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McGurk Reveals Biden Nearly Cut Arms to Israel After Aid Worker Deaths
politics5 days ago

McGurk Reveals Biden Nearly Cut Arms to Israel After Aid Worker Deaths

Brett McGurk, a former senior Middle East adviser to President Biden, disclosed in a new interview that the U.S. president was on the verge of imposing severe sanctions on Israel following the April 2024 drone strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers. McGurk stated that Biden only halted this potential 'draconian' response after intelligence revealed an imminent, large-scale Iranian aerial attack on Israel. The former aide also detailed the Biden administration's internal debates over cutting off weapons supplies, its failure to act on early Saudi normalization offers, and the lack of U.S. intelligence warnings prior to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.

via CBS News|
#brett-mcgurk#hamas-ceasefire#iran-nuclear-program
Hegseth vows US force to finish Iran energy grid as port blockade tightens
world5 months ago

Hegseth vows US force to finish Iran energy grid as port blockade tightens

At a Pentagon briefing, Pete Hegseth warned Iran’s energy infrastructure isn’t destroyed yet and that the US is “locked and loaded” to finish the job, as a naval blockade of Iranian ports is enforced by more than 10,000 service members. He urged Tehran to accept a nuclear deal or face consequences for its energy sector, while Gen. Dan Caine described how ships are warned to turn back. Hegseth drew a biblical analogy to criticize the press’ coverage of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the article notes a separate claim that Democrats filed impeachment articles against him.

via The Guardian|
#blockade#iran#iran-nuclear-program
US-Israel War Aims Diverge as Iran Conflict Enters Three Weeks
world6 months ago

US-Israel War Aims Diverge as Iran Conflict Enters Three Weeks

Three weeks into the US-Israeli confrontation with Iran, strikes reveal a multipronged strategy: decapitation and destruction of Iran’s missile, naval and security capacities, plus pressure on internal governance and basic services, while nuclear facilities have been comparatively spared. Analysts warn air power alone is unlikely to erase Iran’s nuclear program or end the war, signaling a potential long conflict. Diverging aims—Israel pursuing deeper regime destabilization vs. the US emphasizing denial and disengagement—underscore uncertainty about the endgame as thousands of strike events unfold and Iran retaliates.

via Al Jazeera|
#iran#iran-nuclear-program#irgc
Satellite clues point to a 30,000-lb bomb strike on Taleghan 2 amid Iran nuclear pressure
military7 months ago

Satellite clues point to a 30,000-lb bomb strike on Taleghan 2 amid Iran nuclear pressure

Satellite imagery suggests Taleghan 2 at Iran’s Parchin complex was struck during ongoing efforts to neutralize Iran’s nuclear program, with three large impact points possibly indicating the use of 30,000-pound GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrators; Israel claims striking Taleghan 2 while CENTCOM has not confirmed munitions; Taleghan 2 was recently hardened with concrete and soil, making deep-penetration weapons desirable; past operations used MOPs against Fordow and Natanz, though other bunker-buster options may have been used; it remains unclear whether Taleghan 2 was eliminated.

via The War Zone|
#b-2-bomber#gbu-57-mop#iran
Hegseth: U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran are just the beginning
world7 months ago

Hegseth: U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran are just the beginning

In a CBS 60 Minutes interview, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. and Israel have been striking Iran for a second week under “Operation Epic Fury,” with more than 50,000 U.S. troops involved and about 3,000 targets hit. He argues the campaign is far from over, stressing American and Israeli air power and that the goal is to compel Iran to surrender on President Trump’s terms, not to wage regime change. The interview also touches on intelligence sources, possible Russian involvement, and the Strait of Hormuz, while noting casualties and ongoing investigations into a school attack that killed Iranians. He maintains the United States will escalate as needed and will protect allies, but insists civilian targeting is not the aim.,

via CBS News|
#iran-nuclear-program#operation-epic-fury#pete-hegseth
world7 months ago

