#middle-east-policy
#middle-east-policy

1 day ago

Lindsey Graham Roasted Over Latest Iran Remarks

Senator Lindsey Graham faced widespread backlash across political lines after calling for South Carolina constituents to send their sons and daughters to the Middle East.

#uk-us-relations

2 days ago

Poll: Should King Charles still visit the US after Trump-Starmer Iran row?

King's planned US state visit faces pressure amid tensions between Britain and the Trump administration over Middle East policy and the special relationship.

3 days ago

UK politics

Blair sparks row with Starmer after claiming UK should have backed Trump' in Iran

Tony Blair criticized Keir Starmer for not immediately supporting Trump's military actions against Iran, arguing Britain should have backed American strikes using British airbases.

2 days ago

Poll: Should King Charles still visit the US after Trump-Starmer Iran row?

King's planned US state visit faces pressure amid tensions between Britain and the Trump administration over Middle East policy and the special relationship.

3 days ago

Blair sparks row with Starmer after claiming UK should have backed Trump' in Iran

Tony Blair criticized Keir Starmer for not immediately supporting Trump's military actions against Iran, arguing Britain should have backed American strikes using British airbases.

more#uk-us-relations

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

6 days ago

In brief: Richmond's U.S. Rep. Garamendi comments about attacks on Iran

Once again, in direct violation of the United States Constitution, President Donald Trump has ordered attacks against Iran without congressional authorization. This marks the second instance this year in which the president has undertaken military action without the approval of Congress, an action that should concern all Americans.

Washington DC

Want to stop Farage with your vote? At the moment you can't and Starmer must fix that | Polly Toynbee

Labour faces internal and external crises over Middle East policy and electoral legitimacy, with the first-past-the-post system producing dangerously disproportional election results that undermine democratic representation.

World politics

fromTruthout

Trump Says "Wars Can Be Fought 'Forever'" as Admin Refuses to Give Clear Timeline on Iran

The Trump administration has not defined clear goals or end conditions for its war with Iran, raising concerns about another prolonged Middle East conflict while claiming unlimited military capacity.

Right-wing politics

Jon Stewart on US attacks in Iran: A war with no clear purpose, no end in sight'

The US military bombed Iran and killed its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint operation with Israel, with Trump announcing the action from his Florida golf course rather than through official channels.

Right-wing politics

fromIntelligencer

Democrats' Hidden Divide on Trump's War on Iran

Democrats largely oppose Trump's Iran war as unconstitutional, while divisions emerge over the war's righteousness and stated aims of eliminating Iran's nuclear program and toppling its regime.

World news

Joe Scarborough Spoke With Trump Before Iran Attack

Trump hardened his stance on Iran hours before a U.S.-Israel strike, telling Scarborough Iran was a menace that had to be taken out after negotiations showed initial progress.

World politics

fromThe Atlantic

Why Israel Wants to Wean Itself Off U.S. Military Aid

Netanyahu proposed ending U.S. military aid to Israel, which Trump endorsed, representing a major shift in decades-long defense partnership strategy.

2 months ago

Holy Sh*t Is This Stupid': Conservatives Mock Bannon Guest for Suggesting Israeli Lobby' Is Behind Somali Fraud Story

Curt Mills claims the Israeli lobby is pushing U.S. media attention on the Minnesota Somali fraud scandal to influence U.S. policy toward Iran and the wider Middle East.

2 months ago

They Are Not Following The Rules': MS NOW Analyst Praises Trump's Hard-Nosed' Foreign Policy Despite Ethical' Concerns

Trump administration uses unconventional diplomacy with inexperienced 'cowboy diplomats' producing unforeseen upsides but creating significant conflicts of interest and ethical risks.

5 months ago

Matt Gaetz Says Members of Congress Had to Wear Demoralizing' QR Codes For AIPAC Donors to Scan Like a Can of Tomato Soup'

Congress members wore QR-coded name badges at AIPAC receptions enabling donors to scan and donate instantly, creating a demoralizing, transactional fundraising experience.

fromABC News

7 months ago

Netanyahu convenes security cabinet to discuss plans to occupy Gaza, official says

Netanyahu considers plans to occupy Gaza, seeking to transfer governance to Arab forces without retaining control.

#trump-administration

fromwww.mercurynews.com

7 months ago

US politics

Leubsdorf: How Trump is entering the rare club of consequential presidents

US politics

Are the Maga isolationists losing influence over Trump's Iran deliberations?

