Geopolitics

NYTimes: Israeli Strikes Kill Civilians Across Iran

Israel has said it does not target Iranian civilians, but hundreds have died in the violence, among them a poet and her family, an equestrian and a graphic designer.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/world/middleeast/iran-civilian-deaths-israel-strikes.html

Despite Gabbard's assertions to the contrary, the president's remarks represent a curt dismissal of his intelligence chief's sworn testimony - and could be an indication that Iran hawks are gaining the upper hand in the White House.