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Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Taking the Pulse: Is France’s New Nuclear Doctrine Ambitious Enough? | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Taking the Pulse: Is France’s New Nuclear Doctrine Ambitious Enough? | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Trump's War | RealClearEnergy

Trump's War | RealClearEnergy
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Oklo, Centrus Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Nuclear Fuel Services in Ohio - Centrus Energy Corp

Oklo, Centrus Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Nuclear Fuel Services in Ohio - Centrus Energy Corp
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NRIC Launch Pad to take national innovation to next level - Idaho National Laboratory

NRIC Launch Pad to take national innovation to next level - Idaho National Laboratory
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Producing a 1960s Molten Salt Coolant for 21st Century Reactors | Kairos Power

Producing a 1960s Molten Salt Coolant for 21st Century Reactors | Kairos Power
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NRC issues construction permit for first Natrium plant - World Nuclear News

NRC issues construction permit for first Natrium plant - World Nuclear News
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California bill looks to craft advanced nuclear exception to moratorium -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

California bill looks to craft advanced nuclear exception to moratorium -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Nuclear Waste Is a Wicked Problem | The Breakthrough Institute

Nuclear Waste Is a Wicked Problem | The Breakthrough Institute
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A vision for a nuclear future - Nuclear Engineering International

A vision for a nuclear future - Nuclear Engineering International
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

US faulted in Iran school strike in initial Pentagon review: Report

US faulted in Iran school strike in initial Pentagon review: Report
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Scott Ritter: Trump Calls Putin for Iran War Off-Ramp

Scott Ritter: Trump Calls Putin for Iran War Off-Ramp
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Mideast Christians in Lebanon face uncertain future

Mideast Christians in Lebanon face uncertain future
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Pope Low XIV meets with evacuated Tehran cardinal

Pope Low XIV meets with evacuated Tehran cardinal
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US nuclear regulator defends end of post-9/11 security posture - E&E News by POLITICO

US nuclear regulator defends end of post-9/11 security posture - E&E News by POLITICO
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US nuclear regulator defends end of post-9/11 security posture - E&E News by POLITICO

US nuclear regulator defends end of post-9/11 security posture - E&E News by POLITICO
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Scoop: DOE Meets With Utilities, Developers on Trump Nuclear Plan - Heatmap News

Scoop: DOE Meets With Utilities, Developers on Trump Nuclear Plan - Heatmap News
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ANP193 TR CANES.pdf

ANP193 TR CANES.pdf
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China's Mineral Grip Could Decide How Long The US Can Fight - American Liberty News

China's Mineral Grip Could Decide How Long The US Can Fight - American Liberty News
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Pakistan’s Iran Trap  - Middle East Council on Global Affairs

Pakistan’s Iran Trap  - Middle East Council on Global Affairs
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U.S. Gas and Renewables Help Buffer Power Consumers From War Costs | RealClearEnergy

U.S. Gas and Renewables Help Buffer Power Consumers From War Costs | RealClearEnergy
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Cure for AI Data Center Energy Use Is Competition | RealClearEnergy

Cure for AI Data Center Energy Use Is Competition | RealClearEnergy
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Defining Moment | RealClearEnergy

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Defining Moment | RealClearEnergy
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Vatican questions “preventive” war in Iran as Leo XIV intensifies diplomatic calls for peace - ZENIT - English

Vatican questions “preventive” war in Iran as Leo XIV intensifies diplomatic calls for peace - ZENIT - English
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Mining Needs Permitting Reform Too

Mining Needs Permitting Reform Too
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Oklo, Centrus explore advanced nuclear fuel joint venture - World Nuclear News

Oklo, Centrus explore advanced nuclear fuel joint venture - World Nuclear News
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Watch Nuclear’s Role in the $100 Oil Era - Bloomberg

Watch Nuclear’s Role in the $100 Oil Era - Bloomberg
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Terra Innovatum secures nuclear-grade graphite for planned micro-reactor in US

Terra Innovatum secures nuclear-grade graphite for planned micro-reactor in US
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U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee advances SECURE Grid Act - Daily Energy Insider

U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee advances SECURE Grid Act - Daily Energy Insider
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South Korea to Speed Up Nuclear Restart Amid Middle East Crisis | Financial Post

