Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal electionsBrazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback? Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or…The Guardian4h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Trump Prepares for Iran Escalation After US, Israeli Polls(Bloomberg) -- A Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its ninth month.EUROPE SAYS4h agoSources (3)Whole story →SecurityGovernmentDonald Trump
US midterms: At Florida rally, Trump vows action against Cuba after Iran warUS President Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump has said he will turn his attention to Cuba once the war with Iran is settled, using a campaign rally inEUROPE SAYS10h agoWhole story →SecurityDonald Trump
A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full WarWith new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.The New York Times10h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Pentagon drafts Iran attack plans as Tehran threatens aggressive retaliationThe U.S. military has drawn up options to potentially attack Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, possibly renewing the conflict that has lasted over eight months. The U.S. Central Command (Centcom), which oversees U.S. forces in the Middle East, has plans ready to conduct follow-up strikes against Iran if there’s authorization from the White House,...The Hill10h agoSources (2)Whole story →SecurityGovernment
Alarming fraud trend puts small-town mosque with industry and foreign govt ties in focus: ‘Our motherland now’Fox News Digital found Uzbek trucking companies donated hundreds of thousands to the Islamic Center of Maineville despite serious safety violations.Fox News2h agoWhole story →SecurityBuild
Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s RulesThe comments came after the disruption in the country’s satellite service. Earlier, Ukraine said drones using Starshield, the Pentagon-funded service, were back to normal speeds.The New York Times1h agoWhole story →Security
Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says the war with Iran could last another year, but he hopes Tehran will "come to the table" sooner.CBS News1h agoWhole story →Security
Poll data reveals widening divide over Israel that could reshape Senate controlDeseret News58m agoWhole story →Security
CENTCOM Commander: U.S. Blockade Imposed ‘Devastating Costs’ on Iran — IRGC Unable to Pay TroopsU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Adm. Brad Cooper revealed Friday that America's naval blockade and economic pressure campaign have inflicted “devastating costs” on Iran, denying the regime at least $25 billion in oil exports and leaving its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unable to pay its own troops. The post CENTCOM Commander: U.S.…Breitbart News Network8d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyus iran sanctions impact
Ilhan Omar, Representative from Minnesota: “Trump Must End the Naval Blockade Imposed on Cuba”This post is also available in: ItalianEUROPE SAYS3mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentIlhan Omarus cuba relations
U.S. intercepts $3 million in fuel shipments to Cuba as blockade tightensThe U.S. has intercepted 90 Cuba-bound shipments of biodiesel, widening a U.S.-imposed oil blockade aimed at choking off illegally trafficked fuel.CBS News18d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomycuba blockade escalation
Iran Oil Blockade 'Would Put Additional Pressure on Iran', But There's an Election Coming UpOn Monday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) said that keeping the blockade of Iranian oil would have kept "choking out | ClipsBreitbart News Network4mo agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyMichael Baumgartneriran oil blockade debate
Tehran seeks to punish Trump in midterms with oil price pain, Iranian officials sayOne expert says, “Tehran is thinking beyond Trump. It wants future American presidents to remember what happened to him before considering another war against Iran.”The Philadelphia Inquirer6d agoWhole story →Planet
Iran Tells US to Prove It Wants Peace by Lifting BlockadeIran said the US must lift its naval blockade and show it’s serious about ending the war diplomatically, as a deadlock over talks and growing threats from both sides fuel fears of a return to outright conflict.Bloomberg4d agoWhole story →Security
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall about $1.50 as Trump says US will buy diesel from RussiaAsian shares are mixed and oil prices have fallen about $1.50 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers.WDIV ClickOnDetroit13d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyDonald Trumpus russia diesel deal
Baumgartner welcomes renewed U.S. blockade of Iranian oil, calls for longer-term strategy in warWASHINGTON – Rep. Michael Baumgartner has been consistent about his preferred approach to the U.S. war with Iran.Spokane Spokesman-Review3mo agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyMichael Baumgartnerus iran conflict escalation
