Iran

Suleimani’s Extrajudicial Killing Legitimizes Assassination as a Foreign Policy Tool

Suleimani’s Extrajudicial Killing Legitimizes Assassination as a Foreign Policy Tool Suleimani’s Extrajudicial Killing Legitimizes Assassination as a Foreign Policy Tool

Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani’s assassination demonstrates to the world the United States’ overt amorality and indifference to international law.

Jan 6, 2020 / Amb. (Ret.) Chas Freeman

Congress Must Check and Balance Trump to Avert War With Iran

Congress Must Check and Balance Trump to Avert War With Iran Congress Must Check and Balance Trump to Avert War With Iran

“Our nation must avoid another endless war in 2020 and the potential senseless loss of millions of lives,” says Congressional Progressive Caucus cochair Mark Pocan.

Jan 3, 2020 / John Nichols

The Assassination of Suleimani Escalates the Threat of War

The Assassination of Suleimani Escalates the Threat of War The Assassination of Suleimani Escalates the Threat of War

President Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal nearly two years ago started the US down this path with Iran. 

Jan 3, 2020 / Phyllis Bennis

Who Will Stop Trump’s War on Iran?

Who Will Stop Trump’s War on Iran? Who Will Stop Trump’s War on Iran?

The assassination of a top Iranian military commander could cause the conflict to spiral out of control.

Jan 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer

With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss

With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss

Lebanon needs change. The people demand it and even some of the leaders know it. But US involvement threatens that possibility.

Nov 27, 2019 / Charles Glass

Mike Pompeo in Saudi Arabia

Trump’s Iran Policy: A Q&A With Richard Falk Trump’s Iran Policy: A Q&A With Richard Falk

Legal scholar Richard Falk on Iran, Saudi Arabia, and American interests abroad. 

Sep 25, 2019 / Daniel Falcone

Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff

Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff

At the UN, Tehran is challenging the Europeans to defy Washington—and the attack on Saudi oil installations demonstrates that Iran can fight back against US sanctions, whether dire...

Sep 23, 2019 / Bob Dreyfuss

Central Americans seeking asylum status

Take Action Now: Help Migrants Seeking Asylum Take Action Now: Help Migrants Seeking Asylum

Defend the right to asylum and get involved with local groups, plus help stop Trump’s phony war in Iran.

Sep 17, 2019 / NationAction

John Bolton and a map

Ro Khanna: ‘Americans Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief With Bolton Gone’ Ro Khanna: ‘Americans Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief With Bolton Gone’

The ousted national security adviser’s extremism was hurting America on the international stage.

Sep 11, 2019 / Rep. Ro Khanna

Mike Pompeo Iran

How the US Media Demonizes Iran How the US Media Demonizes Iran

Lesson 1: When the missile is American, use the passive voice.

Aug 19, 2019 / Serge Halimi and Pierre Rimbert

x