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As US and Israel Plot Iran Escalation, Regional Powers Scramble to Avert It
Saudi, Pakistani, and Turkish leaders met with Iranian officials in Tehran, signaling their reticence to renew the war.
While Americans Paid $148B Extra on Gas Amid War, Big Oil Made $130B in Profits
“All the excess cash we’re accumulating will ultimately be directed toward our owners,” one oil executive bragged.
Senator Briefed on Trump’s Iran War Plans Warns of “Devastating Escalation”
Sen. Chris Murphy said the plans would lead to the “destruction of our commitment to the rule of law” if carried out.
Cost of Iran War Jumps to $47 Billion — a Figure Believed to Be an Underestimate
“It can be over whenever I want it to be over,” Trump said of the historically unpopular war during a rally in Texas.
Trump Claims Ignorance as His Ambassador Threatens Strikes on Iran This Weekend
“We may do another little Epic Fury,” Trump said after previously pledging to halt strikes until after the midterms.
Reports: US and Israel Set to Restart Major Operations in Iran After Midterms
A majority of voters in the US say that Trump’s decision to launch a war against Iran was a mistake.
Senate Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reveal Full Costs of Iran War
“Americans deserve to know how much of their money is being burned on Trump's war,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
US Reportedly Considering Dropping “Mother of All Bombs” on Iran
The US has only ever dropped a MOAB once before — on Afghanistan in 2017.
New Lawsuit Seeks to Oust Kushner From Envoy Position Amid Profit-Seeking
The lawsuit comes as Trump’s son-in-law faces scrutiny over conflicts of interest related to his diplomatic efforts.
Trump Admin Killed Insider Trading Referral Probing Iran War-Related Oil Sales
The incident raises alarm over officials’ moves to insulate insiders from anti-corruption enforcement.