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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

US-Israel playing Russian roulette with security of the region'

US and Israel jeopardize Gulf environmental security with military actions near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The US may send thousands of troops to Iran. Have we learned nothing from the past? | Moustafa Bayoumi

The US-Israel war on Iran is a significant historical blunder with severe implications for international law and global stability.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

US-Israel playing Russian roulette with security of the region'

US and Israel jeopardize Gulf environmental security with military actions near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The US may send thousands of troops to Iran. Have we learned nothing from the past? | Moustafa Bayoumi

The US-Israel war on Iran is a significant historical blunder with severe implications for international law and global stability.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 hours ago

Three Things the Consensus Gets Wrong About the Iran War

Pessimism about the U.S. war with Iran stems from skepticism, professional incentives, and sometimes ignorance of military terminology.
#us-military
fromFortune
1 hour ago
Washington DC

'I'd love to keep that a secret, Mr. President': Trump's boasts about Iran rescue flummox top advisors | Fortune

Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
17 hours ago

Hegseth compares Iran rescue to resurrection as Trump threatens strikes on civilian infrastructure

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared the rescue of a U.S. airman shot down over Iran to the resurrection of Jesus.
World news
fromThe Walrus
19 hours ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'Open the f***in' Strait' - Trump says Iran must allow ships through Hormuz by Tuesday or US will 'blow up everything and take the oil'

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to President Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but stable.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
fromFortune
1 hour ago
Washington DC

'I'd love to keep that a secret, Mr. President': Trump's boasts about Iran rescue flummox top advisors | Fortune

Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
17 hours ago

Hegseth compares Iran rescue to resurrection as Trump threatens strikes on civilian infrastructure

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared the rescue of a U.S. airman shot down over Iran to the resurrection of Jesus.
World news
fromThe Walrus
19 hours ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'Open the f***in' Strait' - Trump says Iran must allow ships through Hormuz by Tuesday or US will 'blow up everything and take the oil'

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to President Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but stable.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
#trump
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

Donald Trump threatens genocide in Iran: 'A whole civilization will die tonight'

Trump escalates rhetoric against Iran, warning of potential civilization destruction and advocating for regime change amid military actions.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 hour ago

Trump warns 'a whole civilization will die' if Iran doesn't make a deal

Trump issued a grave warning to Iran, threatening destruction if they do not comply with demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

Iran war: Trump amps up threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

Trump warns of catastrophic consequences if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, while expressing hope for a positive outcome.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

What the U.S. Got So Badly Wrong About Iran

Trump threatens Iran over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict and misjudged adversary dynamics.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

In maps and photos: Five Iranian civilian bridges at risk of US strikes

Trump threatens to demolish Iran's critical infrastructure, including bridges, if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened, raising concerns of war crimes.
#iran
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Unfortunately': Trump Complains Americans Want War to End, Won't Let Him Stay and Take Iran's Oil

Trump expressed a desire to take Iran's oil and criticized opposition to the war, framing it as necessary to prevent nuclear threats.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
26 minutes ago

JUST IN: Iran Ends Direct Talks With US After Trump Threatens to Destroy Whole Civilization'

Iran has cut off direct communication with the U.S. following Trump's threatening post, complicating cease-fire negotiations but not halting them.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Pakistan offers two-phased' truce deal to end US-Israel war on Iran

Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire proposal from Pakistan.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

American universities in Middle East brace for Iranian retaliation

American universities in the Middle East are restricting access and shifting to remote learning due to escalating conflict in the region.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Iran war and Russia talks strain relations between Ukraine and the United States

Zelenskiy criticized U.S. demands for troop withdrawal in exchange for security guarantees amid ongoing tensions with Trump and Russia.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I was the US soft power czar. Our reputation may never recover from this

American global favorability fluctuates significantly with wars and presidential leadership, impacting soft power and international influence.
#us-foreign-policy
SF politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

'It's shocking how poorly prepared the administration is': DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war | Fortune

