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Thousands of Iranians Who Live on Kharg Island Face Possibility of US Invasion
US media talk about the island’s civilians as if they are a military problem, if they talk about them at all.
US Killed Children in Iran Using New Missile That Explodes Into Pellets
The PrSM detonates just before contact with its target, exploding into a spray of tungsten pellets.
Pope Leo Says God “Does Not Listen to the Prayers of Those Who Wage War”
The pope’s sermon was seen as a rebuke of Pete Hegseth, who has supported a Christian crusade in the Middle East.
Houthis Strike Israel, Expanding Trump’s Illegal War on Iran
Experts say Yemen’s Houthis could escalate pressure by targeting Red Sea routes and key infrastructure.
Jeremy Scahill Debunks Trump’s Lies About US Strategy and Negotiations With Iran
Scahill also discusses possible avenues of US escalation and what he’s learned in conversations with Iranian officials.
Hegseth Prays for “Overwhelming Violence” in Iran in the “Name of Jesus Christ”
The secretary of defense has previously said that the US is fighting Muslim “religious fanatics” in the Iran war.
Top House Dems Delay Iran War Powers Vote as Trump Threatens Ground Invasion
Party leaders face backlash for dragging their feet despite possibly having enough votes to pass a resolution.
Iranians Grapple With Grief While Observing Their New Year During War
Meant to be a time of celebration and renewal, Nowruz has taken on a different tone under US-Israeli attacks.
Report: Many Middle East US Bases “All But Uninhabitable” Due to Iran Strikes
Military officials have been relocated to offices and hotels, officials say, spurring civilian targeting concerns.
Amid War, the Middle East Remains a Key Center of the Global Economy
Damage to the region’s logistical networks and infrastructure will have a big ripple effect down global supply chains.