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"No Stupid Rules of Engagement": Ahead of Iran War, DoD Halted Efforts to Limit Civilian Deaths
The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegsath, systematically dismantled teams and processes designed to limit civilian casualties and uphold international law prior to and during the current conflict with Iran, raising concerns about potential war crimes and strategic blowback.
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Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 5, 2026
The US Senate rejected a resolution to withdraw forces from Iran amidst escalating US-Israeli attacks on Iranian civilian sites and military responses, while other global and domestic crises unfold.
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