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Israeli Defense Minister Cites Destruction of Gaza Cities as “Model” for Lebanon
Israel Katz said plans to destroy Lebanese homes would be guided by the military's actions in Beit Hanoun and Rafah.
Applications for Conscientious Objector Status Have Spiked Since Iran War Began
Antiwar veteran Mike Prysner attributes the spike to a shift in consciousness that started with the Gaza genocide.
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.
2 Weeks of Iran War Released More Carbon Emissions Than 84 Countries Do Yearly
Destroyed buildings were the top contributor, new research finds, with at least 20,000 units in Iran hit in the war.
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.
Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online
Viral synthetic videos of the war on Iran highlight urgent need for AI literacy.
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.