Tag: iran
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Why the United States must win the Iran war | Mike Rosen
Obviously, the outcome of the war with Iran remains to be seen. The best outcome is a US military victory followed by regime change freeing Iranians from the tyranny of their government. With that may come a more peaceful and stable Middle East removing the existential danger of nuclear weapons in the hands of religious fanatics who have plagued the region for the last 47 years. In 1979, a revolution deposed an oppressive unpopular monarch, the Shah of Iran who, at least, was a pro-western modernist. It brought Ayatollah Khomeini to absolute power as Iran’s Supreme Leader. Protected by…
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Colorado farmers begin spring planting season with soaring fertilizer costs and price-gouging fears
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As Colorado farmers prepare their fields for spring planting, many are sounding the alarm over fertilizer prices that have surged far beyond what they say global supply disruptions can explain. With nitrogen costs up 30% in a matter of days, growers and lawmakers are questioning whether the industry is using geopolitical conflict as cover for…
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Higher gas prices today, peace tomorrow | Paul J. Batura
Whether you’re looking for them or not, gas prices are impossible to miss – a visible, numerical reminder of what’s going on politically and economically, not just in Colorado, but also clear across the world. “Operation Epic Fury” has spiked oil prices these last few weeks as the conflict between the United States/Israel and Iran…
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GUEST COLUMN: Protect America, end Iran’s export of terror
My oldest son was five months old –– and had just spent a month in the hospital –– when I deployed to a combat zone in the Middle East as part of the Global War on Terror. He was 18 months old when I returned home. I’ve seen the cost of war. I’ve buried my friends. The base in the Middle East where I…
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War with Iran causes pain at the pump for Colorado Springs, state
As the war with Iran stretched into its 12th day, the average price for a gallon of gasoline in Colorado Springs climbed further. Since last week, the price per gallon has increased 53 cents, according to AAA. A gallon of gas averaged $3.57 in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, up from last week’s average of $3.04.…
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Hopes and fears: Colorado Iranians speak out on widening war
Group talks about young people protesting against the Islamic Republic, and Reza Pahlavi and the monarchy When Denver area real estate agent Fara Novin dined out for her birthday Friday night, Feb. 27, she blew out a candle on a cake and made a wish. Early next morning, news broke that a joint U.S.-Israeli strike…
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Gas prices spike in Colorado Springs, but reason goes beyond war in Middle East
Gas prices in Colorado Springs are rising, up by about 26 cents per gallon compared to the same time last week, according to a GasBuddy survey. AAA Colorado, the local arm of the national travel agency, reported a 25-cent increase compared to last week. Still, Colorado’s average of $3.02 per gallon is cheaper than the…
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Pentagon identifies first U.S. soldiers killed in Iran war
WASHINGTON • The U.S. military on Tuesday identified four of the first American soldiers killed in the war against Iran as the Trump administration warned the intensifying conflict would lead to more American casualties. Among six U.S. military deaths so far, the four soldiers were members of an Iowa unit of the U.S. Army Reserve.…
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LETTERS: Trial evidence; a distraction
Evidence should be handled with care I waited a solid 24 hours to make a comment about the headline on Friday’s paper regarding the Morphew family’s request to have Suzanne’s remains released. I wanted to let this request simmer in my head to make sure I was not jumping to conclusions. As I understand, one…
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WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump is speaking live on Monday, March 2, 2026, about the conflict in Iran as he awards three U.S. soldiers the Medal of Honor.