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GOP infighting begins; Civil-society groups propose delaying Iran war until 2027
Civil-society groups urge delaying Iran war funding until 2027 as GOP infighting intensifies.
In brief
Civil-society groups urge delaying Iran war funding until 2027 as GOP infighting intensifies. Civil-society groups propose delaying U.S. Iran war funding until 2027 to avoid immediate military spending. Originally reported by Drop Site News.
Iran: Vance blames election losses on Iran war
U.S. Vice President JD Vance claims Iran war caused Republican election losses in 2026.
“The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night”
Iran: Ghalibaf accuses U.S. of prioritizing Israel
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Trump administration prioritizes Israel over American interests.
“Boss is prepping the next war phase while america teeters on an israel-first cliff”
Iran: Khamenei dismisses U.S. policy changes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says U.S. midterm results won’t change Washington’s hostility toward Tehran.
“Those who still harbor even the slightest hope that the behavior of the hegemonic system might change through partisan or factional shifts . . . are seriously mistaken”
Iran: Tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz
Two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in Strait of Hormuz after using unauthorized shipping routes.
“Two oil tankers caught fire in separate incidents in the strait of hormuz after attempting to use unauthorized shipping routes”
Iran: UK reports tanker attacked near Qatar
A tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles 50 nautical miles north of Madinat Al-Shamal, Qatar.
“A tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles approximately 50 nautical miles north of madinat al-shamal qatar”
South Korea expands naval mission
South Korea plans to expand anti-piracy naval mission near Strait of Hormuz without combat forces.
“It would be seoul’s first military contribution to maritime security efforts in the region since the u.s.-iran war began in february”
U.S. sanctions Indian and Turkish firms
U.S. Treasury sanctions Indian and Turkish entities over alleged ties to Iranian oil and aviation sectors.
“The treasury department accused indian entities of falsifying vessel registrations for ships transporting iranian oil”
UAE airline profits plunge 66%
Emirates Group reported 66% decline in after-tax profits due to Iran war disruptions.
“Year-on-year, the airline’s profit fell to $1 billion in the first half of its 2026, 27 financial year”
Palestine: Israeli attacks kill three
Israeli forces killed three Palestinians including a child in Gaza and a woman in Al-Mawasi.
“Israeli forces shot and killed a woman in al-mawasi, west of khan younis in southern gaza”
Palestine: Settlers seize homes near Jericho
30 armed Israeli settlers seized eight homes near Jericho, expelling Palestinians.
“Around 30 israeli settlers, some of whom were armed, took over eight homes in ein al-duyuk al-tahta on the outskirts of jericho”
Palestine: Israel demolishes buildings
Israeli forces demolished five residential buildings displacing 105 Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem.
“Israeli forces demolished five residential buildings containing 12 apartments in the town of biddu, northwest of occupied east jerusalem”
Yemen: Saudi-led strikes kill 20
Saudi-led coalition strikes killed around 20 people across Yemen in 24 hours.
“Saudi-led coalition bombardment killed around 20 people across the yemeni governorates of al-jawf, al-bayda, saada, and taiz”
Yemen: Ansarallah demands recognition
Ansarallah demands $51 billion compensation and recognition as sovereign power in exchange for halting attacks on Saudi Arabia.
“Yemen’s ansarallah demanded $51 billion in compensation for years of saudi airstrikes and blockade and formal recognition as yemen’s sovereign power”
Lebanon: Israeli strike kills one
Israeli drone strike killed one person in southern Lebanon, violating ceasefire.
“An israeli drone strike killed one person and wounded another in qabrikha, in the marjeyoun district of southern lebanon”
Lebanon: Hezbollah arrest warrants
Lebanon issues arrest warrants for two Hezbollah members over seized explosives.
“Lebanon’s military court issued arrest warrants for two hezbollah members in connection with the seizure of 780 kilograms of explosives”
U.S.: Democrats extend power in House
Democrats extend lead in House of Representatives after midterm election results.
“Additional races were called on wednesday, extending democrats’ commanding lead in the house of representatives”
Civil-society groups propose delay
Civil-society groups urge delaying Iran war funding until 2027 to avoid immediate military spending.
“We urge you to respond to this mandate by voting down any defense authorization or defense appropriations bills that would continue funding this disastrous war”
CBS: Trump asks to remove Hegseth
Trump asks advisers if he should remove War Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republican losses.
“Trump is asking his advisers if he should remove war secretary pete hegseth from his post”
NYT: Alito says he won’t retire
SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito privately says he won’t retire immediately despite Democrats’ Senate win.
“The supreme court justice samuel alito privately says he intends to remain on the bench after democrats swept the senate”
House Speaker Mike Johnson won’t seek role
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek minority leader role after Democratic takeover.
“Following the democratic takeover of the house of representatives, speaker mike johnson told staff he will not seek the minority leader post”
The bottom line
Civil-society groups propose delaying U.S. Iran war funding until 2027 to avoid immediate military spending.
