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Religious Fundamentalism Impairs COVID-19 Response Across Nations
Whether in the U.S. or Iran, fundamentalist religion often made for bad public policy during the first wave of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Is Exposing the Violence of US Foreign Policy as Virus Spreads
COVID-19 has begun to wreak its havoc in Iraq, Syria and Yemen – nations harmed by U.S. wars and economic sanctions.
Intensifying Sanctions on Iran and Venezuela, Trump Is Weaponizing Coronavirus
Trump’s intensification of sanctions against Venezuela and Iran during a pandemic constitutes a crime against humanity.
Economists Demand Trump Immediately Lift Iran, Cuba, Venezuela Sanctions
Experts warn that economic warfare is feeding the coronavirus pandemic by hampering nations' capacity to respond.
US Economic Sanctions Exacerbate Toll of Coronavirus in Iran
Sanctions are preventing Iranians from importing necessary medicine and medical equipment.
To Help Stem Coronavirus, Lift Sanctions on Iran
Humanitarian aid was supposed to be exempt from sanctions, but that hasn’t been the case.
Trump’s Harsh Iran Policy Helped Hardliners Win Iran’s Elections
Reformists who advocate closer ties with the U.S. were eliminated as a significant parliamentary force.
Rudy Giuliani Has Emerged as Trump’s Shadow Secretary of State
Giuliani has had a hand in U.S. foreign policy and politics from Iran to Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and beyond.
Coronavirus Death Toll Rises in Iran Amid US Sanctions and Government Negligence
Iranian authorities announced new efforts to combat the coronavirus on Sunday.
To Stop the Next War Before It Starts, We Need to Confront Militarism Itself
We didn’t invade Iran, but the war machine rages on. To stop it, we need a strong and sustained antiwar movement.