Georgiann Baldino6h ago
"Instead, the attention on Spain's prime minister is driven by the fact that the head of a country better known for its beaches and nightlife has lately become the unlikely face of Europe's opposition to the war in Iran and, more broadly, to U.S. President Donald Trump." Politico https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/this-world-leader-took-on-trump-over-iran--and-its-paying-off-040100535.html
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This World Leader Took on Trump Over Iran — and It's Paying Off

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez may be embattled at home, but his opposition to the war in Iran has made him a "rockstar" who's defying the odds.

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Nate Cochrane1d ago
Something of which Australians should be mindful. #auspol #ForeverWar #WWIII

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Georgiann Baldino2d ago
"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth marked the 82nd anniversary of the #D-Day landings in Normandy on Saturday by accusing Western European capitals of letting an "invasion" of migrants reach their shores and warning that the U.S. expects more from its allies." Top Stories https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/article/hegseth-marks-d-day-in-france-with-sharp-words-for-europe-on-migration-and-defense-spending-145310300.html
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Hegseth marks D-Day in France with sharp words for Europe on migration and defense spending

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day commemoration in Normandy on Saturday to fault Western European capitals for not doing more to stop migration and...

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Georgiann Baldino3d ago

#Iran's threats against Red Sea chokepoint are a big vulnerability for oil market

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/iran-war-oil-price-strait-hormuz-bab-el-mandeb-chokepoint.html?__source=androidappshare

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Georgiann Baldino3d ago

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"It's been clear from his first days as secretary of defense that Pete #Hegseth sees little place in the military's senior officer corps for Black people and women. Recently, he's only stiffened that impression."

Slate https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/pete-hegseth-sees-one-type-094500656.html

Pete Hegseth Sees One Type of Person as “Qualified.” You Can Probably Guess What That Is.

And the military is being weakened by it.

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Georgiann Baldino4d ago
"The vote, which passed 215-208, was to adopt the war powers resolution, which would require Trump to withdraw US forces or seek congressional approval for the conflict.
"The road to actual enforcement would involve the legislation clearing several thorny political, procedural, and legal hurdles." BBC https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-hits-back-unpatriotic-vote-120632605.html
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Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran

The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.

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Georgiann BaldinoJun 1

#Trump tells CNBC: 'I don't care' if #Iran negotiations are over

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/trump-iran-war-negotiations-oil-israel-interview.html?__source=androidappshare

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Georgiann BaldinoJun 1
"[BBC]
"#Iran has damaged 20 US military sites since the start of the war, satellite images and videos analysed by BBC Verify show, suggesting the attacks are more extensive than publicly acknowledged." https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/iran-attacks-damage-20-us-053323843.html
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Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

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WelkinJun 1

If someone was/is thinking that only based on sanctions and air power, the regime of #Iran would be toppled or its behavior would change, he was smoking something very potent. Sanctions and Air power are never sufficient to overthrow any regime or change its behavior. Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, Iraq, the first Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, ISIS, etc. all required boots on the ground.

What was he smoking? And who was his dealer?

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Georgiann BaldinoMay 31

Still no deal to end U.S.-#Iran war; #Trump says he's not in a 'hurry'

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/still-no-deal-to-end-us-iran-war-trump-says-hes-not-in-a-hurry.html?__source=androidappshare

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