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Democrats Split on Iran Strike, but Most Silent on Defending Iran
https://redstate.com/joesquire/2026/02/28/democrats-split-on-iran-strike-but-most-silent-on-defending-iran-n2199676
– Within hours of the United States and Israel launching coordinated strikes against multiple targets inside Iran overnight Friday, Democrats … Tim Kaine (D‑Va.) reiterated his longstanding position that military action against Iran requires explicit congressional authorization … Warner (D‑Va.), publicly signaled support for forcing a War Powers vote.My statement regarding President Trump’s illegal war with Iran…
UN Secretary General Condemns U.S., Israel on Iran – 'International Law Must Be Respected'
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/02/28/un-security-council-meetin-n2199692
– The UN Security Council called an emergency meeting Saturday following the launch of military strikes against Iran by the United States … StrikesGuterres similarly condemned Iran for its retalitatory efforts, saying, "And I also condemn the subsequent attacks by Iran … About 20 cities across Iran ... have reportedly been attacked.…
European Leaders Speak Out on Iran Strikes, but the Time for Talk Is Over
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/28/european-leaders-s…k-out-on-iran-strikes-but-the-time-for-talk-is-over-n2199677
– Iran refused. … Iran must refrain from indiscriminate military strikes. … The time for talking with Iran is clearly over.…
Report: Iran's Chemical Weapons Program Is a Clear and Present Danger
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/26/report-irans-chemical-weapons-program-is-a-clear-and-present-danger-n2199597
– Iran under the mullahs simply cannot and should not be trusted any further than a toddler can throw a grand piano. … Iran and Iraq are thought to have both employed chemical weapons in the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, and it stands to reason that Iran … Wax made these accusations before a special meeting — called by Iran — of the OPCW.Worse, there are indications that Iran may be working…
UPDATED: President Trump Confirms 'Major Combat Operation' in Iran
https://redstate.com/jenvanlaar/2026/02/28/breaking-israel-and-united-states-have-attacked-iran-n2199664
– 🇺🇸 (@RCMaxw3ll) February 28, 2026UPDATED 2:40 AM ESTPresident Trump confirms that "major combat operations" are taking place in Iran … -Israel strikes on Iran. pic.twitter.com/aE5vkgWPco— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) February 28, 2026ORIGINAL STORY, 2:13 AM ESTIsrael … — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) February 28, 2026🚨 BREAKINGMoments ago, Israel launched preemptive military strikes on Iran, with…
Trump Officials Drop Urgent Iran Nuclear Update on Congress Pre-SOTU
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/24/trump-officials-drop-urgent-iran-nuclear-update-on-congress-pre-sotu-n2199540
– White House envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff led talks last week with Iran that did not result in a tangible deal. … If that seems contradictory - Iran being a week away from having bomb-making material, and Iran claiming they will never develop a … In a couple of hours, President Trump speaks to the nation, and we will be looking forward to his remarks on Iran.…
Iran's Regime Is an Unspeakable Evil, and These Protestors Support It
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/28/irans-regime-is-an-unspeakable-evil-and-these-protestors-support-it-n2199690
– That's an unalloyed good; Iran under the mullahs was an unspeakably evil regime. … Iran has funded, trained, and equipped terrorists around the world. … The regime in Iran is soaked in the blood of the innocent, and these people are protesting - in support of this?…
Trump's Strikes Hailed As Humanitarian Heroism by Exiled Iranian Leader
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/28/trumps-strikes-now-hailed-as-humanitarian-heroism-by-exiled-leader-n2199679
– If all this works out the way we hope and the rule in Iran of the Bronze-age barbarians who presently run that country ends, there … It is we, the people of Iran, who will finish the job in this final battle. The time to return to the streets is near." … The aid that the President of the United States promised to the brave people of Iran has now arrived," Pahlavi wrote.…
Trump-Iran Standoff: 'Commercial Bonanza' Reportedly on Table for Nuclear Pact
