Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp Iran Responds To Trump's Power Plant Threat, Trump Considers Ground Ops in Iran, and More
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Mar 23, 2026 Coverage of Tehran’s warning after threats to its power grid and talk of closing the Strait of Hormuz. Discussion of missile strikes tied to Israel and disputed claims about Diego Garcia. Reports on possible US ground-operation planning in Iran and Marine deployments. Briefs on regional strikes, sanctions waivers for Iranian oil, and rising violence across Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, Iraq and Somalia.
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30 Day Waiver Aims To Cool Oil Prices But Faces Limits
- The Treasury issued a 30-day waiver to allow some Iranian oil sales to ease global supply pressures, but practical effects are limited by remaining financial sanctions.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed ~140 million barrels could return to markets, while Iran disputed 'stranded' oil narratives.
Israel Plans To Destroy Bridges And Level Southern Lebanon
- Israel ordered destruction of every bridge across the Litani River and stepped up demolition of civilian homes in southern Lebanon, hinting at permanent depopulation.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz framed leveling towns using Gaza tactics and prevented evacuees' likely return.
Israel Strikes South Syrian Army To Limit Government Control
- Israel launched strikes on Syrian army camps in southern Syria, claiming retaliation for violence against the Druze while aiming to limit Syrian government presence.
- Attacks targeted headquarters, camps, and weapons storage near Suwayda province amid ongoing Israeli incursions.