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Threats hearing leaves unanswered questions on Iran war

U.S. intelligence leaders testified on Wednesday that Iran’s clerical leadership has been damaged but not ousted from power, and the mullahs may rebuild their degraded military capabilities over the next several years despite ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes. The top civilian witnesses before the Senate Select Intelligence Committee — Director…

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Going nuclear? Why a growing number of Washington’s allies are eyeing an alternative to US umbrella

Canadians are openly discussing the merits and risks of pursuing a nuclear weapon. Europeans are similarly considering a nuclear deterrent for the bloc. In South Korea, public support for a nuclear weapon is at its highest level on record, and even in Japan some politicians are talking about the once-taboo…

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Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone

Before launching his war on Iran, President Donald Trump said his most important goal was that Iran would “never have a nuclear weapon.” Yet it is not clear what, if anything, his administration has planned for dealing with Iran’s stock of enriched uranium that could be used to make nuclear…

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Viral WW3 prediction video has everyone on edge, showing exactly where the U.S. could fall in the chaos

An unsettling new video from GeoMotion is going viral, predicting that the United States would be the most targeted country in a potential World War III scenario. This simulation comes as global tensions are certainly on the rise, especially after the recent US-Israel strikes on Iran, leaving many people pretty…

The Mary Sue

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.”

The Conversation

Trump’s Iran war will reinforce North Korea’s view that nuclear weapons are the only path to security

As speculation mounts that Kim Jong-un and Trump could meet this month, analysts say Pyongyang will continue to see nuclear weapons as a matter of survival

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Two Countries That Would Survive if World War 3 Breaks Using Nuclear Weapons Named – Experts Predict Global Famine

An analysis suggests Australia and New Zealand might endure a nuclear World War 3 due to their geography and climate, while the rest of the world faces catastrophic famine.

International Business Times UK

Iran conflict: air campaigns rarely work as intended – they often make matters worse

The US and Israel have launched a coordinated air campaign in recent days to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities and navy, curb its ability to develop nuclear weapons and eliminate its leadership. The strikes have been accompanied by calls from Donald Trump for the Iranian people to rise up and overthrow…

The Conversation

Middle East crisis: Donald Trump rates US war effort ‘15 out of 10’; vows to push on against Iran

US President Trump declared the campaign against Iran "about a 15" on a scale of 10, citing success in decimating Iranian leadership and missile capabilities. He reiterated the goal of preventing nuclear weapons, vowing to continue joint operations with Israel despite escalating regional conflict, rising oil prices, and domestic criticism.

The Times of India

Australia’s shameless support for the US attack on Iran makes us gullible, duplicitous, or both

For Anthony Albanese – as well as Mark Carney and Keir Starmer – to go along with Trump and Netanyahu’s cynical ploy negates any sense of moral authority we possess – a catastrophe for the rules-based order

The Guardian - AU

Trump says an Iran with nuclear weapons would be ‘intolerable threat’ to US in first public comments

President Trump claimed Monday that Tehran would have been able to strike the U.S. with ballistic missiles

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz Admits No Credible Intelligence Iran Had Nuclear Weapons—Did the US Attack Prematurely?

Republican Senator Ted Cruz has acknowledged that there was no current verified intelligence showing Iran was close to acquiring nuclear weapons.

International Business Times UK

Macron to update France’s nuclear deterrence doctrine in a speech closely watched by European allies

Allies are watching as President Emmanuel Macron prepares to update the country’s nuclear doctrine and spell out how French nuclear weapons fit into Europe’s security

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France’s nuclear capability in numbers as Macron updates deterrence doctrine

President Emmanuel Macron is set to explain how France’s nuclear deterrent protects France and, in his view, helps protect Europe

The Guardian - US

Trump says ‘likely more’ deaths of US troops to come before Iran conflict ends

Trump cited debunked claims in video address that Iran was on verge of nuclear weapons to justify US casualties

The Conversation

Failure of US-Iran talks was all too predictable — but turning to military strikes creates dangerous unknowns

Three rounds of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to persuade President Donald Trump that a solution to the two countries’ nuclear impasse lay in diplomacy, rather than military action. A perceived lack of progress in the last of those indirect negotiations on Feb 26, 2026, was enough…

The Independent UK

Starmer says British ‘planes in the sky’ in coordinated defence against Iran

Sir Keir Starmer clarified that the UK was not involved in the initial strikes on Iran on Saturday, 28 February. He confirmed that British military forces are currently active in the sky as part of a coordinated defensive operation against Iran. Starmer characterised the Iranian regime as 'abhorrent' and issued…

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The Independent UK

Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran risks terror, turmoil and the spread of nuclear weapons

NEWS ANALYSIS: Israel and America have attacked Iran without provocation – the consequences will be dire, as World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley reports

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as UK not involved in strike on Iran

US and Israeli forces conducted "pre-emptive" missile strikes against Iran on Saturday morning, citing concerns over Iran's nuclear weapons programme. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israel and other nations across the Middle East following the initial attacks. The UK confirmed it was not involved in the strikes, advocating for…

The Times of India

'Iran can't have nuclear weapons': Netanyahu on Israel's Operation Lion's Roar

Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed the joint Israel–US offensive in Iran, dubbed “Operation Lion’s Roar,” saying Tehran's "murderous terrorist regime" can't be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

The Times of India

Donald Trump is ‘not exactly happy’ on nuclear talks with Iran

President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations, stating Tehran must commit to not developing nuclear weapons. He emphasized the need for a "meaningful" deal, highlighting Iran's past actions and the significant US military presence in the Middle East. Trump indicated a crucial decision lies ahead regarding the diplomatic…

The Times of India

'Don't want to, but sometimes you have to': Donald Trump again warns Iran of possible military action

Despite a significant military build-up in the Middle East, US President Trump expressed his unhappiness with Iran but remains open to a deal, reiterating his core demand that Tehran must not possess nuclear weapons. While military action is a last resort, diplomatic efforts continue, with talks scheduled and US officials…

The Independent UK

UK pulls embassy staff from Iran as Trump issues nuclear warning

The UK has withdrawn all staff from its embassy in Iran, citing escalating security concerns. The British government confirmed the temporary withdrawal of its staff, saying that the embassy would operate remotely. Britain's Foreign Office said that its ability to assist British nationals in Iran is now severely limited, with…

Euronews

AI chatbots chose nuclear escalation in 95% of simulated war games, study finds

At least one AI model in every war game escalated the conflict by threatening to use nuclear weapons, the study found.

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