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As Trump Marches US Toward Iran War, Critics Ask: Where's the 'Pushback' From Dems and Media? | Common Dreams (www.commondreams.org)
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Feb. 18, 2026

Barak Ravid reported for Axios on Wednesday that, with a deal between the US and Iran appearing increasingly out of sight, “the Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize” and “It could begin very soon.”

Sources told the outlet that “A US military operation in Iran would likely be a massive, weeks-long campaign that would look more like full-fledged war than last month’s pinpoint operation in Venezuela.”

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[–] DefectingToDPRK@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 1 month ago

The dems especially at the highest levels are some of the most fanatical warhawks in American politics. Just look at Hillary Clinton, she is practically frothing at the mouth over attacking Iran.