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Trump Flags Military Action If Iran Talks Falter
politics1 day ago

Trump Flags Military Action If Iran Talks Falter

Amid ongoing peace talks with Iran, Donald Trump posted a late-night Truth Social message suggesting the U.S. would keep ships, aircraft, and personnel in the region with extra ammunition until a “REAL AGREEMENT” is reached, and warning that if talks fail there would be a more intense confrontation. He asserted no nuclear weapons and a safe Strait of Hormuz, claimed America is back, and hinted at a possible “next conquest,” while White House officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Poll Finds Broad Disapproval of Iran War and Trump Handling Amid Deep Partisan Split
politics15 days ago

Poll Finds Broad Disapproval of Iran War and Trump Handling Amid Deep Partisan Split

A Pew Research Center survey of 3,524 U.S. adults (Mar 16–22, 2026) shows Americans largely view the decision to use force in Iran as wrong and disapprove of President Trump's handling, with Democrats overwhelmingly opposing and Republicans mostly approving. The public also expects the conflict to last several months to a year or more and generally believes the action makes the U.S. and the world less safe, though opinions vary by age and party.

Endgames in Iran: Five Paths the War Could Take
world1 month ago

Endgames in Iran: Five Paths the War Could Take

The piece outlines five plausible endings to the Iran conflict: a negotiated ceasefire and nuclear deal; a Venezuela-style leadership transition; a popular uprising and possible regime collapse; a special-forces raid to destroy or seize Iran’s nuclear stockpile; and Trump declaring victory and withdrawing, potentially leaving underlying tensions unresolved and requiring regional buy-in to prevent renewed conflict.

US readies peak strikes on Iran as Epic Fury escalates
world1 month ago

US readies peak strikes on Iran as Epic Fury escalates

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the United States’ most intense day of strikes inside Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, aiming to destroy Iran’s missile stockpiles, its navy, and its ability to develop nuclear weapons; Trump warned of consequences to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a drone attack hit the Ruwais refinery in the UAE, and Trump suggested talks could occur with Iran’s leadership.

world1 month ago

Voters Oppose Iran War and Ground Invasion, Expect Prolonged Conflict

A Quinnipiac national poll finds a majority of registered voters oppose the U.S. military action against Iran (53% oppose, 40% support) and 74% oppose sending U.S. ground troops. Voters expect the conflict to last months or longer and fear potential terrorist attacks on U.S. soil along with rising oil prices, with views on justification for the strikes divided and opposition to a ground war broad across Democrats, independents, and Republicans.

Operation Epic Fury: White House touts sweeping Iran strikes
world1 month ago

Operation Epic Fury: White House touts sweeping Iran strikes

The White House promotes Operation Epic Fury against Iran, claiming President Trump-led strikes have destroyed thousands of high-value targets—air defenses, missile sites, command centers, and naval assets—and degraded Iran’s offensive capabilities; Congress backs the Commander-in-Chief, and CENTCOM highlights rapid “100 Hours” of air power as U.S. forces claim air and sea dominance.

Retired U.S. generals back U.S.-Israel strike on Iran to degrade its capabilities
world1 month ago

Retired U.S. generals back U.S.-Israel strike on Iran to degrade its capabilities

A letter signed by 74 retired U.S. generals and admirals, published by JINSA, endorses joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran (Epic Fury and Roaring Lion) as a move to degrade Tehran’s military capabilities, citing decades of threats, Iran’s proxies, and nuclear ambitions. The signees—former top officers—urge close U.S.-Israel coordination, while critics warn the operation could widen the conflict; the report also references a claim that a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship and covers international and domestic reactions from leaders and lawmakers.