## America has lost its war with Iran

Authored by independent.co.uk

However, having falsely declared 39 times since he went to war with Iran in February that peace was at hand, this time might really be different.

However, caution remains – because the indications are that the as-yet unpublished and (curiously) unleaked MoU will settle comparatively little.

It will, in essence, be an undertaking to talk about some future, more durable agreement.

MoU or not, an unstable region has been rendered even more dangerous by the unforced war of choice launched by Israel and America.

The lack of a viable alternative plan and the electoral effects of a resumption of the war should, though, be enough to get the MoU passed.

The problem now is that Mr Trump has endowed Iran with a far more useful option than any nuclear device: the effective weaponisation of the Strait of Hormuz.

And that is why America has lost this war. »

### B-52 bomber: 8 crew members dead after crash at California’s Edwards Air Force Base

Authored by cnn.com

Summary Eight crew members died when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California.

Eight crew members are dead in a B-52 bomber crash shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, northeast of Los Angeles, on Monday morning, the base said.

The B-52 bomber that crashed Monday was performing a test supporting the radar modernization program, Air Force officials said. »

### Portugal’s last circus elephant to begin new chapter at Pangea

Authored by bornfree.org.uk

Born Free’s supporters have played a vital role in making this possible, generously contributing to help bring her to Pangea.

Circo Víctor Hugo Cardinali and the Pangea Trust are today jointly announcing the relocation of Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, to Pangea’s sanctuary in the Alentejo, southern Portugal.

It was Virginia’s original vision that Europe’s captive elephants needed the option of a transformative, life-changing Sanctuary. »

### Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals

Authored by yahoo.com

Accounts based in Russia posted lies about the motive for the arson attacks targeting Starmer, which were spread by figures such as far-right anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson.

The first fire last year occurred when a Toyota, previously owned by the prime minister, was set ablaze in north London.

However, sources have told us that authorities in the UK and in Ukraine have privately concluded Russia was behind the arson attacks. »

### Dragon's Dogma 2 discontinues deluxe edition - and withdraws many of its controversial time-saving microtransactions

Authored by eurogamer.net

Capcom is discontinuing the deluxe edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 on 24th June, as well as pulling many of its more controversial time-saving microtransactions.

Dragon's Dogma 2, Explorer's Camping Kit, and Dragon's Dogma Music and Sound Collection will remain on sale.

"We hope you bring the same passion and love to Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, as you did to Dragon's Dogma 2.". »

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