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A U.S. strike on Iran could spark a broader regional conflict, analysts warn
world4 days ago

A U.S. strike on Iran could spark a broader regional conflict, analysts warn

Analysts warn that even as Iran appears weakened, a U.S. strike could provoke a regionally broad and protracted conflict, with Tehran potentially targeting oil facilities, bases, and proxies across the Middle East. Washington has bolstered defenses in the region and is weighing options from limited strikes to wider action, while diplomacy with Tehran continues amid concerns about protecting U.S. troops and allies from escalation.

U.S. widens Syria strikes against ISIS under Hawkeye Strike
world13 days ago

U.S. widens Syria strikes against ISIS under Hawkeye Strike

The United States carried out ten strikes in Syria targeting more than 30 Islamic State sites between February 3 and February 12 as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, a retaliation for an ISIS ambush that killed three Americans. CENTCOM says the operation has killed or captured more than 50 ISIS fighters and hit over 100 ISIS infrastructure targets, and thousands of ISIS detainees—more than 5,700 adult male suspects—have been transferred from Syria to Iraq for future trial.

Trump weighs bold move on Iran amid crackdown and risks of retaliation
politics1 month ago

Trump weighs bold move on Iran amid crackdown and risks of retaliation

President Trump is weighing a range of options against Iran as his national security team debates whether to pursue a kinetic strike, cyberattack, or sanctions, while seeking to avoid boots-on-the-ground and broader regional destabilization; officials caution Iran could retaliate against American bases in the Middle East, with precautionary moves at US positions like Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar as the administration weighs risks and potential benefits.

Unsealed Court Order Links DOJ Pressure to Prosecute Abrego Garcia Post-Wrongful Deportation
law-and-justice1 month ago

Unsealed Court Order Links DOJ Pressure to Prosecute Abrego Garcia Post-Wrongful Deportation

A court unsealed order suggests the DOJ may have targeted Kilmar Abrego Garcia with criminal charges as retaliation for his successful court challenge against his deportation, with evidence indicating high-level department officials prioritized his prosecution shortly after his legal victory, raising concerns of vindictive and politically motivated prosecution.