South Korea to Speed Up Nuclear Restart Amid Middle East Crisis | Financial Post
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Nuclear fission VC deals soar as AI fuels energy demand - PitchBook

Nuclear fission VC deals soar as AI fuels energy demand - PitchBook
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US and Saudi firms team up for Africa minerals deals | Semafor

US and Saudi firms team up for Africa minerals deals | Semafor
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China’s Nuclear Ambitions Grow With Plan for Large Capacity Increase by 2030 - Bloomberg

China’s Nuclear Ambitions Grow With Plan for Large Capacity Increase by 2030 - Bloomberg
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The US nuclear push requires more urgent execution at scale | Semafor

The US nuclear push requires more urgent execution at scale | Semafor
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Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief says

Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief says
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Brussels backs mini-nuclear power plants to secure low-carbon power

Brussels backs mini-nuclear power plants to secure low-carbon power
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EU chief: Phasing out nuclear power was 'strategic mistake'

EU chief: Phasing out nuclear power was 'strategic mistake'
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

China's Mineral Grip Could Decide How Long The US Can Fight - American Liberty News

China's Mineral Grip Could Decide How Long The US Can Fight - American Liberty News
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The US nuclear push requires more urgent execution at scale | Semafor

The US nuclear push requires more urgent execution at scale | Semafor
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The Real Nuclear Threat in Iran - CounterPunch.org

The Real Nuclear Threat in Iran - CounterPunch.org
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The data center boom is a diesel generator boom | Latitude Media

The data center boom is a diesel generator boom | Latitude Media
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What TerraPower’s big milestone says about future nuclear projects | Latitude Media

What TerraPower’s big milestone says about future nuclear projects | Latitude Media
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Pentagon burned through $5.6B in munitions in first 2 days of Iran war

Pentagon burned through $5.6B in munitions in first 2 days of Iran war
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China and Brazil among new signatories to tripling nuclear goal - World Nuclear News

China and Brazil among new signatories to tripling nuclear goal - World Nuclear News
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Von der Leyen: It was strategic mistake to turn against nuclear - World Nuclear News

Von der Leyen: It was strategic mistake to turn against nuclear - World Nuclear News
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Full restoration of Chernobyl shelter's function targeted for 2030 - World Nuclear News

Full restoration of Chernobyl shelter's function targeted for 2030 - World Nuclear News
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Equilibrion assesses nuclear-derived sustainable aviation fuel - World Nuclear News

Equilibrion assesses nuclear-derived sustainable aviation fuel - World Nuclear News
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ABS, HD Hyundai team up for nuclear-propelled container ships - World Nuclear News

ABS, HD Hyundai team up for nuclear-propelled container ships - World Nuclear News
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Israel Says It’s ‘Too Late’ for Peace Talks, Lebanon War Will Continue Even if Iran War Ends - News From Antiwar.com

Israel Says It’s ‘Too Late’ for Peace Talks, Lebanon War Will Continue Even if Iran War Ends - News From Antiwar.com
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Trump's moral crusade is dangerous for America — and the world - Salon.com

Trump's moral crusade is dangerous for America — and the world - Salon.com
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A World at War: Iran Conflict Goes Global | RealClearPolicy

A World at War: Iran Conflict Goes Global | RealClearPolicy
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Thinking About the Unthinkable, by Michael Hudson - The Unz Review

Thinking About the Unthinkable, by Michael Hudson - The Unz Review
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Donald Trump Blindsided by What’s Happening in His Own War

Donald Trump Blindsided by What’s Happening in His Own War
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Japan marks 15 years since Fukushima disaster as fuel sampling nears

Japan marks 15 years since Fukushima disaster as fuel sampling nears
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Monday, March 9, 2026

AI data centers are the next political fight. Big Tech is ready

AI data centers are the next political fight. Big Tech is ready
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Trump’s Iran options include special operations raid on nuclear sites | Semafor

Trump’s Iran options include special operations raid on nuclear sites | Semafor
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Nuclear Waste Is a Wicked Problem | The Breakthrough Institute

Nuclear Waste Is a Wicked Problem | The Breakthrough Institute
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Breaking the Nuclear Taboo - by Peter Kuznick

