exemplifies his candid approach and highlights challenges with military action and congressional approval.
fromThe Washington Post
9 months ago

Trump's strikes on Iran reinvigorate U.S.-Israel ties after being tested

"This projection of power now has every capital in the Middle East and beyond looking with amazement, and some jealousy, at this new axis between the U.S. and Israel."
US politics
US politics
fromTruthout
9 months ago

Trump's Iran Strikes Reveal We're in a New Era of Manufacturing Consent

The shift in public sentiment from support for the Iraq War to opposition against military action in Iran illustrates changing perceptions of government actions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

AOC Fires Back After Brutal Trump Attack: It Only Took You 5 Months to Break Almost Every Promise You Made'

Ocasio-Cortez confronts Trump's insults, defending her impeachment call and criticizing his military actions in Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

Massie Hits Trump Where It Hurts on MSNBC Compares Him Unfavorably to MAGA Punching Bag Bush

Rep. Thomas Massie criticized Trump on MSNBC for unconstitutional military actions, comparing him unfavorably to George W. Bush's approach to war authorization.
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

I Hate This Word Ceasefire!' Mark Levin Seethes Over Trump Iran Announcement Protests Hitler Wasn't Thrown a Lifeline'

"I hate this word ceasefire. The president hated it a few days ago too."
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago

Even by Fox News Standards, the Response to Trump Bombing Iran Was Off-the-Charts Bananas

The level of praise on Fox News for Trump's military actions mirrored the over-the-top admiration typically seen in state propaganda, illustrating a dangerous normalization of jingoism.
US news
US politics
fromTruthout
9 months ago

AOC: Trump's Bombing of Iranian Nuclear Facilities Is Impeachable

Progressive Democrats are calling for President Trump's impeachment following U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

I'M WATCHING!' Trump Demands EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN' Following Iran Attack

EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I'M WATCHING! YOU'RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON'T DO IT!"
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
9 months ago

Trump wants war

On Sunday, the world witnessed the birth of a new Donald Trump, a bellicose one whose actions belie the abundant promises and declarations of the Trump who had expressed rhetorical desires for peace.
US politics
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