AMERICANGREATNESS (Victor Davis Hanson) - The Long View of Iran
One day, the United States seems ready to unleash a Curtis LeMay-style devastating bombing campaign of Iran. The next, it appears trapped in endless haggling […] Source
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Trump considering strikes on Iranian energy targets within days
President Trump is seriously considering launching attacks against energy targets in Iran in the next few days, but hasn't given final orders to do it, a U.S. official told Axios on Friday. Why it matters: A new U.S. bombing campaign in Iran against energy and infrastructure targets would be aimed at trying to get the Iranians to agree to the United States' terms in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. - The strikes could also involve the Israeli military for the first time in many weeks, and such an escalation would likely lead to Iranian missile attacks on Israel. - CBS News and the Wall Street Journal first reported about the potential strikes. What they're saying: At the start of Friday's Cabinet meeting, Trump alluded to the…
President Trump is seriously considering launching attacks against energy targets in Iran in the next few days, but hasn't given final orders to do it, a U.S. official told Axios on Friday. Why it matters: A new U.S. bombing campaign in Iran against energy and infrastructure targets would be aimed at trying to get the Iranians to agree to the United States' terms in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. - The strikes could also involve the Israeli military for the first time in many weeks, and such an escalation would likely lead to Iranian missile attacks on Israel. - CBS News and the Wall Street Journal first reported about the potential strikes. What they're saying: At the start of Friday's Cabinet meeting, Trump alluded to the…Open
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Vance to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, sources say
Vice President Vance is expected to depart for Islamabad by Tuesday morning for talks with Iran over a potential deal to end the war, three U.S. sources tell Axios. Why it matters: Vance will arrive in Pakistan with the ceasefire on the verge expiring. President Trump has threatened to launch a new bombing campaign on Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal can't be reached. - While a full-scale deal on such a tight timeline would be difficult, Trump could also agree to extend the deadline if there are signs of progress. - Trump already effectively added a day. While the two weeks agreed in the ceasefire will run out on Tuesday, he said on Monday that the deadline was Wednesday evening. Behind the scenes: The White House spent all…
Vice President Vance is expected to depart for Islamabad by Tuesday morning for talks with Iran over a potential deal to end the war, three U.S. sources tell Axios. Why it matters: Vance will arrive in Pakistan with the ceasefire on the verge expiring. President Trump has threatened to launch a new bombing campaign on Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal can't be reached. - While a full-scale deal on such a tight timeline would be difficult, Trump could also agree to extend the deadline if there are signs of progress. - Trump already effectively added a day. While the two weeks agreed in the ceasefire will run out on Tuesday, he said on Monday that the deadline was Wednesday evening. Behind the scenes: The White House spent all…Open
NYTIMES (Matthew Cullen) - The U.S. Showers Iran With Bombs
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ABCNEWS - 'The streets are emptier than ever': Iranians describe life as US escalates war
Iranians expressed fear and uncertainty as the United States and Israel intensified their bombing campaign against Iran.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: ABC News on the ground in Beirut amid Israeli bombing campaign
Israel has been launching dozens of strikes across the country including in the Hezbollah stronghold in the city.
NYTIMES - On the Ground in Beirut
Our Beirut bureau chief, Christina Goldbaum, reports on the escalating conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, as Israel’s military seizes areas of southern Lebanon and carries out bombings.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Pete Hegseth On Iran: 'They Are TOAST And They Know It' | TRENDING
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and America’s top general on Wednesday morning previewed a major bombing campaign on Iran now that the U.S. and Israel have asserted greater control over the country’s airspace.