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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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 politics
fromFortune
2 weeks 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.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoTrump is being schooled on the limits of US power but he is a slow learner | Rafael Behr
Trump's military action against Iran revealed US strategic limitations rather than demonstrating superiority, as Iran's geographic leverage over global oil trade remains intact and economically damaging to America.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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 politics
fromFortune
2 weeks 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.
Roam Research
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days agoUS deploys robotic uncrewed speedboats to counter Iran's attack boats - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Robotic speedboats enhance U.S. naval operations in the Gulf, providing a cost-effective and strategic response to threats from Iran.
#drone-warfare
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks agoOne Ukrainian operation holds some of the most important lessons for the West as it readies for future drone wars
Operation Spiderweb demonstrates how inexpensive drones can destroy high-value military assets at strategic distances, forcing Western militaries to reassess drone warfare tactics and air defense vulnerabilities.
#iran-conflict
World politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks agoTrump 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days agoDem Senator Rages at Trump Over Freaking Stupid' War: Latinos Believe Trump Is Going to Sacrifice Our Kids'
I was talking to [the two veterans] on the rope line, and we were just talking about like, this is just deja vu again, right? And there are so many Latino families right now that are seeing what's happening in Iran and they're like They're doing it again.
US politics
#russia
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days agoRussia's drone onslaught signals desperation, not strength - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Russia's escalation in Ukraine reflects battlefield stagnation and diplomatic failure, revealing a shift in strategy towards targeting civilians as a central tactic.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week agoAfter a failed winter campaign, why it's not all bad news for Moscow - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Russia's military strategy in Ukraine relies on repetitive patterns, leading to predictable outcomes and ongoing challenges despite attempts at a spring offensive.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week agoRetired General Warns Trump Against Enormous Escalation' in Bombing Iranian Power Plants: People Will Say It's a War Crime'
Wesley Clark warned that bombing Iranian power plants could be considered a war crime and lead to significant retaliation, stating, 'It would be an enormous escalation.'
World politics
#strait-of-hormuz
World politics
fromAxios
2 weeks agoTrump struggles to build coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. is pursuing military strikes against Iranian positions and building an international coalition to secure shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but faces significant diplomatic resistance from key allies.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoUS military not ready' to escort oil ships through Hormuz, official says
The US military is unprepared to escort oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz while focused on destroying Iran's offensive capabilities, as Iran's new leader affirms the strait should remain closed during the conflict.
World politics
fromAxios
2 weeks agoTrump struggles to build coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. is pursuing military strikes against Iranian positions and building an international coalition to secure shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but faces significant diplomatic resistance from key allies.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoUS military not ready' to escort oil ships through Hormuz, official says
The US military is unprepared to escort oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz while focused on destroying Iran's offensive capabilities, as Iran's new leader affirms the strait should remain closed during the conflict.
#iran-strikes
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks agoWe've Already Won': The Iran War's Mission Accomplished' Moment Has Quickly Arrived
Early declarations of victory in military campaigns risk repeating historical mistakes, as demonstrated by premature claims following strikes on Iran and the 2003 Iraq War precedent.
World politics
fromAxios
1 week agoSix U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition
The Strait of Hormuz blockade is the White House's primary crisis in the war, preventing Trump from declaring victory. The U.S. pursues military strikes and diplomatic coalition-building to restore Gulf oil shipping.
#iran-us-conflict
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week agoIran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
Three weeks into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, the conflict's end remains uncertain, with President Trump underestimating Iran's strategy to regionalize the conflict and close the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks agoIran's Hormuz blockade is its most powerful card against Trump and Israel. It won't back down easily | Jack Watling
US-Israeli attacks on Iran have disrupted 20% of global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, creating economic shockwaves and requiring diplomatic resolution beyond military capability.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks agoVery Small Price to Pay': Trump Downplays Cost of Iran War and Hints It Will End Soon
President Trump downplayed the costs of the Iran conflict, citing military success while acknowledging strategic restraint in targeting infrastructure despite 13 U.S. service member deaths and significant economic impacts.
World politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago2 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.
