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Trump Admits Iran War Is Unconstitutional: “You’re Supposed to Get Approval”
Trump said he's avoiding using the word “war” in reference to the Iran war, even though he's used it many times.
War Is Exacerbating Iran’s “Water Bankruptcy”
In addition to climate change, the war has only increased pressure on Iran’s water and agricultural systems.
Pope Leo: Aerial Bombing Should Have Been Banned Forever After 20th-Century Wars
“No one should fear that threats of death and destruction will come from the sky,” Pope Leo XIV said.
Trump Declares Iran War “Has Been Won” as Pentagon Deploys 3,000 Paratroopers
Trump has made disputed claims that negotiations are ongoing, while Hegseth said the US negotiates “with bombs.”
Trump’s Iran War May Mark the Beginning of the End for Dollar-Backed US Empire
Radical economist Costas Lapavitsas discusses the crumbling of the dollar-backed world system and what could be next.
US, Israeli Attacks Have Damaged Nearly 500 Schools, 300 Health Centers in Iran
Over 82,000 civilian structures have been damaged by US and Israeli bombardments, the Red Crescent says.
GOP Senator: Postwar Plan for Iran Is “Hope for the Best and See What Happens”
Sen. Rick Scott, a Republican from Florida, serves on three committees that receive briefings on foreign policy and war.
German President Says Trump’s War on Iran Should Cause Permanent Rupture With US
The president’s remarks were a departure from Germany’s policies supporting the US in the war.
Iranian Government Dismisses Trump’s Claim That US-Iran Negotiations Have Begun
Daniel Levy analyzes US, Israeli, and Iranian wartime strategy; Israel’s ethnic cleansing of the West Bank; and more.
Israeli Defense Minister Cites Destruction of Gaza Cities as “Model” for Lebanon
Israel Katz said plans to destroy Lebanese homes would be guided by the military's actions in Beit Hanoun and Rafah.