The Trump administration's cuts to the Bureau of Energy Resources hindered U.S. energy diplomacy during escalating tensions with Iran.
World politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
SF politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

'It's shocking how poorly prepared the administration is': DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war | Fortune

The Trump administration's cuts to the Bureau of Energy Resources hindered U.S. energy diplomacy during escalating tensions with Iran.
World politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Art of No Deal: Trump's Approach to the Iran War

He's immune to any possibility of accountability. That became not just one of the ways he tells his own story but actually how he imagines history will unfold in his hands.
Podcast
Washington DC
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Syria agreed to enhance security cooperation and development opportunities amid regional tensions and military expertise exchange.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Joe Kent Promotes Iranian State Media Report About US Trying to Kill Stranded Soldier Right Before His Rescue

Tapper included Kent's post from Saturday evening, which shared a post from Drop Site News that said Tasnim News, a media outlet tied to Iran's theocratic regime, was reporting the Trump administration had lost hope about bringing home the soldier and had pivoted to attempting to kill him.
Right-wing politics
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Democrats Are Exorcising the Ghost of Iraq

Barack Obama's 2002 anti-Iraq war speech significantly influenced his presidential campaign and contrasted sharply with Hillary Clinton's pro-war stance.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

While the U.S. Focuses on Iran, Russia and China See Strategic Gain

Russia and China are leveraging Iran's instability to undermine U.S. influence while securing their own strategic interests.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?

If the chokepoint were shut, along with the Strait of Hormuz, a quarter of the world's energy and a giant chunk of Asia's exports to Europe would be blocked.
World politics
#ceasefire
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US-Iran mediation: What are each side's demands and is a deal possible?

Trump's 15-point ceasefire plan sent to Iran via Pakistan, but Tehran has its own conditions and denies holding talks with the US.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

'Going To Continue for Some Time': Brett McGurk Gives Grim Response To Trump's Iran Speech

McGurk stated, 'I thought the necessity, laying out the bill of particulars on Iran, was fairly effective,' but he felt the plan for the future was lacking.
Right-wing politics
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Was Trump oblivious to the realities of Netanyahu's promised easy' war on Iran?

Netanyahu sought Trump's support for a more aggressive stance against Iran, promising benefits for both Israel and the US.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz

GCC and Iran can create a new security framework for the Strait of Hormuz to provide Trump with an exit strategy from ongoing conflicts.
#us-iran-relations
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

The US could still try to play the ethnic card in Iran

A US strategy involving local insurgencies against Iran may face significant challenges and risks of failure due to historical and geopolitical factors.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

US, Iran Eye Peace Proposal 48-Hours Before Trump's Hell' Deadline But Hormuz Standoff Remains

A fast-moving peace proposal between the U.S. and Iran could lead to a ceasefire within days amid escalating tensions.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Iran and the United States, a long history of sham peace negotiations

The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a complex diplomatic struggle rooted in decades of distrust and historical grievances.
#middle-east
World politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

France, South Korea say they'll work together on reopening Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

France and South Korea aim to cooperate on stabilizing the Middle East and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pakistan maintains delicate balancing act' as it hosts Iran talks

Foreign ministers from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt meet in Islamabad to de-escalate the US-Israel war on Iran amid a global energy crisis.
World politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

France, South Korea say they'll work together on reopening Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

France and South Korea aim to cooperate on stabilizing the Middle East and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pakistan maintains delicate balancing act' as it hosts Iran talks

Foreign ministers from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt meet in Islamabad to de-escalate the US-Israel war on Iran amid a global energy crisis.
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest | Fortune

China is increasing its diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran war, proposing a five-point plan and seeking support from Gulf nations.
#us-iran-conflict
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is not at all' worried about possible war crimes as his deadline nears

Trump threatens severe military action against Iran if demands are not met, escalating tensions in the region.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran

A US F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iran, prompting a search for the crew member, who is injured but expected to recover.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is not at all' worried about possible war crimes as his deadline nears

