Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Iran may yet endure this war, but the Islamic Republic as we have known it cannot survive unchanged | Sanam Vakil
The regime may now have to meet Trump’s demands merely to save itself. And he needs a coherent plan to deal with what he has unleashed, says Sanam Vakil of Chatham House
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npr.org Top stories ·
How could the U.S. strikes in Iran affect the world's oil supply?
Despite sanctions, Iran is one of the world's major oil producers, with much of its crude exported to China.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Despite antiwar MAGA wing, Trump gets Republican support for Iran strikes
Conservative opposition to war on Iran remains minimal as hawks heap praise on Trump for bombing, killing Khamenei.
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thetimes.com Top stories ·
Putin willing to accept US security guarantees, says Ukraine
It could signal the biggest breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations since the Russian invasion of 2022
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ksat.com Top stories ·
Iran's chief of army staff and defense minister killed in airstrike, state TV says
Iran’s chief of army staff and defense minister have been killed in an airstrike targeting a meeting of the country’s defense council, Iranian state television says.
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cfr.org Top stories ·
Gauging the Impact of Massive U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran | Council on Foreign Relations
CFR experts assess the brewing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, following the launch of a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation on February 28.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
PGA Awards: ‘One Battle After Another’ Takes Home Top Film Prize
'KPop Demon Hunters,' 'The Pitt,' 'The Studio' and 'Adolescence' were also among the big winners at Saturday's Producers Guild Awards.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Live updates: Iran's future unclear after Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
The U.S. and Israel killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in strikes on Saturday. President Donald Trump called on Iranians to “take back” their country.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Watch: Crowds flee as falling object sparks fireball in Doha
The Qataris, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan say they have been intercepting missiles fired from Iran at US military bases on their territory.
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How succession works in Iran and who will be the country's next supreme leader?
In Iran the supreme leader is the heart of a complex power-sharing theocracy and has final say over all matters of state.
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goheels.com Top stories ·
Lucas: Virginia Tech Rapid Reactions - University of North Carolina Athletics
Quick takeaways from the matchup with Virginia Tech.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Fact-checking statements made by Trump to justify U.S. strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump's accusation that Iran is building nuclear weapons that could "soon" reach the U.S. is contradicted by a 2025 federal government assessment that said Iran is years away from the ability to produce long-range missiles.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware lawmakers react to U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
OpenAI shares its contract language and 'red lines' in agreement with the Department of War
OpenAI said its contract with the Department of War prevents its technology from being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman answers questions on new Pentagon deal: 'This technology is super important'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defends Pentagon AI deal as Trump orders federal agencies to cut ties with rival Anthropic over military surveillance concerns.
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newyorker.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Reckless Decision to Pursue Regime Change in Iran
And the risks Democrats face if they fail to strongly oppose his war.
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iranintl.com Top stories ·
Iran's Guards push to name next leader outside legal procedures
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is insisting on the swift appointment of the next leader of the Islamic Republic after Ali Khamenei's death, sources with knowledge of the matter told Iran International.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump tries to defy troubled history of US interventions in Middle East
US president has transformed from an isolationist to a fierce exponent of American power abroad
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bigblueview.com Top stories ·
Could WR Carnell Tate be ‘Robin’ for Giants next to Malik Nabers’ ‘Batman’?
Ohio State wide receiver wasn’t shy on Saturday when it came to discussing his ability on the field.
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ringsidenews.com Top stories ·
AJ Lee Reveals Real Reason Behind Her WWE Return
AJ Lee is stepping back into singles competition for the first time in over a decade, and she made it clear exactly why she chose now — and why Becky
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ew.com Top stories ·
Dennis Quaid's ex-costar blasts his 'crazy' Trump support after Air Force One trip: 'At least I got to slap him'
One of Dennis Quaid's former costars blasted his 'crazy' support of Donald Trump after the actor flew on Air Force One with the president: 'At least I got to slap him.'
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wwe.com Top stories ·
WWE Elimination Chamber predictions
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for the WWE Elimination Chamber, streaming live from the United Center in Chicago on Saturday at 7 ET/4 PT on ESPN in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else.
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detroitnews.com Top stories ·
DTE Energy to seek another electric rate increase after $242M hike
DTE Energy informed the Public Service Commission of a new rate increase proposal, five days after regulators approved a 4.6% electric rate hike.
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newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org Top stories ·
Church Statement on the Evolving Situation in Iran
We invite people everywhere to join us in prayer for the well-being of the region and its people.
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sciencealert.com Top stories ·
Giant Study Reveals The Secret to Heart Health, And It's Not Low-Carb or Low-Fat
The key to heart health isn't cutting down on pasta or potatoes, new evidence suggests; it's not even a low-fat diet.
