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Trump Delays Threat to “Obliterate” Iran’s Energy Sites
The president vowed on Monday to postpone all strikes against power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.
Trump Threatens to Strike Iran Energy Sites Unless Strait of Hormuz Reopens
“Starting with the biggest one first,” Trump said of potential strikes on Iranian power plants.
From Iran to Cuba, Trump’s Sanctions Have Hurt People More Than Governments
The US says “sanctions” are about regime change, but in practice they are economic warfare against entire populations.
Operation Epic Fury Explained: Riches and Domination Drive This War
In Trump’s upside-down world, the war is going “well.”
US Is Sending Thousands More Troops to Middle East, Reports Say, in Escalation
New polling this week found the majority of Americans say the war benefits Israel more than it does the US.
Iran’s Retaliation Reignites Discontent With US Military Bases in Middle East
The US spent decades building an empire of military bases throughout the Middle East. Now they’re under attack.
Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Lebanon Amid Fears of an Imminent Ground Invasion
People don’t feel like anywhere is safe in an unpredictable war that has no limits, says reporter Kareem Chehayeb.
Switzerland Says It’s Halting Weapons Exports Licenses to US, Citing Neutrality
The country said it hasn’t issued new weapons licenses to the US since the start of US bombardments on February 28.
Gulf Allies Fuming at Israel and US After Gas Field Bombing, Report Says
Reports say Arab countries are furious that the US gave the go ahead to Israel’s strike on a key gas facility this week.
New Poll Shows 6 in 10 Americans Want End to Iran War ASAP
A majority of Americans, 56 percent, oppose the Iran War, the new polling found.