Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp US May Send 82nd Airborne To Attack Kharg Island, Trump Sends Mixed Signals on Iran, and More
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Mar 24, 2026 Reports on a possible 82nd Airborne or Marine operation to seize Kharg Island and the risks that entails. Coverage of confused White House signals about Iran and shifting market reactions. Accounts of strikes in Tehran and rising civilian tolls. Discussion of troop morale, growing conscientious objection requests, and regional moves from Turkey to Syria and Lebanon.
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Trump's Market Juke With Fake Negotiation Claim
- Donald Trump used a Truth Social post claiming U.S.-Iran talks to move markets and signal de-escalation.
- Iran denied talks and Iranian officials say no negotiations occurred, showing the post likely aimed to push oil prices down rather than reflect real diplomacy.
Seizing Kharg Island Would Be A Tactical Death Trap
- The Pentagon considered using the 82nd Airborne or Marines to seize Kharg Island, risking heavy exposure to Iranian missile and drone fire.
- Karg Island's proximity to Iran's coast and damaged airfield complicate resupply and make holding the island perilous.
F-35 Hit Over Iran Shows Direct Iranian Threats To US Aircraft
- A U.S. F-35 was struck over Iran and the pilot suffered shrapnel wounds, revealing U.S. air operations face direct Iranian ground fire.
- CENTCOM confirmed an emergency landing; reports suggest a surface-to-air missile likely hit the jet.