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Pete Hegseth sets the tone for Trump’s politically incorrect war on Iran

In a combative press conference, the Pentagon chief dodged questions about the goals of the US military’s Iran operation

The Guardian - US

Indian-origin investor part of group that met Trump before US struck Iran

Indian-origin venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani said that she was part of a group of 20 friends that met US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago the night he chose to cease all negotiations with Iran and begin the war. "Feeling humbled that we got 2 hours with President Trump in…

The Times of India

Trump gives conflicting goals for Iran to reporters as he warns ‘the big one is coming soon’

For two days, members of the public pieced together information about the large-scale operation through various news reports

The Independent UK

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Inside the first 48 hours of Trump’s attacks on Iran

More than 10,000 rounds fired and 1,000 targets hit within 24 hours after Trump’s order to commence strikes

The Independent UK

Trump says war against Iran moving "substantially ahead" of schedule

He said the initial U.S. military plan called for four to five weeks of combat operations.

Axios

Don't drink too much: Nancy Mace says her heart goes out to Ilhan Omar as Khamenei is killed

Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Nancy Mace engaged in a sharp and cutting exchange after the US eliminated Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei as Republican Nancy Mace said her heart went out to Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. "Sending them thoughts and prayers," Nancy Mace wrote, mocking the two Muslim Congresswomen.…

The Times of India

Middle East chaos spreads as death toll from Trump’s war with Iran grows

More countries have been drawn into the conflict between the US and Iran, with fears strikes could continue for weeks

The Independent UK

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Sixth American service member killed in Iran operation

US military also says three US fighter jets were shot down in ‘friendly fire’ incident, all six crew members survived

The Guardian - US

Anthropic vs. White House puts $60 billion at risk

Anthropic has been at the heart of America's business narrative this year, but now it's under siege from its own government.

Axios

The Goalposts of the Iran War Keep Shifting

Trump and his team can’t get their story straight on why they started this war, how long they plan to fight it, and whether they'll put boots on the ground.

Reason

Hegseth says US won’t get ‘bogged down’ in Iran – but doesn’t rule out sending troops

Defense secretary refuses to establish timeline for how long operation will continue in first public remarks since strikes

The Guardian - US

The 9 words from Trump that launched military strikes on Iran

Trump authorized ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Friday afternoon, officials confirmed

The Independent UK

Hegseth Insists U.S. 'Didn't Start War' Even As Pentagon Briefers Appear To Say Otherwise

Pentagon officials acknowledged that Iran was not planning an attack against U.S. forces in the lead-up to the U.S.-Israel "preemptive" strike that decapitated Iranian leadership and plunged the Middle East into war.

International Business Times

Trump says ‘the big one is coming’ as he warns Tehran of more strikes

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Pete Hegseth - the deluded teenage male fantasist leading the US into a disastrous war

ANALYSIS: Dressed up in the language of strength, Hegseth’s speech lurched between teenage fantasy and outright gaslighting —while signalling something far more chilling in practice, reports Holly Baxter

The Independent UK

US stock market slips and oil prices leap as Iran crisis sparks inflation fears

Oil prices surged over 6% and global stock markets declined Monday following the Middle East conflict. Higher crude and natural gas prices sparked inflation fears, impacting consumer spending and specific sectors like airlines and cruise lines. Investors sought safety in gold, while Treasury yields rose, potentially complicating future interest rate…

The Independent UK

‘We fight to win’, says defiant Hegseth as he vows to ‘destroy’ threat from Iran

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The Mary Sue

SNL Sketch Mocks Donald Trump for Using War to ‘Distract from the Epstein Files’

Saturday Night Live released a skit not even a day after President Donald Trump announced his preemptive attack against Iran. The short skit is impressive in that it hits too close to home.

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Top U.S. general says it will take time to achieve Iran war goals

"We expect to take additional losses, and as always, we will work to minimize U.S. losses."

The Independent UK

Hegseth doesn’t give a timeline for Iran operation but insists it’s not ‘endless’

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The Times of India

'Not about democracy building': What are America's objectives in Iran? US general expects 'more losses'

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth stated that military operations against Iran are not a nation-building effort like the Iraq War, emphasizing a focus on destroying Iran's missile threat and nuclear advancement. More US casualties are anticipated as the campaign is described as a "clear, devastating, decisive mission" not aimed at…

The Independent UK

Hegseth addresses strikes in Iran and says this conflict is 'not endless'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is speaking to widening concerns the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq

The Independent UK

Hegseth says Iran won’t be a ‘politically correct’ war as he lays out US objectives: ‘No democracy-building exercise’

Hegseth criticized the media, allies and former President Joe Biden during the 40-minute press conference

The Independent UK

US fighter jets that crashed in Kuwait were shot down by ‘friendly fire’

All six aircrew ejected safely and survived, after the three F15 jets were mistakenly shot down by an American ally

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Hegseth calls ‘Operation Epic Fury’ the most ‘lethal’ strike in history, praising Trump for ‘dealing with the cancer’ of Iran

Hegseth is playing out his role as the minion, praising his lord.

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