via NPR Topics: News — President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power.

via NBC News Top Stories — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is prepared to resume fighting with the United States but has not yet abandoned diplomacy after President Donald Trump publicly rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran remains in a state of war, with conditions created by the conflict continuing even

The speaker argued that ending involvement in a war in Iran would help reduce gas and diesel prices and listed that outcome alongside health-care and tax fixes as reasons to pursue quick, standalone legislation.

In brief remarks about Iran, the Presenter replied to a question that "We're moving along very nicely" and said "We'll know in 48 hours," without providing operational details or sources.

via The Intercept — Harkening back to colonial massacres, Trump abandons the premise of proportionality for butchery in Iran and beyond. The post When a President Promises a Massacre appeared first on The Intercept .

via The Hill News — Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Monday the Trump administration should have finished the job in Iran “a long time ago” instead of negotiating a short-lived memorandum of understanding (MOU). “In my personal opinion, we should have finished this a long time ago,” McCormick told host Blake Burman on NewsNation’s “The Hill.” “You don’t let up.…

Iran’s foreign policy in the Middle East blends ideology and strategy, influencing regional dynamics amidst criticism and challenges.

Iran’s foreign policy in the Middle East blends ideology and strategy, influencing regional dynamics amidst criticism and challenges.

Iran’s foreign policy in the Middle East blends ideology and strategy, influencing regional dynamics amidst criticism and challenges.

Iran’s foreign policy in the Middle East blends ideology and strategy, influencing regional dynamics amidst criticism and challenges.

For decades, Iran tried to project power across the Middle East through proxy groups and regional alliances. But that strategy may now be rapidly collapsing. In this clip, Kaveh Shahrooz explains how Iran’s regional influence is being reshaped. #iran #middleeast #geopolitics #iranforeignpolicy #hezbollah #middleeastconflict #worldpolitics #foreignpolicyanalysis #politicalstrategy #middleeastnews #globalconflict #irananalysis #politicsreels #educationreels #quillette Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values. Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology. Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern orthodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship. --- Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream. Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: https://quillette.com/#/portal/signup Or donate send us a one-off tip: https://quillette.com/#/portal/support We made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: https://ghost.org/?via=claire91

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