Ending the war now is strategically correct—and the right justification for it is close at hand. The post Make It a Quick One appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs Make It a Quick One Ending the war now is strategically correct—and the right justification for it is close at hand. The details of joint American–Israeli operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran are fluid. President Donald Trump in his late-night video announcing the attack called for regime change, and in comments to the Washington Post he claimed that the “freedom” of the Iranian people was his top priority. Let us lay aside for a moment all the recriminations about Trump’s peace rhetoric on the campaign and his old condemnations of regime-change wars in the Middle East. It is hard…Open
U.S. Central Command says there have been no reports of U.S. causalities or combat related injuries following Saturday’s missile strikes on Iran. In addition, the command notes at damage to U.S. military installations was minimal and has not impacted operations. NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer joins “NewsNation Live” with the latest on “Operation Epic Fury.” Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike Saturday as part of a massive joint military operation between the U.S. and Israel , Israel's ambassador to Washington told U.S. officials. - An Israeli official confirmed to Axios that Khamenei is dead, according to Israeli intelligence. Why it matters: The 86-year-old Khamenei led Iran for 35 years, making him one of the world's longest-serving authoritarian rulers. His death is a massive blow to the regime and could accelerate its collapse, which U.S. and Israeli officials have stated as a goal of their operation. The big picture: Khamenei's killing sets off an immediate succession crisis with no clear answer. - Under Iran's constitution, a council of clerics is…