To Hell With Bibi?!' Joe Scarborough Stunned by Trump's Middle East Pivot

Joe Scarborough expressed shock at Trump's Middle East policy shift that excludes Netanyahu and engages with Iran and Gaza.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

7 months ago

US politics

Leubsdorf: How Trump is entering the rare club of consequential presidents

US politics

Are the Maga isolationists losing influence over Trump's Iran deliberations?

more#trump-administration

To Hell With Bibi?!' Joe Scarborough Stunned by Trump's Middle East Pivot

Joe Scarborough expressed shock at Trump's Middle East policy shift that excludes Netanyahu and engages with Iran and Gaza.

fromThe New Yorker

Inside the Mind of a Never Trump War Hawk

Cohen argues that Trump, in striking Iran, demonstrated qualities his predecessors lacked, taking decisive action against a dangerous regime with necessary clarity.

US politics

#iran

fromwww.npr.org

US politics

Forget 'total obliteration' experts say Iran and U.S. need to negotiate

US news

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis: Iran Can Build 10 Nuclear Weapons By 2027

US politics

Trump brushes off US intel reports on Iran to align himself with Israel

fromwww.npr.org

US politics

Forget 'total obliteration' experts say Iran and U.S. need to negotiate

US news

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis: Iran Can Build 10 Nuclear Weapons By 2027

US politics

Trump brushes off US intel reports on Iran to align himself with Israel

more#iran

Left-wing politics

An implosion, a collapse or a transition: what would regime change in Iran look like?

French President Macron opposes military intervention for regime change in Iran, citing the risks of chaos.

Mark Levin Pushed Trump To Allow Iran Strike with Story Even Trump's Own Top Intel Honchos Denied: Report

Levin denounced a Politico report accusing him of promoting fake news to Trump, claiming it represented propaganda and contradicting key intelligence assessments on Iran's nuclear capabilities.

US politics

#us-israel-relations

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

Israeli speculation mounts over potential rift between Trump and Netanyahu

fromThe Washington Post

Trump repeatedly bypasses Netanyahu, stoking dismay among Israelis

Trump sidelining Israel raises concerns about U.S.-Israel relations.

US politics

Huckabee Denies Israeli Report of Trump-Netanyahu Feud

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

Israeli speculation mounts over potential rift between Trump and Netanyahu

fromThe Washington Post

Trump repeatedly bypasses Netanyahu, stoking dismay among Israelis

Trump sidelining Israel raises concerns about U.S.-Israel relations.

US politics

Huckabee Denies Israeli Report of Trump-Netanyahu Feud

more#us-israel-relations

Trump praises crowd of cheering soldiers at biggest US military base in the Middle East, vows 'substantial pay raises'

Trump celebrates strong US-Qatar military relations and a $42 billion defense deal during his Middle East visit.

Fox Host Criticizes Trump for Accepting Plane from Qatari Royals: It's Wrong'

Trump's acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar raises ethical concerns, especially given his business ties to the country.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Israel normalisation' takes backseat as Trump announces Saudi deals

President Trump prioritizes economic and defense ties with Saudi Arabia, moving away from his predecessor's focus on Saudi-Israeli relations.

#iran-nuclear-deal

US politics

Trump's Mideast trip is his best chance to derail Iran's nuclear schemes

US politics

Don't fall for 'Iran deal' lie, Mr. President - the mullahs can't be trusted

Trump envoy reverses course, says Iran nuke deal must have enrichment shutdown

The U.S. insists Iran must end its nuclear enrichment and weaponization for a revised nuclear deal.

Verification is critical to ensure Iran does not weaponize its nuclear capabilities.

US politics

Trump's Mideast trip is his best chance to derail Iran's nuclear schemes

Don't fall for 'Iran deal' lie, Mr. President - the mullahs can't be trusted

Trump's approach to Iran reflects confusion, as negotiations continue despite previous hardline stances.

Trump envoy reverses course, says Iran nuke deal must have enrichment shutdown

The U.S. insists Iran must end its nuclear enrichment and weaponization for a revised nuclear deal.

Verification is critical to ensure Iran does not weaponize its nuclear capabilities.

more#iran-nuclear-deal

fromNewsday

Detained Palestinian activist in Vermont prison says he's 'in good hands,' focused on peacemaking

Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident and protest leader at Columbia University, was arrested during a citizenship process. He remains optimistic about justice.

US news

fromIntelligencer