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PoliticsSep 16House votes to limit Trump's Iran war powers for a third timeThe House voted for a third time to restrict President Trump's power to strike Iran. Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.CBS News
PoliticsSep 16China Willing To ‘Safeguard’ Iran’s Right- Foreign MinisterChina, a top economic partner of Iran, has long sought a detente in the months-long conflict in the Middle East, which has at times spilled over into neighbouring countries. The post China Willing To ‘Safeguard’ Iran’s Right- Foreign Minister appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 16Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16Four years on, Iranians reflect on impact of ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022-23 protests.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16Watch live: Jeffries gives remarks amid Iran war, midterm pressureHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will give remarks Wednesday morning as Democrats hope to retake control of Congress after November’s midterms, now less than two months away, and capitalize on backlash to President Trump’s agenda. The House passed its third Iran war powers resolution on Tuesday evening, seeking to bring an end to the…The Hill
PoliticsSep 16Iran: Activists sound alarm as regime seizes Baha'i assetsRights groups warn Iran is increasingly confiscating assets from government critics and members of the country's Baha'i faith, but also actors, athletes and journalists living abroad.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 16China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official saysChina says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16Four Years On, Iranian Woman Seeks Justice For Brother Killed In Women, Life, Freedom ProtestsIn an interview with RFE/RL, Asrin Mohammadi recalls how her brother was killed during the brutal state crackdown on the Women, Life, Freedom protests that began four years ago.RFE/RL
PoliticsSep 16In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China SummitChina renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.NYT World
PoliticsSep 16Could the GCC and Iran collaborate to solve the Strait of Hormuz crisis?A Gulf-led maritime cooperation could break the Hormuz stalemate by offering Iran an off-ramp while preventing unilateral control. The post Could the GCC and Iran collaborate to solve the Strait of Hormuz crisis? appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
PoliticsSep 16Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget OfficeThe nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reports that up to $3 billion more is being spent on the war each month, depending on the intensity of fighting.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 16US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favourFor a third time, the US House approved a war powers resolution, halting Trump's ability to continue military action.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s ApprovalNYT US
PoliticsSep 16House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd timeThe previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.CBS News
PoliticsSep 16House passes Iran war powers resolutionThe House on Tuesday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution that would limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran. The lower chamber voted 220-204 to pass the resolution, sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.). Seven Republicans voted in favor of the measure: Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Warren Davidson (Ohio), Tom Barrett (Mich.), Mariannette Miller-Meeks…The Hill
PoliticsSep 15Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran warRep. Thomas Massie accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of defying Congress with the Iran war, suppressing free speech and other offenses.CBS News
PoliticsSep 15Four Years After Mahsa Amini's Death, Iranian Women Defy Hijab LawFour years after Mahsa Amini died in police custody following her detention over Iran’s mandatory hijab law, increasing numbers of Iranian women are appearing in public without head scarves. Amini's death became the catalyst for the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protest movement. The defiance has grown amid war with the United States and mounting political and economic pressures. While Iran's so-called morality police have largely disappeared from public life across major cities, questions remain about whether the relaxation is a tactical retreat rather than a policy shift.RFE/RL
PoliticsSep 152027: Barau urges defeated APC aspirants to support partyAccording to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, the event attracted party leaders, campaign council members and supporters from across the senatorial district. The post 2027: Barau urges defeated APC aspirants to support party appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 15Dispatch from Seoul: How Asian allies can help the US with IranAllies in the Asia-Pacific should recognize that they cannot continue to be perceived as unwilling to assist the US in its conflict with Iran. The post Dispatch from Seoul: How Asian allies can help the US with Iran appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
PoliticsSep 15Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran warKentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.NPR News
PoliticsSep 15Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran WarRep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced a resolution Tuesday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of defying Congress and illegally continuing the U.S. war in Iran.Why it matters: The impeachment effort is a long shot in the GOP-controlled Congress, but Massie's resolution is privileged, meaning he can force a full House vote and put Republicans on the record over Hegseth's handling of the Iran war.It's a dramatic escalation in the retiring lawmaker's months-long push to rein in the Trump administration's war powers. Massie did not give GOP leaders a heads-up on his plans. TheAxios
PoliticsSep 15Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsBreakingSep 15Iran's regime came for teenage twins. Their fate offers a glimpse of Tehran's widening death campaignFox News World
PoliticsSep 15Albania’s High Court Rules Against Tirana Mayor’s ReleaseErion Veliaj suffers major legal setback as High Court rules that he should stay in pre-trial detention on corruption and money-laundering charges – even though he is still Tirana's acting mayor.Balkan Insight
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