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/26/trump-iran-standoff-commercial-bonanza-on-table-for-nuclear-pact-n2199611
– In the latest round of "Let's Make a Nukes Deal," Iran is reportedly offering to sweeten the deal by proposing to the United States … US Navy HQ in Bahrain Reportedly on 'Mission Critical' Status As Potential Iran Hostilities LoomThis appears to be the part Iran doesn't … Iran cannot be allowed to have any nuclear capacity - none.…
Iranians Worldwide Celebrate Victory As Khameini, Other Top Leaders Meet Their Maker
https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/02/28/iranians-celebrat…victory-as-khameni-supreme-leaders-meet-their-maker-n2199696
– Freedom and relief, coupled with the thrill and excitement over a new future for Iran. … Thanks to the success of "Operation Epic Fury," and Israel's op, "Roaring Lion," the citizens of Iran are celebrating in the streets … #Iran #IranRevolution2026 #KingRezaPahlavipic.twitter.com/sI1OvN2vmw— 𓄂✺ IRAN (@IRANalwaysIRAN) February 28, 2026After Khamenei's…
Middle East Tensions Spike As U.S. Pulls 'Non-Emergency' Staff From Beirut
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/02/23/state-dept-ord…ddle-east-evacuations-ahead-of-possible-iran-strike-n2199463
– In yet another sign that the United States may be preparing for some sort of military action against Iran, the U.S. … Embassy in Beirut.The move comes amid a massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East and reports of potential strikes against Iran …  A taste of kinetic action, with Iran, it was Midnight Hammer, with Maduro, it was his drug boats getting vaporized.…
Go Time? US Navy HQ in Bahrain Reportedly on 'Mission Critical' Status As Potential Iran Hostilities Loom
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/02/26/go-time-us-navy-hq-i…critical-status-as-potential-iran-hostilities-loom-n2199604
– Is war with Iran imminent? Or at least, an attack by the U.S.? … Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain has been reduced to "mission critical" staffing ahead of potential U.S. strikes on Iran, multiple … The U.S. has been surging military assets to the Middle East in recent weeks as discussions have been ongoing between the U.S. and Iran…
Treasury Hammers Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' With New Sanctions As Tensions Near Boiling Point
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/02/25/treasury-hammers-iran-with-new-sanctions-as-tensions-near-boiling-point-n2199560
– The Treasury Department announced new sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran on Wednesday as tensions between our two countries … Trump’s bid to force them to give up their nuclear weapon dreams:President Donald Trump's administration expanded sanctions against Iran … "maximum pressure" policy for Tehran.Representatives of the U.S. and Iran are slated to meet once again in Geneva this week as tensions…
Is the United States Now on the Brink of War With Iran?
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/19/is-the-united-states-now-on-the-brink-of-war-with-iran-n2199343
– But the people of Iran have had enough and then some; despite losses in the thousands from regime reprisals, the regular folk of Iran … How likely is an American attack on Iran? How likely is war? … and Iran can't afford to fund and equip them forever.…
Watch: Vice President JD Vance Speaks on Diplomacy, Ukraine, and Iranian Nukes
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/25/watch-vice-preside…vance-speaks-on-diplomacy-ukraine-and-iranian-nukes-n2199562
– and Ukraine.First, on Iran:. … The president has been as crystal clear as he could be, Iran can't have a nuclear weapon. … Taiwan, Ukraine, Iran, and Massive New Trade BoostThen, on the Russo-Ukrainian War:.…
Waltz Goes Scorched Earth at UN: 'President Trump Has Met the Moment' on Iran
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/02/28/waltz-remarks-at-un-security-council-n2199694
– Ambassador to the United Nations, offered formal remarks on the situation in Iran during a Saturday afternoon meeting of the UN Security … Representatives from Israel and Iran, which are not members of the Security Council, were invited to participate in the meeting.When … He took them to task for their inaction on Iran, and noted, "Our allies and partners can count on the United States and can count on…
Report: U.K. Royal Navy Trade Org Says Iran Is Threatening to Close Strait of Hormuz
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/28/uk-maritime-trade…says-iran-now-threatening-to-close-strait-of-hormuz-n2199684