Patience Expired: How Trump moved from talks to strikes on Iran

Facing a stalled diplomatic push, President Trump shifted from last‑ditch talks with Iran to military action after the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford and a weekend of high‑level diplomacy. Kushner and Witkoff led a Geneva mission that failed to secure Iran’s pledge to forgo nuclear weapons, despite offers to halt enrichment. With Arab allies urging caution and a broad U.S. and Israeli strike plan in place, Trump approved coordinated attacks, launched while he oversaw operations from Mar‑a‑Lago and the Situation Room, marking Washington’s most expansive confrontation with Tehran to date.

via Politico|
#iran#iran-nuclear-program#military-action
US-Israel Launch Major Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
world7 months ago

US-Israel Launch Major Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate

The United States and Israel have launched widespread strikes across Iran, including Tehran, described by President Trump as 'major combat operations' aimed at destroying Iran's missile capabilities and pressuring its nuclear program. The operation, named 'Epic Fury,' follows weeks of escalatory threats and ongoing negotiations over Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs. Iran has retaliated with missiles targeting Israel and US bases in the region, with explosions reported in multiple cities in Iran and across the region, prompting international calls for de-escalation.

via Al Jazeera|
#international-reaction#iran-nuclear-program#regional-security
US-Iran Talks Resume as Tehran Stands Firm on Nuclear and Proxies
world8 months ago

US-Iran Talks Resume as Tehran Stands Firm on Nuclear and Proxies

The US and Iran plan a new round of talks for early February, with neither side signaling a change in position—Iran refuses concessions on ballistic missiles, proxies, and enrichment limits while Washington pushes for nuclear concessions. Reports also detail an Iranian plan to tighten internet controls to limit protests, alongside continued US-led transfers of ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq (about 2,250 since Jan 21, potentially up to 7,000). In Syria’s Hasakah, a new governor with close SDF ties takes office, and regional security operations continue. No major developments reported for Yemen, Palestine, or Lebanon.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#digital-suppression#hasakah-governor#iran-nuclear-program
Oman Talks Meet War-Ready Tensions in the U.S.-Iran Standoff
world8 months ago

Oman Talks Meet War-Ready Tensions in the U.S.-Iran Standoff

As talks in Oman between the U.S. and Iran aim to defuse tensions, both sides and regional allies are preparing for possible conflict, with the U.S. bolstering regional forces and defense systems, Iran issuing hardline threats, and negotiators reportedly weighing a framework to curb uranium enrichment and address broader security issues, while Israel watches closely for any escalation.

via The War Zone|
#iran-nuclear-program#israel-iran-tensions#middle-east-tensions
Trump eyes Iran strike, as U.S. forces mass in region
politics8 months ago

Trump eyes Iran strike, as U.S. forces mass in region

As Trump signals a renewed U.S. push against Iran with a carrier-led force buildup, Washington frames it around pressuring Tehran to accept a no-nuclear-weapons deal, even as Iran’s nuclear program remains degraded but not eliminated. Analysts warn that Iran could retaliate through missiles and its regional proxy network, and that U.S. options are limited and risk significant regional blowback, making this escalation a search for a decisive objective rather than a straightforward victory.

via vox.com|
#ballistic-missiles#iran#iran-nuclear-program
world8 months ago

Trump’s Iran Dilemma: Bluffing Negotiations or Imminent Attack?

Amid a deadly crackdown on protesters, Donald Trump says he is open to negotiating with Iran while warning that if Tehran rejects a deal, the next attack could be far worse than last year’s raids. A U.S. carrier task force has been moving toward the region, with the conversation shifting to Iran’s nuclear program, missile production, and broader foreign policy. The article notes a disputed death toll from protests (HRANA cites over 6,300 deaths, opposition sources estimate up to 30,000), underscoring the regime’s brutality as the United States weighs its options.

via The Economist|
#geopolitics#iran#iran-nuclear-program