Breaking the Nuclear Taboo - by Peter Kuznick
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Atmospheric CO2 Getting So High That It's Weakening Human Skeletons

Atmospheric CO2 Getting So High That It's Weakening Human Skeletons
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The True Cost of War: What Iran Is Costing US Taxpayers

The True Cost of War: What Iran Is Costing US Taxpayers
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The True Cost of War: What Iran Is Costing US Taxpayers

The True Cost of War: What Iran Is Costing US Taxpayers
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Iran War, Strait of Hormuz, Israel Iran War, Middle East: Iran To Allow Only Chinese Vessels Through Strait Of Hormuz: Sources

Iran War, Strait of Hormuz, Israel Iran War, Middle East: Iran To Allow Only Chinese Vessels Through Strait Of Hormuz: Sources
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Russia Serves a Cold Dish to the GCC and India

Russia Serves a Cold Dish to the GCC and India
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Iran War: Oil Rises to Nearly $120, Stays Above $100 Despite G7 Plans for Reserves Release; Foreign Markets Swoon; Iran Increasing Intensity of Strikes, Targeting More Assets in the Gulf | naked capitalism

Iran War: Oil Rises to Nearly $120, Stays Above $100 Despite G7 Plans for Reserves Release; Foreign Markets Swoon; Iran Increasing Intensity of Strikes, Targeting More Assets in the Gulf | naked capitalism
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Iraqi factions threaten to target US interests, vow to protect Iran’s borders – Middle East Monitor

Iraqi factions threaten to target US interests, vow to protect Iran’s borders – Middle East Monitor
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Iran defies US-Israeli diktats by electing Sayyed Mojtaba: Report | Al Mayadeen English

Iran defies US-Israeli diktats by electing Sayyed Mojtaba: Report | Al Mayadeen English
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Rook I uranium project gets construction approval - World Nuclear News

Rook I uranium project gets construction approval - World Nuclear News
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Swedish Government Proposes Legislation To Ease Rules For Building New Nuclear Plants

Swedish Government Proposes Legislation To Ease Rules For Building New Nuclear Plants
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Utilities lack tools to guard power grid from drone attacks | Utility Dive

Utilities lack tools to guard power grid from drone attacks | Utility Dive
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Iran War: US Mulls Idea of Special Operation to Seize Tehran's Uranium - Bloomberg

Iran War: US Mulls Idea of Special Operation to Seize Tehran's Uranium - Bloomberg
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World-first accelerator-driven nuclear reactor nears as China eyes 1000-year energy source

World-first accelerator-driven nuclear reactor nears as China eyes 1000-year energy source
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As Fukushima memories fade, Japan embraces a nuclear-powered future

As Fukushima memories fade, Japan embraces a nuclear-powered future
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US Pushes to Revive NY Nuclear Plant to Meet Power Demand - Bloomberg

US Pushes to Revive NY Nuclear Plant to Meet Power Demand - Bloomberg
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US establishes Nuclear Energy Launch Pad - World Nuclear News

US establishes Nuclear Energy Launch Pad - World Nuclear News
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Oil Price Tops $100: How Iran War Is Disrupting Hormuz Shipping, Crude Output - Bloomberg

Oil Price Tops $100: How Iran War Is Disrupting Hormuz Shipping, Crude Output - Bloomberg
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Iran War, Oil Price Surge Put Global Economic Recovery at Risk - Bloomberg

Iran War, Oil Price Surge Put Global Economic Recovery at Risk - Bloomberg
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UAE and Kuwait Start Oil Output Cuts After Hormuz Blockage - Bloomberg

UAE and Kuwait Start Oil Output Cuts After Hormuz Blockage - Bloomberg
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U.S. Considers Special Forces Mission to Seize Iran’s Enriched Uranium - America's News Brief

U.S. Considers Special Forces Mission to Seize Iran’s Enriched Uranium - America's News Brief
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Killing The Ayatolla Was A Vast Mistake | Armstrong Economics

Killing The Ayatolla Was A Vast Mistake | Armstrong Economics
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Korean partnership to consider use of HTGRs - World Nuclear News

