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Iran War Exposes America's Unfixed Supply Chains Authored by David Dayen via The American Prospect, One of the more fascinating sidelights of our war of choice in Iran is how it has reinforced the devastating consequences of our hollowed-out industrial base, consolidated commercial sector, and overreliance on long intermediated supply chains. Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile during operations in support of Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026. Credit: U.S. Central Command Public Affairs/Cover Images via AP Images For example, the...

Iran Fires 'Warning Shots' On 'Unauthorized' Vessels Trying To Traverse Hormuz Strait Summary Rtrs citing Iran's Fars: Iran's armed forces carries out a missile launch operation from southern regions of the country toward specified targets. Reports of US ships targeted (unconfirmed); also 'warning shots' fired on 'illicit' vessels. Per Axios: "U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but President Trump has yet to give it his final approval." Unconfirmed reports of Ayatollah denial of MOU. Saudi state media reports...

CBS Fires '60 Minutes' Scott Pelley 'For Cause' After "Performative Display Of Hostility" CBS News has fired "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley over a row with new executive producer Nick Bilton. As Just The News reports, the shakeup marks the latest in a series of major changes at the network since Bari Weiss took over the network. Her tenure has prompted internal dissent, much of which has leaked into the press. Weiss founded the Free Press after leaving the New York Times and became head of CBS News after a buyout. Pelley was among...