Because why not just go for war everywhere at once? Good lord

U.S. Opens Military Action in Ecuador Against ‘Terrorist Organizations’

U.S. Opens Military Action in Ecuador Against ‘Terrorist Organizations’

The U.S. Southern Command said that the joint activity with Ecuador was an effort to “combat the scourge of narco-terrorism,” but did not provide other details about the operation.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/u...

One day these people are not going to control our institutions anymore and when that day comes 21st century reconstuction will not be kind.

It is also so triggering for some of us who grew up hearing that as in the 90s/2000s

I have no love for the oppressive Iranian regime—or for theocratic states of ANY kind—but a failed Iranian state will interfere with stability in the Middle East and endanger lives for decades to come.

The entity this result would most benefit is Israel, as well as the military industrial complex.

It would have previously been unimaginable to hear a POTUS admit to a failure to prioritize American lives.

FINANCIAL TIMES • The US closed its embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Beirut, as the state department told Americans to leave the Middle East.

⚠️ US closes embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Beirut

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Trump declared war without supporting the evacuation of vulnerable American populations abroad AND without hardening diplomatic or military targets in the region.

An incredible act of incompetence and hubris that will cost billions in reconstruction and will almost certainly cost lives.

Fox was advocating for the Defense Production Act last night to produce more weapons

Scenes from a personalist regime

All of this is so disturbing and disappointingly reminiscent of 9/11 and the Iraq War with worse justification and judgment

Seeking to make Israel into a regional hegemon, Netanyahu seems to intend to do a genocide spree.

the State of Qatar in response to an article published by Bloomberg 3 March 2026 Contrary to reporting by Bloomberg on Monday evening, the inventory of Patriot interceptor missiles held by the Qatar Armed Forces has not been depleted and remains well-stocked. The Qatar Armed Forces have repeatedly demonstrated their capability to defend the nation against external threats and remain at full readiness to protect all citizens, residents, and visitors for as long as necessary. Publishing such false information without verification from official sources is deeply irresponsible, especially during this fast-moving and highly sensitive period in the region. We are reviewing all appropriate options, including legal options, to ensure this misinformation is promptly corrected

Qatar is factchecking Bloomberg

Thanks for sharing.

Warner:

Javier Blas @JavierBlas X.com The Chinese foreign minister has been on the phone with his Iranian counterpart. Who buys more Qatari LNG than anyone else? China. Who buys more Persian Gulf oil than anyone else? China. Who buys all - yes, all -- the Iranian oil? China Last edited 10:20 AM • 3/2/26 • 104K Views

China in the mix.

As a former CNA who worked exclusively and extensively with dementia patients can confirm.

It must suck to be an American fighter pilot and know that your commander-in-chief only likes pilots who don’t get shot down.

who made this

A Directionless War Meets a Constitutional Crisis Welcome to the new era of Trumpism.

Hegseth: “We didn’t start this war, but under President Trump, we are finishing it.”

The truth: We did start this war two days ago. And now, apparently, we're not going to finish it in a way that will make it worth fighting. And we have a constitutional crisis.

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The amount of snark and disdain over a legitimate and widely held concern is disgusting.

The U.S. expects more casualties in the war Trump launched without congressional approval, according to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

I have been thinking the same. And how difficult it would be to attempt any kind of movement to establish a democratic regime. We’ve seen that before.

Trump both announced that the United States was going to war with Iran and then later discussed the first deaths of US service members in that war via videos recorded at his Florida resort.

Astonishingly disrespectful of the stakes and impact. I don’t think it will go over well with most Americans.

Parisa Hafezi @PHREUTERS X.com Israeli strikes hit hospital in Tehran, witnesses tell Reuters - Reuters 12:52PM • 3/1/26 • 20K Views

Israel targeted a Tehran hospital.

Will we be told the IRGC has a vast underground compound beneath it?

We’ll see.

Thread that takes apart Trump's rationales for his criminal war.

huge fan of Congresspeople all just telling us about the dirt they usually refuse to dish on their colleagues, most of whom are such trainwrecks they'd not be left alone at a kid's birthday party

The Reza Pahlavi thing is where it gets into pure fanfic- so the plan is to parachute in the guy only known for being the son of the man remembered in Iran for selling national resources to foreigners and using the proceeds to throw the most expensive parties of the century?? gluck with that

Trump Has No Plan for the Iranian People The mere act of bombing Iran will not by itself create a stable regime.

The fate of the Iranian people has never been of great concern to American administrations, and this one is no exception

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