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Netanyahu’s push helped spur Trump to order Iran strike, sources say
world18 days ago

Netanyahu’s push helped spur Trump to order Iran strike, sources say

Less than 48 hours before a U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran, Netanyahu pressed Trump, arguing a window to kill Supreme Leader Khamenei could close soon; Trump approved the operation, which began Feb. 28 with Khamenei killed, triggering Iranian retaliation and regional fallout. Reuters notes Netanyahu didn’t force the decision, though his framing was influential, while the CIA had predicted regime change was unlikely. The conflict has produced casualties and wider disruption in the region.

via The Detroit News|
#iran#khamenei#military-strike
Israeli push helped steer Trump toward Iran strike, insiders say
world18 days ago

Israeli push helped steer Trump toward Iran strike, insiders say

Reuters reports that Trump approved a strike on Iran after Netanyahu pressed for killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, arguing it offered a rare window to act; intelligence signaled urgency, and the operation began Feb. 28 with Khamenei reportedly killed, triggering Iranian retaliation and shaping ongoing U.S.-Israel coordination. Rubio had previously warned lawmakers that Israel would likely attack Iran, drawing the U.S. into the clash.

via Reuters|
#iran#khamenei#military-strike
Trump Threatens Fresh Kharg Island Strike in PBS Call
world25 days ago

Trump Threatens Fresh Kharg Island Strike in PBS Call

President Donald Trump told PBS News during a Monday call that the U.S. could strike Iran's Kharg Island again after last week's attack, calling the island "dead militarily" but saying he would avoid hitting oil infrastructure to prevent long rebuilding. The remarks come amid ongoing U.S.-Iran hostilities and a PBS/NPR/Marist poll showing most Americans disapprove of the war's handling; Trump suggested uncertainty about a timeline and noted oil prices could drop once the conflict ends.

via PBS|
#donald-trump#iran#kharg-island
Trump Threatens US Strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, But Holds Fire
world25 days ago

Trump Threatens US Strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, But Holds Fire

President Trump said the U.S. is “locked and loaded” to destroy Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub but has chosen not to strike, signaling pressure for Tehran to negotiate. CENTCOM had earlier attacked Kharg Island as part of Operation Epic Fury, targeting facilities while sparing the oil infrastructure. Axios reports discussions of seizing Kharg as an “economic knockout,” a move with high risks of Iranian retaliation and wider Gulf disruption. Iran’s Foreign Minister says Tehran is ready to defend itself and not yet ready for ceasefire or concessions, while negotiations remain uncertain.

via Fox News|
#iran#kharg-island#middle-east
Trump Claims U.S. Hit Iran’s Kharg Island Military Targets, Spared Oil Infrastructure
world28 days ago

Trump Claims U.S. Hit Iran’s Kharg Island Military Targets, Spared Oil Infrastructure

Trump said the U.S. Central Command carried out a bombing raid that “obliterated” Iran’s Kharg Island military targets while noting he chose not to strike the island’s oil infrastructure. The report comes as Brent crude tops $100 a barrel, with discussions about seizing Kharg—Iran’s key oil export hub—reappearing amid high geopolitical and economic risks.

via CNBC|
#iran#kharg-island#military-strike
Pentagon Finds U.S. Strike on Iranian School Fueled by Targeting Error
world1 month ago

Pentagon Finds U.S. Strike on Iranian School Fueled by Targeting Error

A preliminary U.S. military inquiry concluded the United States fired on an Iranian elementary school in Minab due to a targeting error, killing at least 175 people, mostly children; the strike used outdated coordinates and contradicted President Trump’s claim that Iran attacked the school; CENTCOM declined to comment; the report underscores civilian harm amid the broader Iran conflict.

via The Intercept|
#civilian-casualties#iran#military-strike
Weeks-long coalition push on Iran follows Epic Fury, Cotton says
world1 month ago

Weeks-long coalition push on Iran follows Epic Fury, Cotton says

Sen. Tom Cotton says the U.S. and its allies expect 'weeks, not days' of joint action against Iran after the Operation Epic Fury strikes, with aims to curb Iran’s nuclear program and dismantle its terror networks; Iran reportedly retaliated with missile strikes on U.S. bases as tensions escalate, underscoring ongoing congressional scrutiny of wartime actions.

via CBS News|
#iran#military-strike#operation-epic-fury
Trump weighs targeted strikes on Iran to pressure its nuclear path
world1 month ago

Trump weighs targeted strikes on Iran to pressure its nuclear path

The Trump administration is weighing limited, targeted strikes on Iran’s nuclear and missile sites to damage its program and prod Tehran toward concessions, with a larger follow-on option possible if talks fail; Trump has signaled a possible diplomatic path in the State of the Union, but officials say there is no clear objective, the plan risks casualties and escalation, and experts doubt diplomacy alone could force Iran to abandon its program.

via The New York Times|
#iran#middle-east#military-strike
Schumer Criticizes Trump’s Venezuela Actions Amid Global Tensions
world3 months ago

Schumer Criticizes Trump’s Venezuela Actions Amid Global Tensions

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump's military strike on Venezuela, calling it unlawful and a violation of U.S. law, expressing concern over the lack of congressional authorization and the potential for prolonged conflict, while questioning the effectiveness of U.S. efforts to fix Venezuela's oil infrastructure and criticizing the move away from Trump's campaign promises to avoid endless wars.

via ABC News|
#law#military-strike#schumer