Joe Cirincione

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I will join Katy Tur @msnownews.bsky.social at 8:25 pm ET to discuss the latest on Trump’s Iran War.

President Trump just started a dangerous, pointless war against Iran The war is not the result of deliberations or consultation. It is the impulsive decision of one man—like dictators do.

🚨 JUST IN: The war is not the result of deliberations or consultation. It is the impulsive decision of one man—like dictators do, Joe Cirincione (@joecirin.bsky.social) writes in @thebulletin.org.

#Iran #nukesky

This is practically an endorsement of Iranian proliferation www.axios.com/2026/02/28/t...

Right ! Sorry for my mistake. I typed too quickly.

Yes. They have 440 kg of 60% enriched uranium that survived the June strikes. They have advanced centrifuges in deeply buried facilities. That’s enough for the cores of ten weapons. It would take a few weeks to produce the material but months more to make crude weapons.

Trump’s Reckless Decision to Pursue Regime Change in Iran — The New Yorker And the risks Democrats face if they fail to strongly oppose the war.

A must read from @ishaantharoor.bsky.social, interviewing @mattduss.bsky.social in the @newyorker.com. They go deep into the false claims of the Trump administration and the missed opportunities of the Biden administration. Matt doesn’t pull his punches. apple.news/ApMqlfK__S2K...

President Trump just started a dangerous, pointless war against Iran The war is not the result of deliberations or consultation. It is the impulsive decision of one man—like dictators do.

“Trump went to war on a whim, solely on his order, alone and imperial.” My new analyis @thebulletin.org. thebulletin.org/2026/02/pres...

Okay, we have the media game plan of the war-supporters.
1. Detail how terrible Iran is
2. Blame Iran for causing the war
3. Claim imminent threat
4. Posit great opportunity for regime change
5. Prepare to blame the Iranian people when the war fails.

Excellent analysis from Matt Bunn.

Note the danger he cites that Iran still has a supply of 60% enriched uranium and deeply buried centrifuges that could spin it to bomb grade. This strike may have accelerated Iran’s efforts to get a bomb. What would Israel or the US do? Attack it?

Today’s military strikes on Iran — carried out by the United States and Israel — mark a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression. Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war.

Iran Says Dozens Are Killed in Strike on School

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/w...

I will be on @cnn.com with Jessica Dean to discuss the need for attacking Iran and the prospects for success. Should hit at 3:45pm ET.

Iran Is Built to Withstand the Ayatollah's Assassination The U.S. and Israeli militaries are targeting Iran’s leaders—but that may only strengthen the state.

No, the Ayatollah’s death is not an earthquake or a game changer. He is completely replaceable. foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/28/i...

Is there such a thing as war porn? Because the folks at Fox News are physically excited.

We should track claims of war supporters. Because none of what they want is going to happen. It's quite possible that Trump will quit his war by next week, claiming victory but achieving nothing but death.

Terrorist recruitment fodder for the next 20 years, the by-product of a military campaign waged without even the input let alone support of Congress, for no communicated rationale, clear or present danger, or strategic purpose. A 360-degree catastrophe.

‪America Is Not Ready for the Drone Threat That Could Be Coming to Our Cities‬

‪Nuke expert @joecirin.bsky.social and I break down how swarms of cheap, lethal drones could overwhelm unprepared defenses and create a worse version of post-9/11 here.

‪🕸️: independentamericans.us/trumps-iran-... ‬

Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say In the run-up to the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Saturday, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency assessed that even if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the operation, he would...

Excellent point. When there is a power vacuum, the people with the guns seize control. That’s the 200,000-person strong Revolutionary Guard. But don’t take my word for it. Here’s the CIA assessment. www.reuters.com/world/middle...

At least Bush had a flawed plan for what came after 2003 invasion. Trump has none. He seems content to just let it burn - oh and BTW they still have enough uranium for 6 bombs somewhere.

Thank you. But they had a great report from @alivaez.bsky.social instead.

Sorry The interview was scrubbed.

I will join @maddow.bsky.social on a special @msnownews.bsky.social report this afternoon. I will be on at 1:45pm ET but tune in now to watch her full analysis.

YouTube video by Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff Trump’s Iran Nuke Claims vs Reality w/ Joe Cirincione.

Why is Trump striking Iran now? I talked with @rieckhoff.bsky.social yesterday. This war makes no sense. youtu.be/lMPf8LVaMKk?...

Reed Statement on Trump Launching U.S. Military Operations in Iran | U.S. Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement on...

“Against the clear wishes of the American people, President Trump has thrust our nation into a major war with Iran — one he never made a case for, never sought congressional authority for, and for which he has no endgame." www.reed.senate.gov/news/release...

Ukraine has shown and warned us. And we are not ready. Most of the western world is not ready. This is what the next war looks like. And the next 9/11.

More in my latest show with nuke expert @joecirin.bsky.social I’ve been covering it for years: independentamericans.us/trumps-iran-... 🚨🇺🇸

YouTube video by Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff Trump’s Iran Nuke Claims vs Reality w/ Joe Cirincione.

Why is Trump striking Iran now? I talked with @rieckhoff.bsky.social yesterday. This war makes no sense. youtu.be/lMPf8LVaMKk?...

This Is Not How Democracies Go to War. It’s How Dictators Do. Donald Trump has said almost nothing to justify going to war against Iran. The real reason may be something he dare not speak of.

His popularity plummeting, MAGA coalition fracturing, and new disclosures from Epstein files coming every day. Trump needs to change the conversation

A sustained war helps him declare a state of emergency he wants to justify interference in an election he will likely lose

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This is the Epstein War. There is no imminent threat from Iran. There is no public support or authorization for war. Regime change is highly unlikely. This is about a domestic threat to Trump not a foreign threat to the nation. Trump is desperate to change the conversation from the Epstein scandal.

The third major military operation in just over a year from the Peace President. Like the others, this one is illegal and highly unlikely to advance any US national interests. Like the others, this is likely to produce a quick declaration of victory and negligible positive results.

This Is Not How Democracies Go to War. It’s How Dictators Do. Donald Trump has said almost nothing to justify going to war against Iran. The real reason may be something he dare not speak of.

From the excellent @joecirin.bsky.social in the @newrepublic.com posted Friday afternoon: newrepublic.com/article/2071... via @newrepublic.com