Trump threatens severe military action against Iran if demands are not met, escalating tensions in the region.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran

A US F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iran, prompting a search for the crew member, who is injured but expected to recover.
#pakistan
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Pakistan and China propose a five-part peace initiative for the Middle East amid ongoing conflict and seek to strengthen diplomatic efforts.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How Pakistan Became a Major Player in Peace Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran

Pakistan's military seeks to enhance regional influence by engaging with Trump and mediating Iran negotiations, despite tensions with the Taliban.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Pakistan under pressure to host successful US-Iran talks

Pakistan aims to mediate between the US and Iran amid ongoing conflict, leveraging its relationships with both nations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite obstacles'

Pakistan aims to facilitate US-Iran negotiations despite challenges, emphasizing its role as a neutral intermediary for regional stability.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Pakistan and China propose a five-part peace initiative for the Middle East amid ongoing conflict and seek to strengthen diplomatic efforts.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How Pakistan Became a Major Player in Peace Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran

Pakistan's military seeks to enhance regional influence by engaging with Trump and mediating Iran negotiations, despite tensions with the Taliban.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Pakistan under pressure to host successful US-Iran talks

Pakistan aims to mediate between the US and Iran amid ongoing conflict, leveraging its relationships with both nations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite obstacles'

Pakistan aims to facilitate US-Iran negotiations despite challenges, emphasizing its role as a neutral intermediary for regional stability.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt talks were seed of a new order

The meeting of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey aims to establish a ceasefire and curb Israeli and Iranian dominance after the war.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump says US armed Iranian dissidents via Kurds, Kurdish groups deny claim

Trump admitted the US covertly armed Iranian protesters, supporting Iranian claims of foreign interference during January protests.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pakistan hosts four-nation bid to encourage US, Iran towards diplomacy

Diplomats from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye are coordinating efforts for de-escalation in the ongoing US-Israel conflict involving Iran.
#iraq
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Thousands rally in Iraq against senseless' US-Israel war on Iran

Protesters in Iraq rally against US and Israel, condemning their actions in the Middle East and calling for global unity against perceived aggression.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations

Six Arab nations condemned Iraq for cross-border attacks by armed factions, holding Baghdad responsible for the escalating violence and diplomatic crisis.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Iraq to summon US, Iran envoys over deadly attacks: PM's office

Iraq plans to protest against US-Israeli strikes and summon envoys over attacks on its territory amid escalating regional tensions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Thousands rally in Iraq against senseless' US-Israel war on Iran

Protesters in Iraq rally against US and Israel, condemning their actions in the Middle East and calling for global unity against perceived aggression.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations

Six Arab nations condemned Iraq for cross-border attacks by armed factions, holding Baghdad responsible for the escalating violence and diplomatic crisis.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Iraq to summon US, Iran envoys over deadly attacks: PM's office

Iraq plans to protest against US-Israeli strikes and summon envoys over attacks on its territory amid escalating regional tensions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says

Tehran is blocking the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Oman and Iran to discuss ensuring smooth vessel transit through the vital waterway.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran's ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust

Zarif proposes limits on Iran's nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

India news: New Delhi urges Hormuz reopening at summit

India emphasizes the importance of freedom of navigation in international waterways amid the Middle East crisis.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling to help

Hundreds of sailors were evacuated from Bahrain after missile and drone attacks on their base.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground?

US troops are being deployed to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran, with a focus on Kharg Island.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iraq's capital Baghdad rocked by powerful blasts near US embassy

Drone attacks on US facilities in Baghdad escalate tensions between US forces and Iranian-aligned Iraqi groups amid broader US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Hotel in Iraqi capital Baghdad struck as attacks on US embassy intercepted

Drone and rocket attacks struck Baghdad's Green Zone and Iraqi military targets amid Israel-US tensions with Iran, with no claimed responsibility and no casualties reported.
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