Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp Special Report: US and Israel Launch War Against Iran
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Mar 1, 2026 Breaking reports of coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the claimed death of Iran’s Supreme Leader. A timeline traces who launched attacks and the military buildup that preceded them. Discussion of disputed casualty counts, a deadly strike on a girls' primary school, and fast Iranian missile and drone counterstrikes. Concerns about propaganda, diplomatic deals rejected, and the risk of regional escalation.
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Joint U.S. Israel Strike Ignited Regional War
- The U.S. and Israel launched a joint, large-scale attack that quickly escalated into a wider regional war.
- Dave DeCamp links the strikes to prior political decisions and a months-long buildup culminating after Netanyahu's visit to Mar-a-Lago.
Claims About Iran's Nuclear Threat Lacked Evidence
- DeCamp argues the administration used false claims about Iran's nuclear progress to justify strikes, despite IAEA and press reports contradicting those claims.
- He cites DIA and Wall Street Journal reporting that Iran lacked near-term ICBM or bomb-capable enrichment claims.
Iran's Fast Counterattacks Changed The Battle
- Iran mounted rapid counterattacks with missiles and drones against Israel and U.S. bases, altering the dynamics compared with the June 2025 conflict.
- DeCamp notes radars destroyed in Bahrain and Qatar and widespread damage in Tel Aviv as evidence more Iranian strikes got through.