Iran had a plan to fight Israel and the US. It all collapsed after October 7.
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Vox B Mar 4, 11:00 PM
Iran had a plan to fight Israel and the US. It all collapsed after October 7.
The destroyed offices of the Jamaa Islamiya, an Islamist group allied with Hamas and Hezbollah, after it was targeted by an Israeli airstrike the previous day in the southern Lebanese coastal city of
Jacobin C Mar 4, 5:03 PM
The US Is Fighting Israel’s War on Iran
American political leaders are openly stating that the United States is fighting Iran for Israel. At least three separate, high-ranking US officials close to Donald Trump have now publicly said that t
The New Republic B Mar 4, 3:50 PM
DOD Officials Make Chilling Admission About Fighting Off Iran’s Drones
American forces might not be able to fend off Iran’s drones. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine admitted in a closed-door meeting with U.S. lawmake
The Guardian A Mar 5, 5:44 PM
Why does Trump want Kurdish fighters to join the war in Iran? - The Latest
Intense waves of airstrikes have hit dozens of military positions, frontier posts and police stations along northern parts of Iran’s border with Iraq in what appears to be preparation by the US and Is
Salon C Mar 2, 5:10 PM
Mainstream media rallies for war, again
Why Donald Trump isn't bothering to make the case for war against Iran
The Intercept B Mar 3, 5:32 PM
Rubio Admits That America Is Fighting Israel’s War
Israel’s plan to strike Iran would put American lives at risk, the secretary of state said. Rather than confronting Israel, the U.S. joined their war. The post Rubio Admits That America Is Fighting Is
HuffPost C Mar 4, 1:33 PM
Marco Rubio Awkwardly Backtracks On Iran After Reporter Reads Him His Own Quote
The secretary of state squirmed when confronted on his talk of Israel triggering the U.S. to "proactively" strike Iran.
The Guardian A Mar 5, 7:35 PM
Who are the Kurds and why does Trump want them to join the war on Iran?
A nationless ethnic group of more than 30 million people, their homegrown militia has a reputation as an effective fighting force The Kurds are one of the biggest ethnic groups in the world without th
The New Republic B Mar 3, 3:07 PM
Trump Admits to Congress He Has No Idea What Happens Next in Iran
Donald Trump really doesn’t have an Iran war plan, he told Congress on Monday. In a letter to Congress regarding the War Powers Resolution for Iran, Trump wrote, “Although the United States desires a
Vox B Mar 4, 10:40 PM
What the Iran war is costing you, briefly explained
Cargo ships and tankers are seen in the Strait of Hormuz on February 25, 2026. | Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay inform
The Nation B Mar 2, 2:48 PM
Trump and Netanyahu Want to Turn Iran Into a Failed State
Jeet Heer This war looks designed to cause maximum chaos and instability. The world will pay a high price. The post Trump and Netanyahu Want to Turn Iran Into a Failed State appeared first on The Na
The New Republic B Mar 2, 8:27 PM
“Let’s Just Do It”: How Netanyahu Convinced Trump to Bomb Iran
In contrast to President Donald Trump’s vacillating rationale, it appears the United States did not go to war with Iran to wipe out its nonexistent nuclear program, respond to a nonsensical threat to
The New Republic B Mar 3, 9:14 PM
Trump Desperately Tries to Control Global Chaos Unleashed by Iran War
Donald Trump is offering a Band-Aid to fix the broken global supply chain as his illegal war with Iran spirals out into a regional conflict—but is it just another moneymaking scheme? The president an
The Nation B Mar 1, 10:00 AM
The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War
Jeet Heer Matt Duss on why Congress is reluctant to stand up to illegal and stupid war. The post The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War appeared first on The Nation.
The New Republic B Mar 5, 3:20 PM
Trump’s Terrifying Timeline for Iran War Exposed in Leaked Memo
President Donald Trump’s illegal and expensive war in Iran could stretch on until September—just in time to hand Republicans a win for the upcoming midterm elections. U.S. Central Command requested t
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BBC News A Mar 5, 6:19 PM
US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.
Al Jazeera B Mar 5, 2:17 PM
Which Kurdish groups is the US rallying to fight Iran?
US President Donald Trump has spoken to at least three Kurdish groups in Iran and Iraq in recent days.
Axios A Mar 3, 10:51 AM
Rubio's war remarks blow open MAGA's Israel divide
MAGA's ascendant "America First" wing erupted after Secretary of State Marco Rubio effectively blamed Israel for drawing the U.S. into war with Iran. Why it matters: Rubio's remarks were the first tim
Reuters A Mar 4, 4:24 AM
U.S., Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation, sources say - Reuters
U.S., Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation, sources say Reuters
Axios A Mar 5, 2:55 AM
Kurds backed by Mossad, CIA could lead next phase of war in Iran
Militants from several Kurdish Iranian factions are preparing for a possible ground offensive against Iran's regime in the northwestern part of the country, according to U.S. and Israeli officials an
Axios A Mar 5, 5:15 PM
Exclusive: Trump demands immediate pardon for Netanyahu to focus on Iran
President Trump told Axios on Thursday that Israeli President Isaac Herzog must pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "today" — calling Herzog "a disgrace" for failing to act over the last year. "
Axios A Mar 1, 6:02 PM
The U.S. is destroying Iran's navy after it tried to shut down global oil flows
President Trump said Sunday the U.S. military destroyed nine Iranian warships and is in the process of destroying the rest of Iran's navy. Why it matters: The U.S. strikes target Iran's ability to cl
The Hill B Mar 4, 11:27 PM
The Memo: Trump under pressure as he seeks to make case on Iran
President Trump and his administration are facing criticism for mixed or implausible messaging on some key elements of the attack on Iran — and the dissatisfaction is not confined to Democrats and lib
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RealClearPolitics B Mar 5, 7:39 PM
Iran Had a Plan To Fight. It All Collapsed After October 7
RedState D Mar 5, 11:00 AM
Why We Fight Iran: It’s the Economy, Stupid!
Reason A Mar 4, 1:38 PM
Marco Rubio Threatens to "Unleash Chiang" on Iran. What?
Rubio: "We're going to unleash Chiang on these people in the next few hours and days. You're going to really… The post Marco Rubio Threatens to "Unleash Chiang" on Iran. What? appeared first on Reason
Reason A Mar 3, 10:00 PM
A Few Republicans Think War With Iran Is a Bad Idea
"I mean, look, America is a republic, not an empire," Rep. Warren Davidson said on Monday. It's time for Congress to act like it.
The American Conservative B Mar 5, 5:00 PM
Exploding the Idea That Trump’s Wars Can Handle China
History and the mechanics of world oil markets undercut a narrative about the Iran and Venezuela adventures. The post Exploding the Idea That Trump’s Wars Can Handle China appeared first on The Ameri
RealClearPolitics B Mar 5, 2:10 PM
Trump Wants a Quick Victory in Iran. But It May Be Costly
The opening days of the conflict are challenging the idea that President Trump can project force abroad while safeguarding American lives and the economy.
PJ Media D Mar 5, 5:53 PM