The Headlines Israel’s ‘Decapitation’ Strategy, and the Trump Official Who Resigned Over the War
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Mar 18, 2026 Coverage of Israel’s targeted strikes on Iranian commanders and the strategy behind them. A senior U.S. counterterrorism official resigns in protest over U.S. policy toward the Iran war. Warnings about airport staffing and possible closures amid a shutdown. Rising car payments make ownership feel out of reach for many. Birds use cigarette butts in nests to fend off parasites.
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Israel's Targeted Decapitation Campaign
- Israel is pursuing a decapitation strategy that targets Iranian leaders to try to destabilize Tehran's command structure.
- Analysts say killing figures like Ali Larjani may weaken security forces but replacements and resilient structures limit long-term effect.
Mosaic Strategy Disperses Iranian Command
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps used a 'Mosaic Strategy' to disperse command and avoid decapitation.
- Regional commanders have autonomy to launch missiles and drones, making centralized strikes less effective.
Resignation Over Iran War From Joe Kent
- Joe Kent, the White House director of national counterterrorism, resigned saying he couldn't support the war with Iran.
- Kent argued Iran posed no immediate threat and blamed pressure from Israel and its American lobby for starting the conflict.