Day: April 8, 2026

US ​Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday ​that the United States has had a decisive military victory over Iran and that Tehran’s missile ​program ‌has been functionally destroyed. But is this claim true? Have Iran’s military capabilities been completely destroyed? And even if the US has achieved a military victory, has it achieved a strategic one? France 24’s Kethevan Gorjestani takes a look.
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On “Forbes Newsroom,” HarrisX Founder and CEO Dritan Nesho spoke about each party’s prospects for the 2026 midterm elections.

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Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Professor Marc Weller, Director of the Global Governance and Security Centre and Programme Director of the International Law Programme at Chatham House. According to Professor Weller, the central issue is whether we are witnessing an erosion of the international order. He argues that the use of force by the United States constitutes an unlawful act of aggression, and that threats directed at civilian infrastructure represent clear violations of humanitarian law. 
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On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) released a video to X on Tuesday night after the US announced a ceasefire with Iran.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is claiming victory over Iran, saying all parties agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

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