The Iran War Is Exposing Iraq’s Weaknesses
Baghdad doesn’t control much of its own territory.
Read MoreOcasio-Cortez tells military chain of command to refuse ‘illegal orders’ in Iran
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed President Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Tehran does not meet his administration’s demands by Tuesday at 8 p.m. EDT. “This is a threat of genocide and merits removal from office,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote Tuesday in a post on the social platform X. “The President’s mental faculties…
Read MoreRetired general: Trump ‘an absolutely terrible commander in chief’
A retired U.S. general slammed President Trump on Tuesday for being an “absolutely terrible commander in chief” after Trump threatened Iran’s “whole civilization” ahead of his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate a peace agreement. CNN’s Kate Bolduan asked Brig. Gen. Steve Anderson about his reaction to Trump’s heightened rhetoric. The president…
Read MoreAs deadline looms for Trump’s Iran ultimatum, residents in Tehran wonder how to prepare
In an expletive-laden threat over the weekend, Trump vowed that “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day,” and that Iran’s leaders will be “living in Hell” if they don’t open the Strait of Hormuz.
Read More47 Brutal, Brutal, BRUTAL Tweets About Trump’s Threat On Iran
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Read More“Erratic, Often Confused”: This Doctor Is Pointing Out The “Signs Of Dementia” He Sees In Trump
Dr. Vin Gupta shared a troubling overview of the president’s “erratic” behavior following his unhinged threat toward Iran on social media.View Entire Post ›
Read MoreIranians form human chains at bridges and power plants
Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
Read MorePakistan proposes 2-week Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump deadline
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called on President Trump and the Iranian regime to agree to a two-week ceasefire to give time for peace talks.White House press secretary Karoline Leavit told Axios: “The President has been made been aware of the proposal, and a response will come.”Why it matters: Sharif’s statement…
Read MoreTrump’s Iran threats raise moral stakes for military members
Military officers could face a moral dilemma if President Trump follows through on threats to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure, military law experts tell Axios. The big picture: Established procedures and rules of warfare dictate that civilian infrastructure is protected from an attack, and though the Joint Chiefs’ chair says the U.S. military has abided by…
Read MoreProtecting civilians is a sign of strength – and an American ideal | Ted Widmer
The US was founded on a pledge to limit the damages of war, even if it has often failed to uphold its commitmentFar from expressing remorse for his threat to bomb civilian infrastructure, Donald Trump is doubling down as we approach his deadline for Iranian submission: 8pm ET on Tuesday.It’s not enough for the US…
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