– that the Iranians may try to close the Strait of Hormuz.Merchant vessels operating in the Persian Gulf region are being told that Iran … is shutting down the Strait of Hormuz amid the expanding conflict between Iran and the U.S. and Israel. … Iran holds the east shore of the Strait, while Dubai holds the peninsula that forms the west shore of the narrow point of the Strait…
U.S. Rejects Tehran's Latest Deal and All Signs Suggest That Regime Change Is on Trump's Agenda
https://redstate.com/streiff/2026/02/20/all-signs-suggest-that-regime-change-in-tehran-is-on-trumps-agenda-n2199392
– I think Iran can be divided into "us" problems and "them" problems. … It's not my job to construct a new Iran. … were vital in bringing people out into the streets; see Is It 'Go Time' in Iran?…
Signs and Portents: Evacuation Urged in Israel Security Alert, Rubio's Visit Still Set for Monday
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/27/signs-and-portents…el-security-alert-rubios-visit-still-set-for-monday-n2199642
– Nuclear ShowdownTrump-Iran Standoff: 'Commercial Bonanza' Reportedly on Table for Nuclear PactEven with these signs, U.S. … “The Secretary will discuss a range of regional priorities including Iran, Lebanon, and ongoing efforts to implement President Trump … 10-day ultimatum to Iran is up this weekend.…
New: US F-22s Land in Israel Amid Iran Nuclear Showdown
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/25/new-us-f-22s-land-in-israel-amid-iran-nuclear-showdown-n2199569
– Ford, arrived on Israel’s coast ahead of Thursday’s scheduled nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva, Switzerland.The F-22 …  Negotiations with Iran are still ongoing. … More and more, it looks like things might get spicy in the skies over Iran.…
New Development: Iran Diplomat Signals Nuclear Talks If US Eases Sanctions
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/16/new-development-ir…iplomat-signals-nuclear-talks-if-us-eases-sanctions-n2199207
– Iran is now signaling a desire to play "Let's Make a Deal" with the United States, acknowledging that they will "discuss" their nuclear … But what Iran expects and what they get may be two very different things. … Iran has to rejoin the community of civilized nations.We can't do it for the Iranian people.…
New: Trump Cheers Khamenei's Death, Brands Him ‘One of the Most Evil People in History’
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/02/28/trumps-comments-on-khameneis-death-n2199695
– Social Saturday afternoon to offer his first comments on the death of Ayatollah Khameini during military strikes carried out on Iran …  Trump wrote, "This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries … This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World…
Iran Update: Ayatollah's Compound Demolished and Some Big Iranian Leaders Bite the Dust
https://redstate.com/bonchie/2026/02/28/update-as-attacks-continue-some-big-iranian-leaders-bite-the-dust-n2199668
– As RedState reported, President Donald Trump reached his breaking point on Saturday with Iran, launching a massive joint air assault …  See: President Trump Confirms Major Combat Operations in Iran For weeks, the Trump administration attempted to achieve a … All indications are of a large-scale, widespread assault on Iran, and you can bet that most of their navy is already at the bottom…
The America First Case for Striking Iran (Again)
https://redstate.com/joesquire/2026/02/28/the-america-first-case-for-the-latest-strikes-on-iran-n2199674
– Iran funnels more than a billion dollars a year into Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Shia militias across the region. … Dealing with Iran is the America First position. … But Iran has spent decades saying one thing at the table and doing the opposite once the cameras turn off.…
UK Balks on Iran Strikes, Trump Fires Back Over Diego Garcia
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/02/20/uk-balks-on-iran-strikes-trump-fires-back-over-diego-garcia-n2199365
– Britain has blocked the United States from using its RAF bases for potential strikes on Iran just as Washington signals that military … British government's advance approval.Reports indicate that London withheld that consent as U.S. contingency planning involving Iran … intensified.President Trump responded by escalating in full view of the alliance:“Should Iran decide not to make a Deal,…
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