politics
March 7, 2026
US preparing for months-long war with Iran
The US expects to wage war on Iran for at least 100 days more, or even through September, Politico has claimed
TL;DR
- US Central Command (CENTCOM) has requested additional military intelligence officers to support operations against Iran for at least 100 days, potentially through September.
- The Department of War is reportedly shipping more air defense systems, focusing on anti-drone weapons, to the Middle East.
- NATO allies are supportive of US actions in the region, despite initial denials of military base usage by the UK and Spain.
- The US and Israeli militaries launched airstrikes on Iran, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and others.
- Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile attacks on Israel and US/UK installations.
- Russia has condemned the killing of Khamenei as a violation of international law and human morality.
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