Korean partnership to consider use of HTGRs - World Nuclear News
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Nuclear included in Japan-Canada strategic roadmap - World Nuclear News

Nuclear included in Japan-Canada strategic roadmap - World Nuclear News
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Sunday, March 8, 2026

(497) Ted Postol: Fraud of Missile Defence Exposed in Iran War - YouTube

(497) Ted Postol: Fraud of Missile Defence Exposed in Iran War - YouTube
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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Upstate New York Communities Eye Nuclear Power - Inside Climate News

Upstate New York Communities Eye Nuclear Power - Inside Climate News
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Pope Leo XIV: Military service must serve peace

Pope Leo XIV: Military service must serve peace
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Iran's Winning Strategy Shakes the World’s Biggest Military

Iran's Winning Strategy Shakes the World’s Biggest Military
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🚨 NO U.S. STRATEGY IN IRAN WAR 🇮🇷⚠️ - by Daniel L. Davis

🚨 NO U.S. STRATEGY IN IRAN WAR 🇮🇷⚠️ - by Daniel L. Davis
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(492) Scott Ritter & Lt Col Daniel Davis: IRAN HITTING OUR BASES LIKE NO ENEMY BEFORE - YouTube

(492) Scott Ritter & Lt Col Daniel Davis: IRAN HITTING OUR BASES LIKE NO ENEMY BEFORE - YouTube
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DOE to Make Mixed Oxide Fuel at SRS | Neutron Bytes

DOE to Make Mixed Oxide Fuel at SRS | Neutron Bytes
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The Trump Administration is Lying About American Casualties in the Persian Gulf Region

The Trump Administration is Lying About American Casualties in the Persian Gulf Region
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Friday, March 6, 2026

Middle East Report

Middle East Report
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Iran’s Mighty Missile Threat Falls Flat

Iran’s Mighty Missile Threat Falls Flat
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US nuclear weapons testing facilities rattled by more than 100 mysterious earthquakes | Daily Mail Online

US nuclear weapons testing facilities rattled by more than 100 mysterious earthquakes | Daily Mail Online
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A Global Nuclear Power Renaissance Isn’t Living Up to the Hype - Bloomberg

A Global Nuclear Power Renaissance Isn’t Living Up to the Hype - Bloomberg
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The Sky Is The Limit For The Current Oil Price Rally | OilPrice.com

The Sky Is The Limit For The Current Oil Price Rally | OilPrice.com
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Bill Gates-backed firm gets permission to build sodium-cooled nuclear reactor in Wyoming | Fortune

Bill Gates-backed firm gets permission to build sodium-cooled nuclear reactor in Wyoming | Fortune
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Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on the location of U.S. forces, sources say

Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on the location of U.S. forces, sources say
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Why Washington’s Kurdish Gambit Could Backfire in Iran

Why Washington’s Kurdish Gambit Could Backfire in Iran
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(491) Amb. Chas Freeman: The War With Iran Is Breaking Everything the U.S. Planned - YouTube

(491) Amb. Chas Freeman: The War With Iran Is Breaking Everything the U.S. Planned - YouTube
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The Middle East, the spread of war, and the position of the Pope and the Catholic Church - ZENIT - English

The Middle East, the spread of war, and the position of the Pope and the Catholic Church - ZENIT - English
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War in Iran Not Just About the Middle East | RealClearPolicy

War in Iran Not Just About the Middle East | RealClearPolicy
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In Conversation With: Chas Freeman | Energy Intelligence

In Conversation With: Chas Freeman | Energy Intelligence
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The Failure of US and Israeli Air Defense

The Failure of US and Israeli Air Defense
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The Pope sends warning to Trump as he breaks his silence on Iran war | Daily Mail Online

The Pope sends warning to Trump as he breaks his silence on Iran war | Daily Mail Online
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Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Trump’s Iran War for the Third Time in Three Days

Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Trump’s Iran War for the Third Time in Three Days
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Pope on Iran: Peace not built with mutual threats or death-dealing arms - Vatican News

Pope on Iran: Peace not built with mutual threats or death-dealing arms - Vatican News
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No such thing as a “just war”?

No such thing as a “just war”?
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What does the Catechism say about the concept of a just war?

What does the Catechism say about the concept of a just war?
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