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This opinion piece argues that the conventional view of the Iran war is backward: sanctions succeeded first and enabled U.S.-Israeli military dominance, and maintaining the naval blockade could eventually break Tehran. It urges Washington to keep its chokehold rather than doubt the blockade.
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Hundreds of thousands gathered in Tehran for a government-organized rally urging civilians to join a 'sacrifice' military force, with Iranian officials claiming over 600,000 registrations. The piece also covers Iran's strike on a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and cites internal crackdowns and economic strain.
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The UN migration agency says at least 112,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen in two weeks as Houthi fighting intensifies along the west coast, with nearly 3,000 fleeing by sea to Djibouti. The Houthis have attacked Saudi cities and energy infrastructure while advancing toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Saudi and Yemeni air forces have bombed Houthi targets.
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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski argues in a Kyiv interview that Russia is attacking all of NATO and that Ukraine is a cost-effective barrier against further Russian aggression. He calls for increased military assistance, especially Patriot systems, and a division of labor in which Europe provides conventional forces while the U.S. supplies nuclear, intelligence, and targeting enablers. The article also notes recent Russian strikes near the Polish border and unresolved questions about future security guarantees for Ukraine.
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Hundreds of thousands joined a government-organized rally in Tehran as Iran faces stalled diplomacy to end its war with the U.S. and mounting economic pressure. Attendees chanted “Death to Israel” and “Death to America,” and military hardware including drones used against ships in the Strait of Hormuz was displayed.
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A Shanghai-based internet security firm briefly restored secure online access for Iran’s sanctioned Persian Gulf Straits Authority, allowing it to vet vessels and collect Strait of Hormuz tolls despite U.S. restrictions. After U.S. sanctions experts warned of compliance risks, the firm revoked the credentials and a former OFAC official urged stronger compliance.
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Matthew Lillard said he is ashamed to have returned for Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was fired over social media posts about Israel and Gaza, saying he ended up on the wrong side of history. The report centers the firing and Hollywood reaction to Barrera’s comments.
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Temple Israel in Michigan reopened for Rosh Hashanah six months after a truck attack on the synagogue. The report recounts the attack, the congregation's resilience, rebuilding and security costs, and the attacker's Hezbollah-inspired motive. It includes rabbinic quotes about returning to the sanctuary and not turning away from Judaism.
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A report relays Joe Concha's criticism that rapper Macklemore should go to Gaza if he is truly passionate about Palestine, after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following an onstage 'free Palestine' remark. It recounts the tour dispute, Macklemore's pledge to donate $1 million to Palestinian causes, and past allegations of antisemitic imagery.
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A reader letter dismisses France’s advocacy for a two-state solution as fanciful, asserting that Palestinian leadership has rejected peace for nearly a century while Israel has repeatedly compromised. It frames the conflict as one in which Israel is a willing peace partner and Palestinian leaders are the obstacle.
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A Daily Mail exclusive reports on a US Air Force colonel rescued after being shot down over Iran, featuring a selfie and a 60 Minutes interview. The piece emphasizes his heroic survival and the dramatic rescue while portraying Iranian forces as the enemy.
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The op-ed argues that after Oct. 7 Israel had two duties—rescue its citizens and preserve the factual record—and that while it met the first, it failed to counteract propaganda and denial by not strategically releasing verified evidence. It cites Hamas atrocities, sexual-violence testimony, Iranian influence operations, and a disputed Australian controversy to argue that truth must be documented before it is erased.