How do those who go about planning for a deadly attack (like a nuclear bombing) detach themselves from its consequences?
A former intelligence officer's reflections are worth revisiting in the wake of the second Trump administration.
https://t.co/kghcz0O8Ep
What's the current status of the conflict between Israel and Iran?
In case you missed it, the Bulletin's June 16 expert discussion is now available to watch on YouTube.
https://t.co/aeRfwt1ZU7
Americans do not want war with Iran, and only Congress has the power to declare one.
We must not allow the US to be dragged into another endless conflict.
Proud to join this resolution.
China is deeply concerned about Israel’s attacks on Iran, which caused the spike of military conflicts. We call on parties to immediately take measures to ease tensions as soon as possible, prevent the region from spiraling into greater turmoil, and create conditions for returning to the right track of resolving issues through dialogue and negotiation.
If the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate or even spill over, other countries in the Middle East will inevitably bear the brunt. China will continue to maintain communication with relevant parties and promote talks for peace, so as to prevent more turmoil in the region.
The Labour government has armed Israel, supplied fighter jet parts and trained its forces.
Now, David Lammy refuses to rule out further military support for this genocidal regime.
How far will they go?
🚨NEW -- Jeremy Corbyn has called Israel’s attack on Iranian cities and nuclear facilities a "war crime" in conversation with Declassified’s @LauraPidcock.
He also asked why Israel is being framed as the victim after launching an act of aggression against a sovereign nation👇
Israeli 🇮🇱 former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant
Take a deep breath:
‘We believe the US 🇺🇸 has an obligation to intervene because Iran 🇮🇷 is so rich in oil & gas’
Gallant is wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity
Evil 🇺🇸 & 🇮🇱 imperialism in the Middle East risks WW111.
Tonight, I introduced legislation to stop Trump from from leading us into an illegal war with Iran.
Another war in the Middle East could cost countless lives, waste trillions more dollars, and lead to even more deaths, more conflict, and more displacement.
🔰 This is the voice of the Iranian people:
Allahu Akbar
An enduring frame and a historic scene of the courage and perseverance of the IRIB anchor during the aggressive attack by the Zionist regime on the national media news studio, June 16, 2025
Netanyahu started this war by attacking Iran.
He assassinated Ali Shamkhani, Iran’s lead nuclear negotiator, deliberately sabotaging US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
The US must not be dragged into another illegal Netanyahu war – either militarily or financially.
Israeli forces have shot and killed over 51 starving Palestinians looking for flour at an aid distribution site.
Let’s be clear: the genocide in Gaza has only intensified since Israel started bombing Iran.
We won’t stop speaking up until this Government ends ALL arms to Israel!
The world can move on without the United States.
100 years ago, the British Empire dominated global commerce, commanding more than 20% of the world’s wealth. Many believed its sun would never set.
200 years ago, France bestrode Europe’s stage, its armies feared, its culture envied. Napoleon declared himself immortal.
400 years ago, the Spanish crown reigned from Manila to Mexico, its treasure fleets groaning with silver and silk. The kings thought their glory would last eternal.
Each empire proclaimed itself indispensable. Each was ultimately eclipsed.
Power wanes, influence migrates, and legitimacy dies the moment it’s assumed rather than earned. Should America forfeit the world’s respect, it will discover what every fallen empire learned too late:
The world moves on. Always.
Let me be clear: The President does not have the authority to attack Iran. Only the Congress has the constitutional power to declare war.
President Trump must work to end this conflict — not drag us further into it.