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Same Lies, New War: Trump and the Iraq Playbook

Unfortunately, Trump's war in Iran is every bit as shortsighted—and illegal—as the one in Iraq that he once called "a big, fat mistake."

Reason

French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis

A French jihadist was sentenced to life in jail on Friday for involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq's Yazidi minority, the first case in France to tackle the issue.

Radio France Internationale

How active have Iran’s proxy groups been since the start of the war?

One of the most notable aspects of the war in Iran so far has been the extent of Tehran’s isolation in the region. This has been exemplified not only by the widening divide between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbours, but also by the highly variable responses to the conflict…

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Exiled Iranian Kurds in Iraq say they will return only if Iran’s theocracy falls

Iranian Kurdish families living in a camp in Iraq hold on to one hope: that the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran weakens Iran’s theocracy and lets go back home

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

Harry Barnes obituary

Independent-minded Labour MP, admired for his balance of principles and pragmatism, who opposed the Gulf war and worked for peace in Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Information is a battlefield: 4 questions you can ask to judge the reliability of news reports and social posts about the US-Iran war

Historically, when the U.S. has undertaken military action against foreign governments, journalists have relied heavily on government sources and rallied “’round the flag,” often uncritically sharing official narratives about U.S involvement. This has been evident during periods of U.S. military engagements in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Trump's 'quagmire' nightmare: How US President could lose the Iran war even if his forces win every battle

‘The US now finds itself in the naval and air equivalent of the dynamic we faced in Iraq and Afghanistan,’ says Middle East expert Ilan Goldenberg

Evening Standard

US contractors stranded in Iraq under threat of imminent attack: ‘We are sitting ducks’

More than 200 Americans at Balad site say they have no evacuation plan as fears grow of a post-Ramadan assault

The Guardian - US

War in Middle East has ‘heightened the risks to the global economy’; markets in ‘panic mode’ as oil jumps and shares fall – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

Iran fires barrages at Israel and wider region after killing of two of its top security officials

Iran fired advanced missiles at central Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, killing two people, as it looks to avenge the killing of two of its top security officials. Several countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iraq have also reported new attacks from Tehran.

Euronews

'Pressure from Israel': Why did US counterterrorism chief and MAGA loyalist Joe Kent turn against Donald Trump amidst Iran war

A senior counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned over President Trump's Iran policy, citing no imminent threat and pressure from Israel. Kent, a MAGA figure, warned against repeating past mistakes, drawing parallels to the Iraq war. His departure highlights dissent within the administration and the broader Republican base regarding foreign interventions.

The Times of India

Tradition and worry at an iftar gathering near the Iran-Iraq border in photos

At the foot of the mountains along Iraq’s border with Iran, a Kurdish family gathers in the village of Gulp, near Halabja, to prepare iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daily fast during Ramadan.

The Independent UK

US orders all its embassies to review security after Baghdad compound hit by strikes in Iran war: report

At least three drones reportedly targeted the US embassy in Iraq’s capital Tuesday

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The Guardian - UK

Trump says US does not need Nato after being rebuffed over strait of Hormuz

Amid escalation of Middle East crisis, US president describes rejection of call for help as a ‘foolish mistake’

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s Iran war has no ethical or legal grounds

Letters: At least in Iraq the Americans had the ‘Pottery Barn rule’: you break it, you own it, writes Prof James Pattison. Plus, letters by Ivette Félix Padilla, Chris Lake and Diana Francis

The Times of India

'Iran posed no threat': Trump's counterterror chief Joe Kent resigns, cites Israel 'pressure'

A top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned, stating Iran posed no imminent threat and the US-Iran conflict was driven by Israeli pressure and misinformation. Kent, who served as director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), announced his decision saying, after much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position…

International Business Times UK

US‑Iran Conflict: New Footage of Drones and Rockets Striking US Embassy in Baghdad — Most Intense Attack Yet

Explore the implications of a drone strike on the US Embassy in Baghdad, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the US-Iran conflict and regional security concerns

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Evening Standard

Who is Ali Larijani? Iran’s national security chief killed in airstrike, Israel claims

If death of Larijani is confirmed, he would be most senior member of Iran regime to be killed since former supreme leader Ali Khamenei

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to blow up key Iranian gas field if Tehran strikes ‘innocent’ Qatar again

Qatar's Ras Laffan was hit for a second time on Thursday morning shortly before Trump's warning

Latin Times

Former Chevron Executive Reportedly Warned CIA That Forceful Regime Change In Venezuela Could Result in 'Another Iraq'

Ali Moshiri, a longtime Chevron executive who oversaw the company's operations in Venezuela, warned the CIA that attempting to replace the country's leadership with the democratic opposition could produce instability similar to the aftermath of the Iraq war, according to a new report.

The Guardian - US

Relative of US airman killed in Middle East crash calls war on Iran ‘uncalled for’

Cousin of Tech Sgt Tyler Simmons, whose military refueling plane crashed in Iraq, says: ‘We didn’t need to be in this war’

Radio France Internationale

France begins landmark trial over Islamic State genocide of Yazidis

A French court on Monday began a landmark trial examining the Islamic State (IS) group’s campaign against the Yazidi religious minority in northern Iraq. It is the first time France has prosecuted a suspect for genocide linked to the attacks on the community in Iraq and Syria.

Euronews

Macron presses Iranian president to stop 'unacceptable' attacks

The French president urged Iran to halt regional attacks, restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and let detained French citizens Kohler and Paris return home.

Euronews

Spain temporarily relocates special forces from Iraq over security fears

Spain temporarily relocated its special forces from Iraq — deployed to combat the IS extremist group — due to deteriorating security, but defence officials say all personnel remain safe.

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