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Iran Tells US and UK to Leave Gulf Region Immediately as Tensions Soar
Iran claims the U.K. is attempting to provoke conflict with illegal tanker seizure and false accusations.
Oil’s Enduring Sway in US Policy in the Middle East
If the United States goes to war with Iran, oil lies at the root of the present and long-term crisis.
Lessons From the Natural World on Washington’s Unnatural Wars
Americans have to recognize the parasitic nature of the national security state.
Lies About Iran Killing US Troops in Iraq Are a Ploy to Justify War
This bit of propaganda was floated by Vice President Cheney over a decade ago to justify his push for war against Iran.
Noam Chomsky: Trump Is Consolidating Far-Right Power Globally
Trump's foreign policy is a deadly farce that is consolidating the global alliance of right-wing leaders.
The Mainstream Media Won’t Name US Military Aggression
As we head into election season 2020, don’t imagine that we’re the good guys on Planet Earth.
Peace With North Korea Should Be a Priority for US Progressives
Steps toward denuclearization and peace with North Korea are key to advancing global security.
Progressive Jewish Group Demands End to Israel’s Brutal Occupation
The group is aiming to bring the occupation to the forefront of the 2020 election.
There’s No Such Thing as a War That Doesn’t Impact Civilians
A former war correspondent returning from Libya shares his account of the civil war currently underway .
The Honorable Course in Iran Starts With Ending Sanctions
Economic sanctions afflict the most vulnerable Iranian people -- the sick, the poor, the elderly and the children.Â