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Israel Intensifies Destruction Across Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
Israeli forces have destroyed over 1,000 homes daily since March 2, according to Lebanon’s scientific research council.
Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Return as Ceasefire Unravels
Tehran tightens control after accusing the US of breaching deal, raising fears of renewed conflict.
Trump Says He’s Still Blockading Iran After It Says It’s Opening Strait
Trump said that the US’s naval blockade will remain in effect until “OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE.”
OMB Head Russ Vought Refuses to Provide Financial Estimates on Iran War Costs
One policy expert estimates that costs will likely exceed $1 trillion by the end of the war.
This Isn’t Just Trump’s War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster.
We must recognize Democrats share responsibility with the GOP for creating the climate that made such a war possible.
Israel May Be Preparing to Permanently Reoccupy Southern Lebanon
Negotiations may end up stopping bombs on Beirut, but are unlikely to end Israel’s expanding south Lebanon occupation.
Trump Admin Is Reportedly Laying Groundwork for a Military Operation in Cuba
“We may stop by Cuba after we’re finished with this,” Trump told reporters in reference to the U.S. war with Iran.
Iran War Powers Vote Fails House by 1 Vote, With 1 Democrat Opposed
The Democrat, Jared Golden, announced last year that he’s not running for reelection after a challenge from the left.
Europe Has “Maybe 6 Weeks” of Jet Fuel Left, Top Energy Official Says
The head of the International Energy Agency said that war will soon force widespread flight cancellations.
Sudan War Enters Year 4 as Civilians Face Violence and Growing Fuel Shortages
Sudanese analyst Kholood Khair says both the RSF and the SAF are attacking civilians to undermine calls for democracy.