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Overconfidence is how wars are lost − lessons from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Ukraine for the war in Iran were ignored

Wars are rarely lost first on the battlefield. They are lost in leaders’ minds − when leaders misread what they and their adversaries can do, when their confidence substitutes for comprehension, and when the last war is mistaken for the next one.

The Conversation

Unidentified Drones Breach Airspace Near Homes Of Rubio And Hegseth Raising Fears Iran Conflict Is Reaching US Soil

Unidentified drones were spotted over a Washington Army base housing top US officials, raising security concerns and discussions about the Iran conflict's reach.

International Business Times UK

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

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Pentagon to reportedly keep National Guard in DC three more years even after Trump declares city ‘crime free’

‘We're just days away from the most beautiful season here in Washington, which, by the way, is a crime free city... just about,’ Trump said at a White House event Thursday

The Independent UK

Unidentified Drones Spotted Over Military Base Where Secretaries Rubio and Hegseth Live: Report

U.S. authorities in Washington, D.C., remain on high alert after a new report indicated that unidentified drones were detected flying above the Army base where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reside.

Latin Times

More States Are Taxing the Ultra-Rich — Washington Is the Latest

As inequality grows, states are stepping up where the federal government hasn’t.

Capital & Main

States seek to unmask federal immigration agents -- and their own police

Proposals to prohibit federal immigration agents from wearing masks are gaining new life in states

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Oman’s foreign minister says war in Iran is Trump’s ‘greatest miscalculation’ in scathing attack

Badr Albusaidi said ‘this is not America’s war’ and criticised Washington for supporting Israel

The Independent UK

Trump Appears To Blame Israel After Iran Gas Field Strike Sparks Gulf Fears, Claiming They Acted Alone

Donald Trump seeks to distance the US from Israeli strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field as Gulf tensions rise and energy infrastructure comes under attack.

International Business Times UK

Did Iran pose an 'imminent threat'? How Tulsi Gabbard struggled to defend Trump war during Senate Hearing

Among Washington aides, there's a joke that DNI stands for Do Not Invite...

The Times of India

Drones hovering above Rubio and Hegseth’s homes leave military officials baffled

'Unidentified' drones prompt security concerns at Washington Army base where both politicians live

The Independent UK

MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal

EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist.

Euronews

Multiple drones spotted over US army base housing top officials including Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth

Unidentified drones were detected over a Washington-area Army base where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reside, the Washington Post reported.

The Times of India

Israel notified US ahead of strike at South Pars gas field; Washington opted out: Report

Israel carried out a strike on South Pars gas field in the Pesian Gulf on Wednesday after informing the United States in advance, though Washington did not participate, according to a Associated Press sources familiar with the matter.

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PM warns of supply issues after Qatar gas plant attacks

Anthony Albanese has criticised attacks in LNG plants in Qatar by Iran, as he indicates he can see the conflict reaching a conclusion.

InsideEVs

It Just Got Way Easier To Buy A Rivian In This State

New legislation making its way though Washington state usurps a 12-year-advantage held by Tesla, finally allowing Rivian to sell cars directly to consumers.

Fortune

Delta CEO slams Washington over unpaid TSA agents, says front-line workers are being used as ‘political chips’

More than 300 agents have quit since the partial shutdown began Feb. 14, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Euronews

Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs.

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The Independent UK

FAA announces new air traffic controller rules after DC midair collision and near-misses

The new requirement applies to more than 150 of the nation's busiest airports

Fortune

The U.S. attacked Iran to show its power but the war is already lost. Epic Fury looks like an Epic Fail

Even if Iran is militarily defeated, the U.S. political objectives are unlikely to be achieved — and Washington will stumble out of this war.

The Independent UK

Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is heading to the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump

The Conversation

Spain-US rift: Pedro Sánchez’ defiance of Trump is dictated by domestic politics – but it’s also a litmus test for Europe

The war in Iran has yet again exposed the tensions between Spain’s Pedro Sánchez and Donald Trump. The two leaders have clashed repeatedly over the last year, including over Spain’s ongoing opposition to Israel’s conduct in Gaza, its refusal to raise Nato spending above 2% of GDP, and now its…

The Times of India

'Finish off what's left in Iran?' Trump sends 'straight' message to 'non-responsive' allies

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised allies for not backing Washington's military actions against Iran, questioning their commitment. He stated the US, as the world's most powerful nation, doesn't need assistance, despite earlier calls for help to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Many key allies have expressed reluctance to…

International Business Times UK

10-Year-Old Student Allegedly Raped by His Teacher '5 Times a Day' – She Pleaded Not Guilty

A special education teacher in Spokane, Washington faces child rape and molestation charges after a 10‑year‑old student alleged repeated assaults. She has pleaded not guilty.

The Independent UK

A new U.S. trade deal with Indonesia secures fossil fuels and access to critical minerals

A new trade pact between the United States and Indonesia binds the Southeast Asian nation’s resource wealth and energy future more closely to Washington’s strategic needs

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