Iran and us
Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
Trump's fixation on Iran has emerged as the starkest example yet of how foreign policy, including his expanded use of raw military force, has topped his agenda, even over domestic issues.
Pentagon moves troops at Qatar Al Udeid, Middle East bases amid tensions with Iran - NYT
The tipping point that changes history - opinion
Trump considers limited strike on Iran, most air power since 2003 arrives in Middle East - WSJ
Massive weeks-long war between US, Iran could begin 'very soon,' Axios reports
The US has been steadily building up its forces within the region. Axios reported that "all signs point to [Trump] pulling the trigger if talks fail."
'I would think twice about flying': Iran conflict 'much closer' post-Geneva talks, expert warns
"We are much closer than we were before, but I remind you, a superpower does not go to war within days. There is a diplomatic path that needs to be exhausted," Amos Yadlin said.
US Air Force orders 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker busters as Iran tensions rise
After using 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOP) during Operation Midnight Hammer against Iranian nuclear facilities, the USAF needs to replenish its arsenal.
Mobile missile launchers used by US in Qatar as Iran tensions rose
The decision to keep the Patriot missiles in mobile trucks rather than semi-static launcher stations means they could rapidly deploy to strike or be moved defensively in case of an Iranian attack
Iran says nuclear talks gauged 'seriousness' of US as Araghchi refuses to halt uranium enrichment
This comes after the Trump administration told Iran that it expects the Iranian delegation to arrive at their next meeting “with meaningful substance," sources told the Post.
Trump, Netanyahu to shape strategy on Iran negotiations and fallback plans
The leaders are set to discuss the current US-Iran talks, as well as the potential for military action.
The Iran attack question confusion continues with no clear end in sight - analysis
Israel does not have the power to topple the ayatollahs,thus potentially ending the Iranian threat so if Trump won't do it, it just is not an option.
Is Israel prepared for the antisemitic fallout of a US‑Iran war? - opinion
A geopolitical earthquake abroad could trigger a social and political antisemitic tsunami at home.
Iran’s Araghchi: Missile program ‘defensive,’ forever off the table for negotiations
"The missile issue is purely defensive” for the Iranian regime and “cannot be negotiated, neither now nor in the future,” Araghchi asserted.
Satellite images show Iran is rebuilding missile arsenal, nuclear sites - New York Times
Despite Iran’s three main nuclear facilities remaining inoperative, images show visible work underway.
