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For the first time in months or maybe years, Ukraine is liberating more territory than it's losing, says Come Back Alive Foundation chief Taras Chmut. Russia lost the winter battle and Ukraine keeps fighting, he wrote on X.

"If we look at Ukraine, one or two drones equates to about 20 rounds of artillery in lethality and accuracy."

Alistair Carns MP on how the lessons from drone warfare in Ukraine are being applied to UK defence strategy and procurement⤵️

The US and Israel attack Iran: Round 2 Could it set off a wider regional war?

Post from yesterday. Conclusion still stands. Israel/US want regime change but depend on Iranian people to finish the job. Regime, partially decapitated, fighting for its survival. As it lashes out regionally can it stay in control at home? (£/free trial), samf.substack.com/p/the-us-and...

Trump Steals The Media The MAGA takeover accelerates

“This goes far beyond who gets to control Harry Potter and Superman. It has serious and far-reaching repercussions for the US — and for the rest of the world.”

At least 9 people were killed in an attack on the U.S.consulate in Pakistan

This was confirmed by a correspondent of Radio Liberty’s Pakistani service at the scene.Several hours after reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei,around five hundred Shia Muslims stormed the U.S. consulate

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corp has named Ahmad Vahidi as its a new commander in chief.

That’s probably given him a lifespan of about twelve more hours.

Iranian media also confirmed the deaths of Defense Minister Ali Larijani, Armed Forces chief Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, IRGC commander Mohammad Pakpour and Defense Council secretary Ali Shamkhani.

An Iranian missile hit Dubai International Airport this morning, with smoke seen rising near the north end of the airfield.

Confirmed hits in Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait so far

Anti-U.S. demonstrations near the Green Zone in the Iraqi capital Baghdad have reportedly turned violent and chaotic.

Trump ripped up the Iran nuclear deal and created this mess. Now, he's putting servicemembers in harm's way with no clear plan and no Congressional approval. The American people deserve answers — and Congress needs to do its job.

The FBI being on high alert for terrorist actions is important right now.

Too bad they fired and gutted their counterterrorism capacity

It’s insane this is legal. People around Trump are profiting off war and death. I’m introducing legislation ASAP to ban this.

HAAS: “.. regime change normally requires a physical, on-the-ground presence. ..

“.. while it only takes one side to begin a war, it takes two to end it. Iran now has a vote in how big this conflict becomes and how long it endures.”

richardhaass.substack.com/p/special-ed...

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

The American bombardment of Iran has been launched without explanation, without Congress, without public support. Above all it has been launched without a coherent strategy for the Iranian people, and without a plan to let them build a legitimate Iranian state.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

Kolanovic.

Our constitution is clear: the decision to take our nation to war rests with Congress. Trump’s reckless & dangerous decision to initiate military action without congressional authorization is clearly unconstitutional.

Congress must reconvene —immediately — for a vote on the War Powers Resolution.

Statement from Major General (Ret.) Paul D. Eaton, an Army commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom:

Why Gas Prices Could Be Headed Higher After U.S. Attack on Iran Crude oil is the single biggest component of the price that drivers pay at the pump, accounting for over half the retail cost of gasoline. When oil rises, gasoline usually follows—though not instantly...

Would be perversely ironic if Trump started a literal war to distract from affordability problems at home but then made them worse by driving up gas prices
www.barrons.com/articles/oil...

To our troops serving abroad, including 100+ CalGuard soldiers and airmen currently deployed in the Middle East, California is praying for your safety and your families.

God bless our service members, who don’t choose the wars but forever carry their consequences.

Rep. Patronis claims Trump's strikes on Iran are part of "an effort of global peace taking place under his leadership"

NEW: Bahrain skyscrapers and Dubai hotels are now being hit by Iranian drones.

This is insane. Trump has unleashed chaos and carnage.

(🎥 Al Jazeera)

Wars can only be declared by Congress.

Taxes can only be levied by Congress.

Spending can only be appropriated by Congress.

Laws can only be passed by Congress.

Any President who refuses to work with Congress is an enemy of the Constitution and the rule of law.

And Congress should be called back into session this afternoon to immediately begin debate on legislation that would approve or deny the President's illegal war against Iran.

Congress must return immediately and vote to put an end to this war.

Every Senator should be on the record—the American people deserve to know which of their leaders supports another potentially bloody and costly war in the Middle East.

No war with Iran.

OCASIO-CORTEZ STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S COMBAT OPERATIONS IN IRAN "The American people are once again dragged into a war they did not want by a president who does not care about the long-term consequences of his actions. This war is unlawful. It is unnecessary. And it will be catastrophic. "Just this week, Iran and the United States were negotiating key measures that could have staved off war. The President walked away from these discussions and chose war instead.President Trump flippantly acknowledged the possibility of American casualties, stating "that often happens in war.' "Mr. President: this was not an inevitability. This is a deliberate choice of aggression when diplomacy and security were within reach. Stop lying to the American people. "Violence begets violence. We learned this lesson in Iraq. We learned this lesson in Afghanistan. And we are about to learn it again in Iran. Bombs have yet to create enduring democracies in the region and this will be no different. "In moments of war, our Constitution is unambiguous: Congress authorizes war. The President does not. I will do my part to uphold our Constitution by voting YES on Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie's War Powers Resolution. Every member of Congress must join us in rejecting this aimless war.

My statement on President Trump’s combat operations in Iran⬇️

This is an unconstitutional war and Congress needs to vote immediately on a war powers resolution to tell the president to stop. I will be a strong yes. (1/2)