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Trump vies for Bush’s crown for worst foreign policy decision in history
The US president upended half a century of US foreign policy in an eight-minute video with another attempt at Middle Eastern regime change
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Hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded or diverted amid air space closures in Middle East
Chaos as key transit hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha close, and more than 1,000 flights by major Middle Eastern airlines cancelled
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Thomas Massie among few Republicans to criticize Trump over war powers: 'This is not ‘America First'' | Fortune
Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump's military attack on Iran.
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New Yorkers protest US strikes on Iran
New Yorkers protested Saturday hours after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of deadly strikes on Iran.
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military.com Top stories ·
Attack On US Navy Fifth Fleet Headquarters In Bahrain
Iran launched missiles on Saturday, escalating regional conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.
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Trump's bet on Iranian regime change could be his biggest gamble yet
The US president may be forced to wage a political battle at home while presiding over a new war in the Middle East.
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US strikes on Iran trigger renewed demands for war powers legislation
Democratic lawmakers have largely condemned the strikes on Iran, emphasising the lack of congressional approval.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
2026 NFL combine stock up/stock down, Day 3: Taylen Green among 10 players on the move
Who boosted their draft stock and who took a step in the wrong direction on the third day of workouts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine? Chad Reuter provides a stock report from Indianapolis.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
Trump Rolls the Iron Dice
The uncertainties of Trump’s attack on Iran are enough to justify some queasy doubts.
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lemonde.fr Top stories ·
Iran attacks luxury hotels and airports in Dubai
Explosions rocked many of the city's major landmarks and revenue-earners, including the Palm Jumeirah man-made island, the Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel and Dubai airport.
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The Paradox of Trump’s Iran Attack
When his fantasies unravel, Trump has a habit of abusing power to force his will upon an uncooperative world.
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mgoblue.com Top stories ·
Knee Injury Sidelines L.J. Cason for Remainder of Season - University of Michigan Athletics
University of Michigan men's basketball sophomore guard L.J. Cason tore his right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) at Illinois (Feb. 27) and will miss the re...
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ft.com Top stories ·
Iran conflict day 2: Iran confirms supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed
Tehran launches retaliatory strikes on Israel, Saudi Arabia and UAE following joint US-Israeli operation
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
War Is Peace: Trump's Regime-Change Reversal
President Trump launched a war of regime change in Iran without a plan — a move that will demolish America's moral authority in the world.
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npr.org Top stories ·
House Dem. Leader Jeffries responds to air strikes on Iran by U.S. and Israel
NPR's Emily Kwong speaks to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who is still calling for a vote on a war powers resolution following a wave of U.S.- and Israel-led airstrikes on Iran.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in Israeli strike, ending 36-year iron rule
Khamenei, the Islamic Republic's second supreme leader, has been killed. He had held power since 1989, guiding Iran through difficult times — and overseeing the violent suppression of dissent.
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timesofisrael.com Top stories ·
Top US official: Iran planned to preemptively launch missiles, Trump was forced to act
Senior admin official claims US offered 'free nuclear fuel forever' but was rebuffed by Iran, which wanted to preserve enrichment ability 'for nuclear bomb'; US official denies being dragged by Israel into war
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Protesters rally across US after Iran strikes and reports of Khamenei killing
Crowds gather in DC, New York and beyond to denounce Trump’s Iran strikes as an illegal act of war
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Shia LaBeouf says 'gay people are scary to me' while claiming homophobia led to Mardi Gras arrest
"When I’m standing by myself and three gays are next to me touching my leg, I get scared," LaBeouf said. "I’m sorry. If that’s homophobic, then I’m that. Yeah."
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Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mind
Saturday’s military operation against Iran shows the dramatic evolution in risk tolerance that President Donald Trump has made in a matter of months.
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Protesters across the US demonstrate against strikes on Iran
People rallied across American cities on Saturday, with additional protests planned for later.
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What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI use
A high-stakes dispute over how the U.S. military uses artificial intelligence has led the Pentagon to cancel its contract with rising AI star Anthropic.
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wbur.org Top stories ·
House Dem. Leader Jeffries responds to air strikes on Iran by U.S. and Israel
NPR's Emily Kwong speaks to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who is still calling for a vote on a war powers resolution following a wave of U.S.- and Israel-led airstrikes on Iran.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Where will Kyler Murray's career continue?
After seven seasons in Arizona, Murray prepares for a fresh start.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran's defiant leader
The supreme leader of Iran embraced hardline policies against increasing pressure for reform.