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Mass Action Targets Schumer and Gillibrand Ahead of Senate Vote on Israel Aid
The Senate is poised to vote on resolutions that would block over $650 million in weapons sales to Israel.
Former US and Iranian Negotiators Discuss Trump’s Failed Iran War Talks
As Trump vows to blockade Iranian ports, the diplomats say his “mercurial” approach makes peace talks challenging.
Global Oil Prices Jump After US-Iran Negotiations Fail in Less Than 24 Hours
Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports and Iran threatened to strike other Gulf ports in retaliation.
As US Kills 5 in Boat Strike, Trump Threatens Iran With Same Killing “System”
This brings the total number of people killed in the US’s illegal boat strike campaign to 168.
Failure to Stop Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Has Allowed It to Expand Into Lebanon
Israel is also perpetrating war crimes and crimes against humanity in Lebanon.
Trump’s Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops
US soldiers have a rich history of questioning the wars they’re told to wage abroad.
Evidence Challenges US Account of Deadly Strike in Iran
The strike killed 21 people, including children as young as 2 years old.
US-Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Universities Signal Higher Ed No Longer Off-Limits
Even if the ceasefire holds and the war comes to an end, Iran’s academia will bear great costs and long-term impacts.
Close Political Ties to Trump Are Becoming Increasingly Toxic in Europe
Even far-right governments like Italy’s find it more difficult to show Trump support, scholar Nathalie Tocci says.
The Average US Taxpayer Spent $4,049 on War and Weapons Last Year
For 50 days out of a year, an average US worker’s income taxes were wholly paid toward militarism.