Trump Has Lost Control of His War
The pain inflicted on Iran has not forced it into submission. It is not clear what will.
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Over 100 legal experts declare strikes on Iran possible war crimes
Over 100 legal experts declare strikes on Iran possible war crimes Over 100 US -based legal experts and practitioners have signed a letter declaring the war launched by President Donald Trump, jointly with Israel, on Iran a violation of international law, with the strikes potentially constituting war crimes. The letter emphasised that the war was illegal from its very beginning on 28 February. “The initiation of the campaign was a clear violation of the United Nations Charter, and the conduct of United States forces since, as well as statements made by senior government officials, raise serious concerns about violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including potential war crimes,” said the letter.
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US aircraft seen over Iran in rescue mission, says Iranian media
US aircraft seen over Iran in rescue mission, says Iranian media US forces have begun a search and rescue mission for the crew of an F-35 jet that was downed by Iranian defences on Friday. Iranian news outlets with IRGC affiliations have reported aircraft including helicopters belonging to US forces flying over central Iran. News agency Tasnim reported a US Hercules C-130 aircraft was involved in the search for the missing crew and that one aircraft had retreated after receiving heavy fire.
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Commendation for capture or killing of F-35 crew, says province governor
Commendation for capture or killing of F-35 crew, says province governor The governor of a southwestern province of Iran has promised whoever captures or kills the crew of an F-35 jet that was downed earlier on Friday "will be specially commended by the governorate", according to Isna news agency. The announcement is part of an effort of Iranian authorities to be the first to find the pilot of the fighter at the same time the US scrambles to put together a search and rescue team.
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Turkey establishes Istanbul maritime command for Ukraine security mission
Turkey establishes Istanbul maritime command for Ukraine security mission Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Fri, 04/03/2026 - 14:52 Command will oversee the Black Sea component of post-war force in Ukraine, with support from Romania and Bulgaria as littoral states The Turkish aircraft carrier TCG Anadolu takes part in a military parade on the Bosphorus marking the 100th anniversary of the republic, in Istanbul, on 29 October 2023 (Bulent Kilic/AFP) Off Turkey has established a maritime command in Istanbul that will lead the naval mission under prospective security guarantees for Ukraine, the Turkish defence ministry said on Thursday. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in January, following the Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris, that Ankara would assume responsibility for a mission to help provide security in the Black Sea if Ukraine and Russia reach a final settlement to end the war that began in 2022. The defence ministry said on Thursday that, within the framework of this initiative - for which 33 countries have declared their willingness to participate - an operational headquarters for the force, known as the Multinational Force Ukraine (MNF-U), had been established in Paris with a core staff.
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US F-15E jet confirmed shot down over Iran as Tehran releases wreckage images
Downing of fighter plane – the first shot down over Iran since start of war – prompts frantic US rescue effort A US F-15E fighter has been shot down over Iran, prompting a frantic US search and rescue effort for its two-strong crew, in the first such incident since the start of the war. Images of a tail fin and other debris were released by Iranian state media early on Friday accompanied by an initial claim that an advanced US F-35 and been hit by a new air defence system over central Iran and the pilot probably killed. Continue reading...
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Over 100 US-based legal experts declare Trump's strikes on Iran as possible war crimes
Over 100 US-based legal experts declare Trump's strikes on Iran as possible war crimes Submitted by Sondos Asem on Fri, 04/03/2026 - 11:14 Prominent scholars, former government legal advisors and military law experts sign letter denouncing illegality of the US war A woman reacts inside her brother's home, which was damaged by a strike, as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues, in Tehran, 30 March 2026 (Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters) Off Over 100 US -based legal experts and practitioners have signed a letter declaring the war launched by President Donald Trump, jointly with Israel, on Iran a violation of international law, with the strikes potentially constituting war crimes. The letter emphasised that the war was illegal from its very beginning on 28 February. “The initiation of the campaign was a clear violation of the United Nations Charter, and the conduct of United States forces since, as well as statements made by senior government officials, raise serious concerns about violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including potential war crimes,” said the letter.
