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world27 days ago•3 min saved

Kharg Island: Oil Hub at the Center of US-Iran Tensions

U.S. forces say they hit Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil-export terminal about 20 miles off the Gulf coast, and avoided its oil-loading facilities. The island historically handles about 85-95% of Iran’s crude exports, making it vital for Tehran’s revenue. Damaging Kharg could threaten Iran’s energy system and add pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, potentially provoking broader retaliation across Gulf fronts while global oil prices rise. Iran has fortified the island since the Iran-Iraq War, underscoring its strategic value as a bargaining chip and security lever.

via CBS News|

#iran #kharg-island #oil-exports

world29 days ago•3 min saved

Hegseth touts US-Iran strikes as unprecedented, targets media coverage

At a Pentagon briefing, Pete Hegseth claimed the US-Israeli campaign against Iran is unprecedentedly successful, alleging Iran’s air force, navy and missile defenses are crippled after 13 days and accusing journalists of downplaying gains. He highlighted supposed battlefield blows, noted ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks, and referenced a US investigation into an airstrike on a girls’ school in Iran, which preliminary findings reportedly concluded the US bombed. He mocked media headlines and press access during the briefing, closing with a patriotic pledge.

via The Guardian|

#iran #media-coverage #pentagon

world1 month ago•28 min saved

U.S. vows 'most intense' strikes on Iran as Trump wavers on war’s end

Defense Secretary Hegseth warned that Tuesday would be the most intense day of U.S. strikes inside Iran as Trump offered mixed signals about when the war might end, with the conflict causing regional disruptions, rising energy-market volatility, and ongoing evacuations and security recalibrations across the Middle East.

via The New York Times|

#energy-markets #iran #middle-east

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Trump shrugs off Iran’s threats as U.S. strikes push ahead

President Trump dismissed threats from Iran’s top national-security official Ali Larijani in a CBS News interview, saying he 'couldn’t care less' and that U.S. strikes would continue until Iran unconditionally surrenders. He claimed Iran’s military is being decimated and downplayed calls for greater ally involvement. The report also notes Iran’s internal leadership shifts, with an interim three-person council and Pezeshkian’s initial apology for retaliatory strikes followed by a backtrack asserting Iran targeted U.S. bases rather than neighboring states.

via CBS News|

#ali-larijani #iran #middle-east

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Regional Firestorm as US-Israel Strike Iran Triggers Cross-Border Attacks Across the Middle East

The Middle East enters a fifth day of violence as U.S. and Israeli strikes target Iran while Iranian missiles and drones are reported across several countries, disrupting airspace, transport and daily life and raising fears of a broader regional conflict, with UN live coverage and humanitarian updates continuing.

via UN News|

#humanitarian-impact #international-conflict #iran

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Macron condemns US-Israeli strikes on Iran as illegal, warns of protracted conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron said the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which began Saturday and reportedly killed Iran’s supreme leader, were conducted 'outside of international law' and that Paris cannot approve them. He warned the conflict could last longer than expected, pledged to bolster French forces in the region (including deploying the Charles de Gaulle carrier and anti-missile systems to Cyprus) and aligned with Spain’s Pedro Sánchez in questioning the legality, as Iranian drones hit a French base in the UAE amid ongoing security operations.

via politico.eu|

#international-law #iran #macron

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Poll Shows Public Divided Over U.S. Strikes on Iran

A Reuters/Ipsos poll (Feb. 28–Mar. 1, 2026) finds Americans narrowly split on U.S. strikes against Iran: 43% disapprove, 27% approve, with about 30% unsure. Democrats largely disapprove (74%); Republicans largely approve (55%); independents lean against (44% disapprove). On whether the action strengthens the U.S. standing, 48% say it does and 48% say it weakens. Public opinion could shift as events evolve.

via Ipsos|

#ipsos #iran #politics

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Prediction Markets Spike on Iran Strike and Regime-Change Bets

Following the U.S.-Israel strike on Iran, prediction markets saw multi‑million‑dollar bets on regime change, ceasefires, and potential invasions, led by Kalshi and Polymarket; the surge raises ethics and risk debates about insider information and the use of war events for financial speculation, with Kalshi suspending two users over alleged insider information.

via Axios|

#ethics #geopolitics #iran

local1 month ago•4 min saved

Seattle-area car caravan backs U.S. strikes on Iran along I-5 and I-405

More than 300 cars waved Iranian, Israeli and American flags as a Seattle-area convoy along I-5 and I-405 voiced support for U.S. strikes on Iran, organized by Voice of Iran Washington. Anti-war demonstrators gathered at Pike Place to call for an end to U.S. and Israeli military action, and participants came from across the Eastside, highlighting local divisions over the conflict.

via KING5.com|

#car-caravan #iran #local

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Minab school blast sparks blame over US-Israel strikes as toll remains unclear

An explosion at a school in Minab, southern Iran near an IRGC base killed dozens, with Tehran accusing US-Israel strikes; Washington and Jerusalem have not confirmed involvement, and casualty figures remain unverified while Iran reports broader air-strike casualties across the country.

via BBC|

#iran #israel-strikes #minab

world2 months ago•12 min saved

US strikes ISIS commander in Syria in retaliation for ambush

The United States conducted a retaliatory airstrike in Syria that killed a leader linked to the Islamic State who was tied to a deadly ambush, signaling ongoing U.S. efforts against ISIS in the region.

via AP News|

#ambush #counterterrorism #isis

world-middle-east2 months ago•3 min saved

Aleppo clashes force Kurdish withdrawal as U.S. strikes ISIS across Syria

Syrian government forces detained about 300 Kurds and evacuated more than 400 Kurdish fighters from Aleppo after days of clashes with the Kurdish-led SDF, under a ceasefire that permitted their withdrawal. At the same time, U.S.-led forces carried out large-scale strikes against ISIS targets across Syria in response to the December Palmyra attack, highlighting lingering regional tensions as civilians fled and mediation efforts continued.

via The Guardian|

#aleppo #isis #kurds

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Colombia braces for refugee surge following US strikes on Venezuela

Colombia is preparing for a potential refugee influx and increased security at the Venezuela border following US strikes and political instability in Venezuela, with government and humanitarian agencies mobilizing resources and personnel to manage possible migration and security challenges.

via Al Jazeera|

#border-security #colombia #refugee-crisis

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Venezuelan Paramilitaries Remain Hidden After U.S. Strike

Following U.S. airstrikes in Venezuela, armed civilian groups known as colectivos remained mostly low-profile, likely to maintain order and avoid provoking unrest, as their role in supporting the government or opposition remains unclear.

via The New York Times|

#colectivos #paramilitaries #protests

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Texas Politicians React to US Venezuela Strikes and Maduro's Capture

Texas politicians reacted to the US's large-scale strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, with mixed opinions on the legality and implications of the operation, highlighting concerns over national security, legality, and regional stability.

via KSAT|

#maduro #regime-change #texas-politicians