#uk-foreign-policy
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks agoStarmer tells Trump: Britain will not be dragged into wider war on Iran
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer commits to working with allies on reopening the Strait of Hormuz but refuses to join offensive military strikes against Iran or be drawn into wider conflict.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks agoStarmer Told to 'Find a Backbone or Clear Off' Over Iran - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces political criticism for declining to join US and Israel in military strikes against Iran, with opponents calling his stance weak while supporters argue it prevents escalation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoThe US-Israeli strategy against Iran is working. Here is why
Iran's regional power projection capabilities are being systematically degraded through targeted destruction of its military infrastructure, including missiles, air defenses, nuclear facilities, and proxy networks.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoDestroy, displace, dismantle: Israel's Gaza doctrine comes to Lebanon
Israel applies a consistent military doctrine across Palestinian and Lebanese territories: displacing civilians, destroying infrastructure, and fragmenting governance into disconnected enclaves to prevent return and expand control.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks 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.mediaite.com
2 weeks agoFox's Doocy Asks Trump to Finally Clarify If Iran Op Is a Little Excursion' or a War'
Well, it's both. It's both—it is an excursion that will keep us out of a war, and the war is going to be I mean, for them it's war for us, it's turned out to be easier than we thought. They had thousands of missiles—7, 8,000 missiles. We got many of them before they got to launch. They have drones all over the place. We got many.
US politics
#israel-iran-conflict
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks agoLindsey Graham Stuns by Asking Israel to be More Cautious' in Bombing Iran: Didn't Think I'd Ever See This'
Senator Lindsey Graham urged Israel to exercise caution selecting bombing targets in Iran to preserve the country's oil economy for future Iranian governance after regime collapse.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks agoLindsey Graham Stuns by Asking Israel to be More Cautious' in Bombing Iran: Didn't Think I'd Ever See This'
Senator Lindsey Graham urged Israel to exercise caution selecting bombing targets in Iran to preserve the country's oil economy for future Iranian governance after regime collapse.
History
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks agoWorld War II museum ships suddenly feel less like history after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship
A US Navy submarine's recent sinking of an Iranian warship has revived interest in World War II museum ships, making historical naval combat vessels relevant to contemporary military strategy and public discourse.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks 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
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks agoUS urges Latin America to use military against drug cartels
Pentagon chief Hegseth convened a cartel-focused security conference with conservative Latin American allies, pledging aggressive military action against drug trafficking organizations and warning that the US will act unilaterally if necessary.
#regime-change
World politics
fromPoynter
3 weeks agoDo 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.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks agoTrump Just Made a Shocking Admission About His Iran War
I guess, the worst case would be we do this and somebody takes over who's as bad as the previous person-right? That could happen. Of course, it is always a risk of war that it spawns a world more treacherous than before-and if war is forced upon us, if we have to wage it in self-defense or some other urgent interest, that might be a risk worth taking. But this war is a war of choice.
World politics
#uk-iran-conflict
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoHanging on to Trump's latest words is not the special relationship', Starmer tells MPs
Starmer defended the UK's decision not to join initial strikes on Iran without a lawful basis and viable plan, rejecting Trump's criticism and emphasizing evacuation of British nationals as priority.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks agoStarmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action
Sir Keir Starmer defended the UK's decision to refuse initial involvement in US-Israel strikes on Iran, prioritizing protecting British nationals while later agreeing to defensive operations from British bases.
World politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks agoFormer NATO commander fears the world is living through the outbreak of WWIII - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Former NATO deputy commander warns current geopolitics represents the most perilous moment in his lifetime, with escalating Middle East tensions risking uncontrolled conflict involving nuclear-armed powers.
fromTruthout
4 weeks agoHegseth Claims Iran War Isn't Endless - But He Refuses to Provide a Timeline for Its End
To the media outlets and political left screaming 'endless wars,' stop. This is not Iraq. This is not endless. Our generation knows better and so does this president. Despite claiming the war on Iran would not be endless, Hegseth belittled journalists at the presser for asking how long the war would last.
Left-wing politics
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