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Three peacekeepers wounded in blast in Lebanon, says UN
Three peacekeepers wounded in blast in Lebanon, says UN In the third such incident in the last week, a blast on Friday in southern Lebanon has left three peacekeepers wounded, two of them seriously. UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNFIL) spokesperson Kandice Ardiel said in a statement, "this afternoon, an explosion inside a UN position... injured three peacekeepers, two seriously.
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UAE-DUBAI-ORACLE DATA CENTER-IRANIAN STRIKE-DENIAL
(260403) -- DUBAI, April 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 3, 2026 shows an exterior view of the U. S. Oracle tech corporation in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
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Iran Accuses Two Regional States of Complicity After UAV Downing Over Shiraz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Following the downing of an unmanned aerial vehicle over Shiraz, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson pointed to possible involvement of two unnamed regional countries in US-Israeli aggression against Iran, calling for clarification from the states in question.
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IRGC Confirms Death of Naval Intelligence Deputy in Recent Strikes
The General Command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on Friday, April 3, confirming the death of Behnam Rezaei, th ...
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“Beyond Ceasefire”: Zarif Lays Out Roadmap to End Iran Conflict
As tensions rise and the war involving the Islamic Republic, the United States, and Israel deepens, former Iranian Foreign Minister Moha ...
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U.S. Searches for Crew After Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran, U.S. Officials Say
The fate of the plane’s crew was unclear, as American officials scrambled to mount a search and rescue operation.
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Pezeshkian Condemns Trump’s Threats as Potential War Crime
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - In a direct response to recent statements by his US counterpart, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the dangers of threatening an entire nation and warned of the consequences of silence in the face of wrongdoing.
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Iranian army begins search for pilot of downed US jet: Reports
Iranian army begins search for pilot of downed US jet: Reports Iran's army has begun searching for the pilot of an F-35 jet shot down earlier on Friday, according to the Fars news agency. The jet, which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said was launched from a British base in Suffolk, is the second of its type to be downed by Iran since the war began. Elsewhere, unverified reports have surfaced of local Iranian TV announcing a reward for anyone who captures the pilot alive.
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Iran warns of retaliatory strikes against US, Israel over attacks on infrastructure, reports state media
Tehran [Iran], April 3 (ANI): The spokesperson of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters on Friday issued a stern warning, emphasising that any assault on the country's bridges, power plants, or energy facilities will trigger severe retaliatory measures, reported state media Press TV.
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Iran a victim of illegal war Jeffrey Sachs to RTs Rick Sanchez
The leadership in Tehran was willing to negotiate and was not seeking a nuclear weapon, according to the analyst Iran is a victim of illegal aggression by the US and Israel, prominent American economist Jeffrey Sachs has told RT's Sanchez Effect, rejecting Washington's claims that Tehran was seeking a nuclear weapon.
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Iran a victim of illegal war - Jeffrey Sachs to RT's Rick Sanchez (VIDEO)
The leadership in Tehran was willing to negotiate and was not seeking a nuclear weapon, according to the analyst Iran is a victim of illegal aggression by the US and Israel, prominent American economist Jeffrey Sachs has told RT's Sanchez Effect, rejecting Washington's claims that Tehran was seeking a nuclear weapon.
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Iran war is the end of American empire Tucker Carlson
The US is unable to restore order in the Strait of Hormuz, casting doubt on its role as a global policeman, the conservative host has said The Iran war has ushered in the "end of American Empire", conservative host Tucker Carlson has argued, suggesting that US President Donald Trump's call for allie
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Iran war is 'the end of American empire' - Tucker Carlson
The US is unable to restore order in the Strait of Hormuz, casting doubt on its role as a global policeman, the conservative host has said The Iran war has ushered in the "end of American Empire" , conservative host Tucker Carlson has argued, suggesting that US President Donald Trump's call for alli
