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Trump Has Made the US War Machine a Spectacle – and It’s Spectacularly Unpopular
Trump has brought the full extent of the war machine out into the open. Let’s channel public anger into organizing.
Spain Denies Use of Bases for US Forces Involved in War on Iran
“Spanish bases are not being used for this operation,” Spain’s foreign minister said.
Hegseth Says Iran War Isn’t Endless But Refuses to Provide Timeline for Its End
Hegseth has also indicated that the US is willing to engage in war crimes in Iran, one critic pointed out.
Prisoners in Iran Report Limited Access to Food as US-Israeli Attack Continues
“These attacks are causing much suffering for Iranian people,” says a scholar who was on death row in Iran.
As Security Council Stalls, There Are Other Ways to Stop US-Israeli War on Iran
A “Uniting for Peace” resolution in the UN General Assembly can counter the Security Council's failure to act.
Any Showdown Over Warmaking Powers Could Ultimately End Up at Supreme Court
Such a case could give conservative justices a chance to let presidents launch wars without limits or authorization.
US-Israeli Assault on Iran Has Already Killed at Least 555 People
The death toll from a US-Israeli bombing of a girls’ elementary school has risen to at least 175 people.
Less Than a Third of US Voters Say They Approve of Trump’s War on Iran
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 27 percent of respondents approved, 43 percent disapproved, and 29 percent weren’t sure.
Dem Leaders Offer Weak Response to Trump as Illegal Iran Assault Quickly Expands
Trump has vowed to continue bombing Iran despite the deaths of Ayatollah Khamenei as well as 3 US service members.
As Trump Bombs Iran, We Need to Reckon With the American War Machine
We cannot afford to slip into despair. We must push back against militarism everywhere, at every turn.