Robert Mueller obituary Former head of the FBI who investigated Russia’s involvement in the 2016 US presidential election The Guardian - UK · Mar 22
Trump Says "I'm Glad He's Dead" After Robert Mueller Dies at 81 — The Man Who Stood at Ground Zero of 9/11 and the Russia Probe President Trump celebrated the death of former FBI Director Robert Mueller on Truth Social, writing "Good, I'm glad he's dead." Mueller, who began his FBI tenure one week before 9/11 and later led the Russia investigation, died Friday at age 81. International Business Times · Mar 22
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies Robert S The Independent UK · Mar 21
This is a key moment in the war on Iran – and Starmer must resist the UK being dragged into it any further This is not Britain’s war, it’s Trump’s and Netanyahu’s. The prime minister should be wary of becoming ensnared like Blair was with Iraq, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
Trump’s White House can’t manufacture support for Iran war but is busy ‘grinding away on banger memes’ That’s entertainment, according to administration officials, while casualties from airstrikes include hundreds of Iranians and at least 13 US servicemembers The Independent UK · Mar 19
Can Trump End the Iran Conflict Without Damaging His Presidential Legacy? Explore the complexities of President Trump's military strategy in Iran, highlighting the challenges of entering and exiting conflicts, the impact on global energy markets, and the political ramifications at home and abroad. International Business Times UK · Mar 18
Trump Claims He Discussed Bombing Iran With Former President — Bush, Obama, Clinton and Biden Teams All Deny Contact Every living former US president has denied speaking to Donald Trump about his decision to bomb Iran, contradicting Trump's public claim. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
Trump says he spoke to an ex-president who praised his Iran War. They all deny taking the call Asked which of the four living ex-presidents had supposedly praised his chaotic war effort, Trump said: ‘I can’t tell you that’ The Independent UK · Mar 17
Trump’s war language is aggressive and extreme. It also offers some insight into his thinking US President Donald Trump speaks in a way unlike any of his predecessors. His distinctive and highly recognisable style may even play a role in his appeal to his political base. Since the infamous Access Hollywood tapes, he has got away with saying things none of his predecessors would have… The Conversation · Mar 17
Here’s the news from Iran – Donald Trump is making America lose wars again Humiliating failure now looms, as symbolically damaging to US global standing and national self-esteem as Afghanistan or Iraq, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Mar 15
Trump wages war on Iran his own way: commander-in-chaos Erratic rhetoric, shifting goals and mixed signals leave allies, foes and voters unsure what the president wants from war The Guardian - US · Mar 14
Trump’s war in Iran marks the culmination of his imperial presidency The path to this reckless war was paved by the collapse of accountability in Washington The Guardian - US · Mar 13
When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination The war in the Middle East is rapidly expanding across the Gulf countries, including Iran and Lebanon. The conflict has already targeted the region’s civilians, natural resources, tourist destinations and U.S. military bases. The Conversation · Mar 13
Trump is the weakest he’s ever been. That makes him so dangerous on Iran Why would Trump launch a foreign war when he is so domestically weak? Precisely because he is weak The Guardian - US · Mar 13
The Times of India · Mar 12 'Donald Trump anointed by Jesus to fight Iran': How US–Israel War got a Biblical spin Unfortunately for us, since time immemorial, before rulers had to rub our grubby hands for votes, they often claimed God spoke to them — and they had armies, so no one could call them psychotic.
The Conversation · Mar 11 Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions Despite the scale of its military assault on Iran, the Trump administration’s reasons for entering into war have been inconsistent and vague, from regime change to the destruction of nuclear weapons, preempting military action by Israel, or the more chilling decree of following “God’s divine plan.”
Fortune · Mar 11 There's one particular way the Iran War is different from all the others in American history A big story with a grand purpose that has bolstered public support for just about every major U.S.-promoted regime change war since 1900.
The Conversation · Mar 10 Trump’s war against Iran is uniquely unpopular among US military actions of the past century It’s clear that regime change is among the biggest objectives of the U.S. war in Iran.
The Times of India · Mar 10 Warmonger, Expansionist, Freedom Crusher: Donald Trump is just like other US presidents – except for one thing But perhaps the key to understanding why Trump behaves the way he does is because of where he sits. Trump, the former real estate developer, views the world as property. Gaza? A premium property just waiting to be rid of war. Greenland rich in resources that can help America. Venezuela?…
Fortune · Mar 9 Investors priced in a 6-week Iraq War, but it lasted 8 years and cost $3 trillion. They’re doing it again Oil is over $100 per barrel, Iran has a new supreme leader, and the White House has no exit strategy. What does history say?
The Independent UK · Mar 9 Hegseth warns ‘this is only the beginning’ of war with Iran and there will be more US casualties Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists ‘we’re very much on track’ and says prospect of further American deaths ‘stiffens our spine and our resolve to say this is a fight we will finish’
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8 From Bush Sr to Trump: the risks, lessons and legacy of US interference in the Middle East While there are similarities with the wars against Iraq, the Iran conflict may prove to be the most dangerous and consequential yet
International Business Times UK · Mar 7 Condoleezza Rice Returns: Ex-State Secretary and Iraq War Architect Urges Trump to 'Render Iran Incapable' Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice re-emerges in Washington, just after urging the Trump administration to strip Iran of its military capability.
The Guardian - US · Mar 7 Trump skirts Congress over Iran war as Republicans simply step aside Senate blocks war powers measure and House follows suit – now president can bomb Iran free from congressional interference
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7 From ‘peace president’ to Operation Epic Fury: Donald Trump’s road to war In reality, US president’s opposition to foreign entanglements had only ever been partial