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Trump’s Lawlessness Joins Strategic Use of Law to Create a Facade of Legitimacy
“Emergency laws” create legal frameworks and blueprints that only strengthen the ability of the state to enact violence.
What Are the Trump Administration’s True Objectives in Iran?
Many of President Trump’s stated justifications for the US and Israeli war on Iran are demonstrably false.
Trump’s War With Iran Is a Boon for the US Gas Export Industry
With Qatari liquified natural gas off the market, US gas exporters are primed to profit, says an energy expert.
“No to War” — Spain PM Sánchez Doubles Down on Defiance Against Trump Demands
Pedro Sánchez condemned other world leaders for using “the smoke screen of war to conceal their failures.”
Witkoff Says One of US’s Demands Was for Iran to Give Up Its Navy
Top US officials have issued maximalist demands in Iran negotiations, then claimed Iran refused to make a fair deal.
Trump Says “Wars Can Be Fought ‘Forever’” as US, Israel Unleash Terror in Iran
The administration has not clearly outlined its goals for the Iran war — and, by extension, what would allow it to end.
Rubio Says US Had to Strike Iran Because Iran Would Defend Itself If Attacked
The conflicting explanation comes as CENTCOM is reportedly calling for troops to “Be Relentlessly Lethal.”
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.